Thread: 7.1 rec. help please!!!

What is the best receiver in the $300 to $400 dollar price range. I have the 7.1 yambeka surround speakers. And I do need HDMI switching. Thanks!!!!

I would look at these in that range (in no special order)


Onkyo TX-SR604

Yamaha RX-V661

A bit more $$$

Onkyo TX-SR674

Charper hit the nail on the head!

Quick question about picking out a receiver. Would you notice that much of a difference between a receiver that has 85W per channel output compared to 110W? My current has 110W per channel and I am looking at the recommendations that were made above. I don't want to loss sound quality but there are not many receivers in my current price range that support 100+W.

It all depends on the room size and type IMHO, maybe even the sensitivity rating of the speakers to be used. Chance are, no, you will not notice much if at all.

Thanks. That is what I thought but was not 100% sure.

I was looking at getting a new 7.1 A/V receiver that had HDMI switching, but with our new TV that has 2 HDMI inputs, there's no need for it now.

I'm looking at one that has component switching, though that won't be neccessary either, but it is cheaper.

...BUT, think ahead, you never know what might come down the pike that may then push you to then have that A/V receiver based HDMI switching. Don't buy twice, buy smart once.

OK really stupid question. Is there a possibility of just having HDMI but not HDMI switching?