JVC 5.1 500W Audio Receiver: RX5060B $148 at Visions

[starchoice]

Before anybody cr*ps on this, it's a deal. I know it is not a "bells and whistles" receiver. It has no HDMI, etc. so move on if you don't like it.

This is a basic 5.1 home theatre receiver. You cannot buy any receiver for under $200 so if you are looking for basic with no frills, you cannot beat this one. It's on sale at Visions until June 3rd and can also be purchased online.

This unit has received good reviews for what you get (not for what you might need).

https://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=143&productId=624&menuId=368&parentId1=139&parentId2=%27%27&parentId3=%27%27&menuLevel=%27%27

This unit also comes with a basic two year warranty.

[Turge]

You cannot buy any receiver for under $200

Here's some: http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_list.asp?sub_category_1_id=13&category_id=6&category=Audio

There aren't too many things I would buy at XSCargo, but they sell some half-decent 5.1 systems for a reasonable price.

[NG]

Here's some: http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_list.asp?sub_category_1_id=13&category_id=6&category=Audio

There aren't too many things I would buy at XSCargo, but they sell some half-decent 5.1 systems for a reasonable price.

They're all HTIBs with DVD players built in and not receivers. Two different beasts since most HTIBs have few or no in jacks.

Good price btw! The only two better prices I've seen on a 5.1 receiver was an Insignia one at BB for $135 when it was on sale in the flyer and with an extra discount for a FF sale and a Venturer one (incl speakers and sub) that I grabbed at WM for $50 on clearance a few years ago.

Thanks OP!

[Turge]

They're all HTIBs with DVD players built in and not receivers. Two different beasts since most HTIBs have few or no in jacks.

True.. my bad.

It is a good price on the JVC receiver.

[starchoice]

Here's some: http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_list.asp?sub_category_1_id=13&category_id=6&category=Audio

There aren't too many things I would buy at XSCargo, but they sell some half-decent 5.1 systems for a reasonable price.

I can always rephrase my statement to say

you cannot buy any NEW receiver for under $200.

The XS Cargo stuff are all refurbs (and you would have to pay them an extra $40 for their lousy 2 year warranty which only gives you a store credit).

[laptop-tech]

Here's some: http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_list.asp?sub_category_1_id=13&category_id=6&category=Audio

There aren't too many things I would buy at XSCargo, but they sell some half-decent 5.1 systems for a reasonable price.

You are comparing apples to chairs.

[sthomas]

Interesting - the JVC USA site shows that this receiver has 10% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion). My $10 clock radio probably has better sound quality!

http://www.support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027647&pathId=5&page=1&archive=true

[NG]

Interesting - the JVC USA site shows that this receiver has 10% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion). My $10 clock radio probably has better sound quality!

http://www.support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027647&pathId=5&page=1&archive=true

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-RX5060B-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B000FVUKEA

Amazon reviews seem good and the only neg review had nothing to do with sound quality but warranty support.

[starchoice]

Interesting - the JVC USA site shows that this receiver has 10% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion). My $10 clock radio probably has better sound quality!

http://www.support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027647&pathId=5&page=1&archive=true

Without getting technical, THD is not an indication of sound quality in any way.

The Visions' man did a demo for me against an HK receiver which he was trying to upsell me. The differences were subtle (assuming that he made the sound settings equivalent on both units).