jloew Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 As for what I want obviously good sound quality but I'm pretty new to this spent more time on car stereos than this. I haven't had a home theater system before but not looking for the best but something that would last for a reasonable price. Location is Iowa in the cedar valley area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hands down spend more on speakers!!! They can last a lifetime. Receiver will be outdated in two years. Period. Skip the best buy speakers and get into reference premiere stuff or used stuff. List your location. There are lots of guys on here who can help you score some great deals used. Just cause you got that sweet discount through your work or wherever doesn't always mean to use it. Some INSANE deals can be found used. And a lower model receiver can get you by for a while while better speakers are gathered up to compete your dream theater. Trust me, we all have spent WAY too much money buying over and over again when we would have saved had we just got what we wanted from the get go. What is the setup YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE??? Scrappydue, please allow me to re-enforce your point of view. I too have gone the wrong route in the past and paid and paid for it. One lesson I have learned...And I mean this with all due respect to you (jloew) and anyone else who reads this - If funding is a real issue, speakers for the most part evolve slowly and are so crisp now, buy speakers. Please listen to us and maybe wait until you can get a few dollars extra and spend on the nicer speakers. "They can last a lifetime." Receivers can be had new or used anywhere. They have no moving parts save for couple of knobs, so get what works for now, and then splurge on the one you really want when you have the money. The speakers will always work...Especially from KLIPSCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 As for what I want obviously good sound quality but I'm pretty new to this spent more time on car stereos than this. I haven't had a home theater system before but not looking for the best but something that would last for a reasonable price. Location is Iowa in the cedar valley area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Just north of you, Twin Cities MN area. There are deals everywhere. See my previous post quoting Scrappydue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 D&M Holdings products mean just that...D&M...Denon and Marantz. They'll both be very similar. The X series receivers are nice, but don't bother with the S models. Based off of my experience with Marantz and Denon products, my vote would continue to be for the Yamaha Aventage receiver that scrappy quoted you above. First, your X2100 you quote can be had for $330: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx2100w/denon-avr-x2100w-7.2-receiver-wi-fi/bluetooth/airplay/1.html The A730 can be had for $300: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa730bl/yamaha-rx-a730-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-airplay/1.html The Denon X3000 for $350: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx3000/denon-avr-x3000-7.2-4k-networking-receiver-airplay/1.html And the Yamaha A740 for $400: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa740bl/yamaha-rx-a740-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-w/wi-fi-airplay/1.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 D&M Holdings products mean just that...D&M...Denon and Marantz. They'll both be very similar. The X series receivers are nice, but don't bother with the S models. Based off of my experience with Marantz and Denon products, my vote would continue to be for the Yamaha Aventage receiver that scrappy quoted you above. First, your X2100 you quote can be had for $330: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx2100w/denon-avr-x2100w-7.2-receiver-wi-fi/bluetooth/airplay/1.html The A730 can be had for $300: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa730bl/yamaha-rx-a730-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-airplay/1.html The Denon X3000 for $350: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx3000/denon-avr-x3000-7.2-4k-networking-receiver-airplay/1.html And the Yamaha A740 for $400: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa740bl/yamaha-rx-a740-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-w/wi-fi-airplay/1.html Holy crap!! You definitely know how to find a deal. NICE!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about Denon or marantz? I can get the avrx2100 avrx1100 or the avrs900w from Denon for a good price. Also marantz sr5009 and possibly the sr6009. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk im a denon fan myself but marantz is sister company so there really isn't much difference between the two. You want to go 5.1 or 7.1? You aren't too far from me either. What can you actually spend on speakers right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about Denon or marantz? I can get the avrx2100 avrx1100 or the avrs900w from Denon for a good price. Also marantz sr5009 and possibly the sr6009. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk im a denon fan myself but marantz is sister company so there really isn't much difference between the two. You want to go 5.1 or 7.1? You aren't too far from me either. What can you actually spend on speakers right now? Hey, you have an 805 Onkyo, I loved that little guy. Only reason I sold it was I needed 4k60 pass-through. Venerable beast though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. Nice setup Nismo. Just read your signature. Velodyne...yikes. Those are crazy nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. Nice setup Nismo. Just read your signature. Velodyne...yikes. Those are crazy nice. Thanks ! Right now I'm 5.2.4 & my HT has never sounded better. The Velodyne has served me well for almost 15 years as well. But.... the time has come to upgrade it. Just ordered a new toy... it should be here next week. That will give me time to rattle-proof my windows & duct tape everthing else in place. Some new LFE is on the way ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh... I have to update my sig, because its not the HSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. Nice setup Nismo. Just read your signature. Velodyne...yikes. Those are crazy nice. Thanks ! Right now I'm 5.2.4 & my HT has never sounded better. The Velodyne has served me well for almost 15 years as well. But.... the time has come to upgrade it. Just ordered a new toy... it should be here next week. That will give me time to rattle-proof my windows & duct tape everthing else in place. Some new LFE is on the way ! OOooooooooo, you have my attention sir. What is the new toy? R-115SW I hope. Lol. Maybe even two! Be sure to post some HT pics so we can see your new setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I used a Yamaha RX-V730 for years until I got my 2500 (I still own both of them), until I got my Emo. Both of them were had for pennies on the dollar but drove the setup nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. Nice setup Nismo. Just read your signature. Velodyne...yikes. Those are crazy nice. Thanks ! Right now I'm 5.2.4 & my HT has never sounded better. The Velodyne has served me well for almost 15 years as well. But.... the time has come to upgrade it. Just ordered a new toy... it should be here next week. That will give me time to rattle-proof my windows & duct tape everthing else in place. Some new LFE is on the way ! OOooooooooo, you have my attention sir. What is the new toy? R-115SW I hope. Lol. Maybe even two! Be sure to post some HT pics so we can see your new setup! Sorry, I don't want to derail jloew's thread, but the R-115SW is 75lbs / 400W cont / 800 peak. New toy is 122lbs / 800w cont / 2400 peak / with dual 15" drivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busht4169 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I agree with putting $$$ towards the Speakers vs AVR. My current 5.1 speaker set up has been in place since 2001. Loved every minute of it. During that same time I've had 4 different AVR's. So, I agree for now, spend $$$ on your speakers, that's where you'll have the biggest impact. 15 years ago, the first receiver powering my RF-7's was a Denon @ 90w x 5 & that was perfectly fine AVR for a very efficient 5.1 Klipsch set up. Nice setup Nismo. Just read your signature. Velodyne...yikes. Those are crazy nice. Thanks ! Right now I'm 5.2.4 & my HT has never sounded better. The Velodyne has served me well for almost 15 years as well. But.... the time has come to upgrade it. Just ordered a new toy... it should be here next week. That will give me time to rattle-proof my windows & duct tape everthing else in place. Some new LFE is on the way ! OOooooooooo, you have my attention sir. What is the new toy? R-115SW I hope. Lol. Maybe even two! Be sure to post some HT pics so we can see your new setup! Sorry, I don't want to derail jloew's thread, but the R-115SW is 75lbs / 400W cont / 800 peak. New toy is 122lbs / 800w cont / 2400 peak / with dual 15" drivers. Sorry jloew, my bad. But Holy Crap Nismo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sorry jloew, my bad. But Holy Crap Nismo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Naah, lotta guys around here have dual 18's or even quad 18's in their HT. Right now going for just "1"... not sure if I'll even need to go dual subs in my space with the new toy. 5.1.4 with the new arrival will outmatch my current 5.2.4 set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Like the Marantz and Yamaha, he said boldly...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloew Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Right now 5.1 will be fine but I would like the option to go to 7.1 when I can. I'm just beginning to piece this together and come up with what I can spend so I'm not a 100% sure what that is yet. What speakers should I look for I want the two floor the two rears and the center channel and one sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloew Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Also I didn't see Klipsch listed on that website. So I'm not sure where a good place to look would be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) If you're searching CL/eBay/Gon...look for model numbers beginning in RB, RC, RF, RS, KG, WF, WB, YF, YB, XF, XB. The Reference II series 15 and 25 seem to be going at good prices right now. What site are you referring to? Edited August 24, 2015 by IbizaFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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