Topic: Choosing an AV Receiver

[avshop]

denon 1610, 1910 and 2310 now available.

[abcerase]

mga sirs,

ask k lang po what is best bang for the buck na receiver sa 15k - 20k budget?

1. Newbie lang po ako sa HT field...and since I am purchasing a ps3, i thought of getting the one that can decode TrueHD sound through HDMI...good idea po ba to? I have already taken a look at Yamaha RXV 465 and Onkyo 507 (mga 22k)
2. I will only purchase 2.1 sound system for now since kulang pa budget..malamang Wharfedale 9.1 + US Audio sub

thanks po!

[avshop]

mga sirs,

ask k lang po what is best bang for the buck na receiver sa 15k - 20k budget?

1. Newbie lang po ako sa HT field...and since I am purchasing a ps3, i thought of getting the one that can decode TrueHD sound through HDMI...good idea po ba to? I have already taken a look at Yamaha RXV 465 and Onkyo 507 (mga 22k)
2. I will only purchase 2.1 sound system for now since kulang pa budget..malamang Wharfedale 9.1 + US Audio sub

thanks po!

you might also want to consider the denon 1610. about the same price as the onkyo 507. i can give you a good deal on the 1610 and onkyo 507.

[blued888]

1. Newbie lang po ako sa HT field...and since I am purchasing a ps3, i thought of getting the one that can decode TrueHD sound through HDMI...good idea po ba to? I have already taken a look at Yamaha RXV 465 and Onkyo 507 (mga 22k)

If you're purchasing a PS3 Slim, you can choose to get one which decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI because the PS3 Slim can bitstream those HD codecs to the receiver for decoding.

The PS3 fat sends already decoded Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI, hence outputting multi-channel LPCM. There is no option to bitstream with the PS3 fat. For this, all you need is one which passes audio via HDMI.

[abcerase]

If you're purchasing a PS3 Slim, you can choose to get one which decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI because the PS3 Slim can bitstream those HD codecs to the receiver for decoding.

The PS3 fat sends already decoded Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI, hence outputting multi-channel LPCM. There is no option to bitstream with the PS3 fat. For this, all you need is one which passes audio via HDMI.

Oh, thanks for the clarification sir So it depends on the PS3 that I am going to purchase...but if you were on my shoes, what receiver will you be purchasing?

[blued888]

Oh, thanks for the clarification sir So it depends on the PS3 that I am going to purchase...but if you were on my shoes, what receiver will you be purchasing?

I would stick with Yamaha since I'm biased to the brand. (I own a RX-V663)

On a note, most receivers nowadays do decode those HD codecs. Even the RX-V465 decodes them.

[abcerase]

I would stick with Yamaha since I'm biased to the brand. (I own a RX-V663)

On a note, most receivers nowadays do decode those HD codecs. Even the RX-V465 decodes them.

Thanks sir! Mag-audition na lang ako para sure thanks!

[mike c]

If you're purchasing a PS3 Slim, you can choose to get one which decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI because the PS3 Slim can bitstream those HD codecs to the receiver for decoding.

The PS3 fat sends already decoded Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA via HDMI, hence outputting multi-channel LPCM. There is no option to bitstream with the PS3 fat. For this, all you need is one which passes audio via HDMI.

oh no.  ayoko na gumastos!!!!!

[Full HD 3D]

denon 1610, 1910 and 2310 now available.

Does the 2310 come with a pre=out for external amp,Audyssey MultEQ XT?
Thanks!

[avshop]

Does the 2310 come with a pre=out for external amp,Audyssey Multi EQ XT?
Thanks!

yup.

[streetsmart]

Does the 2310 come with a pre=out for external amp,Audyssey Multi EQ XT?
Thanks!

It comes with Audyssey MultEQ, not MultEQ XT which has 8x more filters for the satellite channels.

[Full HD 3D]

It comes with Audyssey MultEQ, not MultEQ XT which has 8x more filters for the satellite channels.

Streetsmart,Will there be a big difference in terms of sound produce between a MultEQ and MultEQ XT?This 2310 seems a good buy if you have a 1080p player with upscaling feature and an external amp if the Multeq & MultEQ  XT have only a slight difference in terms of sound reproduction.

[streetsmart]

Streetsmart,Will there be a big difference in terms of sound produce between a MultEQ and MultEQ XT?This 2310 seems a good buy if you have a 1080p player with upscaling feature and an external amp if the Multeq & MultEQ  XT have only a slight difference in terms of sound reproduction.

If you can afford it, get an AVR with MultEQ XT. The 8x difference in filters is a lot and will be more apparent if your room does not have good acoustic treatment.

If all you can afford is the Denon 2310, ok pa rin yun cuz it also has Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume, both of which are incredibly useful.

[Full HD 3D]

Can a Denon receiver play from different source at the same time say between the main or zone2 or zone 3 simultaneously. Sample will be the main with an external amplifier via pre out doin DVD or Blu ray while an ipod playing background music on other area (zone 2 or 3)all at the same time?

[Full HD 3D]

If you can afford it, get an AVR with MultEQ XT. The 8x difference in filters is a lot and will be more apparent if your room does not have good acoustic treatment.
 
So does that mean that if my room is acoustically treated,the difference will be slight?

[blued888]

oh no.  ayoko na gumastos!!!!!

Parehas lang naman yun diba? Or gusto mo lang makita yung Dolby TrueHD tsaka DTS-HD MA sa display ng receiver?

[streetsmart]

If you can afford it, get an AVR with MultEQ XT. The 8x difference in filters is a lot and will be more apparent if your room does not have good acoustic treatment.
 
So does that mean that if my room is acoustically treated,the difference will be slight?

It depends on the quality of the acoustic treatment. I believe that in the majority of cases, the differences will not be slight, even if your room has acoustic treatment. That's my experience.

[mike c]

Parehas lang naman yun diba? Or gusto mo lang makita yung Dolby TrueHD tsaka DTS-HD MA sa display ng receiver?

yes, parehas lang.  pero masarap siguro makita yung Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA 

i'm still waiting for dedicated players to drop in price to around 10-15k

[iiinas]

yes, parehas lang.  pero masarap siguro makita yung Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA 

i'm still waiting for dedicated players to drop in price to around 10-15k

then tama si sir blued888. ps3 slim is it, i think once the fanfare of the launch dies down, the landed price might well be in the 14k level.

para makita na ang dts-ma and dobly tru hd sa denon mo sir mike! 

[avshop]

come check out the denon 1610, 1910 and 2310. now available at the shop.

[mike c]

then tama si sir blued888. ps3 slim is it, i think once the fanfare of the launch dies down, the landed price might well be in the 14k level.

para makita na ang dts-ma and dobly tru hd sa denon mo sir mike! 

ya, hopefully umabot nga ng 14k.  kaya lang, parang i'm debating whether my next step is a dedicated player or the new PS3 ... pero ilang years down the road pa yun

[iiinas]

ya, hopefully umabot nga ng 14k.  kaya lang, parang i'm debating whether my next step is a dedicated player or the new PS3 ... pero ilang years down the road pa yun

sorry ot: but if looking at the fat ps3 as an indication, the fat ps3 was for all intents and purposes one of the best bluray players around even majority videophiles agree on this, it is only on the bitstreaming of hd audio that they have complains about. it even performs as an upscaler. so i guess the slim ps3 is really worth looking at, keep the kids happy too as a game machine.

btw, learn from the other threads its already at datablitz for 18k cash.

 

[mike c]

sorry ot: but if looking at the fat ps3 as an indication, the fat ps3 was for all intents and purposes one of the best bluray players around even majority videophiles agree on this, it is only on the bitstreaming of hd audio that they have complains about. it even performs as an upscaler. so i guess the slim ps3 is really worth looking at, keep the kids happy too as a game machine.

btw, learn from the other threads its already at datablitz for 18k cash.

 

not bad, if datablitz is 18k ... im sure sa ghls even cheaper.

sayang kasi PS3's ko ... i have two kasi and i don't play PS3 games.

[MartinMB]

Guys ok pa kaya ang Yamaha RX-V540 ngayon? will use it mostly for music, paired with wharfs (dia 9.1).  Mura lang kasi e, luma ndn na model.haha

Thanks!

[mykel18]

Need your inputs on what receiver to pair a Polk Audio RTi a7.

Recommended amp power: 20-300w per channel

2 channel setup lang gagawin ko (more on music kasi). I prefer a receiver that has a treble and bass control. No sub will be used din kasi. Harman Kardon ang first choice ko kaso 120w per channel na ang pinakamataas na nakita ko.

Any recommendations/comment/suggestions would be of great help. More power guys!

[jay_26]

Hi mga gurus! What's the best receiver that will match B&W 600 series. 30-40K budget. 

[ninjababez®]

Hi mga gurus! What's the best receiver that will match B&W 600 series. 30-40K budget. 

jay is that you bords   

[jay_26]

Si erpats nangati!  Yung dati niyang setup inilipat na doon sa bahay sa marikina. Dalaw ulit kayo dito pagnatapos tong project ni erpat. 

[avshop]

Hi mga gurus! What's the best receiver that will match B&W 600 series. 30-40K budget. 

try the hk 355 for 36k. its a great match. come by the shop to check it out. we also have the new denon receivers.

[ninjababez®]

Si erpats nangati!  Yung dati niyang setup inilipat na doon sa bahay sa marikina. Dalaw ulit kayo dito pagnatapos tong project ni erpat. 

 
ot:
sige bro, btw malaki na library natin  

try the hk 355 for 36k. its a great match. come by the shop to check it out. we also have the new denon receivers.

jay kung punta ka kay avshop samahan kita