Topic: Newbie & Not-so Noob Thread: Questions (FAQ) on Receivers/Amplifiers

[skrizal]

Thanks sa reply. Tyaga muna sa lumang amp and HTIB huhuhu

are there any receivers that is less than 10k with HDMI input? brand new or 2nd hand?
i dont think there are any for brand new ones. for second hand, you may get lucky, but i would be sure if there are it will be ones with hdmi1.2 spec'ed meaning, it can only do hdmi video and cant decode hd audio like tru hd and dts-ma.

and meron na ba ugn mga konzert ng mga hdmi input?
i think the konzerts and the sakuras still does not have hdmi inputs on their amplifier/receiver products.

[j0hans0n]

hello,

just curious, do typical audio amplifiers have remote controls that adjust volume level of the amplifier? since i plan to use one for my lcd tv.

Thanks.

[iiinas]

hello,

just curious, do typical audio amplifiers have remote controls that adjust volume level of the amplifier? since i plan to use one for my lcd tv.

Thanks.

for stereo amplifiers, some may have and some may not. depends on the model. but for surround sound receivers. a remote control is typical and part of the package that you buy.

[markcrenz]

are there any receivers that is less than 10k with HDMI input? brand new or 2nd hand?

and meron na ba ugn mga konzert ng mga hdmi input?

if you are on a limited budget (like me :'() you can still enjoy great sounds with an old dd/dts a/v receiver via coaxial/optical inputs. dont fret too much on the hdmi input, it's more of a convenince lang, unless you have a bluray player (for the hd audio).

[j0hans0n]

for stereo amplifiers, some may have and some may not. depends on the model. but for surround sound receivers. a remote control is typical and part of the package that you buy.

Thanks.. Im just particular with the volume control since most of the amplifiers i see has a rotary knob for volume adjustments..

[av_phile1]

You mean integrated stereo amps?  The relatively older ones have motorized volume controls that can be remotely controlled.  I used to play with one a few years back.  It nice to see their illuminated pointer on the knob rotate from a distance.  

These days, the volume knobs are the continuous rotary type without any pointer.  You see the volume setting in db on the LCD display.  And they're digital, so you can control remotely, regardless of the volume knob setting.  

OTOH, integrated amps, preamps and receivers of the 80s and earlier didn't have remotes.  They were made when people still didn't mind getting up from their lounge chairs to alter the volume. There were less couch potatoes then.  

[barrister]

if you are on a limited budget (like me :'() you can still enjoy great sounds with an old dd/dts a/v receiver via coaxial/optical inputs. dont fret too much on the hdmi input, it's more of a convenince lang, unless you have a bluray player (for the hd audio).

Agree ako jan.

I'm thinking about buying a Panny BD player, but even if I do get a BD player, I still won't upgrade my receiver just for the HD audio.  OK na sa akin ang regular Dolby/DTS via optical.

Pero kung magkakaroon ng mid-priced Yamaha receiver na may internet radio, baka makumbinse na rin akong mag-upgrade sa HDMI receiver.  As of now, medyo mahal pa ang receivers na may internet radio, e.

Paano ang connection non?  Puwede kaya ang USB wireless?  Kung LAN, puwede siguro ang wireless gaming adapter, medyo mahal lang.

[Onkyo606]

Agree ako jan.

I'm thinking about buying a Panny BD player, but even if I do get a BD player, I still won't upgrade my receiver just for the HD audio.  OK na sa akin ang regular Dolby/DTS via optical.

Pero kung magkakaroon ng mid-priced Yamaha receiver na may internet radio, baka makumbinse na rin akong mag-upgrade sa HDMI receiver.  As of now, medyo mahal pa ang receivers na may internet radio, e.

Paano ang connection non?  Puwede kaya ang USB wireless?  Kung LAN, puwede siguro ang wireless gaming adapter, medyo mahal lang.

got my networked receiver for 39K landed cost, selling here at around 75K

[barrister]

Wow, nice!  Congrats sir!

39K is OK  .

75K ... not OK ...  

[questforthegoodlife]

http://gizmodo.com/5480790/av-receiver-battlemodo-600-or-bust

Guys! gizmodo did a AV receiver review of 4 $600 receivers. Pioneer comes out on top, then Onkyo, followed by Denon, with Yamaha at dead last.

You might want to check out the link above.

Also can somebody tell me where i can buy this particular model ==> Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K

thanks!

[AlvinladeN]

what is the cheapest DD-HD and DTS-HD capable receiver?

[xyobub]

Mga Sir Question lang po, may pagkakaiba ba ng PERFORMANCE ang AVR na 110V sa 220 volts?

kasi pansin ko lang sa mga nagttrade madalas inaayawan ang 110 volts ang reason po ba nito dahil sa ayaw nilang gumastos ng regulator para magamit sa pinas o dahil mahina ang performance ng 110 volts na AVR?

Appreciate you reply mga sirs

[bumblebee]

Mga Sir Question lang po, may pagkakaiba ba ng PERFORMANCE ang AVR na 110V sa 220 volts?

kasi pansin ko lang sa mga nagttrade madalas inaayawan ang 110 volts ang reason po ba nito dahil sa ayaw nilang gumastos ng regulator para magamit sa pinas o dahil mahina ang performance ng 110 volts na AVR?

Appreciate you reply mga sirs

There shouldn't be any difference. And yes, mahal ang regulator.

[xyobub]

Salamat po sir bumblebee

[Levijones]

what is the cheapest DD-HD and DTS-HD capable receiver?

Super late answer, but since I'm also looking around, I've found the following:
- Onkyo TX-SR507
- Denon AVR 1610
- Yamaha RX-V663 (or is it 633? Sorry can't remember) --> RX-V465

All of the above are selling for slightly under P21K for cash purchase.

[Onkyo606]

Super late answer, but since I'm also looking around, I've found the following:
- Onkyo TX-SR507
- Denon AVR 1610
- Yamaha RX-V663 (or is it 633? Sorry can't remember)
All of the above are selling for slightly under P21K for cash purchase.

if its 663 and under 21K, grab it for two reasons,

1. WalA na nyan sa market even in the US
2. Price of this is around 35K brand new

Hindi kaya 363 yan sir?

[shrek250190]

mga master,

patulong nmn po...i want to upgrade my set up..kso i dont know where to start....currently i have a sammy htz220 (HTIB). pde b bli new speaker then palitan ung sammy speaker or receiver muna....my budget is around 20k..khit paunti unti sna muna. our room size is around 5m x 6m...thanks in advance...

[Levijones]

You mean integrated stereo amps?  The relatively older ones have motorized volume controls that can be remotely controlled.  I used to play with one a few years back.  It nice to see their illuminated pointer on the knob rotate from a distance.  

Saw this on a Pioneer mini-hifi component system about 20 years ago, at my cousin's house in Cebu. It was so cool. The big volume knob actually turned as you adjusted the volume using the remote.  When I finally got to buy my own system, the volume knob did not do the same thing and I never saw that cool feature again anywhere else

[Levijones]

if its 663 and under 21K, grab it for two reasons,

1. WalA na nyan sa market even in the US
2. Price of this is around 35K brand new

Hindi kaya 363 yan sir?

Sir Onkyo, I'm pretty sure it started with a "6" I'll try to look for it again...

Update: My apologies. I guess my memory is not that reliable. The Yamaha I was talking about is the RX-V465, and the price was quoted by Vic (Sights and Sounds) here: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=70382.msg1171001#msg1171001

It definitely does not start with a "6" and does not even have a "3"! Sorry for the mix-up

[Levijones]

mga master,

patulong nmn po...i want to upgrade my set up..kso i dont know where to start....currently i have a sammy htz220 (HTIB). pde b bli new speaker then palitan ung sammy speaker or receiver muna....my budget is around 20k..khit paunti unti sna muna. our room size is around 5m x 6m...thanks in advance...

I also have an HT-Z220 and am in the process of upgrading. So far I have bought a 5.1 speaker system from diy_master (the awesome Anthony of A-Audio). I will first try to connect these speakers to my HT-Z220 receiver/DVD player and see if I am satisfied with the result.

I'll use the existing speaker cables of the Z220 because of the proprietary audio connectors at the back of the Z220. According to Anthony, it's about 22-gauge so it's pretty thin, but worth a try. Since the cables are permanently connected to the included speakers, I'll simply cut off the cable at about 1 foot from where they are connected. Then I'll attach the cables directly to the A-Audio speakers.

Will let you know what happens, but it might take me till end of this week to test it. I'm still working on the wall mounting of the speakers. (By the way Shrek, I hope you can avoid using text speak because it is difficult to read. Thanks )

Update (May 10): set up was a success. I was able to replace the speakers of HT-Z220 HTiB despite being permanently connected to the cables, and despite the proprietary connectors at the back of the head unit (DVD player). Details here: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=70456.990

[xyobub]

Mga sir i just want to ask some of your suggested speaker to pair with Marantz SR5003, currently im looking at Monitor Audio BR5 (budget factor & satisfied when i auditioned this unit ), but still i need some advise & suggestion.

salamat sirs

[mike80]

Needs Your advice Guys!

I'm looking at a denon 1910 and harman kardon 2600 what would be the best all around music and H.T..
Thanks

[dhoZe]

I've got a 3 integrated amps, 200 watts per channel each amp, planning each amp to drive fronts and surrounds, source is from PC sound card analog out. My newbie question is, if I can use the 2channel amp for my center?  if so, how's the wiring connection? where will I connect the center, is it on the right or left speaker of the amp?
Thanks in advance 

[markcrenz]

you can use either channel, just make sure to make the proper connection, i.e., center out to amp input of the channel being used, with the speaker connected to the corresponding channel.

if your center speaker is bi-wire capable you can use one channel for the high and the other channel for the low. in such case you will need an RCA splitter to feed the signal from the center preamp out to both left & right inputs of the center amp.

[dhoZe]

Thanks sir, follow up question 
sir what if the analog out from the sound card is a center/sub? will I connect both of the RCA output side from a 3.5mm jack to the one (i.e. right side, or red jack) input of the amp.? or is the red/black jacks is for center and sub perse?

[markcrenz]

most sound cards allow you to assign which is for the sub & which is for the center. if your sound card does not, you can check the documentation or experiment which is which.

[dhoZe]

thanks sir markcrenz 

[Nelson de Leon]

You can also use marcopilyo's mono amps.

[zachy]

Hello po, bago lang po ako dito pacencya na kung mali ako ng post sa thread. Hingi lang po sana ako ng tulong di kasi ako eksperto sa pag assemble ng pang sounds na pang bahay/ minsan pang outdoor.  Meron po akong pioneer amp 560w, speakers 2x12", 2 tower type pioneer 250w speakers at recently nakabili ako ng crown 15" speakers.

Dati yung 4 na speakers ang gamit ko pero nung nakabili ako ng 15" speakers yung 15" at 12" nalang gamit ko. Pero napansin ko lang po na mahina na yung sounds nung speakers na 12" pero yung 15" malakas po. So ngayon po balak kong bumili ng amplifier na bago anung brand po ang magandang bilhin sa Raon yung low cost lang po, meron po bang mas bagong model sa konzert 502?

Patulong din po about sub woofers, pwedi rin po kayang isaksak sa same amplifier or meron pa pong kailangang extra equipment?  TNX. 

[audiojunkie]

brader ilang speakers ba ang gagamitin mo? wattage at impedance ng bawat speaker? kailangan kasi match ang amps mo sa speakers....