Pick My Receiver! (1 Viewer)

[Jeremy B.]

I can't seem to figure out which receiver is best for my needs. I am running a 46" Mitsu and two Klipsch RF-15 front towers. I am now looking to pick up a receiver, as I am slowly piecing everything together. I plan on going with the smallest of the Klipsch Reference center, and the two-way Klipsch rears (smallest Reference series there as well). The sub will more than likely be a 10" HSU if I can find one at my CompUSA. I will need component video switching for my dvd input and cable input, and would also like to have it for the PS2, but that is not a must. 80/20 movies to music in a carpeted 18 x 16 room, with very open walls on two sides. I have it narrowed down to the following:

H/K AVR 130
Denon 1603
Denon 1604
H/K AVR 230 - If I can find a cheaper refurbed unit

Obviously price is the driving factor here, as I just don't have a lot of $$$ to drop on my setup right now. Hell, I might have to just go with the receiver and two towers for the next couple of months. before I can even buy my sub and center. Any input? Thanks in advance!!!

 

[PaulDA]

At this level, you really can't go wrong as the receivers at this price point are all pretty similar in power/performance. It really comes down to features, ergonomics, warranty, aesthetics. Hard for anyone else to choose in that case instead of you. It is daunting, though, with all the choices out there. I can tell you that I got several good years out of my Denon AVR-1600 (and it's still going strong at my brother-in-law's house), FWIW.

 

[Tingwe]

HK 230 or refurb 330

 

[ScottCHI]

you can pick your friends.

you can pick your receiver.

you can't pick your friend's receiver.