sologemini Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 I just bought a set of Klipsch speakers: KSB3.1 front pair, KSB center and quintet rear pair. I am now shopping for a receiver to go with them. I will be using the system 70% for rock music and 30% for movies(which is why I settled on quintet as rears). As you can see, it's meant to be an entry level system, so the budget for a receiver is around $300. After the first round reading in audioreview.com I narrow it down to: Marantz SR-4000, Denon 1601 and Onkyo 494. Denon is slightly favored in this forum. Onkyo has Dolby Pro Logic II which seems useful. Marantz doesn't even have DTS but I got the impression it sounds warmer and suits for Klipsch's which are on the bright side. Everybody's opinion needed for the final decision!!! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpgwagon Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 I tried these budget receivers in my home: Onkyo, Kenwood, JVC, Sony and Technics. All with similar features including DTS and Dolby. To me the only one that worked well with my Klipsch speakers was the Technics SA 1040. It has a smooth warm sound (the others sounded harsh to me)with lots of power and features. It does lack digital inputs and Technics receivers run warm. Give the Technics along with the others a listen in your home and trust your ears. ------------------ Home Theater: Technics SA-1040DX Klipsch KG 3.5 Fronts Klipsch SF1 Fronts (on B switch) Klipsch KSW12 Sub. (2) Klipsch SC1 Center Klipsch SF1 Rears Panasonic RV31 DVD Vintage Listening Room: Technics SA-5370 Electro Voice Coronet Speakers Pioneer Turntable model PL-150-II Shure M70EJ Cartridge Technics Cassette Deck model 631 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 I think you'll like the Denon 1601. My Dad has one with his Quintets. I have a different Denon model, but Denon/Klipsch is a great combination! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 howzabout a yamaha rxv520 at $300 (just for my klipsch buddies!) yamaha is known for music reproduction, and this is a special price. let me know. avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center sony strda-777ES receiver dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 35"tv panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire surrounds and a 'teens sub coming! klipsch-so good it Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 I like the www.outlawaudio.com 1050 6.1 receiver with my Klipsch speakers. It is top quality, you save by buying direct over the net and it's a steal at $499. Check out the site and reviews on audioreview.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montigue Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 sologemini, do the right thing and buy a good used Harman Kardon. I have the HK AVR 65...It has a remote control that lights up for one, which I have found to be very useful. Coax and optical digital inputs of course. But what makes these receivers better than the other's mentioned is the high current they put out. Amp output on my model is 35 amps. Compare this to others at 15 or 20. Amp output is very inportant in a receiver. Think of wattage and amp output flowing like a river. Wattage is how fast the river run's, amp output is how deep the river is. A receiver that has 75w per channel & has a current capability of 35 amps is MUCH better than a receiver that has 125w per channel and has a low current output below 15 amps. I have tried them all, HK sounds better! you can find the AVR 65 on ebay from time to time for under $300. Actually any HK digital receiver would be a compliment to your HT. And they sound good with Klipsch... Monty AKA Montigue ____________________________ "WHERE KG SERIES LIVE" Sony Wega 36" flat screen Sony S360 DTS DVD player Sony HI-FI VCR Harman Kardon AVR 65 Klipsch KG 5.2 mains klipsch KG 2.2 rear's Klipsch KG 2.2 rear center Klipsch C-7 front center This message has been edited by montigue on 07-24-2001 at 02:14 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologemini Posted July 24, 2001 Author Share Posted July 24, 2001 thanks on the H/K advice. my question is: isn't H/K too bright for Klipsch horns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 my vote's for marantz like the sr7000(or maybe lower) to sr-18ex. very full, rich, tube-like high current units that somewhat tame those horns' brightness. detail & very silent between passages. check 'em out w/ klipsch. marantz went off track w/ superscope for awhile but took the co. back & seem to be with it now. ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C-7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnect & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z1 cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, cheap little Technics (rear) Monster MCX Biwires Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge Sega Genesis game player Sub: None yet rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargathos Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 I have the Technics SA-DX1050 (newer version of the SA-DX1040 that mpgwagon has). I could have spent more money and got an Onkyo, but I like the value and sound this receiver has. Very good value for the $$$ ------------------ RF-3 Mains RC-3 Center RS-3 Surrounds Sony SAWM40 Subwoofer Technics SA-DX1050 receiver Panasonic DVD-RV31K DVD player Technics SL-MC4 CD player JVC 32" TV Not too bad, I must say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montigue Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 That's only if you have the legend series. My C-7 does sound too bright with the HK but every other Klipsch speaker ive tried sounds great. Hit's bass with authority and has very strong dynamic's. Sure the Marantz would be better but arent you looking for something under $300? Whatever you get just make sure it's a high current amp. ____________________________________ "WHERE KG SERIES LIVE" Sony Wega 36" flat screen Sony S360 DTS DVD player Sony HI-FI VCR Harman Kardon AVR 65 Klipsch KG 5.2 mains klipsch KG 2.2 rear's Klipsch KG 2.2 rear center Klipsch C-7 front center This message has been edited by montigue on 07-24-2001 at 08:40 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 here's a marantz sr4000 on special for $349. 70W on front 3 channels only but would be ok for dolby HT & DTS if your dvdp already has that decoder. there's also an sr3000. http://www.hifi.com/products/product_information.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=22531&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=21171&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=20075&bmUID=996036861827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenten Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 Most of my experiance is with Denon/Yamaha. Avman's unit will do well, don't know about the comprable Denon, but I will say that I feel Denon has always sounded a little warmer than Yamaha for music. Just a rough generalization & MHO. Auditioning this stuff, making a decision, taking it home, hooking it up, tweeking,....this is the hobby! Check out your local shops & find one you can live with. Get to know the sales staff, pick one out & shoot straight with him/her . Just be careful, this stuff gets in your blood faster then you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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