New receiver

[tasdisr]

I currently have a Yamaha RX-V750 receiver hooked up to my Toshiba
HD-A1 HDDVD and Sony 50 inch SXRD rear projection tv. My speakers
consist of the following:

Front speakers - Polk RTi6
Center Polk CSi3
Subwoofer Polk SW404
Rear Surround Home Theater Direct Middy's

I am considering upgrading my receiver to either a Yamaha RX-v861 or a Onkyo
TX-SR805 and was looking for any advice or suggestions.
I am trying to stay at $1000.00 or less for a receiver.

Reviews on the Yamaha v861 and Onkyo have been pretty good, but I have heard that Polk speakers sound bright when coupled with Onkyo.

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

[cfrizz]

Welcome Tasdisr.

The same has been said of the Yamaha as well. The only way you will know for sure is to listen to both with the speakers if possible.

You can also listen to Denon, Harmon Kardon, & other receivers as well to get an idea of how they will sound.

Pick the one that sounds the best to you, & that has all the bells & whistles that you want it to have including preamp outputs for future upgrading of power.

[billbillw]

I have the SR805 and I don't think it sounds any brighter than it did with my previous Denon 4802. In fact, the Audyssey room equalization improves things greatly.

[tasdisr]

I have listened to the Denon and Yamaha at a local electronics store. I am no audiophile,
but the Yamaha did sound different than the Denon when used with the same speakers.
I am leaning toward the Onkyo 805 because it seems like the best bang for the buck,
I will just make sure I buy it from somewhere that offers a 30 day return policy.

Crutchfield is about $100.00 higher than everyone else, but their customer service and return policy may make it worth it. I purchased my Polk speakers from them, got a decent price and service was great.

[daboyz]

For $1000 I'd be looking at separates............

[tasdisr]

Separates are not really an option. I have the wife acceptance factor to deal with and if she had her way I would probably have a Bose lifestyle system.

[danger boy]

well, there are other receivers on the market. not just Denon, Onkyo, and Yamaha. How about Pioneer or Marantz, or Sony, Outlaw Audio, NAD, B&K, etc. some of those may be slightly better overall than your big box store ones.

[jayman_1975]

If I were you I would take a moment to figure out exactly what is most important to you. Maybe even write it down. Sound quality, build quality, resale value, bells and whistles, audio codecs,connection ie:hdmi, looks, and so forth.
If the first three are of utmost importance I would definitely have a look at one of three used recievers. 1. Arcam AVR200 or 250. 2. NAD T763 3.Cambridge Audio Azur 540 or 640. All of these can be had used for under $1000. If all of the last 5 are important to you then take a look at Denon, HK, Marantz. But make sure they have pre-outs cause if you spend any time on this forum at all you will eventually start to feel your system is inadequate and you WILL want to upgrade. Take it from me.:D

[daboyz]

Suddenly I feel inadequate..............THANKS!!!;)

[jayman_1975]

it doesn't seem to matter what a guy has for gear. Someone on here has better. And human nature being as it is...i want it.:o

[ben62670]

Welcome Tasdisr.

The same has been said of the Yamaha as well. The only way you will know for sure is to listen to both with the speakers if possible.

You can also listen to Denon, Harmon Kardon, & other receivers as well to get an idea of how they will sound.

Pick the one that sounds the best to you, & that has all the bells & whistles that you want it to have including preamp outputs for future upgrading of power.

+1 I would go HK over Denon. HK under rates their power. 50 watts of HK was better than 110 of Yami. Not joking. Also I don't think you need to spend a grand on a receiver. Look on Ebay for Harmon Kardon direct, and take the savings to upgrade your surround speakers.
Take your time, and don't jump on the first "deal" you see. Ask questions, and you should be able to do well. HK direct is actually Harmon Audio.

Ben