At that price range, I would look into the Onkyo TX-SR603, or the Pioneer VSX-1015TX.
I currently have a 7 year old Yamaha pro logic receiver with 110 watts per channel and the sound from my Yamaha is kind of flat no matter what brand of speakers I run to it.
I am looking for a new receiver that will play regular stereo thru ALL my main speakers and surrounds while still sending a signal to the subwoofer.
I think the cheaper Sony's do this but I read that the signal to the sub is cut off. I am NOT a home theater junkie and dont really care too much about having the perfect tonal balance or perfect placement of my speakers. My main and surrounds will both be full range and I would like them to pull double duty for music and movies.
MUST be in the lower price zone (under 500$)
At that price range, I would look into the Onkyo TX-SR603, or the Pioneer VSX-1015TX.
Yamaha & Dennon both make good recievers for the money..
Spend the money once and you won't regret it !!
Sunfire Ultimate Receiver
http://www.sunfire.com/ultimatereceiver_II.html
Spend the money once and you won't regret it !!
Sunfire Ultimate Receiver
http://www.sunfire.com/ultimatereceiver_II.html
If you're going to spend it once and not pay a TON of money:
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http://www.krellonline.com/images/p_TAS_lg_F.jpg 8.5k
http://www.krellonline.com/images/p_KAV2250_lg_F.jpg 5K
Don't forget the dvd
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Or you can just go Denon:avr5805
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http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/prod_images/RXZ9.jpg 4.5k
But I can save you a few bucks
How about this: AVR2106 by Denon...
http://usa.denon.com/avr2106_large_f...ax_467x234.gif
Power Output; Watts Per Channel 100
All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD
Weight: In Pounds 26.8
Width (inches) 17.1
Height (inches) 5.8
Depth (inches) 16.4
SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit D.D.S.C - D
Processor(s) Bit Depth and Type 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
THX Post-Processing DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes
THX Surround EX Decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Dolby Headphone
HDCD Decoder
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) By source
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
5-Channel Stereo Mode
Video Game Mode
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode
Mono Movie Surround Mode
Rock Arena Surround Mode
Matrix Surround Mode
Jazz Club Surround Mode
Virtual Surround Mode For 2 Speakers/Headphones
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode 5/6/7
DSP Effect Modes 8
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability
Assignable Digital Inputs
Digital Input DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output
Digital Inputs: Coaxial 2
Digital Inputs: Optical 4
Digital Outputs: Optical 1
Digital to Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner 10
Phono Input
Source Function Renaming
Analog Record Outputs 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video
Video Conversion Composite to S-Video to Component
Video Conversion Composite to S-Video to Composite
Video Conversion Analog to HDMI
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs Compatible with 1.1 Spec. Multi-Channel Audio
HDMI Video Outputs
Composite Video Inputs
Composite Video Outputs 3
S-Video Inputs 5
S-Video Outputs 3
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable 3x100
Component Video Outputs 1
6-Ch. External Analog Input
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Cinema EQ
Front A/B Speaker Selector
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
Radio Data System (RDS)
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port Third Party Remote Controllers
RJ-45 Ethernet Port Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806
PC Setup and Control Capability
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output - Assignable 1 (25mA)
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) 2S/3Z*
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs Selectable Output Levels Fixed Only
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels x with Volume
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Pre-Amp Outputs All (8)
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers 7ch
Low Impedance Drive Capability
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
Independent Power Supplies
Pure Audio Construction
Toroidal Power Transformer
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes Texas Instruments Aureus
AL24 Processing - All Channels
24-bit/192-kHz DACs Burr-Brown PCM-1791
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices AD-1837
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24/96
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250
Built In Time Based Correction
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector
Auto Setup Calibration
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type Y/Mold
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Microprocessor User Re-set
Detachable Power Cord
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands
The Denon looks good, do most of the newer receivers let you play full range music on ALL your surrounds and main speakers? I imagine that the center channel would be off during this playback, am I correct?
How about this: AVR2106 by Denon...
http://usa.denon.com/avr2106_large_f...ax_467x234.gif
Power Output; Watts Per Channel 100
All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD
Weight: In Pounds 26.8
Width (inches) 17.1
Height (inches) 5.8
Depth (inches) 16.4
SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit D.D.S.C - D
Processor(s) Bit Depth and Type 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
THX Post-Processing DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes
THX Surround EX Decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Dolby Headphone
HDCD Decoder
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) By source
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
5-Channel Stereo Mode
Video Game Mode
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode
Mono Movie Surround Mode
Rock Arena Surround Mode
Matrix Surround Mode
Jazz Club Surround Mode
Virtual Surround Mode For 2 Speakers/Headphones
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode 5/6/7
DSP Effect Modes 8
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability
Assignable Digital Inputs
Digital Input DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output
Digital Inputs: Coaxial 2
Digital Inputs: Optical 4
Digital Outputs: Optical 1
Digital to Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner 10
Phono Input
Source Function Renaming
Analog Record Outputs 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video
Video Conversion Composite to S-Video to Component
Video Conversion Composite to S-Video to Composite
Video Conversion Analog to HDMI
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs Compatible with 1.1 Spec. Multi-Channel Audio
HDMI Video Outputs
Composite Video Inputs
Composite Video Outputs 3
S-Video Inputs 5
S-Video Outputs 3
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable 3x100
Component Video Outputs 1
6-Ch. External Analog Input
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Cinema EQ
Front A/B Speaker Selector
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
Radio Data System (RDS)
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port Third Party Remote Controllers
RJ-45 Ethernet Port Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806
PC Setup and Control Capability
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output - Assignable 1 (25mA)
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) 2S/3Z*
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs Selectable Output Levels Fixed Only
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels x with Volume
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Pre-Amp Outputs All (8)
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers 7ch
Low Impedance Drive Capability
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
Independent Power Supplies
Pure Audio Construction
Toroidal Power Transformer
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes Texas Instruments Aureus
AL24 Processing - All Channels
24-bit/192-kHz DACs Burr-Brown PCM-1791
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices AD-1837
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24/96
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250
Built In Time Based Correction
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector
Auto Setup Calibration
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type Y/Mold
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Microprocessor User Re-set
Detachable Power Cord
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands
I think my home addition budget is smaller than the price for that stuff and I am adding 1200sqft
The Denon looks good, do most of the newer receivers let you play full range music on ALL your surrounds and main speakers? I imagine that the center channel would be off during this playback, am I correct?
If you don't set the speakers to small it should.
The Denon looks good, do most of the newer receivers let you play full range music on ALL your surrounds and main speakers? I imagine that the center channel would be off during this playback, am I correct?
When I play 5/6/7 channel stereo, all of the speakers play full range.