Video Asylum

Posted by Tommart (A) on March 18, 2006 at 06:59:06

In Reply to: Re: 7.1 Receivers...any really that much better than the others posted by John B on March 13, 2006 at 03:50:39:

I had an old $600 Rotel pre/pro.

Bought a Pioneer, Kenwood, and Yamaha receiver. This was about 5 years ago.

None sounded as good as the Rotel. The Yamaha sounded better than the other two receivers. I returned all receivers (to Circuit City).

This Christmas my son wanted to buy a receiver. I convinced him to buy a 7.1 yamaha. Cost about $400. It sounds pretty good.

I recommend buying something, take it home, and evaluate it there. Let your ears be the judge.