Home AV receiver you can recommend

**Gerbo** · April 10th, 2010 10:20 PM

Any audiophiles out there who can recommend a home AV receiver. Quality sound, connectivity and, of course, not so expensive.

Pioneer, Denon, Onkyo? or any respectable brand? specific model?

**number001** · April 10th, 2010 11:46 PM

What kind of speakers are you powering? Floor standers, book shelf, etc....

It is always best to find a shop that allows customers to audition the equipment with their own speakers (customers'). You need to search for a "match" for your speakers, in the a/v receiver dept.

Brands you mentioned are winners, based on reviews I read from some magazines. Although one doesn't take the reviewers' word for it unless you have auditioned the receivers with your own speakes.

**xoom** · April 10th, 2010 11:50 PM

you can't go wrong with ONKYO paired with BOSE acoustimas. medyo pricey kase high-end pareho but worth your investment. pwede mo pa ipamana sa anak mo yan

that's my home theater set-up. ultimong kaluskos ng dahon at ligaw na bala dinig mo

**uls** · April 11th, 2010 12:02 AM

maganda Onkyo

mas mahal sa Pioneer

pero Pioneer is good if you're on a budget

but if sky's the limit, there's an AV receiver made by Arcam

**chua_riwap** · April 11th, 2010 02:30 AM

^^ Arcam? Big time yan, pero grabe presyo........

Onkyo...pwede na. Get the 7.1 model.

Yung Yamaha, grabe merong bago, 11 channels, surround.

Also, those Lifestyle Bose models I think are overpriced..........

**frenchtower** · April 11th, 2010 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by uls

maganda Onkyo

mas mahal sa Pioneer

pero Pioneer is good if you're on a budget

I think this depends on the model. There are certain models who are more pricier and better performer than the other.

If you want more than what's out in the market without breaking the bank, go with the Pioneer Elite series. Just choose among the entry level. They are reasonably priced and performs unbelievably good.

Yes. Arcam is very good but quite expensive. I believe they are more within the professional high-end line.

Here are some online references:

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-av-receivers/

http://www.bestcovery.com/best-av-receiver-overall

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/

http://hometheater.about.com/od/avre...atpmidavra.htm

http://www.testfreaks.com/a-v-receivers/

http://www.hometheatermag.com/buyersguides/avreceivers/

Hope this helps

**frenchtower** · April 11th, 2010 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by chua_riwap

Also, those Lifestyle Bose models I think are overpriced..........

All Bose are overpriced. They use very cheap materials.

**Gerbo** · April 11th, 2010 09:34 AM

Thanks for all your initial inputs guys.

I live in the province but will have the opportunity to go to Manila this month. Any store you can recommend?

Wala pa rin akong speakers which I also need. Been considering the Bose but parang hindi ata "bang for the bucks" purchase. How about JBL?

**james00112233** · April 11th, 2010 10:47 AM

yup, tama sila na overprice nga ang bose kahit na maganda yung sounds nya...
go for the other brand.

**uls** · April 11th, 2010 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Gerbo

Thanks for all your initial inputs guys.

I live in the province but will have the opportunity to go to Manila this month. Any store you can recommend?

Wala pa rin akong speakers which I also need. Been considering the Bose but parang hindi ata "bang for the bucks" purchase. How about JBL?

punta ka sa Shangrila

some shops there you can check out