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looking for something decent and not too pricey. I have a Yamaha stereo but I hate the receiver. So I will keep the Yamaha speakers & sub and link to this one.

 

meh

that's one of the cheaper receivers, how much are you willing to spend? What does the rest of your HT system consist of?

 

it's do able... I mean it's $155 If you're just going to keep the Yamaha speakers, which I assume they're from a "home-theater-in-a-box" package... then this receiver is fine... but if you plan on upgrading the speakers... then maybe get something better. How loud do you watch movies?

 

not looking for 'blow my mind' sound. I guess the economy is hitting me and I am cheap....

I did see a Yamaha rec + Polk speakers but that was $1,200 by the time the dust settles.

Yeah. I will keep the Yamaha speakers.

 

how do you know its the receiver that sucks and not the cheap speakers?

 

Love my new Yamaha that I got earlier this year.

 

Werd I bought a high end yamaha in feb...and its a GREAT receiver...I also know I'm running some shitty speakers with it.

 

What are you going to plug to the Pioneer?

Do you need to plug a bunch of craps to this Pioneer? The VSX-517 only has 3 set of plugs in the back.

I have a VSX-816. It sounds ok but not as good as others that cost 3x more. But for the price, Pioneer is fine.

 

ftmfw

 

oh yeah...scribbie likes his, too

 

I can't recommend a receiver that doesn't support TrueHD/DTS-HD codecs. Even Sony bars that support them are $200. If you don't have a Blu-Ray player yet, you'll be getting one in the next year.