Natas Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I using Forte II's for my mains and KG 1.2's for the center and surrounds. What would be a good reciever that would sound the best with these speakers. Currently I'm using my old Kenwood VR-309 that I've had for 10 years now. I want something that will decode the latest BD sound formats. I'm going to spend up to $2000 on it. Sound quality is the top priority. Thanks in advance for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Natas, Welcome to the form. 1. If your looking at Receivers , all you need is mid priced Yamaha, Onkyo, or HK to cleanly run your Fortes.......... this will greatly improve your listening without killing your budget....... 500.00 would be a Great starting point. 2. By doing #1 you can afford to upgrade your Center to an Academy . They are used, and generally run about 400.00 to 600.00. 3. Generally it all depends on what you want to spend, and more improtantly what sounds good to You ! Trust your Ears. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I've been looking for an Academy, but have had no luck yet. I'm leaning towards the Onkyo 805, since it can be had for around $500. I may just up my budget and go seperates.......I just can't decide!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank1938 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I've been looking for an Academy, but have had no luck yet. http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Academy-Vintage-Center-Channel-Speaker-Oak-Oil_W0QQitemZ190272190688QQihZ009QQcategoryZ3276QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 24 hrs remaining!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks!! I'm gonna bid on that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Good luck and welcome! I used to live in Danville, and met my wife in Roanoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 So funny, I'm in Dallas and my wif's familly is from Roanoke. Bill gave you a very good advise, I would just add that Harman Kardon is usually a very good match for heritage speakers. Another option to consider is Emotiva. The new XMC-1 pre-amp coming out soon seems to be promessing, combine with the XP-5 amp you are still way below the $2000 mark and you would have a hell of a system Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'm lovin' my 805 with my Forte IIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 well i don't like my 805.....i would get falcons pioneer elite for $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysly Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well personally I have had 3 different Denon receivers (3803, 3805, currently 2808ci), and loved every one of them. In fact I probably won't ever use a different brand of receiver. But hopefully that wont matter soon, unless I'm talking about my bedroom system, because I hope to be moving up to seperates (that is if I can ever stop spending on klipsch speakers). I strongly second falcon's suggestion of the emo xmc-1 (or umc-1) along with an xpa-5 amp. That would be an awesome system of seperates for much less then 2k, and it is the exact route I plan on taking. Listen to Falcon- he really seems to know what he's talking about! Inventor, I have never actually seen an 805 in action, but before you I had only ever heard good things about it, especially for the price. What do you not like about it? I'm curious because I'd like to forewarn my father-in-law who is planning on getting an 805 for himself soon. So I would appreciate your take on it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Inventor, how about you sell your 805 to Natas and get the Pioneer for yourself? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 to be fair i might not like my 805 because i can't figure it out. for some reason i cant play 2ch audio cd's with a sub. i checked the settings and there is a spot that you have to choose L/R+SUB and i have that set, but still nothing works. also to me, when i play movies everything seems flat. i invited Falcon over to help tune it in after christmas and hopefully i will get a better sound out of it. i am thinking i have to tune in the EQ but again, i really don't know how to do that well. i am hopeing to sell my 805 to a friend and then get the emotiva seperates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys!! I think I'll wait and get the Emotiva set up. If any of you guys are ever in Roanoke look me up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysly Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Good decision Natas. I would recommend getting the XPA-5 amp before the end of the year sale is up, it would save you $100! But you will have to wait for those dang umc's or xmc's to finally come out! Good luck with your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzorn Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I just bought a Yamaha RX-V3900 and it has some great power, plus lots of HDMI options and ethernet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 What do you guys think of the Harmon Kardon AVR-354? I was thinking of picking one up and using it until the Emotiva gear is available. I may even use the 354 as a pre amp with the 5 channel Emotiva amp until the new processor is released. What you think? Should I just wait, or will this set up sound good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've heard good things about HK. In a pre/pro setup you may even hold off for a while on buying another pre/pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Dang, I just went to the Emotiva web site....very SWEET! I may get one of those bad boys for my new system as a pre/pro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Go for it!!! I've read nothing but good things about Emotiva, and the price is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 17, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2008 Free shipping till Jan 1 and 30 day money back guarantee makes the deal even sweeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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