rebuy Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 for you to "Upgrade" to Atmos? Since most AVR's don't have the decoding program--unless you can upload it, it seems like a lot of money to watch a movie. Just wondering--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I'm figuring new, and without reducing the overall cost by re-selling the old AVR. I think the basic Atmos setup is 5.1.2. Presuming you already have 5.1, I would say you need a nice modern $400 AVR and Klipsch elevation speakers are $500 a pair. So with cables and such, maybe a thousand? http://www.klipsch.com/dolby-atmos-speakers http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR444-7-1-Channel-V-Receiver/dp/B00WSECTYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1444261843&sr=1-1&keywords=pioneer+receiver+atmos Edited October 7, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I didn't like the sound of my last Onkyo. I have a Yamaha that is 7.1--sitting in its Box Maybe if H-K, which is what I currently use--would get back to real AVR's I might consider it. The movie selection would have be Much Better than what is currently offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) I didn't like the sound of my last Onkyo. Which Onk did you have? The earlier Onks had a reputation for running hot both physically and bright on the top end, audio-wise. Most of the comments I've seen where people don't like the Onks is with the older models. I have an two year-old Onk 717 AVR which runs warm not hot and sounds great with Klipsch. Onk in recent years changed some of the technology in the amps, maybe that's why mine might sound different? I looked for other Atmos AVR's and the Onk seem to come in at the sub-$500 range. You get into the HK's and Yamaha's and it's closer to $7-800. Edited October 8, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) I had a 608 and it was pretty solid--I never got to hear it with my Klipsch I sold it before I got them Edited October 8, 2015 by rebuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The earlier Onks had a reputation for running hot both physically and bright on the top end, audio-wise. Most of the comments I've seen where people don't like the Onks is with the older models. I have an two year-old Onk 717 AVR which runs warm not hot and sounds great with Klipsch. My Onkyo TX-SR705 has been running strong since 2007 and it is about as neutral as an AVR can get. Excellent with movies but does not have the musical prowess of my NAD AVR and pre/pro. Now that is not really a fair comparison because the 705 is a lower midlevel model and my NAD T773 is a flagship model and my T175HD pre/pro retailed for $3000.00. I didn't like the sound of my last Onkyo. Which Onk did you have? I had a 608 and it was pretty solid Okay, I am confused. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 We're all confused 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 whenever i’m riding my horse in the bathtub everything seems to make sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'd say it all depends on how much you have invested in your current setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Well-If Atmos is "NEW" and the majority of AVR's do not have this processing capability you have to buy new equipment. It depends on how much you are willing to spend for a new AVR that sounds as good as the one you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Couple of AVR options: Pioneer VSX-1130-K.... 7.2 x 100wpc w/Atmos: $600 (BNIB) Denon AVR-X4100W.... 7.2 x 125wpc w/Atmos: $750 (BNIB) Onkyo TX NR545....7.2 x 115wpc w.Atmos: $700 (BNIB) Yamaha's entry level Atmos RX-A850 is $1000 Marantz's entry level Atmos NR1606 is $700... but is only 7.1 x 50wpc ========================== Klipsch upward firing add-on modules RP-140SA: $500 pair Klipsch ceiling speakers CDT-5650-C ll: $700 pair 50ft 14AWG Speaker wire for Atmos speakers: $11.00 ========================== So, based on MSRP.....$1100 for an Atmos capable AVR & pair of speakers. (you can/should find better than MSRP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Yeah, That's a lot of money to watch a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Yeah, That's a lot of money to watch a movie. "watch a movie?" Pfffft. Who watches movies? You buy stuff to impress strangers on the internet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Yeah, That's a lot of money to watch a movie. We're a speaker forum. We buy speakers for movies & music.Any amount of money spent could be categorized as "expensive just to watch a movie". But, if you want to upgrade (any portion of) your HT (whether it be a TV, Speakers, AVR, etc.)....$1000 & change is a small amount relatively speaking. Atmos changed my HT experince , making the upgrade completely worthwhile, no question. But, depends on how much of a movie buff you are or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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