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    Help with connecting a PC to AV Receiver

    **Edit** After going through the manual further I noticed that I can connect an ethernet cable from my router to play my media player from my PC. Internet radio- Sirius and Pandora would come up but it would not make a connection to my PC. I tried to enable and enter the IP address and this...
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    Help with connecting a PC to AV Receiver

    I'm new to all of this and looking for the best way to be able to connect my PC to my network AVR. I mainly want to be able to play music from my windows media player (or other recommended option) and play live sporting events streamed from my PC. It is about a 30ft run from my PC to the AVR...
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    Best Bang for your Buck Reciever

    After many hours/days of research this is the route I took. I also did not want 3D and decided buying a Onkyo factory refurbished from what seems like a trusted company (AC4less) was the way to get more bang for the buck. I was able to get a Onkyo 807 for $469.00, very high quality, all the...
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    $500 range- Denon, Onkyo, or Pioneer- opinions please

    Well after a little further research and opinions here I decided to go with the refurbished Onkyo 870 Went through Ac4less and thought it was a great deal at $469 One question, wilth all three- AVR, TV and blu ray internet/ethernet ready do I just need to have one of these set up with a...
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    Help a noobie with some beginner questions

    Trying to get a grip on all this new technology. My main question concerns internet and networking between AVR, TV and Blu ray. Do all 3 need to be internet capable? I already have a Panasonic 54G25 internet ready TV. Looking to get a network AVR but wondering if a blu ray could do...
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    $500 range- Denon, Onkyo, or Pioneer- opinions please

    Looking to purchase a new/refurbished AVR receiver and have narrowed it down to 3. I'm looking for the best quality & longevity using this for home theater and music. Important for me is running a 7.1 system, networking/internet, sirius, pandora, HD radio, hook up MP3 player. The rest of my...
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    Pioneer VSX-9900

    Thanks for your help John, I was able to purchase a pair of Polk Monitor 60's and a Polk CS1 center for $500.00 out the door. I liked the Polk line much better vs JBL in the same price range. Polk is not usually very flexible on price,the 60's sell for $279.00ea and the CS1 is $179.00, but I...
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    Polk CS1 center & PSW1 sub

    I have just purchased a pair of Polk Monitor60's and a PSW1 sub. For now I can only get either a center or a sub. My question is I can exchange the sub for a CS1 center, as they are about the same price. Which of the two has the better value in their field. I was thinking of buying a...
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    Pioneer VSX-9900

    Glad to hear this AVR is still up there. For my speakers the catch is I have a $500.00 gift certificate at ABC Warehouse (equal to Best Buy or Circuit City). I will see what brands they offer and do some research and hope to get some advice from here. I have a pair of Ohm C2 that are about...
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    Pioneer VSX-9900

    I've aquired this receiver, it is in good shape but I have no idea of the value, quality, or if it current enough for home theater. Does anyone know if this would be good for both a home theater and music listening. I'm looking to spend about $500.00 on speakers. Should I use this or update to...
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