Extreme budget receiver! (1 Viewer)

[ArthurJ]

Need a 5.1 receiver with the basics for a bedroom setup. I am doing 5 ELF1.0FPB, not much needed to drive these little suckers. Must be under $150, suggestions?

 

[JeffHunter]

have a look at the Sherwood line

 

[ArthurJ]

I have, I am a little worried about there quality though, any ideas?

 

[JeffHunter]

They are fine receivers for what your budget is. Far better than entry line receivers by Sony / Kenwood ect ..

 

[Rich Wenzel]

http://ww2.onecall.com/PID_20408.htm

Rich

 

[Brian Tatnall]

Take at look at www.ubid.com try and pick up one of their refurbed last year 500 or 600 series. May take you a little while, but it is worth the wait to get a $300 or $500 onkyo for %28 the retail price.

 

[Garrett Lundy]

Do you have a local REX store? You might be able to find last years models at a low price (This is where I got my $160 Pioneer).

 

[John S]

Ecost has a real nice Onkyo 6.1 for that price right now...

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecce/shop...sp?dpno=297832

I almost ordered one, but, I decided on the Onkyo 501 from them though with less power for $25 more, because it had component video switching, see'n how HDTV is starting to really come into it's own, I felt since this was a family xmas gift, that component video switching will be becomming more and more important especially when ease of use for the average non-audiophile consumer is taken into account.

Good luck!!!

 

[John S]

Nevermind, they must of sold out of that one really quick...... Sorry for the mispost....

 

[Harold Wazzu]

Found 2 receivers for you at 6ave.com

1. Denon AVR483 - $168
http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=AVR483

2. Pioneer VSXD412K - $149
http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=VSXD412K

 

[Johnny Ayala]

I'm using the Sherwood RS-6108 and couldn't be happier.

 

[Craig_W]

If eCost ever renews its stock, it should be pointed out that the Onkyo HT-R510 does have component video switching. It has the exact same specs and form factor - including 3 sets of component video inputs - as the 501 except for the added 35 watts/channel.

 

[John S]

I wonder if ArthurJ has auditioned any of these????

I just think Onkyo's and others just sound better than Sherwoods myself, but I admit that is purely perference on my part, and another set of ears my find differently.

 

[HienD]

If your budget is only $150, I would also recommend a older or refurbed receiver. ecost.com has some good deals on lower end onkyos and HKs.

 

[Iver]

The Panasonic SA-HE75. Apparently a descendant of the Technics line (Panny subsidiary) which for decades was in the business of making decent receivers at very low cost. You can get a brand new unit (no refurb) from a reputable merchant such as jandr for about $150.

The Denon deal mentioned above looks good (AVR483). The last time I dealt with Sixth Ave (or rather attempted to make a purchase), when they were in the city, they made a very bad impression on me, but people seem to find them okay to deal with now that the store has relocated to NJ.

You may run into the Onkyo TX-SR500 refurb in your price range. When I bought my Denon AVR-1602 I A/B'd it with the SR500 and there was a very noticeable inferiority in the Onkyo's sound which surprised me but was definitely there.

Finally, there are entry-level Yamahas on the market for $150 and one of those would be a good bargain if you can track one down.

 

[Andrew S]

I have a Panasonic SAHE70 which is last year's model of the SAHE75 and I have no complaints whatsoever. If I understand correctly the 75 has component inputs which is an upgrade from the 70