Home Theater Forum - View Single Post - What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500

Tom Donaghue · 06-26-2006, 11:43 AM

Tim;
Would you consider using a good mid-level A/V receiver as your processor? I've had very good results with my setup in this capacity, previously with a Denon AVR-3803 and currently using a Yamaha RX-V2500.

I'm not using any of the internal amps of the Yamaha, so its sole purpose in this configuration is as a pre/pro and in the past four months or so I've been using it, I've had fantastic results.

Several mid-level receivers at your price point will outperform dedicated processors, will allow you a better resale value if at some point you decide to upgrade and also provide some back up in the event you needed to service your dedicated amp/s.

Just a consideration... -TD

06-26-2006, 11:43 AM	#3 of 3
Tom Donaghue Member Location: Atlanta Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 04:15 AM Local Date: 12-03-2008 Posts: 217	Re: What's a good Surround sound processor in $200 ~ $500 Tim; Would you consider using a good mid-level A/V receiver as your processor? I've had very good results with my setup in this capacity, previously with a Denon AVR-3803 and currently using a Yamaha RX-V2500. I'm not using any of the internal amps of the Yamaha, so its sole purpose in this configuration is as a pre/pro and in the past four months or so I've been using it, I've had fantastic results. Several mid-level receivers at your price point will outperform dedicated processors, will allow you a better resale value if at some point you decide to upgrade and also provide some back up in the event you needed to service your dedicated amp/s. Just a consideration... -TD My Home Theater Last edited by Tom Donaghue : 06-26-2006 at 11:52 AM.