Author Topic: Choosing an AV Receiver (Read 196022 times)

bravoexo · « **Reply #840 on:** Feb 12, 2011 at 01:20 AM »

Is there an AVR out there that converts HDMI(HDCP) sources and output to component on a 1080i only screen for example?

plapoy · « **Reply #841 on:** Feb 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM »

Good Day All,

I'm a newbie on this hobby and scouting an AVR for 60% music and 40% movies. Ano po yung pwede nyo irecommend na match for polk audio RTi A3?.. Currently, RTi A3 pa lang po yung nabibili ko but i'm going to add a center (RTi A4 or A6) and surround ( RTi A1) speaker. For now AVR muna, madali naman magadd ng speaker pag mi avr na.

.. Before i'm leaning towards the Onkyo 608.. kaya lang dumami na yung AVR na maganda sa market ngayon kaya mahirap magdecide. Saka madami rin ako nakikita naguupgrade from 608 to a higher avr like Onkyo 708 kaya lalo ako nahihirapan magdecide ngayon. Naiisip ko kasi na mas ok na bumili ng mid range na receiver para hindi nako magupgrade ng matagal na panaho..

.. By the way. eto po yung mga AVR na nabasa ko with good reviews: Onkyo 708, Denon 2311, and Harman Kardon 2600.. Ano pa po masusuggest nyo na level sa mga nabanggit. Tanong ko na rin po kung san ko pwede iaudition yung mga avr. Thanks in advance for all the input..

modified:
Pa post na rin po ng local price ng mga AVR in cash

salamat po ng marami..

avshop · « **Reply #842 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 01:23 PM »

Quote from: plapoy on Feb 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Good Day All,

I'm a newbie on this hobby and scouting an AVR for 60% music and 40% movies. Ano po yung pwede nyo irecommend na match for polk audio RTi A3?.. Currently, RTi A3 pa lang po yung nabibili ko but i'm going to add a center (RTi A4 or A6) and surround ( RTi A1) speaker. For now AVR muna, madali naman magadd ng speaker pag mi avr na. .. Before i'm leaning towards the Onkyo 608.. kaya lang dumami na yung AVR na maganda sa market ngayon kaya mahirap magdecide. Saka madami rin ako nakikita naguupgrade from 608 to a higher avr like Onkyo 708 kaya lalo ako nahihirapan magdecide ngayon. Naiisip ko kasi na mas ok na bumili ng mid range na receiver para hindi nako magupgrade ng matagal na panaho.. .. By the way. eto po yung mga AVR na nabasa ko with good reviews: Onkyo 708, Denon 2311, and Harman Kardon 2600.. Ano pa po masusuggest nyo na level sa mga nabanggit. Tanong ko na rin po kung san ko pwede iaudition yung mga avr. Thanks in advance for all the input..

modified:
Pa post na rin po ng local price ng mga AVR in cash salamat po ng marami..

come by the shop. we have the hk 260, onkyo 608 and denon 2310 for you to compare.

shop is MLY ENTERPRISES located at unit 303 Amaremca bldg, 107a kalayaan avenue, diliman, quezon city.

plapoy · « **Reply #843 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 06:03 PM »

Thanks Sir AVShop,

By the way, could you pm me the price of the following on cash?.. (freebies?

)
Onkyo 708 -
Denon 2311 -
HK 260 -

Thanks..d

iiinas · « **Reply #844 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 06:07 PM »

Quote from: plapoy on Mar 01, 2011 at 06:03 PM

Thanks Sir AVShop,

By the way, could you pm me the price of the following on cash?.. (freebies? )
Onkyo 708 -
Denon 2311 -
HK 260 -

Thanks..d

i hope you can just pm the seller directly, this is not a thread for asking for pm of pricing.

plapoy · « **Reply #845 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 07:28 PM »

Ooooppss... Sorry sir iiinas... Ok noted sir.. Thanks..

leomarley · « **Reply #846 on:** Mar 11, 2011 at 10:58 PM »

question lang guys. ano bang speakers ang mganda i-pair sa Onkyo 508 with a budget under 20k?

avshop · « **Reply #847 on:** Mar 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM »

Quote from: leomarley on Mar 11, 2011 at 10:58 PM

question lang guys. ano bang speakers ang mganda i-pair sa Onkyo 508 with a budget under 20k?

You can go for an all bookshelf set up of the Polk m series. A 5 piece set would be around less than 20k. Then get a mirage omni s8 for 5,990. Come by the shop to check it out.

leomarley · « **Reply #848 on:** Mar 12, 2011 at 05:03 AM »

thanks sir. one of these days i'll drop by your shop para ma-audition yung polk m series

ct-guy · « **Reply #849 on:** Mar 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM »

bagay po ba ang avr na yamaha rxv 467 sa polk rti a3 at a6? compare ba sa HK2600 sino po mas ok?

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #850 on:** Mar 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM »

Quote from: ct-guy on Mar 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

bagay po ba ang avr na yamaha rxv 467 sa polk rti a3 at a6? compare ba sa HK2600 sino po mas ok?

i already heard the a3 driven by a hk160 and it sounded real nice, what more if hk260. a3 is also good with denons imo. as regards yamaha, m not sure how they will sound together, perhaps a little too bright.

ct-guy · « **Reply #851 on:** Mar 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM »

sorry for asking

, what does " bright" mean ?

Conan · « **Reply #852 on:** Mar 17, 2011 at 05:28 PM »

Quote from: ct-guy on Mar 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM

sorry for asking , what does " bright" mean ?

Bright means the high frequencies are a bit emphasized.

juanch · « **Reply #853 on:** Mar 17, 2011 at 05:59 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Mar 17, 2011 at 05:28 PM

Bright means the high frequencies are a bit emphasized.

Yes, but also make sure not to confuse "bright" with "harsh"

Bright works for some people, but harsh is not good for anybody.

praktikal · « **Reply #854 on:** Mar 17, 2011 at 06:08 PM »

Quote from: ct-guy on Mar 17, 2011 at 09:28 AM

sorry for asking , what does " bright" mean ?

In Tagalog, "matalas" o "makalansing"

nomedigas1030 · « **Reply #855 on:** Mar 18, 2011 at 05:50 AM »

Hi guys,, i have set my mind on this marantz 4500 can you guys give feed backs please is it "ok" for a newbie like me with a limited budget i just started on this hobby and entry level is ok or fine by me..

thanks in advance guys..

nayha · « **Reply #856 on:** Apr 02, 2011 at 02:11 PM »

mga sir,

patulong naman po mag decide between Onkyo TX-SR608 vs Yamaha RXV767.

ano po ba pros and cons nila pareho and which one is a better AV receiver for Mission MX series speakers.

many thanks. Smiley

rexFi · « **Reply #857 on:** Apr 07, 2011 at 12:32 AM »

Hi, I am only interested in setting up a 5.2 set up.

so I assume I should get a Receiver who support a... 7.2 set up?

Anyone familiar with a 5.2 set up?

thanks po,
rex

Courage · « **Reply #858 on:** Apr 07, 2011 at 12:39 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Apr 07, 2011 at 12:32 AM

Hi, I am only interested in setting up a 5.2 set up.

so I assume I should get a Receiver who support a... 7.2 set up?

Anyone familiar with a 5.2 set up?

thanks po,
rex

Or you can get a 5.1 receiver and just use a splitter if you want to use 2 subs..

rexFi · « **Reply #859 on:** Apr 07, 2011 at 12:42 AM »

Quote from: Courage on Apr 07, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Or you can get a 5.1 receiver and just use a splitter if you want to use 2 subs..

ah ok, soo that 5.1 receiver should be "powerful" enough to accomodate both subs?

hehe thanks. a 5.1 receiver is cheaper i guess, so that's good for me then. ^_^

Courage · « **Reply #860 on:** Apr 07, 2011 at 01:07 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Apr 07, 2011 at 12:42 AM

ah ok, soo that 5.1 receiver should be "powerful" enough to accomodate both subs?

hehe thanks. a 5.1 receiver is cheaper i guess, so that's good for me then. ^_^

It is not going to eat power from the Receiver since you are using a Powered Sub, so yes the receiver can accomodate both subs

gunslinger · « **Reply #861 on:** Apr 07, 2011 at 08:21 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Apr 07, 2011 at 12:42 AM

ah ok, soo that 5.1 receiver should be "powerful" enough to accomodate both subs?

hehe thanks. a 5.1 receiver is cheaper i guess, so that's good for me then. ^_^

I have a 5.2 set-up with 2 12 inch powered subs connected to HK AVR160. A 5.1 receiver should be able to handle your needs.

rexFi · « **Reply #862 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 02:47 AM »

Cool. That makes sense you two. ^_^

I think I'll copy gunslinger's setup

A bit offtopic but @gunslinger, what's your speakers?

thanks.

markcrenz · « **Reply #863 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 06:06 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Apr 07, 2011 at 12:32 AM

Hi, I am only interested in setting up a 5.2 set up.

so I assume I should get a Receiver who support a... 7.2 set up?

Anyone familiar with a 5.2 set up?

thanks po,
rex

in reality there is no x.2, x.4 or x.y setup. no matter how many subwoofers you use, it's still only x.1. it may be 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 depending on the source programme or receiver decoding, but only .1 for the lfe channel.

gunslinger · « **Reply #864 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 06:42 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Apr 08, 2011 at 02:47 AM

Cool. That makes sense you two. ^_^

I think I'll copy gunslinger's setup

A bit offtopic but @gunslinger, what's your speakers?

thanks.

I'm using A-Audio speakers. 2.5 FS/1Sc BS alternates for fronts and the matching center, Mordaunt Short Carnival 6 for surrounds. 2 12" Bic Venturi Ported Passive Subs powered by Amp4v2 from pilyo.

warmaster · « **Reply #865 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 07:25 AM »

what could be the best musical option for a mid range reciever?

Courage · « **Reply #866 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 07:37 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on Apr 08, 2011 at 07:25 AM

what could be the best musical option for a mid range reciever?

Harman for me is very Musical... ang mahal nga lang nang Midrange nila...NAD is also musical... just dont know if theres still a local seller for NAD here..

Conan · « **Reply #867 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 09:36 AM »

Quote from: Courage on Apr 08, 2011 at 07:37 AM

Harman for me is very Musical... ang mahal nga lang nang Midrange nila...NAD is also musical... just dont know if theres still a local seller for NAD here..

Yes there is. Watt Hi Fi at Makati Cinema Square carries NAD receivers but they're not cheap, the entry level model is 32th if I remember correctly. I've also seen NAD stereo receivers and pre-amps at Spectra in Makati Park Square.

avshop · « **Reply #868 on:** Apr 08, 2011 at 09:42 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on Apr 08, 2011 at 07:25 AM

what could be the best musical option for a mid range reciever?

Hk avr 260 is 39k.

Tavus · « **Reply #869 on:** Apr 11, 2011 at 01:37 PM »

guys okay ba ang pioneer vsx 819? mura kasi at mukhang may 5.1 analog.
totoo ba yung nababasa ko sa amazon na may dolby lip sync issues at hdmi video degradation?

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-819H-K-5-Channel-Receiver-Black/product-reviews/B001U74DAA/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending