# Looking for a new receiver... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 1, 2007, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265 "2007-10-01T11:54:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/1 "2007-10-01T11:54:25Z")
Any a/v nerds have some input on getting a Yamaha RX-V661 receiver? I could also consider the Onkyo 605. I am basically looking for good bang for the buck, but will consider receivers up to $1k. That being said, both of the receivers mentioned above can be had for under $400 so anything pushing the $1k limit better have some huge (and noticeable) advantages. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/2 "2007-10-01T12:14:37Z")
Onkyo 705 or 805 both under a k. [http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cIyiSgql1lZ/cgi-bin/ProdComp.asp?g=10420&s=0&c=4&cc=01&compareItems=580TXS605S&compareItems=580TXS705B&compareItems=580TXS805B](http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cIyiSgql1lZ/cgi-bin/ProdComp.asp?g=10420&s=0&c=4&cc=01&compareItems=580TXS605S&compareItems=580TXS705B&compareItems=580TXS805B) Comparison of all 3. I just got a 805 and i love it. higher end systems have THX ---
**Author:** ![SVT3945](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/svt3945/32/7409_2.png) [@SVT3945](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT3945)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/3 "2007-10-01T12:32:11Z")
[quote=“BuickGN,post:2,topic:36265"”] Onkyo 705 or 805 both under a k. > **[Home Theater Receivers Comparison](https://www.crutchfield.com/Product/CompareTo.aspx?g=10420&s=0&c=4&cc=01&compareItems=580TXS605S&compareItems=580TXS705B&compareItems=580TXS805B)** > > Crutchfield's experts have been helping people buy, use and enjoy A/V gear since 1974. Free shipping and lifetime tech support. Comparison of all 3. I just got a 805 and i love it. higher end systems have THX [/quote] You have a problem and need to get some help !!! ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/4 "2007-10-01T12:34:36Z")
[quote=“BuickGN,post:2,topic:36265"”] Onkyo 705 or 805 both under a k. > **[Home Theater Receivers Comparison](https://www.crutchfield.com/Product/CompareTo.aspx?g=10420&s=0&c=4&cc=01&compareItems=580TXS605S&compareItems=580TXS705B&compareItems=580TXS805B)** > > Crutchfield's experts have been helping people buy, use and enjoy A/V gear since 1974. Free shipping and lifetime tech support. Comparison of all 3. I just got a 805 and i love it. higher end systems have THX [/quote] Any good reason to go for 805 vs. 705. Either one will have plenty of power for me. I’m not sure if there is a substantial difference in THX quality between the two? I know a lot of people like yamaha. Is the 861 worth looking at? ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/5 "2007-10-01T12:43:00Z")
I wouldent even get it for the THX to be honest. Its just a set of standards that lucas put on. ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/6 "2007-10-01T12:48:56Z")
i got the top harman kardon one when i worked at circuit city, probably comparable to this current one: > **[Amazon.com: Harman Kardon AVR 645 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver with 2 HDMI Inputs (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Electronics](https://www.amazon.com/Harman-AVR-645-Channel-Receiver/dp/B000E7GDTG/ref=sr_1_3/102-0038980-9961731?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1191267992&sr=1-3)** > > Versatility at its best! The AVR 645 not only switches two HDMI 1.1 sources, it is able to decode Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM audio streams from the HDMI inputs. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM ... the store sold it to customers for $1000, i got it for $280 through employee pricing directly from harman kardon. Go to circuit city and pay some kid 50 bucks to order you a receiver, save yourself 70% ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/7 "2007-10-01T13:14:15Z")
> if you are looking for an inexpensive unit with some good features (pass through hdmi) I love my Onkyo with polk components Here are some Onkyo deals > **[Slickdeals: The Best Deals, Coupons, Promo Codes & Discounts](https://slickdeals.net/forums/search.php?searchid=17472844)** > > Your search for great deals and coupon savings ends here. Find the best bargains and money-saving offers, discounts, promo codes, freebies and price comparisons from the trusted Slickdeals community. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/8 "2007-10-02T06:08:23Z")
anyone else have some input? ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/9 "2007-10-02T06:27:56Z")
edit: shit you are looking for a receiver not a processor, I started looking at a couple for you and then started shopping for me… sorry EDIT x2: get this [http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intamult&1194275914](http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intamult&1194275914) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/10 "2007-10-02T06:45:27Z")
Whos the parent company behind Integra? I personally am a fan of Denon ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/11 "2007-10-02T06:51:01Z")
[quote=“The\_Russian,post:10,topic:36265"”] Whos the parent company behind Integra? I personally am a fan of Denon [/quote] Onkyo–its theyre top of the line, unless you go onkyo professional. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/12 "2007-10-02T09:50:32Z")
Rotel ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/13 "2007-10-02T09:52:01Z")
[quote=“dreid,post:12,topic:36265"”] Rotel [/quote] he said under a k. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/14 "2007-10-02T09:54:49Z")
[quote=“BuickGN,post:13,topic:36265"”] he said under a k. [/quote] for me it is. I was just throwing that out there. Onkyo makes some great stuff ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/15 "2007-10-02T10:01:33Z")
had a harmon kardon 200 somthin and it was amazing, had it paired with some bose 201 and 301’s and a polk sub. i loved it and it was a system on a budget. ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/16 "2007-10-02T10:44:03Z")
[quote=“whyme,post:15,topic:36265"”] had a harmon kardon 200 somthin and it was amazing, had it paired with some bose 201 and 301’s and a polk sub. i loved it and it was a system on a budget. [/quote] never comment in an audio recommendation thread again ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/17 "2007-10-02T10:44:40Z")
[quote=“whyme,post:15,topic:36265"”] had a harmon kardon 200 somthin and it was amazing, had it paired with some bose 201 and 301’s and a polk sub. i loved it and it was a system on a budget. [/quote] hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah wait hold on… hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/18 "2007-10-02T10:45:56Z")
[quote=“dreid,post:14,topic:36265"”] for me it is. I was just throwing that out there. Onkyo makes some great stuff [/quote] where can u find a 7.1 rotel for under a grand? ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/19 "2007-10-02T11:00:20Z")
used market, but they are not worth there price for digital… ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265/20 "2007-10-02T11:06:39Z")
the ones ive seen are only 2.1 and they are around 800 bucks, if your into sound only then those models are the ones. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-receiver/36265.md?page=2)