Hi im in the market for an audio reciever for surround sound. To tell you the truth im having problems here. Some has dts ex and such and I have no idea what to look for. ARe these models good or should I spend more and get like a harman/kardon/ Im looking for a good reciever which will go loud. I dont want wireless and I have a tv,dvd player and ps2 too hook it to. So I have 1 component set as well as an svideo and a few composite. Ive looked at these as there pretty decently priced, I would liek to hear your thoughts. 1) Sony 6.1 Channel Home Theatre Receiver (STRDG500S) - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...665000FS10072972&catid=10551&logon=&langid=EN 2) Pioneer 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (VSX-516K) - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...665000FS10073315&catid=10551&logon=&langid=EN 3)Yamaha Home Theatre Receiver (HTR5920S) thanks very much I am very confused
You might want to check this site too. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TSqogUbTCQt/ I'm not a Harman Kardon fan. I don't like the looks of them, and I've seen where a lot of folks are having problems with them. The Pioneer you linked to, says it has no s-video inputs/outputs. But it says it does s-video switching. How can you switch it, if you don't have inputs/outputs? Weird. The Sony also has no s-video inputs/outputs, so you still won't be able to use anything with s-video. You didn't link to a Yamaha, and I didn't look it up. Just read what kind of inputs/outputs the receiver has. Digital and analog. How many it has. If it has DTS, DTS ES, DD EX, etc., capabilities. 5.1 discreet inputs (if you want to hookup dvd-a or sacd player), banana plug speaker terminals are nice to have, and maybe a phono input, if you have a turntable. Pioneer, Sony, Yamaha, Denon, and of course JVC, are good brands to check out. Just pay attention to the features and specs......... Good luck!
