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College budget reveiver help

Hey guys/gals!
Im a college student who is in the market for a receiver for around $750 (audiogon prices or otherwise). I only really need 5.1 but I know that most now days are 6.1 or 7.1 so that really does not matter. The receiver will power three (3) JM Lab Sibs (I will get the rear pair when money allows!) So far I have looked at Yamaha, Harmon Kardon, Marantz, and the lower line of Integras. Im open to any other brands so any advice will help! Thanks for your time and info!
PS: Any advise on a good 8' or 10' sub? ($250-$300)?
- Jackson
bartojc
hank
38 posts
 
I second the HSU sub recommendation. Excellent for the money.
distortion
571 posts
 
Arcam is totally unique and supposedly excellent aounding. I like B&K and Rotel Recievers quite a bit. A friend, has the Integra (D-5 methinks) and it sounds pretty good too.

Paradigm PDR series subs have excellent sound for the money. The same friend with the Integra has a PDR-10, its rather impressive. Other subs to consider, of course Velodyne, NHT, and PSB, all offer low cost subs with a high performance to dollar ratio.
mozartrules
42 posts
 
I have enjoyed a Denon 4800 that I bought used 3.5 years ago (my ex-wife has it now). You should be able to pick that up for a lot less than your budget and it is a pretty serious piece (the Stereophile review was also very good). The remote is not very good though, so you may want to spend the extra money on a third party remote.
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