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  1. T

    Looking for a used AUDIOPHILE AV Receiver

    I am in the market to purchase a used audiophile AV Receiver. Price range maximum $800 for a used unit, the less the better. The most important factor is the audiophile sound quality, sheer musicality that the unit provides, not the features. It should also have HDMI 1.4 at least and also...
  2. Robert_Zohn

    Sony's 2017 Receiver Line-up

    STR-ZA5000ES $2799 No spec sheet yet, here's the page link STR-ZA3100ES $1699 Click here for the pdf spec sheet STR-ZA2100ES $1399 Click here for the pdf spec sheet STR-ZA1100ES $1199 Click here for the pdf spec sheet STR-ZA810ES $799 Click here for the pdf spec sheet
  3. I

    How to increase power output (wattage) of the receiver especially for subwoofer?

    I'm having an ordinay Dolby Digital receiver which outputs 600W. Id like to get some improved amount of watts for the other speakers and especially for the sub woofer. Receiver has ordinary 5 channel outs and subwoofer out. Also has a purple color subwoofer out RCA socket. What equipment should...
  4. ngrub3r

    Receiver / Speaker Crossover Settings

    I recently was given an old Pioneer receiver that works perfectly (VSX-D606s). I have a pair of SS-CS3 towers and a SA-CS9 sub. The sub has a 28 to 200 Hz frequency response. It also states 50 to 200 Hz High frequency cut. It has a cutoff frequency adjust knob. The towers are 45 Hz to 50 kHz...
  5. vote4pedro

    Problem with my receiver

    I can't get any sound out of my receiver. It's a five-year-old Onkyo HT-RC360. I've tried every possible input. There's not even static on the FM tuner. The picture passes through fine. Just the audio is out. It started doing this a couple weeks ago. At first, I could turn it off, unplug it...
  6. J

    Sound from tv not coming through receiver

    TV: Vizio M55C2 Receiver: Yamaha RXV379 Cable Box: Technicolor 9865 So here is the problem Im having. About 70% of my TV watching is from cable. Everything is fine there, however the 30% of the time I stream from my TV. I can only get sound over my TV, it doesnt kick back to my receiver. The...
  7. D

    Troubleshooting subwoofer amp / receiver

    Hi, I have a subwoofer (Dayton Audio RSS315HFA-8) that is connected to a subwoofer amp (Dayton Audio SA230), which is connected to a receiver (Sony STRDG920). At some point a little while ago, I stopped getting any sound through the subwoofer (i.e. it had previously been working fine). I am...
  8. R

    Upgrading Yam Aventage RXA700

    I've had a Yam for about 5 years, its worked out pretty well. The only issues I have right now is that the AV switching is slow and doesnt handle 4k and I often receive audio signal drops and the yamaha is slowish in recovery of the signal. Currently the TV is handling video switching and I...
  9. M

    Questions about receiver and setup?

    Hello all I'm kinda new to the home theater game. I have Pioneer VSX-530-K receiver, (fronts) DCM transmission line speakers (not sure on exact model at the moment), (subwoofer) Klipsch (again unsure of exact model), (Center) Klipsch (maybe I should keep better track of what I have), (Rears)...
  10. T

    Bluetooth Speakers w/ Receiver

    Hi, I'm very new to this so I apologize if I sound like a fool. Recently I set up a "home theater." Nothing too much, just mounted my TV to the wall with speakers recessed in and the wires hidden. I didn't do this, I hired someone to, as I know nothing about this stuff. The audio from the...
  11. I

    Need help buying receiver

    Hi there, I'm looking for a dolby atmos setup. I'm planning to go for a 7.1.4 setup + a turntable. I need a seperate PREAMP for the turntable. So a phew options arrise: - AV receiver with non preamplifeid phono input and buy a seperate phono amp for the turntable wich connects to phono input in...
  12. M

    best 5.2 receiver

    I debated upgrdeing to a 7.2 but runnign wires plus the fact that 90% of my lsutening is music I decided to stay with my 5.1. I have polk monitor 70 and a Cs2 center which I like but the yamaha rx-v477 will get loud but seems to lack the punch I had with my old marantz that died..What do you...
  13. KMAN

    I might be asking for too much in a receiver ?

    I just bought a Samsung 43 4K TV for my bedroom. I was wondering if there is a compact 5.1 HDMI 4K receiver that has a radio. I would like to get rid on my wife's OLD Ken-wood XD-500 its too tall . I want to compact it to a lower profile. If there is a receiver out there that would meet my...
  14. B

    Speaker Recommendations...

    Just got a Sony STR-DH770 1015W 7.2 Ch. 4K/3D Pass thru AV Receiver (145W x 7 @ 6 ohms) and Klipsch R10SW subwoofer for Christmas. I want to upgrade my current speakers to something better. My only issue is finding the right/best speakers possible. I have done a lot of research on speakers...
  15. DavidZ

    the usual request for new receiver

    I have an old onkyo I am at work and do not have the model number at hand it was the top of the line 2010. 9 amplifiers yada yada. Just when the warranty was about to expire 6 years agi the amp died. it was the capacitor in the amplifier section overheating and dying. they covered with...
  16. M

    Multiple TVs to one Receiver

    Need advice. I have a rec room where I have the main home theatre setup at one end and want to have an additional TV at the other end by the pool table so that when the game is on it is playing on both screens. I assume that this is possible as I have seen it working elsewhere but what do I need...
  17. Aizat

    Trying to get TV audio thru 5.1 home theatre with dvd receiver

    Hi guys, I just bought a second hand dvd receiver home theatre model Lht550tb (LG dvd receiver) and try to connect all the speakers to TV audio (TV JVC model LT-40C550). At the moment Im using TV android box that is connected to my TV by using HDMI port. The connections port available for TV...
  18. dpippel

    SOLD: Denon AVR-3312CI 7.2-Channel Integrated Network AV Receiver

    ** SOLD **
  19. technikslr

    New receiver suggestions [3.1 currently]

    I have an older onkyo that is having trouble powering on/ changing inputs. And I really feel it's on its death march. I have a 3.1 setup as of now, due to size contraints, SVS P12NSD, two Monitor Bronze 1's and a Bronze Centre, will eventually upgrade the whole setup or move it to a dedicated...
  20. J

    Splitting HDMI between 4k TV and older 7.1 receiver

    I'm planning to get a PS4 Pro soon. My problem is that, while I have a fairly new Samsung 4k TV, my 7.1 receiver is much older (rx-v665 to be specific HDMI 1.3a/1080p support). Is there any sort of splitter or matrix that can let me get 4k on the TV and 7.1 from the receiver rather than...
  21. Geoff H

    Help with Receiver Selection

    So I've been out of the game for a while — my 15 yr old Yamaha is needing a replacement. I'm looking at the Aventage RX-A1060 for $1,200 but the RX-A860 at $900 seems to spec out the same as the 1060 save for the watts per channel. I'll be driving this through a Rotel RMB 1075 5 ch. amp so the...
  22. Jeremy Comer

    What is a good receiver for the Klipsch Reference Series? HELP!

    I am fairly new to the surround sound game. I just wanted a simple 5 channel surround system. I chose to go with the Klipsch Reference Series. This consisted of (2) R-28F, (1) R-25C, (2) R-14S, and (1) R-12SW. From what I understand, this system is a very good starter system for a medium...
  23. M

    Looking for a new AV receiver for a 9.1 setup

    I am sick of my Denon 3312ci, it is weak and has still has video issues and customer support has been terrible. I have had Denon my last 2 receivers and am now thinking about Yamaha, Anthem, Arcam or if anyone has some good suggestions. It will be for 9.1 set up. I just got my SVS ultra...
  24. stymie222

    Finally upgrading my Home Theater receiver

    I have had my Onkyo TX-SR700 for nearly 15 years or more and have been more than pleased with it's longevity and performance for all these years. Searching for new Onkyo receivers, 100-140+ watts per channel, 7-1 or 7-2 has left me a bit worried on their quality. The reviews have been less than...
  25. T

    Turning volume down before powering off receiver

    It's been a while since I last used a sound system, and I have others now who will be using it that I don't quite trust to operate it correctly. I was wondering if it is still recommended to turn the volume all the way down before powering off the receiver, so I guess the speakers won't get...
  26. S

    YAMAHA RX-A730 7.2-Ch x 90 Watts Networking A/V Receiver + Power Amp

    Hello, I have a "YAMAHA RX-A730 7.2-Ch x 90 Watts Networking A/V Receiver" and i want to add a power amplifier to that. Can you please suggest if its possible to add a power amplifier. I have "Marantz MM7055" in mind as i got a 5.2 channel setup at my home. If its possible, can you...
  27. P

    Best new entry level 5 channel receiver under 350$

    Hello guys, so i am looking for a brand new 5-channel receiver to replace my old one.My price range is about 350$. From what i have read Yamaha makes some pretty good ones. If i have to choose between RX-V379 VS RX-V479 VS RX-V481 what do you recommend me ? Also which are the differences between...
  28. M

    Pioneer SC-1228-K Zone 2 digital audio

    Hi I'm looking for some help regarding multi-room configuration please. I have a Pioneer sc-1228-k AV Receiver with a 5.1 speaker setup in the main zone and 2.0 in zone 2. The zone 2 speakers are connected via the zone 2 speaker terminals. I'm able to output te tuner to the zone 2 speakers...
  29. P

    Is The Onkyo TX-NR656 A Good Receiver ?

    I'm thinking of getting a 7.2ch av receiver to setup my new home theater system and was wondering if the TX-NR656 is a good and reliable model. Has Onkyo finally fixed their dreaded HDMI board and other hardware problems? I live in Fiji and the only store that sells av receivers are of Onkyo...
  30. S

    Playing 3D ISO file (placed in USB drive) using AV receiver ?

    Hello Members, I want to understand one situation. If I have 3D ISO file placed in USB drive and want to play that ISO file using AV receiver...Is it possible? Or Do I need Blu-ray player to play that file ? Can't be AV Receiver an alternative to Blu-ray player? Thanks Sumit
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