Pioneer VSX522 625W 5.1ch Home Theatre Receiver $294 + Free Shipping or Store Pickup
Onkyo TX-NR616 7.1 THX Certified AV Receiver @ Selby for $699
Can't believe no one had posted this one.
Excellent AV receiver, 7.1, THX certification, lots of extras that you can read up on.
This is the non AirPlay model. JB have the TX-NR616AE for $999, and I managed to negotiate down to $799 for the AE at Domayne, but still, can get a separate airplay device for less than the price difference if needed.
Will the receiver stay at this price in March ?
Will there be something better on the horizon?
Yamaha RX-V673 AV Receiver - €410.66 + Postage (Approx €35) = $569 AUS Delivered
I bought an RX773 last year from Amazon Italy, good fast service… no issues.
This is about $200 cheaper than what I can find on the Aus market. A good, sound receiver with all the latest tech including Air Play:
7-channel 1,050W = 150W x 7 (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven
630W = 90W x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven)
1,050W = 150W x 7 (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA)
Discrete amp configuration and Pure Direct
Network functions such as AirPlay and AV Controller app
4K pass-through and upscaling for next-generation high resolution images
High quality video processing with precise deinterlacing
Front panel USB Digital Connection for iPod, iPhone and iPad
HDMI (6 in [1on front])/1 out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
YPAO Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.) sound optimisation for automatic speaker setup
Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment for natural dialogue and vocals
Newly designed preset remote unit
Versatile Zone control such as Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
Advanced multi-language GUI on-screen display with album art (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese)
HDMI front panel input for devices such as camcorders and digital cameras
ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption
Onkyo - TX-NR515 Black - 7.2-Channel 3D Network AV Receiver @Bing Lee $549
Delivery to 2566 is $7.00 or free store Pick Up.
The pricing on this looks decent compared to HN and JB. Also does anyone recommend this brand.
Harvey Norman $994 http://www.harveynorman.com.au/onkyo-tx-nr515-7-2-channel-ne...
Jb Hifi $993 http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home%20theatre/amps-receivers...
This model is the TX-NR515 not TX-NR515AE. I think the difference is the AIRPLAY.
Yamaha RX-V473 & V673 $386 & $627 Sennheiser HD25-II $224. Rio Sale + 10% Discount + Free Delivery
Like some of you I received the Rio sound and vision e-mail about further stock reductions. They have quite a bit of gear apparently and these are some of the items listed that have featured here before on OzBargain.
By gear I don't mean http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/66475000/jpg/_66475676...
As far as the current climate is concerned these appear to be good prices from this joint and for anyone in the market for such things.
Here's a few links for prices. Reviews you can glean yourself.
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=YAMAHA+-+RX...
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=YAMAHA+-+RX...
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=SENNHEISER+...
My experience with their service has been great. Title price listed includes the 10% discount factored in.
Onkyo TX-NR414 for $448 at JB Hi-Fi
Pioneer VSX-827 Receiver (+ Bonus Pioneer Blu-Ray Player) $554.50, Apple TV $93 @ HN
HN are having a 25% sale on receivers and if you purchase the Pioneer VSX-827 receiver you will also get a bonus Pioneer Blu-ray Player (BDP150) Valued at $199
Normal retail price of the BDP150 is ofcourse not $199, but still makes a nice bonus with this receiver.
Apple TV also available for $93 after using the promo code http://www.harveynorman.com.au/tv-apple.html
Pioneer HTP522 5.1 HT Receiver 5 Speakers 1 Sub $299 @ DSE
(Delivery unavailable)
Per title, an entry-level 5.1 AVR with speaker package. I haven't bought one, but thought anyone looking for a basic home theatre setup might be interested.
It was slightly cheaper from the following OzB deal last year:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/85457
However, current pricing for the VSX-522 AVR alone is north of $300. Cheapest on eBay right now is $399 + 35 delivery. Alternatives:
HN $348
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/pioneer-vsx-522-k-5-1-channel...
VideoPro $365.20 delivered
http://www.videopro.com.au/p-5415-pioneer-vsx522-51-channel-...
JB $445 delivered
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home%20theatre/amps-receivers...
Remember ^ those prices are just for the amp.
Pioneer AU product page:
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/42/100/42/HTP-522/page...
DSE Stock levels:
0800
Darwin Mitchell Centre 13.5 Low Stock (call store on 08 89417299)
Casuarina Square 22.9 Out Of Stock
2000
Sydney George Street (Large) 1.1 In Stock
North Sydney 2.7 Low Stock (call store on 02 99227585)
Broadway 2.9 Low Stock (call store on 02 92113777)
Neutral Bay 3.6 Low Stock (call store on 02 89696664)
Bondi 5.1 Low Stock (call store on 02 93692576)
Leichhardt Market 6.3 Out Of Stock
3000
Moonee Ponds 6.5 In Stock
Highpoint 8.3 In Stock
Northland 9.9 In Stock
Altona 10.3 In Stock
Sunshine 12 In Stock
Melbourne Bourke Street 0.3 Out Of Stock
4000
Brisbane Queen Street 0.6 Low Stock (call store on 07 3012 7072)
Indooroopilly Centro 6 Out Of Stock
Stafford City 6.1 Low Stock (call store on 07 33567218)
Toombul 7.1 Out Of Stock
Cannon Hill 7.3 Out Of Stock
Brookside 7.5 Out Of Stock
5000
Adelaide CBD 0.5 In Stock
Norwood 3 In Stock
Northpark 5.6 In Stock
Arndale 7.7 Low Stock (call store on 08 84458844)
St Marys 8.7 Low Stock (call store on 08 82778977)
Glenelg 9.6 Low Stock (call store on 08 82956800)
6000
Perth City Central 0.6 In Stock
Claremont Quarter 7.8 In Stock
Booragoon, Garden City 8.7 In Stock
Perth CBD (Large) 0.4 Low Stock (call store on 08 92260036)
Belmont 7.5 Low Stock (call store on 08 94781664)
Morley Galleria 7.7 Out Of Stock
7000
Hobart (Large) 1.4 Low Stock (call store on 03 62310474)
Rosny Park 4.1 Low Stock (call store on 03 62442555 03 62446300)
Glenorchy 5.9 Out Of Stock
Launceston 160.1 Out Of Stock
Devonport 204 Out Of Stock
Burnie 233.7 Out Of Stock
Pioneer VSX-522-K 5.1 Channel 3D Ready AV Receiver $248 @ Harvey Norman
Yamaha RX-V375 5.1 Channel Network AV Receiver $348
Sherwood RD6506B 5.1 Channel AV Receiver $193.90 Delivered @ JB
Sherwood RD6506B 5.1 Channel AV Receiver $193.90 Delivered @ JB
Operating Manual
http://www.sherwood-av.com.au/Portals/0/Manuals/RD-6506%20MA...
5.1 Channel x 100W A-V Surround Receiver with HDMI 1.4a - 3D / ARC / CEC & DTS96/24.
Key Features
Output power per channel 100watts
DTS, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital, Dolby ProLogic II
HDMI Repeater
3 HDMI Inputs / 1 HDMI Outputs
2 Composite Video Inputs
1 Composite Video outputs
Assignable digital inputs
5 DSP modes (Matrix / Church / Theatre / Hall / Stadium)
Front panel 2 x 3.5mm stereo inputs
High quality screw terminal binding posts for all 5 speaker outputs
TDAS (totally discrete amplifier stage)
Power consumption 200W
Tone Control (Bass / Treble)
Pre-Programmed system remote control
3 Digital inputs (2 Coaxial & 1 Optical)
Specifications
Amplifier
Power Output - Stereo
100w x 2 (1kHz, THD 0.7%) @ 6ohm
Power Output - Surround
100w x 5 (1kHz, THD 1.0%) @ 6ohm
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 250mv, Line (CD,Tape, Video, Aux @ 47k ohm)
S/N Ratio - Line (CD,Tape,Video)
95db
Frequency Response
Line (CD, Tape, Video) 20-50kHz +0dB / -3dB
FM Tuner
Frequency Range
87.5-108.0MHz
RDS Function
Yes
AM Tuner
Frequency Range
522-1611kHz
Usable Sensitivity
500uV
S/N Ratio
40dB
Selectivity
25dB
General
Dimensions
435 W x 143 H x 359 D mm
Weight
8.6kg
Denon AVR1513BK 5.1 AV Receiver $278 @HN RRP $399
As I was researching for the 5.1 AV Receiver, I came across to this "Mega Sale" item on Harvey Norman website. It is available for free shipping as well as pick up in store. Reckon it is a good deal.
It was posted before, but the previous price was $298, now down to $278.
Here is the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 7.8kgs
Compressed Audio Restorer Yes
AM & FM radio tuner built in Yes
GUI (Graphic User Interface) overlay on HDMI source Yes
Stereo mini jack on front panel Yes
Audio level memory of individual input volume adjustments Yes
Large front panel display With easy to read characters
Sleep timer function Sets up to 120 minutes in 10 minute increments
Auto Surround mode Yes
Audio delay adjustments For each input (6 frames or 200ms)
Adjustable muting levels Yes
Variable subwoofer crossover frequencies Yes
Lower power consumption 0.5w in standby mode
4 x HDMI inputs Including 1 on the front panel for easy connection of camcorder or games console
3D video pass through Yes
Deep Colour Yes
“x.v. Colour” Yes
4 Quick select buttons Yes
New simple to use remote control handset Yes
Featuring fully discrete, identical power output transistors for each channel (not IC power packs)
Minimum Signal path for clearest, interference free audio and video signals Yes
Direct Mechanical Ground construction For vibration free performance guaranteeing longer life
Very stable power supply for the best possible sound and video reproduction Yes
Full High Definition audio decoding Including Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Master audio
High Performance 192kHz / 24bit Digital to Analogue converters For each channel
All THD (total harmonic distortion) levels are power amp section levels (not pre-amp)
5 channels x 110 watts @ 6 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7%THD Yes
5 channels x 75 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.08% THD Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 151 x 319
PHILIPS 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theatre HTS3531/79 $50 and More Home Theatre at DSE
Dropped further to $50 and have stock at 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 but not much in Sydney.
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104359
Also $199 for the followings, some don't have much stock
Pioneer HTP522 5.1 HT Receiver 5 Speakers 1 Sub Pioneer
Panasonic 3D Blu-Ray Home Theatre SC-BTT190 Pansonic
Philips 3D Blu-Ray Home Theatre with Tall Boy Speakers Philips
LG 5.1 3D Blu-Ray Home Theatre System BH6520TW (already posted before) LG
Sony 5.1ch Blu-ray Home Theatre System BDVE190 $249 Sony
Yamaha 5.1 Home Theatre System YHT298 $299 Yamaha
Pioneer HTP522 5.1 HTS $199 & Yamaha 5.1 HTS YHT298 $299 @ DS
Direct link to Pioneer HTP522 5.1 HTS: http://dicksmith.com.au/product/C10009/pioneer-htp522-5-1-ht...
Not all that many stores showing new stock, but there are quite a few showing low stock which is most likely their floor model, but at this price it's worth it.
The Yamaha system definitely looks the best of the two and has a RRP of $649.
More detailed specs on the Yamaha system can be found here: http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hometheater-sy...
Harman Kardon AVR 156 5.1 AV Receiver - Amazon.de - 245.48Euro - Approx $354.77 Delivered
Edit: Credit to berger below - found for $349 locally in South Melbourne most likely pickup.
/Edit
Going to get negged because looks like only 2 in stock but someone might be interested.
Got an email from Amazon.com advertising a special on the Harman Kardon AVR 154. Thought I would jump on Amazon.de just out of curiosity to see if the 230V equivalent was on sale and if it would ship to Australia and it turned out to be a yes to both (equivalent seems to be the Harman Kardon AVR 156). According to CamelCamelCamel has dropped from around 250Euro to 200Euro. Use 28degrees card to improve on conversion costs, I have just used the Amazon converter to get to $354.77AUD.
Has previously been posted for $399 but didn't rate very highly, will see how it goes this time.
Cheapest I can find locally at the moment is $399 but can't comment on the store at all.
Need to battle through the German translation of course but as far as I can tell it is 230V compatible and Australian compatible with the addition of an adaptor plug.
Will leave it to someone else to inevitably point out all the risks and disasters from purchasing overseas.
Not often that these sorts of items will ship to Australia so posted in case someone can get some value from it, good luck.
Not familiar with this particular item so will pass myself even though in the market for an AV receiver (I'm looking for 6 HDMI inputs as a start anyway, think this one only has 3).
full itemisation of features can be found here
Yamaha Home Theatre 5.1 YHT-399AU (with RX-V475 AV Receiver), $665 from Bing Lee Bankstown
The receiver itself costs around $599 (http://www.binglee.com.au/yamaha-rx-v475-5-1ch-av-receiver) and Yamaha has it RRP for $699 (http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-a...).
This package comes with (basic) 5.1 speakers and subwoofer.
See full package specs here:
http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hometheater-sy...
The receiver is one of the latest from Yamaha and the next model up from RX-V375. It has 5 HDMI input (one with MHL), networking, airplay. The price on the box is $849 (the same as the Yamaha RRP).
It's supposedly on sale for $699 (as can be seen on the website link) and brought it down to $665 when I asked for further discount.
Yamaha RX-V675 - 7.2ch AV Receiver $748 from Binglee Free Delivery
Been looking for a new receiver and bought this one and it ticked all my requirements
RRP $1099
7 channel powerful surround sound
150W per channel (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 ch driven [European Model])
90W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2 ch driven
150W per channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA)
Discrete amp configuration
MHL supports Full HD video and audio from mobile phones and portable devices
Network functions such as AirPlay and AV Controller app
Pandora® internet radio via firmware update
HDMI (6 in/1 out) with 4K pass-through, 3D and Audio Return Channel
High-quality video processing with precise deinterlacing
YPAO automatic speaker setup with Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.)
HDMI input and USB terminal on front panel
FLAC or WAV 192kHz/24-bit audio playback
Advanced multi-language GUI On Screen Display with (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese and Chinese)
Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment for natural dialogue and vocals
Zone 2 functionality enabling two independent audio sources to be played in different areas of the home
Versatile Zone control such as Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
ECO mode operation for approximately 20% less power consumption
full details here
http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-a...
Yamaha RX-V375 5.1 Channel AV Receiver $296 @ HN
Yamaha RX-V375 5.1 Channel AV Receiver $296 @ HN
70W x 5ch power (6ohms)
Discrete amp configuration
4K pass-through
HD Audio format decoding
192kHz/24-bit Burr Brown DACs
Low jitter PLL circuitry
YPAO sound optimisation
High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability
HDMI (4 in/1 out) with 3D and ARC
Front panel USB digital connection
Multi language colour OSD
ECO mode operation
Supports Deep Colour (30/36 bit), x.v.Colour, 24 Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
SCENE for one-touch start
Amplifier Section
Channel: 5.1
Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven): 100W (6ohms, 0.9% THD)
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven): 70W (6ohms, 0.09% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA): 135W (6ohms, 10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): -/110/130/150W
Surround Sound Processing
CINEMA DSP: Yes
DSP Programs: 17
Compressed Music Enhancer: Yes
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP: Yes
Dolby TrueHD: Yes
Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Audio Features
YPAO sound optimization: Yes
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control): Yes
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting: Yes
Audio Delay: Yes (0-250 ms)
192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels: Yes (Burr-Brown)
Video Features
4K Pass-through: Yes
HDMI 3D passthrough: Yes
HDMI Audio Return Channel: Yes
Deep Colour/x.v.Colour/24Hz Refresh Rate /Auto Lip-Sync: Yes
Extensive Connection
HDMI Input/Output: 4 / 1
HDMI CEC: Yes
USB Input: iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
Front AV Input USB/Mini Jack/Composite
Digital Audio Input/Output - Optical: 2 / 0
Digital Audio Input/Output - Coaxial: 2 / 0
Analog Audio Input/Output: 4 (front 1) / 2
Component Video Input/Output: 2 / 1
Composite Video Input/Output: 4 (front 1) / 1
Preout: SW
Headphone Output: 1
Tuner Section
FM/AM Tuner: Yes
User Interface
On-screen display: Yes
SCENE: SCENE (4 sets)
Remote Control Unit: Yes (Preset)
General
Standby Power Consumption (IR only): =0.3W
Auto Power Standby: Yes
ECO mode: Yes
Onkyo TX-NR414 + 5.1 Speaker Pack - $996 Save $589 @ HN Preston
Picked up one of these sets yesterday for $996 from Harvey Norman, sounds great!
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/onkyo-5-1-speaker-pack-tx-nr4...
Not sure if any other stores have the same deal but the guy said he wasn't sure when it finished.
Hopefully some others can grab one of these!
Yamaha YHT-399AU - 5.1ch Home Theatre Package $598 - Delivered Free
Product Description
http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/hometheater-sy...
It includes the following amplifier from what I can tell …
http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-a...
I'm not sure on the quality of the speakers.
The 375 amplifier model is on sale for $296
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/yamaha-rx-v375-5-1-channel-av...
Comparison between the two amplifiers:
http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-a...
essentially, extra HDMI, and networking / airplay.
Not sure if Harveys / JB stocks this.. but could be good to try and haggle and beat the $598 price