Surround Sound Advice (1 Viewer)

[Weaselpolooza]

I own 57" Toshiba Hd TV in which I have Dvd, HD DVR, and PS2 connected (DVD and PS2 Component Connection & HD DVR is HDMI output to DVI Input on TV)

I am looking for a middle of the pack surround sound receiver capable of Dolby Digital 5.1 as well as other formats. After little research I found a Pioneer VSX 1015 TX and a Sony STR- DG800 receiver in my price range ($200-$300). Of these two which one is the better receiver? Or is there something as good or better I can get for a similar price?

Thank-you

 

[Alon Goldberg]

If you can stretch your budget by just a few dollars, take a look at the Yamaha RX-V659. It can be found as low as $325 on pricegrabber. This is one of the most capable budget receivers on the market.

 

[Weaselpolooza]

Thank-you. I will definately look into that one. Does anyone else have an opinion? I would appreciate as much feedback as possible.

thanks again!

 

[Seth=L]

Do you have speakers already, if so what are they? If no speakers what did you have in mind?

 

[Weaselpolooza]

That would be my next request for advice. I have not purchased any yet

 

[Seth=L]

Ah. Is your interest primarily movies or music?

 

[Weaselpolooza]

I would say my primary interest is sporting events, closely followed by movies.
Not so much worried about music, I already have a nice Stereo system

 

[Weaselpolooza]

Anyone else have an opinion?