I've been a big fan on Onkyo for the last 15 years or so. They are one of the few low/mid priced receivers that have realistic power amplifier ratings and current delivery.
Why would you need to replace your speakers? If you have a 5.1 setup, you don't need to move to 7.1. You can still run it in 5.1 mode. --- Brian On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Christopher Fisk <chr...@mhonline.net>wrote: > On Fri, 2 Jan 2009, Bryan Seitz wrote: > > I'm a big fan of this one for low budgets: >> >> >> http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR606-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0015S8PGW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230932169&sr=8-1 >> > > I was looking at that one, but I think I would need to replace my current > speakers with this. > > That said, I do have some budget to do just that, and I'm afraid I'm going > to sound like a real n00b, but what exactly is "Class 2 Wiring" (I'll check > wikipedia after I send this) and do you also have a suggestion for a > soundbar type speaker set, or wireless speakers on a budget? Again, doesn't > have to be audiophile quality, just watch some TV and DVD's on this. > > > > Christopher Fisk > -- > The purpose of writing is to inflate weak ideas, obscure pure reasoning, > and > inhibit clarity. With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and > impenetrable fog! -- Calvin > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >