OT: Need recommendations on a new A/V receiver

[drail14me]

My Onkyo receiver lived a good life but finally died. Looking for a replacement.

Only need 5.1 due to my current speaker set up. Plus, I’m deaf in one ear so surround sound quality isn’t that important.
What is important is that it works well with an AppleTV and a PS5 as that’s pretty much all that will run through it. From my early research, there have been some issues with the PS5 working with older HDMI. Oh, and optical sound input from the TV for antenna shows.

looking at under $600. Any suggestions?

 

[prdubya]

I have Denon and my dad has had Denon’s at both of their houses the past few years. They’re pretty well reviewed and I like mine a lot.

 

[WilCoDawg]

Just bite the bullet and do Sonos. They have several options to use to set up surround sound. Not that cheap but the versatility is unbeatable.

 

[drail14me]

I have Denon and my dad has had Denon’s at both of their houses the past few years. They’re pretty well reviewed and I like mine a lot.

I’ve been looking at a couple Denon models but in the reviews, several people had issues with connecting a PS5.

 

[drail14me]

Just bite the bullet and do Sonos. They have several options to use to set up surround sound. Not that cheap but the versatility is unbeatable.

Thanks. Do they make A/V receivers? Surround sound isn’t really important when you only have one ear. All sounds come from the same direction

 

[WilCoDawg]

First, what do you need a receiver for? I only ask because the use of receivers is mostly useless unless you’re shooting for a complete immersive experience and it doesn’t sound like you are (pun intended).

 

[drail14me]

First, what do you need a receiver for? I only ask because the use of receivers is mostly useless unless you’re shooting for a complete immersive experience and it doesn’t sound like you are (pun intended).

I need the extra volume from a sound system that a TV alone can’t provide. Also, receiver produces a cleaner sound than my TV speaker so that helps.

 

[Dawgpile]

Seems that if you only need a 5.1, aren't that concerned about sound quality, any 2nd hand receiver with your optical input spec would suffice. Hell, if you're around middle Tenn I've got a Sony I bought in the late aughts I'll give you.

 

[eckie1]

My Onkyo receiver lived a good life but finally died. Looking for a replacement.

Only need 5.1 due to my current speaker set up. Plus, I’m deaf in one ear so surround sound quality isn’t that important.
What is important is that it works well with an AppleTV and a PS5 as that’s pretty much all that will run through it. Oh, and optical sound input from the TV for antenna shows.

looking at under $600. Any suggestions?

I have had the Sony STRDH820 for over 10 years. 7.2, but you don’t have to account for either the 7 or the 2 if you don’t want. I’d highly recommend it, but you’d have to find a used model.

 

[drail14me]

Seems that if you only need a 5.1, aren't that concerned about sound quality, any 2nd hand receiver with your optical input spec would suffice. Hell, if you're around middle Tenn I've got a Sony I bought in the late aughts I'll give you.

Problem with an older second hand is they don’t have the new HDMI formats that people have complained about not working properly with the PS5. Thanks for the offer.

 

[drail14me]

I have had the Sony STRDH820 for over 10 years. 7.2, but you don’t have to account for either the 7 or the 2 if you don’t want. I’d highly recommend it, but you’d have to find a used model.

Thanks. From my readings, I’ll need a newer one with updated HDMI code to integrate properly with the PS5.

 

[WilCoDawg]

I need the extra volume from a sound system that a TV alone can’t provide. Also, receiver produces a cleaner sound than my TV speaker so that helps.

I’d say that you just need a quality sound bar. sonos has the Arc which gives 3.1 sound and it sounds great.

 

[Dawghouse]

I'm no audioplie and I don't own any audio equipment but I'll tell you, I've never heard a more crisp quality sound as I have in my sister's house through sonos. She has it rigged to her TV and in damn near every other room in her house.

No idea if it's good for a half deaf person like yourself but if it's compatible with ps-5, I'd go that route. Sonos appears to be the big brother of Bose with more to offer. Id definitely have it if I wasn't borderline homeless.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

My Onkyo receiver lived a good life but finally died. Looking for a replacement.

Only need 5.1 due to my current speaker set up. Plus, I’m deaf in one ear so surround sound quality isn’t that important.
What is important is that it works well with an AppleTV and a PS5 as that’s pretty much all that will run through it. From my early research, there have been some issues with the PS5 working with older HDMI. Oh, and optical sound input from the TV for antenna shows.

looking at under $600. Any suggestions?

I have separates. McIntosh amps and a Mark Levinson preamp. It's a little higher than your price range, but it is worth a look.

Also, I just ordered a new turntable. Gonna be a couple of months lead time, but it's a Pro-Ject Signature 12. They don't have mahogany option so I'm going with the gloss black. If you get into vinyl (it's coming back), check it out.

What speakers do you have?

 

[Dawg1976]

I have had the Sony STRDH820 for over 10 years. 7.2, but you don’t have to account for either the 7 or the 2 if you don’t want. I’d highly recommend it, but you’d have to find a used model.

I have the below Sony receiver and it sounds fine to me. It's a 7.2 but there is a 5.2 for about $100 less. These are not for the true audiophile but would probably serve the OP well.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-strdh790-7-2-ch-with-dolby-atmos-dolby-vision-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-a-v-home-theater-receiver-black/6219445.p?skuId=6219445