Just bought this JBL home theater system from someone I knew, HE DIDN'T HAVE A RECEIVER OR KNOW OF WHAT KIND TO GET. If you can tell I really have limited knowledge when it comes this. He said it was a very very generous deal its supposed to be 7.1 channel, so here are some specs, if anyone could recommend a receiver that would make this thing sound its best at a reasonable price PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
System Section • Frequency Response: 30Hz -- 20kHz (--6dB) Satellite Section • Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 Watts • Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal • Sensitivity: 88dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter • Frequency Response: 100Hz -- 20kHz (--6dB) • Tweeter: One 1/2" (13mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded • Midrange Driver: Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded • Dimensions (H x W x D): (not including shelf stand) 11-1/2" x 4" x 3-1/2" (292mm x 102mm x 89mm) • Weight: 3 lb (1.4kg) Center Channel Section • Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 Watts • Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal • Sensitivity: 88dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter • Frequency Response: 100Hz -- 20kHz (--6dB) • Tweeter: One 1/2" (13mm) titanium-laminate dome, video-shielded • Midrange Driver: Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded • Dimensions (H x W x D): (not including shelf stand) 4" x 11-1/2" x 3-1/2" (102mm x 292mm x 89mm) • Weight: 3 lb (1.4kg) Subwoofer Section • Amplifier Power (RMS): 150 Watts • Frequency Response (--6dB): 30Hz -- 20kHz • Woofer: 10" (250mm) • Enclosure Design: Bass-reflex • Dimensions (H x W x D): (including feet) 20" x 13-3/4" x 15-3/4" (508mm x 349mm x 400mm) • Weight: 35 lb (15.9kg) • MSRP U.S.: $699.00 system
Adam getting HDMI ultimately depends on whether your TV/Projection and also your DVD player have HDMI input/output.
If they do then you may want the pass through feature of HDMI on receivers. Most of the really receivers with HDMI connection tend to be very expensive (over $1200). There may be a JVC or Kenwood models that you can find with HDMI pass through for less than $500.