G-Rod Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So now I'd like to have some guidance to a good receiver. I was originally interested in the Yamaha RX-A1050. While checking out the Klipsch RF-260 and RF-280 systems, I mentioned this to the salesman and he then recommended the Marantz SR5010. Whats everyone's opinions on these two companies/receivers in terms of mostly quality and power. Both have good reviews. I've read that Yamaha's add clarity and crispness......(going with Klipsch, so I'd have that already), while the Marantz is powerhouse and provides amazing sound quality to soundtracks. I'll also go with the matching blue-ray player too. What do you guys use, recommend, and recommend between these two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You could go with one of these and an Oppo BDP. http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/45565/emotiva-fusion-8100-sale Should make either system sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Well, most of us recommend what we use, because that's why we use that brand/model. I use Marantz (several), and have for decades, because for my ears they mate well with Heritage speakers. SSH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Rod Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anyone else want to weigh in on an opinion? The more I look and read, the more I'm now leaning on the Marantz stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Using a somewhat dated Marantz SR7500 and have used it with 5.5 Klipsch, and now RF-3 with amazing results. Have an older Yamaha AVR hooked to Chorus with amazing results. Connectivity to you sources whichever you should choose of course plays into it. I find both mellow,warm,and accurate. Powerful enough for 2 channel, etc. Sort of hard for me to choose. With 105 watts per channel Marantz, and 80 watts per channel Yamaha, thinking either would drive your speakers with clarity, and quality. Just my abstract opinion. For HT, I find the Marantz to edge out the Yamaha. Really good theatre sound with the Marantz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Marantz... :/thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I was originally interested in the Yamaha RX-A1050. While checking out the Klipsch RF-260 and RF-280 systems, I mentioned this to the salesman and he then recommended the Marantz SR5010. And what line was the salesman selling? Let's see, maybe Marantz? I would honestly doubt that you are going to find a solid consensus here between the two. When I was into HT, I was always very happy with my Yamaha gear, especially the Aventage line. Both have great feature sets, it just depends on what you want to spend, and what you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yamaha... :/thread 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Rod Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I was originally interested in the Yamaha RX-A1050. While checking out the Klipsch RF-260 and RF-280 systems, I mentioned this to the salesman and he then recommended the Marantz SR5010. And what line was the salesman selling? Let's see, maybe Marantz? I would honestly doubt that you are going to find a solid consensus here between the two. When I was into HT, I was always very happy with my Yamaha gear, especially the Aventage line. Both have great feature sets, it just depends on what you want to spend, and what you need. He sold both Yamaha and Marantz. Of the two he pushed Marantz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 From a Marantz owner that's driving a 2.0 reference configuration, I'm not all that impressed with them. There are some who prefer it, but I'm not one of them. Of the two options you gave us, I'd go with Yamaha - especially if it's the AVENTAGE line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What is good or bad with one vs the other varies by model and features. They both make excellent products. Many of us on the forum like Pioneer. This would be my recommendation. Demo some avr's and the choice is yours. What pleases one person may not be the best choice for another person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Well if we're going to just promote what we have I'll say Denon, very happy with mine. Just got my new X4100 about an hour ago, see it still holds true this weekend. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 demo both on speakers similar to what you have/want. I have Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, and all have different sounds to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh5783 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I had Marantz hooked up to my Polks RTI-8's and swapped it out for a Yamaha A740. I liked both of them but favored the Yamaha more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 demo both on speakers similar to what you have/want. I have Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, and all have different sounds to them. +1 you need to listen on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Had a couple of pioneer receivers before with my klipsch and really loved them. Never had a yamaha but the marantz i have had have been okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Laranjeiras Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Bough the Yamaha RX-V673 in 2013 and I am plenty satisfied with it. Made a comparison last week with the brand new RX-V681 ( ) and I do not have a strong reason to change mine. Sound great and power more than enough for my actual needs. Even without HDCP 2.2, I have a desire to get the Marantz 7009 for US$1,000.00 and compare them (even being from a different class). Marantz design amazes me and my experience with my Yamaha is far positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo71 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Marantz without even a second thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 None of these recommendations are bad. I suggest you take the time to audition some of these and decide which you like best, good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I have never had Marantz, but I have had Denon (both are owned by the same Company, and are virtually identical from what I have heard), and Yamaha equipment over the years. I currently have the Yamaha CXA-5100 preamp, and i can tell you one thing. The tablet software for controlling it is years ahead of Denon IMO. Another thing is the Yamaha allows you to adjust your surround environment from the tablet. Some people prefer Audyssey to YPAO, but i can't comment on that as i use Dirac for my room tuning. So it is a toss up as to which is better. I would look at the features that you want as sound is going to be very similar with the Marantz/Denon being a little softer sounding (without Audyssey). When you use Audyssey try to get the highest end version as it will sound the best. When you run Audyssey, or YPAO I don't think you would be disappointed with either one once it is tuned. Edited June 29, 2016 by ellisr63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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