[H] A/V receivers?

Hey, I'm not ready to purchase for a good while, but I was wondering what everybody's opinions are on the current crop of A/V receivers. My budget would probably be in the $400-$900 range. And if you'd like to throw in some opinions for speakers, that would be great. Thanks, Bobby

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Hunt around, you can find the denon 3808ci for around $900. Incredible receiver for the bang. --Original Message-- From: Bobby Heid Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com ReplyTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] A/V receivers? Sent: May 2

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@hardwaregroup.com From: wav...@zoominternet.net Subject: Re: [H] A/V Receivers At 08:56 PM 1/19/2009, Christopher Fisk typed: More button presses To be quite honest. You have to turn on the TV, select the input, turn on the audio, select the input, then you can start watching. I have mine

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, 2009 11:30 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] A/V Receivers On Sat, 3 Jan 2009, Brian Weeden wrote: Correct on sound over HDMI. If your receiver can do video switching, then you can hook multiple different formats up to it (Component, composite, HDMI) and output just one video

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On Mon, 19 Jan 2009, mark.dodge wrote: OK, now this brings up a question, why run the video thru the receiver? Why not just go straight from the component to the TV? Ease of use. The receiver remote is a programmable universal, so you click the button to choose your input and it switches

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werkx4me2.:) Duncan At 13:22 01/19/2009 -0700, you wrote: Only having to run one cable to the tv and single remote control for everything greatly increases the spousal acceptance in my experience. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation Sent from my

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] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 12:23 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] A/V Receivers Only having to run one cable to the tv and single remote control for everything greatly increases the spousal acceptance in my experience

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Wayne, You have too many buttons! (looks for a hole to hide in. :) Best, Duncan At 21:07 01/19/2009 -0500, you wrote: At 08:56 PM 1/19/2009, Christopher Fisk typed: More button presses To be quite honest. You have to turn on the TV, select the input, turn on the audio, select the

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On Sat, 3 Jan 2009, Brian Weeden wrote: Correct on sound over HDMI. If your receiver can do video switching, then you can hook multiple different formats up to it (Component, composite, HDMI) and output just one video cable (HDMI). Ditto with audio switching, and of course the same HDMI cable

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Correct on sound over HDMI. If your receiver can do video switching, then you can hook multiple different formats up to it (Component, composite, HDMI) and output just one video cable (HDMI). Ditto with audio switching, and of course the same HDMI cable can carry both the video and audio signal.

[H] A/V Receivers

OK, my budget isn't huge with this, but I'm looking to replace my A/V stuff slowly. I currently have: 36 1080p HDTV Series 2 TiVo (You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead fingers, or replace it with an HD version =) Non-Upscaling DVD player JVC A/V Receiver which supports SD only

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Answering myself: Anyone have opinions on the 2 sony items listed here: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B0015HKR46/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1230925923sr=1-42

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The only difference I can see is the number of inputs, which may or may not be an issue (3 vs. 4 HDMI). I would look up/ask on avsforums about the two receivers. Personally, I've always liked Denon receivers (I've owned two and loved them), but the folks over at avs really know their

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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=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1230932169sr=8-1 On Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 03:20:14PM -0500, Christopher Fisk wrote: Answering myself: Anyone have opinions on the 2

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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=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1230932169sr=8-1 I was looking at that one, but I think I would need to replace my current

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Chris, No idea on the class 2 wiring however I would use this standard for your choice of speaker cable: * For less than 50 feet to the speakers or volume control, 16AWG is fine * From 50 feet to 100 feet use 14AWG * For 100 feet or more use 12AWG As far as speakers i'm a total

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What budget are you all looking at for speakers? I have Energy Speakers and love them. Again, I would present your budget to the avsforum guys are see what they have to say :) Looks like the newer version of mine is on ebay for a decent price:

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I guess I'd like to get a HTiB for under $500 for speakers and Receiver. I'd prefer to have small form factor speakers, but I can continue to use what I have (crappy HTiB from a long time ago that get the job done). I need to move to HDMI since I've got HD stuff now. Christopher Fisk -- Lois

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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

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On Fri, 2 Jan 2009, Brian Weeden wrote: 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