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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Receivers Recent content written about Receivers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_487753027204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author riverboatsam - While it worked, it was by far and away the best receiver I have every experienced.   Sadly, it started losing "components."  Like the DVD channel quit, then a week or 10 days later, the CD channel... then Tape#1.  I "got a deal" for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487753027204 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 19:33:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487753027204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485529259652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djriffe - I've had this receiver for about seven months now and am very satisfied.  I bought this to replace an old Sony receiver that my wife somehow damaged with the vacuum cleaner -- Perfect excuse to upgrade with HDMI input and Dolby TrueD, DTS-HD,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485529259652 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:30:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485529259652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483828534916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shigeki - This is a review of the AVR 347, but I will include some instances were my previous receiver, the AVR 340, will be used, since many aspects of their functions are the same. This is also to tell the difference between the two. The reason being, my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483828534916 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 02:02:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483828534916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478949379716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pessia - Performs well for music and video, but it makes popping noises when muting or changing inputs. Same thing when going between chapters on a DVD. It's not a speaker-damaging loud pop but it is very annoying.Took it to the authorized service center,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478949379716 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:43:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478949379716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476567146116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tinkerman - My 3 week old 601 also had a defective headphone jack. Upon plugging in Sony MDR-7506 headphones I was greeted with extremely loud sound levels. It was as if the speaker amps were powering the headphone jack. I immediately unplugged the headphones,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476567146116 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:46:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476567146116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476143193732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jbhut - Simple Affordable Home Theater Receiver AVR 1707 7.1 Channels Receiver The Story Approximately 6 months ago I acquired an AVR 1707 7.1 Channel Receiver. (Background: I have always used Denon receivers since my college... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476143193732 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:19:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476143193732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475106872964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author oldtimer2 -   I have waited forever to buy a newer more modern receiver for my home. I had bought a Sony STR-D790 Home Theater 5:1 Receiver way back in 1993. It still worked just fine but never got over the fact it had NO adjustments for simple things like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475106872964 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:04:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475106872964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471880011396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xeonox - Took forever to setup, but was worth it. kind of confusing at first with all the options, but once you have it setup it sounds awsome.If you have kids by it beware, its easy for kids or guests to mess up your settings! Has 3 HDMI with HDMI passthru,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471880011396 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:59:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471880011396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470093696644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author obiwanwiki - I purchased this reciever 6 months ago and we have been very happy with the performance, sound qualitity, features and the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470093696644 Tue, 12 May 2009 02:11:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470093696644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468448284292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author danalmasy - I decided recently that it was time to grow up and get rid of my Samsung home-theater-in-a-box. I’ve had it for nearly 3 years now, and though it was a good starter setup, my needs have exceeded it’s capabilities. Enter... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468448284292 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:57:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468448284292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466653646468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruz3 - I am an enthusiast for most things electronic, in particular stereo stuff.  After migrating to blu-ray, HDTV, etc.  my tried and true Parasound separates were showing their age.  I decided to ditch the separates and give the 4308ci a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466653646468 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:11:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466653646468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466307550852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shigeki - (This text has been updated. The Update is at the end/bottom of this review) It has been awhile since Ive upgraded my speakers and receiver, as evident from my very first review ive written. But ive since discovered the “true” audio... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466307550852 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:47:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466307550852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464919957124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author noangels - Despite our best efforts to keep our home theater purchase as inexpensive as possible, my husband and I found a need to upgrade several components. We were thrilled that our new television would allow us to take... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464919957124 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:11:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464919957124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462701825668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author johnnyjukebox - Beautiful!!! The Yamaha makes my Onkyo sound like a coffee can full of broken glass. My turntable sounds great too. I have it hooked with a pair of Polk Monitor 60’s. I will be in the market for a subwoofer soon and plan to upgrade the speakers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462701825668 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:28:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462701825668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462644022916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author and107 - I want to note that the HDMI pass thru is not so useless without a Sony BR DVD Player and a Sony Bravia TV. So, if you have all sony electronics wich are "Bravia Sync" compatible, then the HDMI pass thru becomes extremely useful as a switching device... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462644022916 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 02:28:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462644022916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462336986756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author midge314 - This receiver is moderately priced with a lot of high end features.  If all features work it's a great value for the price   Research showed that several of the units of this model had an issue with light... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462336986756 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:07:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462336986756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461902155396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author anarchris - reviews about marantz are true about its outstanding ability to reproduce classical/jazz music better than the others. as well, its two channel is as superior as other reviewers say.equally true is the reputation for movies not being its strength. it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461902155396 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:56:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461902155396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461901565572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author anarchris - pioneer elites are overrated and overpriced. i bought it because others wrote that it was warm or neutral.i would compare it to a denon like sound. i found it too bright and biting even on my paradigm speakers which are laid... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461901565572 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:46:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461901565572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460270571140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gerrydee - I tried a Yamaha 6130B before purchasing the Pioneer 818. The Yamaha was very good for it's price but very basic. The Pioneer just blew me away! So many features and options, the sound quality is superb! It sets itself up automatically through a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460270571140 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:50:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460270571140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459525951108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author savanne - I think the jury's still out on this unit - it seems to work fine and certainly is a great buy for the price, particularly when you include HDMI and USB/ipod compatibility.The various sound modes are great (from Stereo right through Dolby Digital... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459525951108 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:55:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459525951108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458257698436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_day - On my quest to build my budget home theater, that would allow me full access to the beauties of blu ray i.e. loss less audio I came across an amazing deal on this Onkyo receiver! $257! WOW, in my budget and now in my home theater! I will be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458257698436 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:30:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458257698436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458214248068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DennisM - As I said in the title, what do you do with a 55 pound receiver? Use it in your home theater and have help hooking it up or just lifting it ! The carton even has a warning on it “contents heavy, should be handled by 2 people. Onkyo has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458214248068 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:00:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458214248068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458022751876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gpcrane - This is a very nice "entry level" Denon.  Sounds nice, lots of power and functions.  I am happy with the receiver but wish I had bought one with a few more features.  The HDMI port on this does not carry sound (no "up conversion") so I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458022751876 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:37:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458022751876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455580159620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author grimreaper420 - one sexy amp, very big physically, a ton of features, and sounds amazing  in any bedroom, living room, or entertainment... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455580159620 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:17:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455580159620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452801040004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - After winning a raffle that allowed me to pick anything from CDW's site at work (under $350), I decided to upgrade the entry-level Sony STR-DG510 receiver I purchased less... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452801040004 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:26:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452801040004?linkin_id=8003929