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Yamaha 5.1 Channel HTR-2067 AV Receiver - $199 Pickup @ Harvey Norman

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Yamaha 5.1 Channel HTR-2067 AV Receiver - $199 Pickup @ Harvey Norman
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Lpogiguy on 02/04/2015 - 09:52 harveynorman.com.au (3603 clicks)
Last edited 03/04/2015 - 07:44

I was just browsing through the website and thought this a good price. Cheap for a brand name entry level receiver.

Usually retails for $398
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:HWA0VHL…

Overview:
5-channel powerful surround sound
—- 100W per Channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven)
—- 70W per Channel (6 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven)
—- 135W per Channel (6 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD, 1ch driven, JEITA)
Discrete amp configuration
192 kHz/24-bit Burr Brown DACs for all channels
HDMI (4 in / 1 out) with 4K Ultra HD pass-through for super high resolution images
Extra Bass enriches powerful bass sound even with small speakers
Virtual CINEMA FRONT provides virtual surround sound with 5 speakers in front
Multi language colour OSD for improved visibility
HDMI CEC with versatile control
ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption

Link to specs: http://in.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-a…

Edit: Looks to be on sale just for today - Cheap Thursday.

Electrical & Electronics AV Receiver Home Theatre Yamaha

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  • slinkster on 02/04/2015 - 09:57
    +1

    Site is down.

    • hollykryten on 02/04/2015 - 09:58
      +1

      Working here for me.

      Looks like the deal must be for today only since it says Cheap Thursday next to the price.

      • slinkster on 02/04/2015 - 10:10
        +1

        Yep, back up!!!

  • pizzaguy on 02/04/2015 - 10:15

    It has no phono input for turntables, does it?

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:19
      +16

      No, most lower-end Receivers don't however there are PreAmps available to allow you to connect a Turntable to a unit like this, anything from around $20 to whatever you wish to pay! Here's the generic $20 version: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KGE1099-Phono-Turntable-Stereo-Au… It's about as cheap as you can get and uses a 9V battery to operate but don't worry, the battery will last for a long time plus it prevents any 'noise' from entering the delicate signal path which is what would happen if a cheap power supply was used instead. Obviously the sky's the limit on how far you want to go but this is the cheapest & simplest method.

      • pizzaguy on 02/04/2015 - 13:59
        +2

        Thanks, that's a decent piece of advice.

      • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 14:16
        +1

        Kudos to you mate. You have been so energetic and helpful. I might contact you during setting up my dedicated media room.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 14:20
          +9

          No problems at all Gaggy. Gotta do something with all the useless information floating around in my head plus I've learnt heaps from others about other stuff here on OzBargain so it's really no problem. We're a community afterall!

        • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 15:20

          @SteveAndBelle: Cheers.

        • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 15:54

          @SteveAndBelle:
          Hi Steve,
          Can you suggest Out of Yamaha RX-A2040 and RX-A1040? I want to select one out of these (Unless I find something decent in Sony) for my Media room setup (4.5* 3.5) with Sony HW40ES projector and Paradigm monitors and sub woofer. Idea is to have another zone in Alfresco or living room down the line.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 16:22
          +3

          @Gaggy: I'm sorry but units like these are well out of my league now as I'm more of a 2-Channel guy. I will say this though… they both look like very impressive units however there just seems to be far too many eggs in those baskets to be a realistic long-term investment. In my opinion you should keep your multi-channel audio and your multi-zoned 2-channel audio separate because if anything knocks this Amp out of action then you've lost everything in one fell swoop! Another issue is the fact that technology moves so fast that within 12-18 months there'll be a new format released that this Receiver wont be able to handle so I can nearly guarantee that you'll be replacing it within a few years just to keep your Media Room experience top notch. It has happened to me and I've seen it happen to others SO many times in the past and it will continue to happen more & more in the future as it's exactly what the manufacturers want! Planned obsolescence (& war) makes the world go 'round. Sad but true :(

          Again, it's just my opinion here but I think you should at least investigate getting a smaller & cheaper yet still feature-rich surround receiver for your Media Room then leave the Multi-Zoning to something else… like SONOS gear for instance! I've gone through three receivers in the 8 years I've had my SONOS stuff and it's still going strong! Get a SONOS CONNECT unit and simply connect it to an input of the surround Receiver in your Media Room for listening to music in there and use other SONOS offerings as deemed appropriate in other zones. Even after all these years SONOS is still the king on true multi-zone audio and is a fantastic long-term investment compared to many alternatives as it lasts for years and can be chopped & changed into different system whenever required.

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 16:23
          +4

          @Gaggy:

          If you can afford to pay extra for the RX-A2040, then go for it for the extra clean power, higher grade DACs as well as the additional features. This is a long term investment (10+ years?) and I think the extra $500 spent would be well worth it.

          Definitely consider doing some sound treatment of your media room starting with the bass traps in the corners.

          Here's the overview of the differences between the two receivers:

          The RX-A2040 has the following advantages/differences over the RX-A1040.

          1. 9 Channel receiver. RX-A1040 is only 7 channels.
          2. 2 ESS Technology ES9006 SABRE Premier Audio 8-channel DACs. RX-A1040 has 1.
          3. 4 Zone Receiver: Main,2,3,4(HDMI only.). RX-A1040: Main & Zone 2.
          4. HDMI zone switching allows the same or different HD audio/video sources to be enjoyed in two rooms. RX-A1020 Can do HDMI out for Zone 2 to an
            external amp only with HDMI sources only.
          5. Zone Graphic user interface.
          6. Video Adjustments for: Detail Enhancement,Edge Enhancement, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.

          Power specifications
          RX-A2040
          140W 8 ohms x 9, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven

          RX-A1040
          120w 8 ohms x 7, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2-ch driven

        • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 16:27

          @SteveAndBelle: Thanks Steve. I will keep that in mind.

        • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 16:27

          @elektron: Thanks Elektron for brief difference. I knew of only 7 and 9 channel difference.

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 16:31
          +1

          @Gaggy:

          Forgot to mention the higher-end DACs in the rx-a2040 - quite an important point. I've now edited to post to add this.

          By the way, I have owned an RX-a3010 for 2.5 years in a 9.1 channel configuration and have been very happy. It's driving some very power hungry speakers with no issues.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 16:36
          +1

          @elektron: The differences are obvious on paper and I agree the 2040 is a far better unit but none of this matters if it's dead or obsolete within 3 years. Just my 2c…

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 16:43

          @SteveAndBelle:

          Last I checked, Yamaha Avantage receivers came with 4 years warranty, at least mine did.

          Besides, Yamaha receivers are usually rock solid. My old RX-V2500 didn't skip a bit for 8 years until being replaced only because I needed an HDMI-capable receiver.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 16:50

          @elektron: Good info and that makes the asking price a little easier to swallow. The good Yamaha gear is usually very good though. I'm a big fan and have a large collection of Yamaha gear from the golden years of Hifi (early-mid 80s) and it's all still in perfect working order even though it's now middle-aged! Wish I could say the same for myself :p

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 17:00

          @SteveAndBelle:

          Yep, big Yammie fan here too. You'd probably be aware that most of the 80s hits (and beyond) were mixed on the legendary Yamaha NS10s studio monitors.

          Not to metnion that they also make decent musical instruments - my first electric guitar was a Yamaha Pacifica, which I still have. After I installed some Seymour Duncan pickups, it plays and sounds as good as any mid-range Fender Strat.

          Did you know that Yamaha also own Steinway and Sons pianos? I do disagree with some of their practices of bullying concert pianists to make them endorse their instruments though…but I'm getting very off-topic!

        • EnALup on 02/04/2015 - 17:06

          @elektron: Thanks again mate. If I go ahead with Yamaha, I will opt for A2040. AT this stage, I am preparing the list as media room built is 3-4 months away.

        • pin4e on 02/04/2015 - 17:16

          My old man has been using his Yamaha receiver for about 10yrs only just upgrading now because he wants hdmi. To be fair it's very lightly used but yeah it's not missed a beat.

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 17:26

          @Gaggy:

          In that case you may find that the prices on the these receivers will drop a bit by then.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 17:43

          @elektron: Yes, I have five pairs of NS-10s and three pairs of NS-1000s and about 2.5KW RMS of very low THD Yamaha amplification in total… but I also have a lot of other gear too however I just keep coming back to the Yamaha stuff. I do like my gaggle of big Perreaux Monoblocks though :)

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 18:04
          +1

          @SteveAndBelle:

          Wow…that's quite a collection! I'm even scared to ask how you're using your 16 NS-series speakers!

          As for the Perreaux, the best sound I've ever heard was a Perreaux power amp driving a couple of B&W 800 Diamond monsters. Nuff said.

        • Peace Maker on 02/04/2015 - 19:34

          @SteveAndBelle: any suggestions other than sonos to split sound zones? Is a speaker switch box okay? Anything to look out for? I have hard wired speakers in the outdoor area of my house that terminate near my single zone amp in my theatre. (thought I would ask while you are being generous with your advice :)

        • SteveAndBelle on 03/04/2015 - 10:48
          +1

          @Peace Maker: You can easily run a cheap switch box for your outdoor speakers but be aware that running two sets of speakers simultaneously can increase the load on your Amp and could result in thermal cut-off or possibly even permanent damage. In saying that I've done lots of crazy connections between Amps & Speakers and have never damaged anything.

          This isn't really 'multizoning' though, this is just running extension speakers. A true multizone system (even just two zones) allows you to play and control different sources in each zone simultaneously. What SONOS CONNECT offers on top of that is the ability to push other signals back through the system too so as per my setup I can be playing an LP in the LoungeRoom and share that across whatever other zones I want while still playing TV audio in another room and other music in another zone. Ultimate flexibility but of course not what everyone needs.

        • Peace Maker on 03/04/2015 - 12:11

          @SteveAndBelle: Might check some prices on Sonos and go that path. Thanks for the advice.

      • deepdag on 02/04/2015 - 22:43

        Hi SteveAndBelle
        A silly question - does it need powered speakers? I'm looking for something simple to connect to my HTPC (really old PCI) via HDMI & cheap 5.1 speakers which came with my home theatre few years back.
        Thanks

        • SteveAndBelle on 03/04/2015 - 10:50
          +1

          Sorry, does 'what' need Powered Speakers This Yamaha Amp? This is an Amplifier so you can simply connect passive speakers to it. It does require an active Sub though, but only if you want to run a Sub of course.

        • deepdag on 03/04/2015 - 13:46

          @SteveAndBelle: thanks for the reply. Excuse my typo. I meant powered sub woofer.. My existing sub is not powered. It came with the existing home theater so I guess that is not useful to me. Best to get new sub or whole system

  • smiles on 02/04/2015 - 10:18

    Sorry to ask a dumb question.. I have a 5.1 Sony Home Theatre.. How different is this from the one I have?

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:24
      +1

      I'm not sure what model Sony unit/system you have however Yamaha Amplification usually beats the clarity of the Sony stuff on paper. Whether or not you can actually hear the difference is a completely different matter and is why Sony do what they do.

    • SavatteDodo on 02/04/2015 - 10:24
      +4

      This is a receiver.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2015 - 10:19

    OP:

    Just wondering how did you manage to get a cached version of the item? Sorry for the noob question

    • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2015 - 10:29
      +2

      Just select cache in the Google search results or

      We all know Google Cache can be a great tool, but there's no need to search for the page and then hunt for that "Cached" link: just type cache: before that site's URL

  • turna on 02/04/2015 - 10:34

    Is there any speakers to go with this? or a good place to source them from?

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:36

      So many questions… what's your budget? What type are you after, large or small? What environment will you be using the system in, bedroom, unit, house??

      • turna on 02/04/2015 - 10:39

        Apologies for leaving it so open. I have No budget really, but around the $300 would be nice. Not concerned about size but I guess preference would be small. It will be used in the living room in a house :-)

        edit - on second thought. What price difference would it be to get larger speakers?

        • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2015 - 10:45
          +8

          I have No budget really

          Then these will be perfect

          http://www.higherfi.com/hf/opulence.htm

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:47
          +4

          $300 isn't going to buy you much unfortunately. Small, weak yet probably acceptable for most would be something like this: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-home-entertainment/all-tv--home… I've never heard them so can't comment any further but with a budget like that I'd highly recommend you go 2nd hand if you want anything bigger & better. There are many bargains to be had, even on eBay. Full surround sound speaker sets with nice big subs for $300… usually being sold because they're no longer 'fashionable' but would still sound far better than the pack above. Alternatively you could look into a Soundbar & Sub set.

        • turna on 02/04/2015 - 10:48

          @SteveAndBelle: Awesome cheers for a great reply despite screwing up the "No budget part". I'll look into gumtree I think and get something 2nd hand to get a better bargain.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:53
          +7

          @turna: Whatever you do, whenever looking at buying speakers 2nd-hand make sure you listen to them and check that each driver is producing sound before handing over your cash. Tweeters (usually the smaller driver that produces the high frequencies) are prone to blowing and will make the system sounds like crap if they're not working. Also, while the speaker is disconnected gently press the cones of the woofers in a few times and listen for any 'scratching' noises as this indicates a burnt or overheated voice coil. You should be fine though, 95% of the gear I collect is usually fine… but it's definitely good to check first!

        • Seymore on 02/04/2015 - 11:31

          @TightBottom: The photoshopping in that 'photo' hurts me to look at

        • churchado on 02/04/2015 - 11:52

          @TightBottom: Is that a joke site?

        • lancedefrance on 02/04/2015 - 12:42

          @TightBottom:

          I would personally go with this setup
          http://imgur.com/IxNEqKY

        • justtoreply on 02/04/2015 - 18:10

          @SteveAndBelle:

          Push the cones.. yikes.. that sounds like "you break it you bought it" waiting to happen. Wouldn't recommend that to anyone!

        • SteveAndBelle on 07/04/2015 - 09:27

          @justtoreply: Yes, good point however the key word here is 'gently'. It's either that or risk handing over a lot of cash for non-repairable speakers with no warranty etc. If people don't feel comfortable doing that themselves then ask the seller to do it, easy!

  • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 10:34
    +2

    … and for those not too technical, you can very easily add Bluetooth to a receiver such as this for not a lot of dosh. The cheap Bluetooth receivers on eBay for around the $7-8 mark work surprisingly well however they usually come without a Power Supply so add another few bucks for that plus you'll then need a very generic 3.5mm to RCA lead for another few bucks. All available on eBay either from a local seller or go direct to a Chinese seller and get it even cheaper if you're willing to wait 3-4 weeks.

    • Saturday on 02/04/2015 - 11:50

      That sounds interesting! I am going to get a bluetooth receiver and turn my wired home theartre system into a wireless one. Thank you!

      • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 11:56
        +1

        No problem! I've built these cheapies into cool vintage stereo Amps & Receivers over the last couple of years for friends and they've worked really well. I just inject the signal into one of the lesser used inputs (eg. Tape 2) and they sound fantastic. Breathes new life into the good old-skool gear plus sounds great to boot! There are better units available of course but I've had no problems with these cheapies.

        • jztilly on 02/04/2015 - 13:35

          thats an awesome idea. got a link to the cheapies you've used in the past?

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 13:52

          @ideasman: Yep: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wireless-Bluetooth-A2DP-Stereo-Au…

          I've used others but I like these because they're compact, easy to disassemble (clip-together case), and can be discreetly attached to the rear panel of an old Receiver/Amp without anyone knowing. The big silver button makes it easy to find by feel for whenever pairing or unpairing BT devices without having to turn the Amp around to see what you're doing. It has a multicoloured LED status indicator which is essential to know what the receiver is doing but it's very small and doesn't light up the room.

          I've hard-wired a 5V supply to the main power switch then hard-wired that & the audio connections so it's all kept internal and as 'integrated' as possible with the original Receiver/Amp. I've wired & mounted everything so it can be removed without a trace if required in the future too as some of the vintage Amps were already valuable but will continue to appreciate over time so this was important.

          What I'm looking into now is building a basic yet decent quality Phono PreAmp and Bluetooth box and trying to keep it under $100 so anyone can connect a Turntable and/or stream Bluetooth audio to any Amp either vintage or one like the cheapie Yamaha in this deal. I'm surprised there isn't one already on the market TBH. We'll see how it goes anyway.

          Hope this helps.

        • theguyrules on 02/04/2015 - 14:27

          @SteveAndBelle: I have this exact BT receiver thing, and if I power it with a USB to mains adapter it gives awful line noise. any advice?

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 14:33

          @theguyrules: Hmm, interesting. So I assume it works OK just running on its internal battery? What if you power it from the USB port of a computer or laptop? If it works in those two scenarios then try another (better) Mains Power Supply. I use dedicated 240V to 5V Power Supply modules whenever I retrofit them to Amps and they cost around $7 each so they're not exactly junk. I'd say it's probably just a cheap 'dirty' Power Supply.

        • theguyrules on 02/04/2015 - 14:35

          @SteveAndBelle: Yeah I haven't tried using a USB port of something yet. That's a good plan. I suppose theres a good chance the power supply caused it. Cheers.

        • eediot on 02/04/2015 - 14:59
          +1

          @SteveAndBelle: If you've got a decent setup, spend a bit more and get an APTX dongle rather than an A2DP. Less compression. You can hear the difference in a good system. Kind of like 128kpbs mp3 vs 320kbps mp3.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 15:04

          @eediot: Agreed… but these weren't for me plus fitting them to vintage gear made uber-SQ less of a priority. Most of these systems are secondary, used in Man Caves or just for show to look the part with funky retro decor. They're all used frequently but definitely not for critical listening, more for background, dinner or party music. Still, for cheapie receivers they still sounded pretty good nevertheless!

          I have fitted a couple of these to Amps in the past but I found the other cheaper ones worked just as well: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Cordless-Bluetooth-4-0-A2DP-A…

  • aurotaro on 02/04/2015 - 10:54

    My RX-V1800 broke down like a year ago, possibly that usual PSU or capacitor issue. Yet to fix it but I'm assuming it'll be a $150-250 job.

    Should I bother to fix that up or get this deal?

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 11:09

      All depends. Even though it's an older model the RX-V1800 is a much higher-end Amp offering higher power and better specs and even a Turntable input so if it were mine I'd be getting it fixed… however if you only use it to run low-powered low-end speakers in a small room and don't need anything but a basic HDMI input or two then maybe replacing it with this cheapie unit would be a better idea. There'd still be value in your broken RX-V1800 though as you should be able to sell it 'as is' on eBay for $50+.

      • aurotaro on 02/04/2015 - 11:22

        Thanks for the reply, I have the KEF 3005.2 SE speakers to go with it, which I would say is mid-high range? Speakers haven't been used for a year either due to the amp issue.

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 11:29
          +2

          I have a set of Kefs very similar to those, just the older model. Nice for sure but should sound just as good with this little lower-end Yamaha Receiver. If not then I'm pretty sure you could flip the new Yamaha within a month for very close to this price anyway… as long as you keep everything 'as-new' including all plastic bags, packaging & even sticky tape!

        • aurotaro on 02/04/2015 - 11:30
          +2

          @SteveAndBelle: yep, just bit the bullet, can always find someone to sell it at the same price if I end up fixing the 1800. thanks :)

    • battler on 02/04/2015 - 12:21

      same, RXV630 died recently, also likely PSU related.
      got an entry level Denon receiver circa 2002 as interim till I figure out what to do.
      Perhaps should just get this new Yamaha.

  • ItsMeAgro on 02/04/2015 - 11:20
    +1

    Thanks OP, my beloved old Yamaha from the 70s died recently, I hope this one has similar sound quality.

    The HN site said it was too busy at first, but I eventually got through and paid with Paypal.

    Delivery was only $7 for me (2767). Cheaper than the time it takes to pick up.

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 11:30
      +1

      What was your 70's Yammie, do you still have it and would you be interested in selling it as is?

      • cornbeef on 02/04/2015 - 13:13
        +2

        Have you spoken with Belle first?

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 13:17

          Ha! It's my one & only addiction so Belle doesn't mind :)

        • A Banana4scale on 02/04/2015 - 13:43
          +5

          twist: OP is belle

        • justtoreply on 02/04/2015 - 18:12
          +1

          Double twist: Steve is deaf.

        • cornbeef on 02/04/2015 - 21:33

          @justtoreply: Yes it happened one fine day when Belle found Steve connecting all his speakers to all his amps to one CD player playing one song - Queens 'I Want It All'

          Never heard of again.

      • ItsMeAgro on 02/04/2015 - 16:01

        Yamaha CR-200E. It still produces OK sound from the right channel. I suppose someone could repair it if they have the time, the repair manual is available online (I have the PDF).

        Any idea if this HTR-2067 can compare to it?

        I'm hoping to keep using my Kef speakers. No idea on the model number (any idea where I could find out?) but probably late seventies - they came with the CR-200E.

      • ItsMeAgro on 02/04/2015 - 19:41

        …So yes, happy to sell, but with it not in perfect working condition, and this one only going for $110:

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Yamaha-CR-200-Tuner-Ampli…

        …it's really not worth a lot. Still, if you want it, let me know.

  • adam149 on 02/04/2015 - 11:25

    this is very cut back in terms of features compared to pioneer entry levels

    • tonyjzx on 02/04/2015 - 11:40
      +2

      yeah it is

      only 2 analog inputs, 4 hdmi in

      but for $199 i've never seen anything comparable cheaper

      much rather have this than a soundbar

  • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 02/04/2015 - 11:40
    +1

    This one doesn't have as many features as the Rx v373 does it?

  • mr fox on 02/04/2015 - 11:41
    +1

    I've owned one of these for a couple of years, great unit (paired it with the OzBargain Jamos speaker deal and it's an awesome bang for buck system.)

  • knackers on 02/04/2015 - 11:48

    got the Yamaha 3066 for about $168 last Christmas from HN

    http://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/53412/20201/13880208706…

    • tonyjzx on 02/04/2015 - 12:53

      lol @ neg

      posting the receipt is pretty cheeky too, i like it

      • knackers on 02/04/2015 - 13:00

        My post was in reply to your comment, "I've never seen anything cheaper".. it just landed in the wrong spot :)

  • dammers31 on 02/04/2015 - 12:30

    Plenty of Stock in Queen Vic store. Highly regarded on Whirlpool, this was reduced from $499 to $199 today only. I got mine.:)

  • bernsy on 02/04/2015 - 12:36

    really noob question, how does this compare with a soundbar that costs about $400

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 12:43
      +2

      'Apples & Oranges' because a SoundBar includes Speakers. This is just an Receiver/Amp so you need to connect it to speakers. Depending what speakers you use this will blow a SoundBar away all day long… even a lot of cheap Speakers with this would still be better than a SoundBar. The benefit of a SoundBar is that it's small, convenient and you don't have to run wires all over the place BUT as good as the SoundBars are there will never be a replacement for mounting physical speakers around the room.

  • Grillman on 02/04/2015 - 12:38
    +1

    Been looking for a cheap receiver for a while now, I have the speakers off my old Yamaha so this is perfect.

    Anyone know when you pay online and choose store pick up how long it takes till they contact you to say it's ready?

    EDIT

    About 30 mins if anyone is wondering.

  • Saiya on 02/04/2015 - 13:11

    I got a couple of high end speakers from my last sound system, im planning on using this as an FM receiver only. Anyone know what quality is like? Does this unit pick up the FM signal well?

  • Umar511986 on 02/04/2015 - 13:45
    +2

    For anyone looking to get speakers on the side, Yamaha HTB package YHT-1810B makes a good package for entry level with this same receiver.
    From Good Guys Ebay Store with free Click and Collect.

    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=1215002…

    Yamaha YHT-1810B Home Theatre System 600W NEW $301.60 after 20% off coupon code

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 14:08

      Nice find! That speaker pack would only be worth the extra $100 tops BUT you're right, for a cheap entry-level package you can't go wrong for $301.60.

  • joeno on 02/04/2015 - 14:31

    What is the use of receivers? Is it required for high end speakers or something?

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 14:39
      +1

      Flexibility mainly. You can use $100 speakers with this or $1,000,000 speakers if you really wanted to… or no speakers at all and just use it as an oversized, remote-controlled headphone Amplifier! But of course this is a very low-end entry-level Receiver. If you look up the range to the higher-end models you will see that they're capable of doing a lot more and at far higher power levels.

      • joeno on 02/04/2015 - 15:21

        Why do you want to amplify your volume like that? With normal speakers i never go over 50% anyways.

        Is it because it makes the sound clearer / less static as well

        • SteveAndBelle on 02/04/2015 - 15:34

          Far too complex to go into too much detail here but not all speakers are created equally. Some are very efficient and only need a small amount of power to produce a lot, others are very inefficient and need a lot of power just to get to a moderate level… but the efficiency of a speaker doesn't relate to the quality of sound it produces. On top of that, different speakers sound different to different people in different environments let alone introducing different music into the mix so there isn't and never will be such a thing as an 'ultimate speaker' for everyone because there are just far too many variables to address… and this is exactly why I love it :) There is no 'right' and 'wrong', it's all about what you like or what you want it to be!

        • ItsMeAgro on 02/04/2015 - 16:14

          In summary: it can really improve sound quality.

          You know how there's a big difference between watching a movie on a cheapo sub $100 phone, and a decent TV? Or a $3,000 projector, or a $5,000 60" TV? Or at the iMax?

          The difference between audio systems is at least as wide. Maybe wider.

        • elektron on 02/04/2015 - 16:38

          @mgowen:

          I think your answer is more about justifying why one needs an amplifier to improve sound quality rather than a receiver specifically.

          I agree with @SteveAndBelle that a receiver gives you great flexibility to consume your audio (and video) content in different ways.

  • barginsarelife on 02/04/2015 - 14:45

    anyone want a $450 off voucher for Pioneer Cinema Sound Pack? https://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-home-entertainment/home-theatre… pm me if so

  • slknv on 02/04/2015 - 15:03

    Nice, my old htr 5850 or something just died. Only got an ancient benq projector with no HDMI input, will grab a cheap hdmi-component converter and I'm back in action!

  • CrushJelly on 02/04/2015 - 15:52

    Does anyone know if this is AirPlay compatible? Looking at the website and specs, I don't think so. But just on my phone so unsure if I missed anything.

    • Daabido on 02/04/2015 - 15:58
      +2

      Computer says no.

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