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post #1 of 8
1/11/08 at 1:57pm
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I am currently looking to purchase a new surround receiver. What do you think would be the best receiver around the $500 range? It seems not to many people like the Sony ones, but they seem to be one of the few with 3 HDMI inputs. I would prefer the 3 HDMI inputs. The only other receivers that I see with 3 are over $1000. Any ideas?
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post #2 of 8
1/11/08 at 3:48pm

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If you can stand just a little more money, you can get the Onkyo TX-SR705, from Amazon.com, for $599.90. It has three HDMI inputs, and can process the new HD audio formats. If you're going to get a Blu ray, ps3, or HD DVD player, this one will handle them pretty well. See it here:
Amazon.com: Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black): Audio & Video
Good luck!
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post #3 of 8
1/11/08 at 7:56pm
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How does Onyko compare to Denon?
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post #4 of 8
1/11/08 at 9:44pm

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They are both very good brands of equipment. I have more personal experience with Denon. I think to get the same features and ability from a Denon, it's going to cost a good bit more. The worst thing about a Denon, is their remote. If you decide to go with a Denon, I'd immediately buy a Harmony remote, or one that's similar.
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post #5 of 8
1/11/08 at 10:28pm

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amazon must have went up on price again. I think it said 640 now
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post #6 of 8
1/12/08 at 5:31am

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amazon must have went up on price again. I think it said 640 now
I just looked and it said $660. But it was $599 last night. Vanns.com had the 805 on pre-order for $699 shipped last night but it's up to $749 today. But that's $200-250 more than the OP wanted to spend. But $699 for the 805 is a heck-uv-a-deal, if you can stand the heat!
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post #7 of 8
1/13/08 at 5:19pm

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While you're correct that Sony gets no love (mostly hate) here, do the "due diligence" for yourself. Take a serious look at the STR-DG910 and the STR-DG1100.
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post #8 of 8
1/14/08 at 4:01am

Re: New receivers

Also check out the new line of Pioneer receivers.

hyghwayman
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