I want a receiver with at least 100 watts per channel, not total wattage, but 100 watt per channel and at least 60 to center channel and 30 to rear channels and has THX decoding for under 400$
2006-11-29 10:36:19 · 8 answers · asked by m3ksh33p 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
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2006-11-29 12:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I have to agree with the advice on the Pioneer VSX-1016TXV receiver. I have the previous model, and it works flawlessly. The THX Certification difference (Select 2 vs. Ultra 2) is ONLY important when it comes to the size of the room. Select 2 certified products are ideally suited for most "real world" home theaters. As long as your room isn't huge, a piece like the Pioneer should work fine for you for years to come. I believe it is rated at 110 watts per channel. It can be found on amazon for under $400.
2006-12-01 14:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by home_cinema_guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 17:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THX is a set of specifications for the room in which A/V is reproduced (including theatres) and which equipment such as an A/V receiver must meet. It also includes specification for speaker placement and screen size/distance.
I have a Pioneer Elite receiver (THX Ultra 2) with "THX modes" capability. As I understand it they impose further processing on standard decoding (e,g, ProLogic, Neo6 or Dolby Digital) to reproduce a THX speaker setup. For example 5.1 Dolby becomes 6.1 or 7.1 sound when THX is appropriately enabled. I assume this is what you are looking for in an A/V receiver.
There are various levels of THX certification (e.g. Select, Select 2, Ultra and Ultra 2) for equipment, based primarily on the size of the room in which they will be used. See link 1.
See the 2nd link below and look under "Receiver" for ones that meet the THX certification level you are interested in.
Manufacturers of THX Select 2 certified receivers in close to your price range include Pioneere (e.g VSX-1016TXV, Link #3) and Onkyo (e.g. TX-SR703B). The pioneer (Link #3) may be available for under $400 (list $500), but he Onkyo is a bit above the $400 point. That said, the THX implementation at the Select 2 level may be somewhat basic. You may wish to verify it is what you want.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-29 11:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by agb90spruce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for quality with a good price, try the Phillips HTS6500, it only uses two speakers and one subwoofer. It has a similar technology as BOSE, but with like 1/8 of the price. The surround sound is increadible! Good output and very good video quality if you use HDMI connectors. I bought mine at Sam's for under $300. You get surround sound without the annoying cables all around you. It is the best $300 I have ever spend!
2016-03-29 16:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go, Onkyo has one of their HTiB's set up for THX.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=HT-S990THX&class=Systems&p=i
This system should meet your needs and budget quite nicely. I have the Onkyo HT-S780 and even without the THX label on it, I still get a great sound for the price. Good Luck!
2006-11-30 03:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jason C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for a Pioneer model VSX -1016THVK.It is very good
2006-11-29 15:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rav D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know a specific model for you, but these sites might help. FYI I'm an LG fan myself.
2006-11-29 10:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋