Topic: Choosing an AV Receiver

[albertcp]

f i had that budget ill go for  marantz4500 for 17500 on sale @5th ave or yamaha 450 for17500(not sure)@ ambassador Smiley..me sukli ka pa pambili ng dvd  Grin .happy hunting bro

Thank for the all the information, i've scout Denon 1908 for 17K , what is better DENON 1908 or MARANTZ4500? (any advantage and disadvantage base on your actual experience)

Any have the CONTACT NUMBER of Ambassador @ Spectra (because im far from Makati)

Thanks to avshop recommendation & advise and to all give inputs & who offers , Also it is good that in this forum it include the contact number for fast transaction.

Thanks here's my number (0916-3183079)

[gearhead000]

i once had the marantz 4500. and it is a very good receiver for the price. it will partner best with easy to drive speakers though, like my gale(s) that i used it with. other brands that come to mind are mordaunt short, ms carnival series, mission mv-series, and maybe a wharfe 9.1/9.cs combo.

[nogie]

Here's my non-expert advise in choosing a receiver.

Choose the model with more power as much as possible. If you have money to buy a brand new 607, why not look for an alternative like buying a pre-owned 805 at the same price. As per experience with receivers of different brands & models, lower-end models equipped w/ new technologies DOES NOT EQUATE the power of higher-end older models. In other words, the more power, the better! Lets put it this way, I have this Denon 789/1909 that can internally decode lossless codecs, the quality of sound it produces cannot beat the Marantz SR6001, Denon 3806, Yamaha 1700, HK 347, Onkyo 804 & the non-HDMI HK 635. Though negligible difference vs. the Denon 887. It is good to see the receiver displaying " Dolby TruHD, DTS MA" whenever you play lossless codecs but thats just it. Of course it's totally different story if you have the extra money to buy high-end new models like the Denon 3310, Onkyo 876. Please note that I am not giving this advise because i have receivers for sale at the marketplace. You can look around, visit reputable distributors here in the Philippines and ask (better if you compare side-by side) for older but higher end models. Iwasan na ang SARS ngayong 2010, Iba na ang usong sakit ngayon!  

[CMac]

^ (+1) me likey your HK 635 sa marketplace 

[nogie]

^ (+1) me likey your HK 635 sa marketplace 

Actually if I rank my AVR preference, HK & Marantz top my list. They're both unbeatable in audio mas maganda lang ng konti yong marantz sa movies. 

[CMac]

Actually if I rank my AVR preference, HK & Marantz top my list. They're both unbeatable in audio mas maganda lang ng konti yong marantz sa movies. 

Yup. These are some fine selections in the marketplace right now.

HK 635
Cambridge Azur 640R
Onkyo 875

[simonzaide]

Here's my non-expert advise in choosing a receiver.

Choose the model with more power as much as possible. If you have money to buy a brand new 607, why not look for an alternative like buying a pre-owned 805 at the same price. As per experience with receivers of different brands & models, lower-end models equipped w/ new technologies DOES NOT EQUATE the power of higher-end older models. In other words, the more power, the better! Lets put it this way, I have this Denon 789/1909 that can internally decode lossless codecs, the quality of sound it produces cannot beat the Marantz SR6001, Denon 3806, Yamaha 1700, HK 347, Onkyo 804 & the non-HDMI HK 635. Though negligible difference vs. the Denon 887. It is good to see the receiver displaying " Dolby TruHD, DTS MA" whenever you play lossless codecs but thats just it. Of course it's totally different story if you have the extra money to buy high-end new models like the Denon 3310, Onkyo 876. Please note that I am not giving this advise because i have receivers for sale at the marketplace. You can look around, visit reputable distributors here in the Philippines and ask (better if you compare side-by side) for older but higher end models. Iwasan na ang SARS ngayong 2010, Iba na ang usong sakit ngayon!  

+1 i agree with sir nogie on this when purchasing a receiver you have to go think about long term na so saving up a little extra wouldnt be so bad kesa buying something and selling it palugi to upgrade in the long run

[milken]

Don't skimp on receiver.  Make sure the one you'll purchased should last you at least 5 years.  No to SARS!

[lithium_deuteride]

I'm considering a Denon 2310.  Should I consider something else?

(At around the same ballpark price)

[babed95]

ewan ko meron pa yatang marantz sr3001 for 12k yata sa theater worx 7.1 na sya maganda rin bang for the buck pa and you got the best of both world audio and video.

[nogie]

I'm considering a Denon 2310.  Should I consider something else?

(At around the same ballpark price)

Denon 2310 is pretty decent mid-level receiver. You can also check Onkyo 806, they are of the same price range if not mistaken. Basta iwasan mo ang entry level receivers para iwas SARS!  

[Verbl Kint]

What's a good receiver to drive diy_master's proac clones? Looking for a 2.1 setup to start. Since it's for my mom, I'd like a more user-friendly device.

[bhudz]

Sirs,

What is good avr under 25K?

Thanks

[avshop]

Sirs,

What is good avr under 25K?

Thanks

check out the denon 1610. the srp is only 24k. i can give you good deals on denon and hk receivers.

[ayosbathere]

Denon 2310 is pretty decent mid-level receiver. You can also check Onkyo 806, they are of the same price range if not mistaken. Basta iwasan mo ang entry level receivers para iwas SARS!  

ano ano po ba mga entry level?

[iiinas]

ano ano po ba mga entry level?

for onkyo the 500 series. the onkyo's 600 series is really in between, some consider them entry level too. for harman kardon the 150 series. for denon it would be 1600 series. yamaha, it will be the 460 and 560 series.

[bhudz]

check out the denon 1610. the srp is only 24k. i can give you good deals on denon and hk receivers.

Sir, where is your location?

[Verbl Kint]

What's a good receiver to drive diy_master's proac clones? Looking for a 2.1 setup to start then move to surround later on. Since it's for my mom, I'd like a more user-friendly device.

Reposting the question.  Thanks!

[ayosbathere]

for onkyo the 500 series. the onkyo's 600 series is really in between, some consider them entry level too. for harman kardon the 150 series. for denon it would be 1600 series. yamaha, it will be the 460 and 560 series.

yari.. ma sars ako nito... 607 nakuha ko HAHAHHA

[iiinas]

yari.. ma sars ako nito... 607 nakuha ko HAHAHHA

ok na yan sir. its a very good model already. and all the bells and whistles are all there already. if your room is not very big, then the avr's receiver should be enough to drive your chosen speakers. 

[iiinas]

What's a good receiver to drive diy_master's proac clones? Looking for a 2.1 setup to start. Since it's for my mom, I'd like a more user-friendly device.

does your mom listen to radio a lot. or you are setting this up for her to play cds. if its for cds, then why dont you try a two channel integrated amp, you can try cambridge or marantz. great for two channel listening, and i think it will work well with the sir anthony's clone. and i think it easier to operate than receivers (for moms).

you can also choose this (integrated) if your mom listens to radio but you have to buy a tuner for it, and it may now turn out to be more expensive than the receiver route.

but if you really want a receiver, i think an entry level yamaha receiver (rx465 perhaps) can be enough to drive those clones. and yamahas have a lot of music dsp for those music listening moments.

[gutierrez]

Ano mas warm / laid back marantz or denon?  let's say both entry level amp?

[Verbl Kint]

does your mom listen to radio a lot. or you are setting this up for her to play cds. if its for cds, then why dont you try a two channel integrated amp, you can try cambridge or marantz. great for two channel listening, and i think it will work well with the sir anthony's clone. and i think it easier to operate than receivers (for moms).

you can also choose this (integrated) if your mom listens to radio but you have to buy a tuner for it, and it may now turn out to be more expensive than the receiver route.

but if you really want a receiver, i think an entry level yamaha receiver (rx465 perhaps) can be enough to drive those clones. and yamahas have a lot of music dsp for those music listening moments.

Thanks! 

I'm having second thoughts on many of my original choices as I saw Tannoy Mercury F4's being sold cheap along with a Marantz SR3001.

[reynold]

Here's my non-expert advise in choosing a receiver.

Choose the model with more power as much as possible. If you have money to buy a brand new 607, why not look for an alternative like buying a pre-owned 805 at the same price. As per experience with receivers of different brands & models, lower-end models equipped w/ new technologies DOES NOT EQUATE the power of higher-end older models. In other words, the more power, the better! Lets put it this way, I have this Denon 789/1909 that can internally decode lossless codecs, the quality of sound it produces cannot beat the Marantz SR6001, Denon 3806, Yamaha 1700, HK 347, Onkyo 804 & the non-HDMI HK 635. Though negligible difference vs. the Denon 887. It is good to see the receiver displaying " Dolby TruHD, DTS MA" whenever you play lossless codecs but thats just it. Of course it's totally different story if you have the extra money to buy high-end new models like the Denon 3310, Onkyo 876. Please note that I am not giving this advise because i have receivers for sale at the marketplace. You can look around, visit reputable distributors here in the Philippines and ask (better if you compare side-by side) for older but higher end models. Iwasan na ang SARS ngayong 2010, Iba na ang usong sakit ngayon!  

Well said, power first before technology upgrades... what's the use of additional features if you cant feel its performance in your own room?

[nogie]

Well said, power first before technology upgrades... what's the use of additional features if you cant feel its performance in your own room?

kaya lang it took me a while and lots of investment to figure this out. no wonder why you still keep your "KICK ASS" yammy dsp a1 receiver. kahit pre-owned mahal pa rin yan!

[avshop]

anyone interested in the new hk 660 and hk 760? coming soon.

[sonofgtg]

hi mga sir, ok po ba yung reciver na akai 4300?for ps3 and dvd videoke sana..malakas na kaya output nito? eto po yung link: http://www.akai.com/product_detail.asp?id=3&id2=17&id3=54  thank you..

[neorm2k]

Hi Guys,

Can someone comment on the product Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K.. please

I am impress with the review and the price.. kasya sa budget.. hehe

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/pioneer-vsx-1019ah-k/4505-6466_7-33496205.html?tag=mncol;lst

Can someone know where can I buy this item? or any body here selling it?

[javauser]

by the way, big difference ba talaga ang Dolby Digital sa Dolby TrueHD, and DTS sa DTS HD?

I actually have an existing Outlaw 1050 kasi which supports DTS and Dolby Digital. I don't know if I'm really missing out, and if I should really upgrade.

[streetsmart]

by the way, big difference ba talaga ang Dolby Digital sa Dolby TrueHD, and DTS sa DTS HD?

Based on blind tests conducted by Pinoydvd members, there is little difference if you are watching a film. There is a bigger difference if you are watching a concert.

I actually have an existing Outlaw 1050 kasi which supports DTS and Dolby Digital. I don't know if I'm really missing out, and if I should really upgrade.

More than lossless audio, I find that the value of the newer AVR's is in their video processing, room correction technology such as Audyssey and their bass management.