Muzyka Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I recently upgraded all my speakers in my home theater. I had the Onkyo HT-SR 800 HTIB for years. The speakers I currently have are all Klipsch. Front L/R: KSF 8.5, Center: KSF-C5, Surround L/R: KSF-S5, Rear L/R: SB-1. I'm still using the receiver that came with the HTIB, Onkyo HT-R550. I'd like to get a new receiver next but have no idea what to start looking at. I use it usually for TV/Movies and music, sometimes gaming. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! The attached picture shows the specs of the current receiver I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 What price range are you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'd upgrade my SWs first, maybe; but, you didn't say what SWs you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzyka Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Probably $500 ish. Can't afford a lot right now. Oh sorry. I have a Polk PSW505 for the sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I'd wait & look for the Denon X4000 when it goes on clearance. Caught Denon 3312 for $550, June 2012. From Amazon Edited February 21, 2014 by Sancho Panza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 You can get the X4000 for about $900 right now... You might be able to get a lower model X series Denon for your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzyka Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 What about Pioneer? I noticed some of them are around $500 also one of their Elite is $500. I don't use the system much at the moment because of work. But now since I have all Klipsch speakers I just love sitting and listening to music. Sounds so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzyka Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think all of the Klipsch KSF speakers I have are rated 75-100 watts rms. Does it matter if the receiver has more watts per channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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derrickdj1 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The avr/amp can be rated more than the speakers without a problem. The Pioneer amp/avr are nice since it is easier to tweak thing post autocalibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Yamaha makes a range of good-sounding AVRs ranging in price from $300 to $850 in their RX-V line: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/rx/?mode=series They also have a higher-end line of AVRs, the Aventage, which range in price from $700 to $2200: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/#page=1&mode=paging As for power ratings, most speaker manufacturers recommend using receivers or amplifiers with higher power outputs than the speaker ratings, to ensure that the receiver or amp will always be operating in its clean low-distortion range. When amplifiers are asked to produce near-maximum power, that's when distortion or clipping can occur, which will damage speakers. If the amplifier has power to spare, that's much less likely to happen. Edited February 22, 2014 by Islander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzyka Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Should I buy new or maybe used? I was browsing craigslist and found a couple receivers and was wondering what you guys think of them? Marantz SR6006 7.1 $575, Denon AVR-X3000 7.1 $550 and a Onkyo TX-NR1007 9.2 $? emailed for price. I just added another set of towers to my HT. I now own all of the KSF series speakers. They're all Klipsh. KSF-10.5 front, KSF-C5 center, KSF-S5 surrounds, KSF-8.5 rear(were the SB-1 but bought new front towers). I have the SB-1 bookshelf as extra now... or should i maybe try and find a 9.1 receiver? Should I just pair the SB-1 with my surrounds and stay with a 7.1 or what...? No idea. I'm in no rush to buy a receiver. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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