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New member Username: Whitefire70Post Number: 1 Registered: May-07 | I'm trying to find a good receiver for my home. I have the pre-wired surround sound speakers in the ceiling of the entertainment area. There are six spots, fr center fl, rr rcenter rl, and sub wiring. I want a receiver with hdmi capability, but the problem I'm running into is that I can only find home theater receivers that have what I'm looking for only in 7.1 channels. Can I use a 7.1 receiver to pump sound out of my 6.1 setup? What would be the best 6.1 or 7.1 receiver to use? Keep in mind that I don't have an unlimited budget to blow on this. Thanks for any help. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 14023 Registered: Dec-03 | And what is that budget? |
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New member Username: Whitefire70Post Number: 2 Registered: May-07 | Well I'd like to keep it at around $300 to $500 |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 14028 Registered: Dec-03 | Look around for a Pioneer VSX 1016. Do not worry about a 6.1 vs. 7.1 set up yet. Your receiver is adaptable to this and there really isn't a lot of media that is encoded for 7.1 or 6.1. |
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Silver Member Username: WestcottLeague City, Texas Post Number: 263 Registered: Oct-05 | If I were going to spend hundreds of dollars on a new receiver, I would get one that supports the latest HD audio and video. The only one I know of that is available at this time is the new Onkyo TX SR605 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5441 I have seen some great deals on this unit for less than $500 if you do a search on the internet. Has all the latest bells and whistles you will need for now and well into the future including lossless HD audio support. |
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Bronze Member Username: DeadhorsePost Number: 83 Registered: May-06 | 7.1, it's one louder in it!? |
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New member Username: WasakwbelieverBumsville, NB Canada Post Number: 1 Registered: May-07 | The Denon AVR 3802 (awsome receiver!) has the 5.1 to 7.1 outs on it and works well with all channels. Not sure if you will beable to locate one. Try e-bay! Good luck! |