HK avr 225 vs denon avr 1603 (1 Viewer)

[Casey N]

which one of these would be the best for me. it would be used for 50% music, 50% movies. i have kenwood 520 series speakers all round. please bear in mind that i am still in school so are there any other recievers for the same price range that would be better for me?

thanks

 

[JeffHunter]

Casey,

I'm in the same situation as you (a student on a low budget). And I picked and picked, and picked the AVR225 from HK ... if you look at the bear features the HK far surpases those of the Denon 1603.

Just to list a few ...
The HK has more digital inputs than the Denon
HK - On Screen Display
HK - EsSet Technology (built in SPL for speaker vol. setting)
HK - High Quality Speaker connection posts for all speakers, vs only on mains for the Denon.
HK - blahg I can go on but I won't

 

[John S]

The AVR125 goes for $180 shipped on a refurb unit. Just another cheaper option for you.

Good luck!!!

 

[GarAlb]

I purchased a an AVR-1603 last month at 6ave.com and they upgraded the unit to an AVR1604. I think they are going for $245.06 delivered right now. Brand new with factory warranty.

 

[ChrisLazarko]

I have the AVR-225 and I love it, wouldn't get anything else, except another HK reciever.

Also, if you are on a tight budget look at the AVR-125, it's about $50-75 less than the 225 and just lacks the few extra features.

 

[Casey N]

i have been looking around a bit and every place i have been to has said that H/K is shit unless you get the higher up models and they have been saying to get the Yamaha rx-v440 or rx-v540. do any of you guys agree with this.

also, at the moment i am leaning towards the denon avr 1604