Which AV receiver?

Russinating · 4 Feb 2013 at 18:14

I'm wanting to take a little step into the world of home cinema and I just wanted some advice on what I need.

I've got the Samsung E6500 3D TV and the Samsung BD-E6100 3D Blu-ray player.

I've seen some AV receivers say that they're 3D ready etc and I was wondering how that even makes any sense for audio. The only other use will be for Spotify from my tablet.

I'll also be starting by just using my existing Logitech X-530 5.1 satellite speakers (if they'll work!) so not looking for anything exceptional, more just a first step.

So from these - http://www.richersounds.com/products/home-cinema/home-cinema-separates/av-receivers - which is the first one (lowest price) that will give me what I need? I won't necessarily go for that one, I just want to be able to set the bar somewhere.

Thanks!

MagicBoy · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:35

The 3D ready tag relates to the HDMI ports being v1.4 upwards, which the receiver needs to support to enable 3D pass through to the display.

I really wouldn't recommend using the logitech speakers to be honest.

bertles86 · 4 Feb 2013 at 22:00

From your list the Pioneer VSX322 is probably the pick, lower power consumption, higher output etc.

neodude · 5 Feb 2013 at 20:09

I don't have much experience of anything bar what I'm using just now which is the Onkyo TX-NR414. This would do everything you need. I use it with a Harmony One remote and have it set so that I can listen to the radio without turning anything else on or access the Network features (like Spotify) and control it using my phone.