Home audio help

[jakesford]

Ok, I'm going to be setting up a home theater (front projection) and I am looking for a decent receiver that does full HDMI switching (not just passive) as well as up conversion from component. I just want to run one HDMI cable to the projector and let the receiver do all the hard work :cool:

5.1, 6.1, 7.1 doesn't matter at this point, will only 5.1 for now.
3 hdmi inputs would be nice, but 2 will work as long as there are at least 2 component inputs.
Main concern is cost, want to stay under $500 street

[Nick Chapman]

Ok, I'm going to be setting up a home theater (front projection) and I am looking for a decent receiver that does full HDMI switching (not just passive) as well as up conversion from component. I just want to run one HDMI cable to the projector and let the receiver do all the hard work :cool:

5.1, 6.1, 7.1 doesn't matter at this point, will only 5.1 for now.
3 hdmi inputs would be nice, but 2 will work as long as there are at least 2 component inputs.
Main concern is cost, want to stay under $500 street



I don't know of a decent receiver, that does HDMI switching for under $500. There may be one out there, but I haven't seen it.

Nick

[Nick Chapman]

Found one. 2 inputs and 1 output. Yamaha is a decent brand, although I know nothing about this model. Price of $499 though, I'm sure you can find it a little cheaper than Tweeter.

http://tweeter.com/product/RXV661.asp

[jluv]

I believe Onkyo has a couple that will do it, and at least one in that price range. Not 100% sure, but it's worth a look.

[Grant]

This one will suit you just fine:

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR505-theater-receiver-switching/dp/tech-data/B000S0DPXQ/ref=de_a_smtd

Fry's should have that for around the same price. It's 1080p HDMI pass-through. You'll have to run a seperate audio source, such as optical, coax, etc.

[Way Cool Jr]

The JVC RX-D411S does HDMI switching. I have this receiver and it works great. Has 2 HDMI inputs, and 1 HDMI out. You can also convert from component to HDMI. Only drawback is that it will not accept 1080p, only 1080i.

http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027652&pathId=5&page=1

Can find it online for about $385.

[dman]

onkyo 605, a little more, but does everything you are wanting.

[jakesford]

Thanks for the help... I basically have found four total that will all do what I want: :( why can't there just be one! They all have weaknesses, issues with the transcoding from component to HDMI etc. I'm really tempted by the HK, and the Sony; HK receivers have a good reputation for sound quality (best looking too), and the sony is best deal offering 3 HDMI inputs, and can be had for $350.

Onkyo TX-SR605
Denon AVR 1908
Harman Kardon AVR 247/347
Sony STR-DG910