cmwilson79 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I just received my new Klipsch Synergy F-2 floor speakers and C-2 center channel. I am using two Quintet III's for my rear surrounds for now. I am wanting some suggestions or recommendations as to what receiver to use with my setup. I'm looking at the Denon AVR-1911, Pioneer VSX-10120-K, or the Onkyo TX-SR608. I'm not dead set on any of these but would like to stay in the price range of these 3. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm partial to Harman Kardon. Sweet amp section. But I suppose you get facy Audessey with the (some of) other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 The Denon seems the best of those with the better auto eq, but why not save up a bit more to get a unit with pre outs...gotta think of the future ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmwilson79 Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks for the replies. That's why I asked in this forum, from the people that have experience with Klipsch products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yura Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Funny thing you've mentioned those...Here are some recommendations on which to get. I personally would get either Pioneer or Denon, depending on your existing gear and type of connections in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icon fan Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 must get yamaha rx-v467 this will blow all of these out of the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yura Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Not true. I run a previous model of the denon 1910 - so i know how it sounds. My friend just got a new 3D capable Yamaha and I've checked out the Pioneer with Onkyo. Pioneer is best overall, Denon is nice, but not cheap. Yamaha is middle of the road - does things well, but doesn't shine in any task. Onkyo has serious reliability problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ave Bona Cornwall Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 You can always throw Marantz into the mix as well. Out of those three you listed, my preference would be 1) Denon, 2) Onkyo, 3) Pioneer, but all three are good. I have never had any reliability problems with the Onkyo's I picked for my family members. Onkyo seems to have a good selection of features for price (generally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmwilson79 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks for the link Yura! Those are exactly what I was looking at, but I'm also curious about all 3 of those receivers sound with the Klipsch speakers I have, as far as them being warm or too bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmwilson79 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I'm leaning more toward the Denon at this point guys, due to reliability and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidness Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I have a Yamaga RX-Z7 (Retail $2799). Newegg ran a sale this past weekend selling the RX-Z7 for $1050-ish. Thats an outragous deal. The more mainstreen RX-1900 was marked down from $1299 to $599. Free shipping. Their sales tend to run on the weekends, and will likely reappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yura Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I used to run RF-62s with my denon, then moved to RF-7s and i just can't be happier with the sound. I do think that Pioneer sounds slightly warmer and seems to bring out more lows from my speakers (use an older Pioneer THX 110Watt receiver), but technology in Denon (Audesey 2MultiEQ, etc) is really hard to beat for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I like Yamaha. It does well with my RF62's but the Yamaha I have (663) won't push a set of RF7's without a amp. Marantz is even better (I think) if you have the extra cash. I had a low-end Denon and really never cared for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjennings2510 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Yeah I would get the Denon (1st) the Onkyo (2nd) and if you can't get either one of those then the Yamaha (3rd) I've never really been impressed with Yamaha either and I'm partial to Audessey (Onkyo, Denon) because it has always done an outstanding job setting up my rooms (with the exception of the subs. I always have to turn the balance up on the sub) I have an Onkyo 507 and my parents have a Onkyo 606. We're both driving Klipsch and the sound isn't overly bright. Also as far as reliability I haven't had any problems with Onkyo and my parents haven't either. Mine has been going strong for awhile now. Gets used daily and has logged over 3300 hours so far (according to the built in counter) so I have definitely gotten my value out of it in my opinion. I'm about to upgrade to the Onkyo 808 but only because I want more power to drive my Klipsch plus THX certified doesn't sound half bad either. My 507 will go in another room. I think all 3 brands are going to have a few lemons. I guess my circle has been lucky because even the people I know with Denons and Yamaha's haven't had any problems. And of course the ones with Onkyo haven't either. Just my humble opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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