the goods Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Which do you guys think is a better performer for music: Onkyo, Denon, or Yamaha? I mainly like music in 5 channel stereo mode and I know all 3 of these receivers have this mode. ------------------ the goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Pidass Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 You'll be hard pressed to match Marantz for music. This especially true when matched with Klipsch speakers. Having said that you should actually listen to the receiver in your own environment before you make up your mind. It boils down to what "YOU" like. Sorry but there is no MAGIC answer. Regards, Stuf>------------------ '81 Cornwall 1 mains B2 Crossover '73 Heresy Centre '78 Heresy Surrounds Paradigm PW2200 Sub Subwoofer Marantz SR8000 AV Receiver Hitachi 53" RPTV 53SBX59B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahorns Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 I would suggest you look at the OUTLAW receiver. For $499, it's highly regarded. Having said that, I recently purchased a Technics receiver that was part of a DVD-Audio package deal at www.vanns.com. The two items were SA level pieces, on sale for $449 shipped. The DVD-Audio player is very highly regarded, and retailed for over $1,200 in year 2000. The receiver is the Technics SA-8N that is well-matched to the DVD player. The rated output on the receiver is 100 watts/channel RMS. Through my Cornwalls, this combo sounds exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 The Outlaw 1050 is very musical - high end quality sound at bargain basement price. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goods Posted April 25, 2002 Author Share Posted April 25, 2002 Does Denon's sound seem dull to you guys when listening to cd's? It kind of does to me. I have the 1801 and it seems flat in 5 ch. stereo. Will Yamaha provide more treble for a crisper high end? I haven't had the chance to compare the two but I heard Yamaha amps are brigther which I think would be the sound I'm looking for. Any feedback about this comparison? ------------------ the goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 goods btw which speakers were you testing with or do you have? kinda makes a dif in what you hear besides your own sound processing (tastes). never heard of any klipsch not being bright enough unless the tweeter horns are blown. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Let me also place a vote for the Marantz. My SR-19EX reciever paired with my Reference 3 series 5.1 setup sounds warm, clear and very satisfying. ------------------ Mike - Livonia, MI Klipsch RF-3 L/R Klipsch RC-3 Center Klipsch RB-5 rears HSU Research VF-2 Sub Marantz SR-19EX receiver Marantz MM-9000 Amp NAD T550 DVD Adcom GCD 700 CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Yamaha RX-V3000 ChorusII Main Academy center KG 1.5 rear surrounds KG.5 front effects KG 2.5 rear center (SOON) SW12II sub SVS 20-39PCi (SOON) Warm or bright or in between or whatever this is, I LIKE IT A LOT! Clean & Dynamic!!!!!!!!!!! Mike (The Yamaha Underdog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goods Posted April 25, 2002 Author Share Posted April 25, 2002 boa12, I have the synergy series. SB2 mains, SC1 center, and SS1 surrounds ------------------ the goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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