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Thread: Receiver advice: SR602, AVR330, other? |
    
New member Username: Jbroadus
Seattle,
WA
US
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 02:41 pm: |
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I'm looking for a receiver in the $500 range. The primary use will be cinema, but music is important as well. My speakers are JBL SCS150SI (5.1). Currently I'm considering:
Onkyo SR602
HK AVR330
What I gather from this forum is that HK makes better systems, but should I be concerned with the 55W per channel?
I was also looking at the Marantz 5400, but it's my understanding that this is primarily a music machine. I'd also like to keep open the 7.1 option.
I also hear that Yamaha and Denon are not good matches for these lower end speakers.
Any advice would be appreciated. |
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Silver Member Username: Rh1
Post Number: 232
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 02:51 pm: |
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You are correct on the H/k being better, as far as the watts don't worry. H/K is realistic in the numbers and in reality the Onkyo you mention probably does not produce any more than the H/K. Both JBL and H/K are sister companies so their products will match well together. Also, I consider the JBL to be a bit on the bright side so the Yamaha and Denon (typically being bright as well) would not be a suitable match unless you like it bright. |
Silver Member Username: Rh1
Post Number: 233
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 02:52 pm: |
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Also consider the Pioneer 1014 which retails at $400 or the Kenwood Sovereign VR5700 $480 (refurbished at www.ecost.com) |
Silver Member Username: Landroval
Post Number: 808
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 03:19 pm: |
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IMO Marantz's are good for everything. With music the better SQ really comes forth, but it's not a bad thing with movies either. More details, full sound, good bass. The new SR5500 will give you 7.1. |
Silver Member Username: Bleustar
Pensacola,
Florida
Post Number: 136
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 06:02 pm: |
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Wait for the Marantz SR5500 or the HK335. Either one will do an admirable job with movies and have a nice warm, detailed sound for music as well. |
New member Username: Jbroadus
Seattle,
WA
US
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 06:14 pm: |
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Thanks for the replies. Is there information available on release dates and MSRPs for the SR5500 and AVR335? I assume they will initially cost quite a bit more than the previous units (I assume the old models have recently dropped in price in anticipation of the new models)
Thanks again. |
Silver Member Username: Bleustar
Pensacola,
Florida
Post Number: 137
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 08:09 pm: |
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The prices for the HK line should be the same. The Marantz, I am not quite sure about yet. |
New member Username: Jbroadus
Seattle,
WA
US
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 06:32 pm: |
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I see the prices on the 330 and 430 are dropping. I can pick up the 430 for under $600 and Vann's. Otherwise, I'll probably pick up the 335 when it's available.
Is there available information about the differences between the x30 and x35 lines? I do like the rs232 port on the 430. I assume this won't be available on the 335.
Thanks. |
New member Username: Jbroadus
Seattle,
WA
US
Post Number: 4
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 06:37 pm: |
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Found the HK press release. No rs232 on the 335.
http://www.harmankardon.com/news_reviews/CEDIA%202004%20(AVRs).pdf
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