I'm looking into getting an audio receiver

[Guest Ravenbomb]

See the topic title, anybody have advice on what kind I should get from where?

[Guest Invader3k]

Are you looking for stereo or surround sound? If surround sound, at least get something with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. Pro-Logic II is a nice feature as well. I assume you are looking for something with an integrated power amp, rather than going with separate amp, etc.

 

If you're not looking to spend a ton on an AV receiver, but still want something good, I'd suggest an Onkyo myself. I have one personally, and think it's great, for both sound quality and for features.

 

A good site to check out for reviews is www.audioreview.com

 

Hope this helps somewhat.

[Guest razazteca]

If you have alot of money to spend go all componet instead of the All-In-One unit. Some of the best equipment is made from companies you probably never heard of.

 

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[Guest Ravenbomb]

thanks. I found this one at Amazon.com, whaddya think?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ronics&n=507846

Center Power (Watts) : 100 x 1

THD% at Rated Power : .9

Number DSP Modes : Unavailable

Dolby Pro Logic : No

Dolby Digital : Yes

THX : No

DTS : Yes

Number S-Video Inputs : 3

Subwoofer Output : Yes

Number AM/FM Tuner Presets : Unavailable

Remote Type : Illuminated Universal Remote Control

Video Display of Receiver Audio Settings : No

Front Power (Watts) : 100 x 2 @ 6 Ohms

Dolby Pro Logic II : Yes

Bandwidth @ Rated Power : 1 kHz

Surround Power (Watts) : 100 x 2

Dolby Digital EX (6.1) : No

DTS ES (6.1) : No

Phono Input : No

Number Digital Optical Inputs : 2

Number Digital Coaxial Inputs : 1

A+B Speaker Switching : No

Number Component Video Inputs : 0

Multi-channel Input : 5.1

Warranty Parts : 12 Months

Warranty Labor : 12 Months

[Guest Invader3k]

What kind of speakers are you going to be running off of this thing?

 

Panasonic might be okay...though I've never heard that they make great receivers. Are you limited to only spending less than 200 dollars? For 300 you can probably get a much better receiver of higher quality, like the Onkyo TX-SR500, or a Yamaha, for example.