Recommend me a new home theater receiver

[Primalzer]

Lightning struck my apartment building and I think cashed the HDMI output or video module on my current Sony home theater reciever. Sound still works, but no video on any input. Looks like I've got a new garage reciever.

Well that means I need a new home theater reciever. I'm no audiophile, but I prefer something that is not complete garbage. Not looking for a $1000 receiver, looking in the $100-200 range, at least 5.1, and at minimum 3 HDMI inputs with pass-thru. Doesn't need to be 4k ready. Already have a 5.1 Infinity speaker system with powered woofer. Open to different brands, but usually prefer Sony, Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo

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[IDAFC21]

I wish something would kill my sony so id have an excuse to upgrade. Godamn things last forever.

 

[Mook]

For your price range, I'd look at Onkyo.

 

[Primalzer]

I loved my Sony... did everything I needed it to do, and the price was extremely nice (I think it was like $150)

 

[Mook]

Amazon.com: $100 to $200 - Receivers / Receivers & Amplifiers: Electronics

Start reading reviews.

 

[Primalzer]

I had initially keyed on the Yamaha RX-V377, decent reviews on Amazon

 

[Primalzer]

Amazon.com: $100 to $200 - Receivers / Receivers & Amplifiers: Electronics

Start reading reviews.

Is it me, or is there a pretty small selection of receivers on Amazon?

 

[Mook]

100-200 bucks isnt a big window.

 

[Primalzer]

Even when I didn't filter down by price, seemed like there weren't too many that were 5.1+...they are all just stereo receivers

 

[Mook]

Hmm, really? I guess I've never noticed. I bought my last receiver off ebay actually.

 

[Primalzer]

Well tomorrow while I'm at work, I'll check a few other places outside of Amazon. Crutchfield and eBay

 

[Flyn]

I agree with Mook on the Onkyo for that price point. I have an older Onkyo that just won't die.

 

[Primalzer]

Will check out the Onkyo's, any brands I should be staying away from?

 

[jason05gt]

I like my Denon. You can get some lower end models near your budget.

 

[nytebyte]

I'm no audiophile, but I prefer something that is not complete garbage. Not looking for a $1000 receiver, looking in the $100-200 range,

For that kind of money, you're going to get garbage.
Since you're not an audiophile though, it might not matter too much. Check out Onkyo or Yamaha.

 

[cacicgtp7]

I'd get Onkyo or Denon, but the Denon might be slightly higher than your budget.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I have an Onkyo TSX-607, pretty happy with it. I had a 605 before, but it only had 2 HDMI inputs, and that became a problem.

Receivers are something that usually is pretty safe when bought used, so you could score a used slightly older, higher-end receiver for decent money.

Otherwise I'd be looking at the $300-$450 for the cheaper end receivers. Those should have almost all the modern features, and decent quality.

I second Onkyo or Denon. Though I hate the default Onkyo remote. Looks like a monkey designed it.

I also never had any issues with Pioneer receivers. Not the greatest, but still worked for many years. In fact, it never stopped working, I just gave it away.

 

[apflug3]

Id spend a few bucks more and get one you can network also.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Id spend a few bucks more and get one you can network also.

Definitely the future. Though, right now streaming set-top boxes are evolving fast, so no real standards have been set. The Roku3 is nice. Who knows how long these Smart TV's and other things will remain compatible with the major streaming services.

 

[IDAFC21]

Dont know anything about this one so maybe do some research, but it is cheap and seems to meet your requirements. Act fast tho, wont be there tomorrow.

https://meh.com/

 

[Primalzer]

Dont know anything about this one so maybe do some research, but it is cheap and seems to meet your requirements. Act fast tho, wont be there tomorrow.

https://meh.com/

Hmmmmm...interesting....wasn't looking at Pioneer, but I don't see anything blatantly wrong with it....one of the reviews on Amazon mentioned the lack of Consumer Electronic Control integration on this model. How much that will matter, I don't know.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I have recently come to the realization that I despise my Marantz. Don't buy one.

I like Pioneer, Onkyo, Sherwood, Sony... in no particular order

 

[nytebyte]

I picked up a refurbished Yamaha RX-A740 AVENTAGE about a year ago and the thing sounds fucking awesome. I think the A740 is the lowest end model of their top-of-the-line receivers. It's a $700 receiver for about $400. There is nothing to fear from a refurbished model. Mine looked like brand new when I took it out of the box and even still had the plastic protective film over all the parts. It was totally worth it, sounds incredible and has a shit-ton of features.

Check this out:
YAMAHA RX-A740 7.2 Network AVENTAGE AV Receiver Wi-Fi/AirPlay | Accessories4less

 

[lefty]

I wish something would kill my sony so id have an excuse to upgrade. Godamn things last forever.

240V kill electrical stuff real fast or move it into the garage so you have tunes out there too