[jakjak]

I have been looking into a home theater system for some time now. I just bought my first place over a year ago and I'm now looking into getting my first home theater system to match.

I have zero experience with audio speakers and receivers, but after doing a lot of reading up I have settled on the SVS MTS-01 5.0 Full size speaker system. I am not going in on the sub yet since I live in a condo and I don't want to of my neighbors.... yet.

Does anyone have any suggestions on A/V receivers that would go great with those speakers? I am looking for at least 5.1 capabilities and at least 2 zones for some where in the range of $1,000.

I started to look into this on my own but I don't understand enough about impedance, ohms and frequency response to fully understand what I am looking at.

 

[jakjak]

Thanks for the reply's I have been loosing my mind looking through all the different brands and models. Has anyone tried out the steaming of media from the pc to the 906? Is it worth it to upgrade to the 906 over the 876?

 

[jakjak]

I've got a Radeon 4350 (second graphics card in the PC that does 7.1 channel PCM), going to an 876 and it has no problems what so ever.

How long of a cable can you have between the pc and the receiver? I would be steaming music from 2 rooms away so approximately 50 feet of cable. At what point do you get signal lose? .

 

[jakjak]

The Onkyo TX-NR1007 can be had for only $999.

How does the 1007 compare to the 906? I noticed they were very similar. Also is there a reason Onkyo doesn't show the 900 series on their webpage?

 

[jakjak]

Thanks for the Info guys.

It looks like I am going to have to go with either the 906 or the 1007. I need the networking capabilities to avoid the hassle of figuring out signal lose and boosters. Since I already have cat5 cable throughout the house anyway this is the better option. As for the 5007 and the 3007 they look like they would be more of a receiver than I really need. It seems to add features that I know nothing about and I don't think it would impact me enough for me to really notice.

Now I just need to decide on if I will need the better up converting of the HQV Reon chip in the 906. I also like that the 906 draws less amps. Makes me feel like I would be helping the environment (everyone is going green right??)

 

[jakjak]

Only the SVS speakers with such an expensive receiver? Seems like you are going a bit high on the receiver budget wise.

http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...ltra2-140w-X-7ch-Hdmi-Receiver-Silver-/1.html is the best deal though.

The *05 series was the best Onkyo has put out in a while. The best receiver I've ever had was an Onkyo 705

Yeah it may be a good idea to drop down to an older version. The reason I am looking for a more high end receiver is because in my mind that is the heart of your system and that is the one place you wouldn't want to short change. Plus I also have a budget I'm trying to stick near, this is my first sound system ever. I am 2 years out of college and need a system to match my 46 inch 1080p LCD tv. Also going with the higher end system it leaves me room to expand and make speaker and component upgrades without needing a new receiver later on in life.

 

[jakjak]

Receivers get replaced much more frequently than speakers. A couple of years ago receivers didn't even have HDMI. I spent $2000 on a top line receiver 5 years ago and sold it a few months ago for $350. The speakers (and sub) I spent about the same amount of money on ($2200) will last me another 10 years. Things change in audio every year. You're right that a receiver is the heart of your system, but a $500 receiver will plenty for you. Spend the extra on speakers/sub or a bigger display.

Honestly I don't see my self replacing the receiver that often. I can't say for sure since this is my first receiver but I usually keep things until they die. Yes a $500 receiver will do just fine with the speakers I am getting but the features I want are only in the more expensive models.

 

[jakjak]

^ fftopic2: ^

Hey Justin (OP), since you live in a condo, you don't need to spend $1,000 on a receiver with your SVS MTS speaker system.

1. I think this is all you really need: http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...r607-7.2-channel-Homr-Theater-Receiver/1.html

2. Or this one is a nice too (more money though): http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...ruehd-/-Dtshd-Master-Audio-Av-Receiver/1.html

* The #1 option is an excellent value, and will do just fine in your condo.
The #2 option is also excellent, with a refined sound, and will look exceptionally examplar in your condo.

Cheers,
Bob

Sorry for the late response .... I have been traveling for work.

Yeah I know I don't need all that much power, but it seems to me that the only way to get music streaming to the receiver via a network cable is through spending $1,000 on a receiver. Are there any lower budget receivers that have this capability?

 

[jakjak]

Hmm you guys bring up an excellent option. I never even considered having a separate unit to take care of the streaming music. Now I have to go back and factor in that into my decision. I am traveling for work until the end of December so I have all that time to figure out what I want to buying when I get home.

I know everyone here likes Onkyo lines but how do you guys feel about the Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K?