Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Receiver $349 at Shop Onkyo

More like 5 Watts per Channel at best.

I believe I would rather pay $50 more and get a new, and not refurbished one.

Better-A brand new Yamaha RX-V459 receiver from OneCall.com shipped for $167.00

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=87430

Detailed Specifications:
Channels 6
RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 90W x 6
Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 540W
# Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx
# DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
# DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6
# Compressed Music Enhancer
# Neural Surround
# XM HD Surround
# XM Satellite Radio Ready
Component Video (In/Out) (3 / 1)
A/V Inputs (S-Video) 4 (3 S-Video)
Digital Inputs/Outputs [O: Optical, C: Coaxial] (O: 2, C: 1)
# Front A/V with Digital Input
# Front Mini Input for Portables
D/A Conversion 192 kHz / 24 bit
Surround Programs 14
# Night Listening Enhancer
# Speaker A, B or A + B
# Selectable Subwoofer Crossover

Product Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 16-3/8
Product Weight (lbs.) 23.1

If you must have HDMI switching, Crutchfield has Onkyo TX-SR505 for $270

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bFWslLJAONc/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=580TXS505B&search=rxv459&tp=179

got this brand new from amazon for 379 free shipping just yesterday, they jacked the price back up though. set up flawelessly and works well w/ hdmi switching from (in my case) blu ray ps3 and an upscaling dvd player.

This receiver has GREAT reviews when paired with the KEF 2005 5.1 surround sound speakers that are marked down from $1000 to $499 at Circuit City. I'm not an audiophile, but many claim that you can't beat the audio quality of this setup for less than $2000. More details on the fatbacon forums.

I bought the KEF combo and I have to say it sounds great when the speakers are mounted to the ceiling. They definitely CRUSH any Bose speakers I've ever heard.

A really good set of tin cans and string (properly mounted) can crush any Bose speakers...

#3 That is a good source. Yamaha is a brand-name product and also make good receiver. It's a steal for that price. Thank you

#9. I bought one for my master bedroom. Got it in 2 days (west coast to east cost). I am extremely happy with the receiver. I have Denon receivers on my 2 other HT setups in the house and I must say that the Yamaha holds it's own. At this price, you get a lot for the money.

Yes, that yamaha is a decent price, i actually own both the yamaha and this onkyo posted (the yamaha i have is silver though). Anyways, the reason for the onkyo is because of high def capabilites. The yamaha does not have hdmi input and switching. The Onkyo incorporates that new technology so those w/ 1080p lcd tv's can have an awesome setup (2 hdmi outs from say blu ray and a high grade dvd player, and the onkyo receiver takes care of the hdmi switching and outputing to the lcd tv at 1080p). Saves a lot of tangle and mess in terms of cables as well, 2 hdmi cables from ps3 and dvd player into the receiver, and 1 hdmi out from the receiver to the tv, and u got 1080p w/ high def audio w/ 3 wires total, done.

I agree, HDMI switching is very convenient. However, I usually run my cables from source to monitor for HDMI. If your TV only has 1 HDMI then the ONKYO is the way to go.

I agree, HDMI switching is very convenient. However, I usually run my cables from source to monitor for HDMI. If your TV only has 1 HDMI then the ONKYO is the way to go.

#12/13 , Yes but if u run the cables from source to monitor you're outputting audio from your monitor correct? I have a 7.1 surround set up taking advantage of the onkyo's 7.1 processing so the audio goes to the 7 speakers and sub rather than the monitor's audio output. That's the reasoning behind my using the 2 outs from blu ray and upscaling dvd to the receiver (for 7.1 audio and upscaling) and then the receiver to monitor for hd video.

I thought this Onkyo TX-SR574 was an excellent deal:

http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp=36700607