dtximages Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Simple question guys. What is the best reveiver for Klipsches un $1000? I have la scalas and KG 5.5s. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love_hertz Posted January 10, 2004 Share Posted January 10, 2004 Yamaha come under alot of fire in this forum, but I love mine although last years model, you can definitley pick one of these up for under $875. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennbarn Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 You might want to check out Harman Kardon's AVR525 or higher models. They sound good with my RF-15s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 For under 1k try HK or Denon,I have tried Onkyo and Yamaha,Onkyo cold,Yamaha bright,imo.Of course we all have different taste so try to audition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 nad sounds great i had denon3801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtximages Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 I know that you do not need tons of power to make Klipsches sound good and loud but I have hear many people say that more power just makes them that much better. THis is my issue with HK, they are rated very low in power. I would love to pump about 150 watts into them. What do you guys think about this low power rating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 The H/K receivers under rate their power. Most other manufacturers over rate power by as much as two times actual power with all channels driven. Take a look at the Pioneer VSX-53TX and the VSX-55TXi. If you shop carefully, they are within your budget. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtximages Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Im looking at the new Sony ES line, they are beautiful!! I like the STR-DA5000ES and THE STR-DA3000es. Im also looking at the HK AVR-630 and the AVR-7200. Im also looking at the Denon AVR-2803 and AVR-3803. I wish i could listen to each of them but thats not really possible. I have a sony ES now and its a bit bright. I just want someone to tell me straight up which one to buy. THe HK 630 is so awesome looking as well as the sony. But sound comes first. THANKS ALOT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 My stepdad bought a Denon AVR-3803 for his HT, it is awesome. This thing sounds really good but he doesn't have Klipsch so I don't know what it sounds like with your speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W. Graley Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 ---------------- On 1/11/2004 4:10:45 PM clspruiell wrote: Im looking at the new Sony ES line, they are beautiful!! I like the STR-DA5000ES and THE STR-DA3000es. Im also looking at the HK AVR-630 and the AVR-7200. Im also looking at the Denon AVR-2803 and AVR-3803. I wish i could listen to each of them but thats not really possible. I have a sony ES now and its a bit bright. I just want someone to tell me straight up which one to buy. THe HK 630 is so awesome looking as well as the sony. But sound comes first. THANKS ALOT!! ---------------- I have a Sony DA5ES receiver and a bit bright as well, but plays nicely, getting used to it is part of the journey I think. I've heard tell the 5000ES has a more Tube like sound to them, a bit warmer, tempted to move up a notch but have only had my receiver a little over a year so I'll wait probably two more years and see whats available by then! Playing RF7s as mains RC7 for the center and SB2s for the rears Using a lovely Velodyne SPL1200 for the sub, that thing pounds! plus has a very small footprint as well! Good luck sir, I always envy those that are about to buy! G2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirebirdTN Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Sony doesn't get much love when it comes to audio components, but I'm still building my HT, and bought a Sony 1000ES, and LOVE it! Then again, I have a much lower budget, and that receiver was the "best bang for the buck" for my needs. That said, the 2000ES and up use the new digital amplification. Many people who have auditioned them said they sound wonderful, and very "tube like". However, at least the 3000ES has been plagued with low volume, and hiss at normal listening levels. At this time its unclear whether its fixed or not, so I would steer clear of this model. A *few* have said the 5000ES requires you to crank the volume up to get a decent listening level, but the new digital amplification could be the reason why. I am not sure, but a digital receiver may be able to have the volume cranked all the way up without clipping, while an analog receiver may start clipping before the volume gets halfway. Again, I am not positive about this, but its a guess-that would at least account for why you seem to have to crank the volume up more so than an analog unit. Also, while the Sonys can drive low impedance speakers, you normally have to flip a switch in the back, which effectively lowers the output power, so the receiver can handle the lower impedance speakers. Bottom line, I wouldn't recommend running anything but 8 ohm speakers with the Sony. The digital amps seem to be even more touchy about low impedance speakers. I would say the best thing is to audition one if you really like it. Noone can tell if you will like the sound or not but you. If you like the looks of the newer Sony ES's, but they are not to your liking, I would suggest looking at a Denon 3803S (silver). That would have been my choice, had it have fell in my budget. My nickel... -Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earle Decker Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I'd look for a used Rotel RSX-1055. I think Rotel and Klipsch sound great together. YOu can find 1055's for around $800-$900 on a regular basis. Earle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Just to let you know, I wouldn't use my DA5ES for music no matter what. It's horrible. Great for HT but really bad for 2-channel music. My '70s kenwood reciever blows it away. Tubes blow the kenwood away. Not a question of preference. It's a fact. BTW - Music DVDs sound good with the sony. Just not 2-channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossebaby Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 2nd vote for ROTEL -- seriously I have a 975-- 2 channel actually and have never regretted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO1 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I like Pioneer Elite and Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoker Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Don't worry about HK's power ratings...they are more than enough to power the RF7's. As you can see from the posts every one has opinions as to what they like. You say that you cannot audition the receiver, but you need to. I can tell you what I like but honestly it may be not to your liking. The best question would be what receivers, models or brands to stay away from. At least people can tell you features they wish they had or problems with their current model. For $1,000 dollars you can get a great receiver whether Denon, HK, Sony, Pioneer or Yamaha. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W. Graley Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 ---------------- On 1/11/2004 8:49:38 PM garymd wrote: Just to let you know, I wouldn't use my DA5ES for music no matter what. It's horrible. Great for HT but really bad for 2-channel music. My '70s kenwood reciever blows it away. Tubes blow the kenwood away. Not a question of preference. It's a fact. BTW - Music DVDs sound good with the sony. Just not 2-channel. ---------------- Amen to that! I can't believe the sound my CD's have on the DA5ES...ugh, I need to get a dual system up! HT though as you say rocks! G2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNNi C P Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 i second whoever said NAD. btw, if you guys think that the 1000-2000ES and DA5ES rocks.........if you ever have a chance to hear the 9000ES separates and 777ES(sold for less then 6months due to lack of profit) receiver, you be amazed. To get the same sony ES quality now from the two, you may need to opt for their new $4-5k DA9000ES reciever. Dont under judge Sony audio amps. I know used to, but when i auditioned the 60lbs 777ES, the only thing that could best it was the Marantz SR-18 at the time, but that cost nearly 4 times more. The Yamaha DSP-A1, and Denon 4800 and 5700 sound similiar or a tad better and sometimes worst, but 3-4 times more for the asking price does not justify it. If you have either the 9000ES separates or the 777ES, you be sure to use it for music. The 777 were used to powered PSB Gold series, Rf-7, martin logans, and many other speakers. Unluckily, Sony didnt make alot of money of off it and discontinued the model. Then came out with their less then superior DA3ES to the DA7ES line. If you want more info, check out this site http://jbmaudio.com. Unfortunately i never heard the new ES, so i am not able to say the same for their 1000ES to 3000ES line, and even the 5000ES. But i have seen the guts of the new 9000, and it looks up to par with the 5803. ANYWAYS........for under 1000 dollars, you cant go wrong with NAD. Their integrate amps and separates are very musical. And i always said that if a component can do well in music, it can do decent in home theater even though musical components are tuned for naturally made sounds as home theater components are tuned for man made effects. ( dont ask me what that means, but i always heard it from people, now if only if someone can explain that to me, lol, ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsakura Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I guess people are more favorible to Denon here and people barely mention about Pioneer Elite, they are still also good recievers on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Harman kardon is the sweetest sound iv'e heard yet. Don't look at their watts their alot more powerful than sony or onkyo. Beleive me when you here hk with klipsh's you will be late for work you won't beable to sleep. You will just want to listen to your speakers all the time they never fatigue you. Seriously I have an onyko it doesn't cut it know that i heard my brothers hk hooked up to my system i am now saving up for the hk. I heard nad is sweet to, and i am sure the rotels are. If i had that kind of money i would try the rotel then nad then hk. But i don't. But if you want to save money and have a guaranteed sweet sound hk is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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