What is the best 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound receiver? (1 Viewer)

[ToddJ]

What is the best 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound receiver out there? I am looking for one that is under $500 (or even $400 if possible.)

 

[BlakeN]

I would say the Harman Kardon 340 would just squeek in. Its 499.99 with free shipping at jr

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4058167

If you don't mind getting a refurb a marantz from accessories 4 less is going to be hands down the best reciever for the money.

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-...ory/AVReceiver


These are factory refurbished with 1 year warranty. I just picked up an sr7500 and its in perfect condition.

 

[Tom Donaghue]

Speaking of refurbs, here's a couple of solid mid-level receivers available from uBid:

Yamaha RX-V2500

Onkyo TX-SR703

Both have ample power, expandability and fairly current features. If you're more inclined to movies as opposed to music, the Yamaha may be a better option, however both are excellent choices for movies as well as music and will be a very good value.

In fact, just a couple of weeks ago I picked up a RX-V2500 from them. It's in brand new condition and so far, I'm quite pleased with its performance and feature set. This says a bit as I was quite fond of the Denon AVR-3803 I used prior to it.

Good luck and have fun with your decision making! -TD

 

[Jacob C]

Look at panasonic xr55 or the new xr57 when it comes out.

 

[SethH]

And again speaking of refurbs . . . H/K also sells refurb units on ebay for good prices.

 

[BlakeN]

If you buy an HK refurb make sure to check onecall and jr.com first. Quite often those refubs sell for more then new ones from those two places.