please suggest a receiver

[baidarkabob]

Hi there,

I live off-grid and am putting together a home audio system that runs on 12 volt electricity. I am interested in buying a car stereo that would work for my configuration. Right now I am looking at a nice set of shelf speakers by Wharfedale, a helix b five for amping and I would like some advice on a receiver.

I would like a unit that is electrically efficient, will play FM stations, has more than one input (ipod and computer, maybe sat radio at some point), works with a remote and has demure styling (no flashing lights, don't even want colored lights). Something that will allow bluetooth connectivity for the iphone would be cool too (calls and/or music).

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

b

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[quackhead 10+ year member]

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[SourDeez 10+ year member]

Pioneer anything, pretty much.

 

[baidarkabob]

I like the pioneer 80 PRS. What do folks think is a good competitor to this unit... something that has clean and simple styling.

If I were to hook this up to the helix B Five, two real nice book shelf speakers, two sets of sattelite speakers and a sub-woofer, what other primary components do I need?

Also, is there a reasonable way to wire what I list above, as well as two more sattelite speakers for occasional outdoor use?

Keep in mind I am trying to be very energy efficient.

Thanks,

b

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

A nice old school Alpine would be sweet like a 9813 or 9815 because of built in amp plus tons of EQ features and the ability to turn off all the lights...

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

Efficiency isn't going to be any different between receivers. If you're not using it to drive speakers they draw very little current.

 

[baidarkabob]

Thank you.