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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1170 on: Feb 01, 2014 at 03:37 PM »
When it comes to mid level compared to entry level, malaki ba difference sa sound quality? kasi sa features ng yamaha375 mas maganda siya compared the other competitors niya around the same price range. Will check rin if may magbenta ng 673 nila hehe. Is it a good deal even though 2012 model siya?
Thanks for the tips sir! Will check on Listen up and other stores.  :)

Depends on the room size. There will be some minor differences on the 5 channels. And mid level recievers are at 7.1. There might be a lack of features as well like passthrough, network support, zone 2 etc. but the basics should be adequate. I'm still using a 2011 Yamaha 671 and it gives me enough for my needs. except airplay.
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1171 on: Feb 02, 2014 at 12:56 AM »
Depends on the room size. There will be some minor differences on the 5 channels. And mid level recievers are at 7.1. There might be a lack of features as well like passthrough, network support, zone 2 etc. but the basics should be adequate. I'm still using a 2011 Yamaha 671 and it gives me enough for my needs. except airplay.

Thats why the sony got my attention kasi 7.1 siya. Good for the yamaha375 it has 3d passthrough. I just read okay pala review nung onyko nr414 kaso discontinued na siya. Will try to look for a second hand. Thanks for the help!

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1172 on: Feb 06, 2014 at 01:42 PM »
sirs, i found an old Denon avr2808 for i think a good price. I think it's a mid range receiver. Would it be a good buy compared to a brand new entry level? The only downside i see in it is that i'll be using a bluetooth dongle to play my music. Tia!
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1173 on: Feb 06, 2014 at 11:40 PM »
sirs, i found an old Denon avr2808 for i think a good price. I think it's a mid range receiver. Would it be a good buy compared to a brand new entry level? The only downside i see in it is that i'll be using a bluetooth dongle to play my music. Tia!
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1174 on: Feb 07, 2014 at 11:54 PM »
good price ba kung 12k? or tawaran ko pa hehe

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1175 on: Feb 08, 2014 at 05:25 AM »
good price ba kung 12k? or tawaran ko pa hehe
baba na nyan, kung wala naman problema sa unit grab na ;)

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1176 on: Mar 05, 2014 at 06:44 PM »
mga sir alin ang mas maganda xeno amplifier o sakura?
parehong wala.mag invest ka na lang sa branded ;D

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1177 on: Mar 14, 2014 at 06:40 AM »
Hello po, medyo maramirami narin ako nababasa dito,
pero hanggang ngayon naguguluhan parin ako kung ano
ang pipiliin ko, kaya pa tulong naman po.

speakers balak ko ay PolkAudio TSX Model
ngayon sa A/V Receiver ang hindi ako maka pag decide
if ano maganda, kung pwede sana ay 50/50: music & movies
or pwede rin na lumamang ang movies.
budget A/V Receiver 25K

din pa suggest naman po, kung saan ang may mga
free audition/show room ng mga ito.

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1178 on: Mar 17, 2014 at 05:28 PM »
just wanted to get your expert advice in choosing an amplifier. am thinking of either pioneer 1022 or onkyo 616. at second hand both range almost the same. my current speakers are pioneer floor standers and center, dtx sub, and a bookshelf. The floor area is quite big kaya i need a beefier amplifier.

or in case you also have suggestions on the 16k-18k price range, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance mga sir

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1179 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 04:28 PM »
Ok ba yung Pioneer VSX-323-K  ?
5.1-Channel AV Receiver Featuring Compatibility with iPod/iPhone, HDMI™ with 3D and ARC, and Ultra HD (4K) Pass Through
complete setup na with 5 speakers at sub.
33,000 pesos? or mahal

matibay ba pioneer?

pioneer or yamaha?

kung yamaha anong model ang pwede ko mabili na complete setup na din aroung 30k? thanks

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1180 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 05:11 PM »
Ok ba yung Pioneer VSX-323-K  ?
5.1-Channel AV Receiver Featuring Compatibility with iPod/iPhone, HDMI™ with 3D and ARC, and Ultra HD (4K) Pass Through
complete setup na with 5 speakers at sub.
33,000 pesos? or mahal

matibay ba pioneer?

pioneer or yamaha?

kung yamaha anong model ang pwede ko mabili na complete setup na din aroung 30k? thanks

I suggest sir you audition it both :)

With the budget na 33k medyo mahirap yung 5.1 for a good sounding speaker if kasama na yung receiver and sub... you can probably go for 2.1 muna siguro.. or 3.1..

The bang for the buck speakers that I've heard so far is the Q Acoustics 2000 series.. Cheap din yung Wharfedale 100 series..Both the Wharfe 100 series and QA 2000 series have a 5 star rating in what hifi..

You might also want to check out the Dali Zensor..

For the sub... just browse the marketplace nalang sir for a bargain sub.. :)

Or you might find them all sa Marketplace... :) Good luck sir! Happy hunting..

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1181 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 09:14 PM »
I'm having a dilemma with marantz 1603 and denon 1713. Dito kasi sa UAE e may sale ngayon.

marantz 1603 = 16k php
denon 1713    = 11k php

my speakers are wharfedale vardus 300 5.1 including the sub. I am more interested on the sound quality kahit na ang piliin ko e yung mas mahal. will be used mostly for music. Hope someone can help me dahil baka maubusan ako ng stocks hehe, salamat ng madami pdvd
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1182 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 09:32 PM »
Why get an AVR if mostly for music?


I'm having a dilemma with marantz 1603 and denon 1713. Dito kasi sa UAE e may sale ngayon.

marantz 1603 = 16k php
denon 1713    = 11k php

my speakers are wharfedale vardus 300 5.1 including the sub. I am more interested on the sound quality kahit na ang piliin ko e yung mas mahal. will be used mostly for music. Hope someone can help me dahil baka maubusan ako ng stocks hehe, salamat ng madami pdvd
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1183 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 09:55 PM »
Why get an AVR if mostly for music?


bale sir meron akong onkyo 313 before pero nasira siya.i have the wharfedale vardus 300 complete 5.1 speakers, sayang kasi speakers. AVR lang sir ang kaya ng budget. :)
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1184 on: Mar 20, 2014 at 11:35 PM »
planning an upgrade mga sir...
Bnew Yamaha 573 or Used Pioneer 1022 or Used Onkyo 616? mostly for movies for a big room
thanks in advance mga sir

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1185 on: Mar 21, 2014 at 12:54 PM »
I liked the pairing of Marantz + Wharfedale when I still had the set-up.

bale sir meron akong onkyo 313 before pero nasira siya.i have the wharfedale vardus 300 complete 5.1 speakers, sayang kasi speakers. AVR lang sir ang kaya ng budget. :)
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1186 on: Mar 21, 2014 at 02:27 PM »
I liked the pairing of Marantz + Wharfedale when I still had the set-up.


Salamat sir Cool TOYZ, will buy the marantz 1603 when salary comes next week hehe. sana may stocks pa :)
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1187 on: Mar 30, 2014 at 04:03 PM »
nagmahal yung marantz 1603 dito sa UAE. from 16k php to 19.5k php. is it still worth the price? considering it brand new pero kung dadalhin ko jan sa pilipinas e mahirap na ipa rma.
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Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1188 on: Apr 10, 2014 at 12:39 PM »
If i have to keep only one.. Denon 1713 or HK 1565? 50/50 music and movies. Thanks PDVD! Help please

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1189 on: Apr 10, 2014 at 01:59 PM »
bossing narzimus mag sherwood av receiver ka nalang.

eto mga sherwood ko

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1190 on: Apr 16, 2014 at 03:36 PM »
Patulong po mag decide, used Onko616 or Bnew Yamaha 573?

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1191 on: Apr 16, 2014 at 03:39 PM »
Patulong po mag decide, used Onko616 or Bnew Yamaha 573?

Eto bagay sa yo:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,190334.0.html

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1192 on: Apr 16, 2014 at 03:43 PM »

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1193 on: May 07, 2014 at 12:44 AM »
good pm mga masters.
Just bought an infinity primus 363. Di pa ko nakakabili ng center, surrounds, sub...
plano ko mag set up ng 7.1 for home theater and music also.
Ano kaya pinaka magandang ka-match na receiver ang mare-recommend ninyo?
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1194 on: May 09, 2014 at 04:55 PM »
better kung Harman Kardon din imatch mo diyan kasi same company lang sila.

kaya sureball na match talaga sila. INFINITY + HK = fantastic ^-^

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1195 on: Jul 08, 2014 at 04:53 PM »
Good day mga sir.  I'm on the lookout for a receiver and narrowed it down to the denon x2100w or marantz sr5008.  I liked the 'eco mode' feature mentioned on the denon while the discontinued marantz is on sale at the moment 34% off since the 2014 version (sr5009) will be out within a month or two.

Do you think po ba na worth bilhin/hintayin yung 2014 denon because of the 'power saving' feature due to the ever rising price in electricity or the power saving is just BS and just go with the older discontinued marantz model? I currently just have a pair of stereo bookshelf speakers and will be placed in my tiny HT room which is 3 meters x 4 meters. Planning to upgrade to a 3.1 by end of the year and transition to a 5.1 in a year or two. I'm not interested in wireless, bluetooth or 4K technology.

What do you think mga sir?

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1196 on: Jul 08, 2014 at 05:02 PM »
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Based from my experience having previously owned a Denon 4311 and my current Marantz SR7008...
I prefer the Sound Character of Marantz especially for 2-Channel Stereo listening...
Marantz also has a livelier surround effect which made me appreciate my HT set up more :)

But don't get me wrong. Denon is a very capable AVR and has very good sound quality.
It's just a matter of personal preference and speaker matching ;)
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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1197 on: Jul 08, 2014 at 05:43 PM »
Thanks po sir Louie_18.  It seems like more than 95% ng mga nabasa ko favors marantz. The only downside to my start-up project is that I won't be able to audition the receiver + the speakers that I just bought. Yup, it's a rookie mistake, the speakers were on sale and the store was closing so without auditioning, I bought it (b&w 686 s2).  Another problem is the store that carries the marantz receiver doesn't have b&w speakers  :(

Anyway I think I'm confident now that the marantz is the perfect choice and will be suitable for my upcoming upgrades.  Thanks sir for the inputs.

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1198 on: Jul 08, 2014 at 05:50 PM »
Thanks po sir Louie_18.  It seems like more than 95% ng mga nabasa ko favors marantz. The only downside to my start-up project is that I won't be able to audition the receiver + the speakers that I just bought. Yup, it's a rookie mistake, the speakers were on sale and the store was closing so without auditioning, I bought it (b&w 686 s2).  Another problem is the store that carries the marantz receiver doesn't have b&w speakers  :(

Anyway I think I'm confident now that the marantz is the perfect choice and will be suitable for my upcoming upgrades.  Thanks sir for the inputs.

Try contacting Marc (avshop)... As far as I know he carries B&W speakers... ;)

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Re: Choosing an AV Receiver
« Reply #1199 on: Jul 08, 2014 at 06:00 PM »
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Based from my experience having previously owned a Denon 4311 and my current Marantz SR7008...
I prefer the Sound Character of Marantz especially for 2-Channel Stereo listening...
Marantz also has a livelier surround effect which made me appreciate my HT set up more :)

But don't get me wrong. Denon is a very capable AVR and has very good sound quality.
It's just a matter of personal preference and speaker matching ;)

I love your Marantz SR7008.. kung may moolah lang ako nag upgrade na ako ng receiver..
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