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Choosing an AV Receiver
« on: Oct 16, 2004 at 01:43 AM »
Can anyone help me choose av receiver with my 20k budget. im upgrading my HT.

« Last Edit: Sep 19, 2006 at 10:05 AM by levi »
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Re: My 20k budget
« Reply #1 on: Oct 16, 2004 at 03:18 AM »
if i had that budget ill go for  marantz4500 for 17500 on sale @5th ave or yamaha 450 for17500(not sure)@ ambassador :)..me sukli ka pa pambili ng dvd  ;D .happy hunting bro

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Re: My 20k budget
« Reply #2 on: Oct 16, 2004 at 08:30 AM »
Bro,
Do you mean upgrade everything? Or just the amp? Looks to me you also need a speaker upgrade. Just me though.  ;D
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Re: My 20k budget
« Reply #3 on: Oct 16, 2004 at 11:20 AM »
spectra is still offering BPI 0% 6 months for the yamaha receivers, denon and  harman kardon
i think the price for the yamaha rxv450 is 16700
denon 1604 is 17200
harman avr130 is 19900
check out the prices again if you drop by parksquare 1

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Re: My 20k budget
« Reply #4 on: Oct 16, 2004 at 09:47 PM »
     
arthurallanj

sir bakit kailangan ko pang mag upgrade ng speaker..? upgrade ba kailangan ko o magdadagdag n lang ako...
tnx..
need more advice. naloko kase ako last time na bumili ako.. indi match yung package na binenta skin...
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #5 on: Oct 18, 2004 at 12:48 AM »
I edited the title

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #6 on: Oct 18, 2004 at 07:29 AM »
Marantz 4500

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #7 on: Dec 08, 2004 at 05:00 PM »
It all depends on your preferences.

If you prefer watching DVDs, get a yamaha or an onkyo. Those receivers are good for sound effects. If you prefer listening more on CDs then get a Marrantz, Denon or HK.

If you have a tight budget, get a receiver with lower power rating like 70-85 watts/ch because most of the time receivers with higher power rating cost a little bit higher. (PMPO mentality ? I don't know.) with 70-85 watts/ch. for me, Im satisfied with 75-85 watts/ch of a Yamaha RXV 595.

You can also consider a receiver with options such as, bridgeable, bi-wiring options, dual pair main speakers (A-B speakers), Phono input,  and the likes.

There are good deals out there that you can get, just wait patiently. About me, Im satisfied with my RXV-595 (bedroom) and Denon 2700 (living room) which I got for very very low price. ;)

These are just my opinions. :)

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #8 on: Dec 08, 2004 at 07:54 PM »
Tnx sir kenchix1. I got yamaha 650. Im in to HT (Movies)  kze eh.
 
 
 
 
 

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Re: My 20k budget
« Reply #9 on: Dec 08, 2004 at 09:22 PM »
     
arthurallanj

sir bakit kailangan ko pang mag upgrade ng speaker..? upgrade ba kailangan ko o magdadagdag n lang ako...
tnx..
need more advice. naloko kase ako last time na bumili ako.. indi match yung package na binenta skin...
 
 
 
 
 

sana pala post mo kung san yun shop na nagbenta sayo noon para naman hindi na kami maloko pa nun.  ;)

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #10 on: Dec 08, 2004 at 09:43 PM »
Sir jojo sensya na po indi ko na post agad. it was western marketing sa festival mall.
Hindi much yung package na binenta skin.
Yung AVR walang coax at optical yung dvd player meron.
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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #11 on: Dec 08, 2004 at 10:10 PM »
I got yamaha 650. Im in to HT (Movies)  kze eh.

narzimus, if you already got a Yamaha RX-V650 i think replacing it with a 20k receiver might not be considered a significant upgrade, unless you plan to sell the Yamaha and add the proceeds to your budget, which could give you up to 40k to spend.... may we ask what speaker/player/subwoofer you are currently using?

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #12 on: Dec 09, 2004 at 01:00 AM »
sir akyatbundok

Sorry sir, bago po yung yamaha 650 ko.
My topic was edited by sir levi. previously it was "my 20K budget" (b4 i bought my yamaha 650 )
Am referring to my 20k budget for my upgrade. I used pioneer vsx 209 as my receiver b4.

On your question on what speakers:

pioneer s-hs88f - front ( 160w 8ohm floorstanding )
pioneer s-hs88c - center ( 160w 8ohms
pioneer s-hs88r - surround 160w 8 ohms
konzert 200w subs.

sorry for the confusions. maybe you could close this topic,  nakabili na po kze ako ng AVR
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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #13 on: Dec 09, 2004 at 11:06 AM »
Well, I think you're already on cloud 9 with that set-up.  ;D  Happy viewing/listening.    ;D

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #14 on: Dec 09, 2004 at 11:53 AM »
sir akyatbundok

Sorry sir, bago po yung yamaha 650 ko.
My topic was edited by sir levi. previously it was "my 20K budget" (b4 i bought my yamaha 650 )
Am referring to my 20k budget for my upgrade. I used pioneer vsx 209 as my receiver b4.


ahh ok..... that's a good choice, rated best-buy by homecinemachoice.

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #15 on: Dec 09, 2004 at 12:02 PM »
do you think that yamaha rx-v450 6.1 avr is a good entry level? enough for you not to upgrade in a year or two...

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #16 on: Dec 09, 2004 at 07:23 PM »
Sir av-phile1 & sir akyatbundok

Tnx.. yah your right im in the cloud-9. hehehe.. sulit na sulit!
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Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #17 on: Feb 25, 2005 at 01:01 PM »
hi! plano kong bumili ng a/v receiver...and...here is my choices...marantz sr4400, harman kardon avr 130, yamaha rxv 450...can you pls. help me which one of these receivers would you think is the best...and also, what speaker do you think is compatible with your preferred receiver...thanks...
« Last Edit: Feb 25, 2005 at 10:55 PM by levi »

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Re: hi! suggestion pls...
« Reply #18 on: Feb 25, 2005 at 01:47 PM »
sir keema, saan mo po ba mostly gagamitin ito sa ht or audio?  how much din po ba ang budget mo for speakers?

given the choices above, i choose harman kardon avr130 pair with a monitor audio bronze (b2 or b4) series speakers... maganda match nito and marami narin dito (pinoydvd) ang gumagamit ng ganitong combo... i'm one of those  ;D

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Re: hi! suggestion pls...
« Reply #19 on: Feb 25, 2005 at 07:05 PM »
hi! plano kong bumili ng a/v receiver...and...here is my choices...marantz sr4400, harman kardon avr 130, yamaha rxv 450...can you pls. help me which one of these receivers would you think is the best...and also, what speaker do you think is compatible with your preferred receiver...thanks...
try to audition it first so that you'll be able to differentiate it and is best for your ears

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #20 on: Feb 26, 2005 at 01:30 PM »
sir mcbry...gagamitin ko sa pang HT and audio...meron na kse akong existing front speakers na kenwood. bale, yun muna ang gagamitin kong speakers. receiver lang bale muna. so, sa tingin mo yung HK avr 130 yung okay? tyaka, sa subwoofer anong ma susuggest mo? okay na ba yung us audio?

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #21 on: Feb 28, 2005 at 09:20 AM »
sir keema, if you're into 50/50 ht and audio i'm sure hk130 will never disappoint you...  hk130 is really good in both ht and audio... with regards sa sub, i'm not sure sa us audio coz' i haven't audition that yet... i'm sure other gurus here can help you with that... try to audition the hk130 at architectural audio (greenbelt1)... they also have subwoofer like usher, velodyne, jbl... still the best is to audition so that you'll hear what's really fitted to your satisfaction...

happy listening,
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« Last Edit: Apr 19, 2005 at 09:41 AM by mcbry »

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #22 on: Apr 15, 2005 at 02:49 PM »
yup. i agree, kaw lang makakaalam kung ano ang ok sa ears mo, we have different listening preferences eh.... i use DENON cause its very suited for my taste...bang for the buck pa! goodluck on your new receiver!!

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #23 on: Apr 15, 2005 at 03:29 PM »
yup. i agree, kaw lang makakaalam kung ano ang ok sa ears mo, we have different listening preferences eh.... i use DENON cause its very suited for my taste...bang for the buck pa! goodluck on your new receiver!!

does it also mean na good deal ang nasa buy and sell section.... Denon 1604 for 14k?

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #24 on: Apr 19, 2005 at 09:47 AM »
imo, you still need to audition and see the unit bro.  in this way makikita mo yung condition ng unit.  if you're satisfied with the performance and condition of the unit and malaki ang ma save mo then, i think that's a good deal already.  just my 2 cents.   :)

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #25 on: Apr 19, 2005 at 08:58 PM »
sir mcbry, kaw anong pipiliin mo sa 2 ito: yamaha rxv 650 or yung marantz 4500?

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #26 on: Apr 19, 2005 at 09:16 PM »
makikisingit lang po.

if you've listened and still can't decide, toss coin :)

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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #27 on: Aug 09, 2005 at 06:27 PM »
Makisingit din. Sa Yamaha ako pre.
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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #28 on: Aug 11, 2005 at 12:24 PM »
pag all metal design, pogi ni marantz  ;)
pag palakihan ng chassis - parang pareho
pag padamihan ng vanilla feature - yamaha yata  8)
pag musika - traditionally marantz  :(
pag sine - yamaha lang  ::)
pag musika at sine - bili ka dalawa  >:D
pag kulang pera - lam ko mura Yamaha (lam ko tapat ng 650 e hindi 4500)  ;D

pag ako ang kukuha, check ko muna speaker ko, kanino naka match. mas musika ako, pero gusto ko dami vanilla. pag tingin ko sa bulsa, kulang pera, Yamaha na ako!  ;D
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Re: Choosing a Receiver
« Reply #29 on: Aug 12, 2005 at 12:23 AM »
mga bossing pasingit na din. ok lang ba rx-v540 then i got wharfardale 9.1 muna. ok lang ba match nun? ano pa magandang pang match sa yamaha ko? thanks...