HK AVR-230 ~VS~ Denon AVR-1705 (1 Viewer)

[Jeremy B.]

I am looking to purchase a "budget" HT receiver. I am running Klipsch Reference series all the way around, entry level reference, with a 10" HSU sub. I need a receiver that has component video switching for my upconverting DVD player as well as a Comcast HD box. I have heard the Denon play the speakers I am set up with, and am happy with the sound. The Denon also has a higher power rating per channel vs the H/K. Are there any reasons as to why I should pick the HK over the Denon, considering I can get both units for the same price. Any input would be greatly appeciated!

 

[Jeremy B.]

bump, anyone?

 

[Shiu]

Some of the reasons could be that if you like the sound, the look, and the specified "all channel driven" power of the 230. I think you will find that the 1705 may have higher 1 & 2 channel output while the 230 may have a slight edge in all channel driven output.