My parents want me to pick them up an inexpensive stereo receiver (2 chan). The only criteria is that it has to have a remote. They currently have an older Pioneer which works fine, but doesn't have a remote. It will run a pair of Boston bookshelf speakers. They run their TV, DVD/CD sound through it.
Locally (here), I can buy Insignia ($99), Sony ($150), and Sherwood ($99). The Insignia actually gets better reviews than Sony (both at Best Buy). From Crutchfield, I can get an open box Onkyo for $161, or new $179. I'm leaning towards the Onkyo if they don't mind the extra $60. For $99, I'm thinking Insignia. Who makes Insignia for Best Buy? They don't have a local Best Buy (or anything), so returns will be a hassle if anything is wrong with either choice.
Locally (here), I can buy Insignia ($99), Sony ($150), and Sherwood ($99). The Insignia actually gets better reviews than Sony (both at Best Buy). From Crutchfield, I can get an open box Onkyo for $161, or new $179. I'm leaning towards the Onkyo if they don't mind the extra $60. For $99, I'm thinking Insignia. Who makes Insignia for Best Buy? They don't have a local Best Buy (or anything), so returns will be a hassle if anything is wrong with either choice.