QUiKSR20 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hello, All Im a long time member but have been silent, just reading for a while now. Heres my problem I have a Harman Kardon AVR-510 great receiver to an extent. I have had it for a few years and numorous times 1 of the channels have died and had to be repaired. Its broken again and I dont want to repair it yet again. Now its the center channel it has been extremely un reliable. I dont know if HK has improved so I have looked into a few alternatives. Here is a list of the receivers I had in mind. DENON 2105 NAD T743 ( dont know if i can afford but wanted to add ) MARANTZ SR4500 MARANTZ SR5500 ( more $$ but can afford as a refurb ) MARANTZ SR5400 HARMAN KARDON? ( dont know if i want to chance anymore ) Im really looking for some real advice & experiences. Please help me choose. Feel free to add other suggestions at or around $500 Im looking for one that will sound nice and not too harsh with my Klipschs My setup is listed in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amdek Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Pioneer 1014 or 1015 should also be on your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 A second the Pioneer 1014 recommendation. While you're doing your homework read this thread. http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=197358 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmtnbikr Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I am quite happy with the Denon 2105 powering my RF-25, RC-25, RB-25 and BIC sub system in a 5.1 mode, sometimes with a pair of RB-15s thrown in the mix for 7.1. Nice clean power and sound. I have seen some horrific reviews of dakmart.com but I have nothing but good things to say about their immediate response to my questions via email, and that led me to buy the refurb Denon from them. It was about $460 to my door and works great. They also have a one-year warranty on the refurbs they sell. Shipping was immediate with no issues at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Ok looking at the Pioneer 1014 now as well. Any views on the units I listed above? Also any other recomendations out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokem Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Check Yamaha RX-V650 or HTR-5760. These A/V Receivers have alot of options for the price of $499. I am contemplating on upgrading and having a tough time deciding between the Yamaha and Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 I hear Yamaha and Klipsch sound bright. Anyone have any info on Marantz and Klipsch. My HK seemed to make a good match I just cant deal with the quality issues I had with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 Anyone else have any experience or suggestions? Anybody have any experience with Marantz and Klipsch or any other brands? Im looking for a smooth sound like my HK had. So far im thinking either Denon or Marantz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Thinkabout trying an outboard amp to run the dead channel. You will have to determine if the pre-out still works, but this could get you started in the direction of separates. Guitar Center usually has the Crown 402XLS available for about $250. It has a fan that you may want to disconnect to eliminate the noise. It puts out over 250 watts at 8 ohms. The Pioneer 1014TX or 1015TX also gets a vote from me. Bill PS: New sound formats are on the way, so now is not the best time to replace a receiver. High Def DVDs are the cause of the changes. There will be backward compatibility. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Here is the page for accessories for the VSX-1014TX-K. Note that the service manual is the same as it's Elite VSX52TX. (A $1000 unit) http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/model.asp?modelNum=VSX%2D1014TX%2DK Her is the link for the VSX-1014TX-K http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4153_130866598_tab=B,00.html?compName=PNA_ProductDetailComponent A lot of receiver for low money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyoldsarge Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 ---------------- On 3/18/2005 10:57:23 AM QUiKSR20 wrote: I hear Yamaha and Klipsch sound bright. Anyone have any info on Marantz and Klipsch. My HK seemed to make a good match I just cant deal with the quality issues I had with it. ---------------- Yamaha USED to sound bright, their previous models, that is. Wouldn't say my RXV2400 sounds that way. IMHO Yamaha deserves your audition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 I have the Marantz SR4500 running with KG5.2, KG1, and KV3. I am still getting to know this AVR but I am very pleased with its performance in our small living room. I had an old Sony srt1090 and it blows it away. It does have a limited number of inputs and you cannot costomize the display list of whats playing, but its a $400.00 amp its not going to have everything. Over all I am happy with the choice I made for the money I spent. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 I would love to get a seperate amp. But my HK receiver only does 5.1 and also I dont have the room for the extra equipment ( extra amp ). Im leaning towards a Marantz SR5500 This is going to my speaker setup in my apartment. Do Marantz have a smooth sound or a harsher bright sound? Im also going to really look into that pioneer 1014 listed above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 A few more questions would you guys go with another HK and take a chance? I was very happy with the sound when it worked. Heres my final choices. HK AVR 335 Marantz SR5500 ( #1 pick ) Didnt hear much input on Marantz Sound though with Klipsch Denon AVR 2105 ( supposely sounds smooth ) Pioneer 1014TX Just a bunch of good reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvbull200 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I will have to agree with the Yamaha suggestion. The HTR-5760 is quite a receiver. Good power, low THD, numerous features, automatic speaker calibration, multi-zone, and very nifty "presence speaker" outputs. I am probably biased because it is sitting in my bedroom right now, and I am sure the other receivers mentioned share a lot of the same specs, but it is worth considering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kick It Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 The Pioneer 1014TX looks like a really good deal. Looking at the specs, It says "speaker size - yes" I guess it must set the subwoofer automatically to THX specification. Has anyone ever bench tested this unit? It is claimed to do: 110 W x 7 (20HZ - 20kHZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD) 110 W x 2 (20HZ - 20kHZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD) The plan is to get the crown amp later, but I'd like some decent power to begin with anyway. I'm buying my HT system piece by piece, or a few pieces at a time and it may be some time before I buy the Crown amps. I was considering the Denon AVR 3805. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justonemore Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Check out UBID. I got a yamaha rxv 650 for 299.00 with factory warranty. My quartets sound a lot better than with my previous two receivers, a sony that I had when I bought the quartets and a yamaha rxv670. They usually have some refurb Denons which I almost bought but the price was to good to pass up on the yamaha. Right now theres a marantz sr 8400 you might want to check out if it's not too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 IM a little leary about UBID. I bought my Current Harman Kardon refurbed with warranty from them Has had to be repaired over 3 times. Keeps loosing a channel. But i may buy a Marantz Refurbed from www.accessories4less.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifrag Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Ive had pretty good luck sofar with my HK AVR 330. Very warm sound, lots of power and good feature set. I bought my receiver a little while back for 400 shipped, refurb from the harman kardon online store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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