Best 5.1 reciever under $400/retail

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

I got the Polks now.
I have the R300 front speakers with the Bookshelfs for the surround. Like OP, I am looking for a new reviever.

I am in between the Denon and HK.

In that battle I would have to say Denon. Just because... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

I mighttttttttt but probably not be willing to sell my Onkyo TX-SR600, you said youw ere looking at the 605

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

In that battle I would have to say Denon. Just because... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

ygpm

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

I have a Technics 5.1 receiver..

Dunno power ratings, dunno model #.. I guess this post is pretty worthless..

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

I'll throw a vote in for Yamaha. I have no complaints on mine and is easier to navigate then my dads Denon.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

I got those Polks now.
I have the R300 front speakers with the Bookshelfs for the surround. Like OP, I am looking for a new reciever.

Happy with the 300s? I plan to use them as Surround L&R

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Happy with the 300s? I plan to use them as Surround L&R

Not sure.

I am not sure if my reciever isn't up to par or they **** themselves.

The sound is muffled and not dynamic.

It is like there is a pillow in front of the speaker if that makes sense.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

Well, that's not good.

Set the size in your receiver to 'small' and see what happens.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I may give that a shot.

I am learning how the receiver is rated, and it's not very high. I am prolly getting 30w RMS, tops.

I'd rather try new receievers with digital hookups before I give an honest review.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

Home watts are louder //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I dunno one way or the other.

 

[Audio Master 10+ year member]

the entry level DENON and theere ext level up im not sure about there but here they are the primo shiit any1 whos any1 in home cinema has DENON or onkyo if they can afford it and harmon kardon int bad either but dont for gods sake get genercs like sony or pioneer or keenwood etc go for a proper hifi related amp i likey the denon vey much our home theatre arm of the bisiness installs probably 80% denon products (amps not speakers) over the rest then onkyo folled by yamaha

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

any1 whos any1 in home cinema has DENON or onkyo if they can afford it

Eh, no.

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

the entry level DENON and theere ext level up im not sure about there but here they are the primo shiit any1 whos any1 in home cinema has DENON or onkyo if they can afford it and harmon kardon int bad either but dont for gods sake get genercs like sony or pioneer or keenwood etc go for a proper hifi related amp i likey the denon vey much our home theatre arm of the bisiness installs probably 80% denon products (amps not speakers) over the rest then onkyo folled by yamaha

punctuation!!!!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Eh, no.

I ignored the post. I figure you would ignore the ignorant rambling as well.