Favorites – Mid-Range AV Receivers
Mid-Range AV Receivers – $800 to $2,200
As we raise the bar to the mid-level section, we find wealth of new features. Things like pre-outs, internet connectivity, and THX certification are now the norm. There are so many excellent AVRs in this price range that narrowing your purchasing decision to just one can be a serious challenge. Note: All prices are MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). Shop around; you can always find a better price than the MSRP.
Marantz SR5004 ($849.99)
Marantz SR6004 ($1,249.99)
(Marantz SR6004)
Marantz SR7002 ($1,399.99)
Marantz SR8002 ($1,999.99)
Denon AVR-2310CI ($849)
Denon AVR-3310CI ($1,499)
Denon AVR-4310CI ($1,999)
(Denon AVR-4310CI)
Onkyo TX-SR707 ($899)
Onkyo TX-SR807 ($1,099)
(Onkyo TX-SR807)
Onkyo TX-NR1007 ($1,599)
Integra DTR-40.1 ($1,000)
Integra DTR-50.1 ($1,400)
(Integra DTR-50.1)
Integra DTR-70.1 ($2,000)
Yamaha RX-V1900 ($1,399.95)
Yamaha RX-V3900 ($1,899.95)
Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH ($800)
(Pioneer VSX-21TXH)
Pioneer Elite SC-27 ($2,200)
The following table will give you a quick overview of basic features. Once you have identified one or more AVRs that interest you, go to the manufacturers website and study the detailed specs. Also check online for reviews.
Again, if I were forced to choose today, I would go with the Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH at the low-cost end, either the Marantz SR6004 or the Onkyo TX-NR807 in the middle, or the Denon AVR-4310CI at the upper end. As long as one of these AVRs fits your budget and has the features you are most interested in, you will be hard pressed to go wrong with any of them!
This was a great series that
This was a great series that I used quite extensively for setting up my home theater so far, but what happened to part 3-6?
We can hope that Lee gets the
We can hope that Lee gets the time to put this together, and perhaps a little more money to pick up more components to offer his expert opinion on.
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