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7 Best Receivers for Budget

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Out of thousands of reviews for 30 products, over 40 people recommended Receivers specifically for Budget. These 7 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Onkyo TX-SR504
Onkyo TX-SR504 $240 Compare Prices
  • Surround Sound: Dolby Digital,Dolby Pro Logic II,DTS,DTS 96/24,DTS ES,DTS Neo:6,THX EX
  • 7.1 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Component x 3,Composite (Video) x 3,Digital Coaxial x 1,Digital Optical x 3,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 4,S-Video x 3
  • Rear Output Connectors: Component x 1,Composite (Video) x 2,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2,S-Video x 2
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"i am very happy with my purchase and would definately recommend this receiver to anyone on a budget.…"

- Pricegrabber.com User

"if your on a budget with 7.1 channels @ 75w per channel, and ease of use and setup, then this is the receiver for you.…"

- Pricegrabber.com User

"dont let this fool you, if your getting a budget reciever get an onkyo or $250 yamaha.…"

- madcow06 from dayton, oh at Circuitcity.com


No 2 Onkyo TX8522 High Fidelity Stereo 2 Channels
Onkyo TX8522 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver 2 Channels $279 - $300 Compare Prices
  • 2 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Composite (Video) x 2,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6
  • Rear Output Connectors: Composite (Video) x 2,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 3
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"a fine product at a low budget price.…"

- Crutchfield.com User

"i would highly recommend it for anyone who is on a budget.…"

- BABFB from Little River-Academy, Tx at Circuitcity.com

"when i went into the store, i told the person who assisted me that i wanted the best sounding system for my budget.…"

- Wellwell from Nashville, TN at Circuitcity.com


No 3 Onkyo TX-R805
Onkyo TX-R805 $595 - $799 Compare Prices
  • Compatible With Hd
  • Surround Sound: Dolby Digital®,Dolby Digital® EX,Dolby Pro Logic II,DTS 96/24,DTS ES®,DTS Neo:6,DTS®,THX EX®,THX®
  • 7.1 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Component x 3,Digital Coaxial x 3,Digital Optical x 2,HDMI x 3
  • Released 1 year ago
3 People Recommend
"it is perfect for audiophiles on a medium budget.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it's a great buy for a tight budget audiophile.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i will not try and compare this to my 4806ci because it is an upper level reciever and this is a budget reciever for me.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Onkyo TX-SR304
Onkyo TX-SR304 $135 - $200 Compare Prices
  • Surround Sound: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital®,Dolby Pro Logic II,DTS,DTS ES,DTS Neo:6
  • 5.1 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Component x 3,Composite (Video) x 4,Digital Coaxial x 1,Digital Optical x 2,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 5
  • Rear Output Connectors: Component x 1,Composite (Video) x 2,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2
  • Released 1 year ago
3 People Recommend
"nevertheless, it's the perfect budget reciever.…"

- Tairouzu from Orem, UT at Circuitcity.com

"i would recommend this to anyone that is on a budget and wants a goodquality sound.…"

- TMARE from Taylorsville, UT at Circuitcity.com

"i would definitelyrecommend this to anyone wanting outstanding sound at a budget price!…"

- KLD from Dothan, AL at Circuitcity.com


No 5 Yamaha RX-V661 7.1 Channels
Yamaha RX-V661 7.1 Channels $329 - $355 Compare Prices
  • 7.1 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Digital Coaxial x 2,Digital Optical x 4,HDMI x 2,S-Video x 5
  • Rear Output Connectors: Component x 2,Digital Optical x 1,HDMI x 1,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 1,S-Video x 2
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"as i tend to keep my purchases for a long time, i try to look forward when making the purchases, while staying within my budget.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"also, i wanted dual zone on a budget with hdmi.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"as i tend to keep my purchases for a long time, i try to look forward when making the purchases, while staying within my budget. …"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 6 Yamaha RX-397 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo 2
Yamaha RX-397 Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver 2 Channels $187 - $250 Compare Prices
  • 2 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 5
  • Rear Output Connectors: RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"if you are in the market for a classic two-channel stereo receiver (and on a budget) the yamaha rx-397 would be the one to get.…"

- Amazon.com User

"so i strongly recommend this system to anyone looking for nice sound on a budget.…"

- Amazon.com User

"if you are in the market for a classic two-channel stereo receiver (and on a budget) the yamaha rx-397 would be the one to get. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Pioneer VSX-517
Pioneer VSX-517 $178 Compare Prices
  • Surround Sound: DTS ES®
  • 5.1 Channels
  • Rear Input Connectors: Component x 3,Composite (Video) x 3,Digital Coaxial x 2,Digital Optical x 1,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 3
  • Rear Output Connectors: Composite (Video) x 1,RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 1
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"it has many of the features of the more expensive receivers for the price of a budget system.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"pioneer is awsome and this budget system rocks after you tweek it out.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"it has many of the features of the more expensive receivers for the price of a budget system. …"

- Bestbuy.com User


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