frankhenrylee Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hello everyone! I have an old Sony avr that is pretty outdated. It still seems to work, but the audio quality seems out of whack. I've reset it to factory defaults ttried it out and then set it up per manual for my speakers. It doesn't have many adjustments so doubt I could've messed it up too bad. My problem is I seem to be missing some frequency range in between bass and mid. I replaced some white van speakers with some Klipsch RF-82II's recently and the newer RF82's sound a lot like my old WVS's. Is this receiver acting up or gone bad? How much does an avr affect audio quality. I hate that my sound quality did not improve by going to much better speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 7 hours ago, frankhenrylee said: I have an old Sony avr that is pretty outdated. It still seems to work, but the audio quality seems out of whack. 7 hours ago, frankhenrylee said: Is this receiver acting up or gone bad? It could be acting up and on it's way out or just does not mate well with your RF-82II's. 7 hours ago, frankhenrylee said: I hate that my sound quality did not improve by going to much better speakers. With all due respect, that Sony AVR is older(2002) and close to an entry level model. Klipsch high efficiency(revealing) speakers are going to amplify all the Sony's shortcomings so I am not surprised that the sound quality has not improved. 7 hours ago, frankhenrylee said: How much does an avr affect audio quality. Based on model(and $$$), sound quality can vary substantially. Usually the higher up the chain, the more $$$, but better parts, more power and features. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks Bill! I've been doing lots reseach and looks like my room size/shape will only handle a 5.x.x setup. Seems like different brands have there own sound signatures. Is there any that Klipsch owners like/dislike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Well, not a lot of action here, but I'll post what I've narrowed it down to. On one hand, I'm looking at the Yamaha RX-A2060 or 2050 if I can find a deal, but about $1200-$1250 is all I've seen on the 2050 and $1350 on the 2060. Both are real dang high for me, but I doubt I would ever have to replace unless it just broke. On the other hand, I'm looking at the Onkyo TX-RZ800. Mainly because it seems to do most of what I'll need and it's marked down to $650. My my ideal setup would be a 5.1.4 or 5.2.4. I've also been looking at Auro-3D and it looks like it will have the most surround capability, but I figure it's another 5 years before it's relevant, where Atmos seems to have a decent amount supporters right now. Anyone have experience with either of these receivers or recommendations/advice they'd like to give? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Any reason why you are looking at receivers over separates? You can usually get a lot more detail out of an amp and preamp and for the budget under a grand there may still be some options. Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 What are these separates you speak of sir? Where can I find out more about this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 1 hour ago, frankhenrylee said: What are these separates you speak of sir? Where can I find out more about this? Just one example but Outlaw Audio offers a few different packages. This one I linked is pretty competitive with a 7 channel amp and 120 wpc. and a pretty nice preamp processor. Place your order for the Model 975/5000 Combo Just $999! http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/5000.html http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/975.html They are in the works for a new updated pre/pro that sounds like it will come in around the same price points but is to include Atmos. Also, Emotiva has a ton of stuff ready to launch right now. This new pre/pro looking to launch shortly for under $600 and the new 5 channel amp for under $500 as well. Also a new pre/pro in the works to include Atmos, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Picked up a Onkyo TX-RZ800 for $650. Like the idea of the THX Select Plus feature. Should be a considerable upgrade over the current one without breaking the bank. Should have it hooked up this weekend. I'll update with hopefully good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I had a similar hole in my frequency response with my Sony AVR and it made listening to music super frustrating. The solution was to set it up properly. I had been under the assumption for years that using tower speakers meant that I should use the "large" speaker setting until I read about how much better it is to use the "small" setting and set the crossover point manually. I have KG 5.5 towers for LCR duty, and now that I set the speakers to "small" and changed the crossover point to 70 Hz, it completely transformed the system. I chose that particular crossover point because it was what sounded best in my particular room. Now I have a much more even response and transition from subwoofers to main speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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