pocajunboy Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I've narrowed my slection down to four: Onkyo TX-SR604, Onkyo TX-SR674, HK AVR 245, Pioneer Elite VSX-80TXV. I'm new to the site. I've owned Kilpsch speakers for as long as I can remember and my surround sound is all Kilpsch. I've decided it's time to upgrade my receiver and I would like some help choosing a new one. I have a Sony STR-DE945 receiver I bought sometime in early 2000, so my knowledge in receivers is limited. I'm not crazy about the Sony. My TV is a 55 inch Sony Wega HDTV. I use my surround system for movies/music/tv. Price range: $500-600 Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Yamaha 5890........................I too own a Sony 895.........it is a great Home Theatre Receiver, but lacks in 2 channel................Just got the Yamaha, the more I use it, the more I like it........................$400. delivered to your house................Amazon.com............Brand new unit............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerohm Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 It kind of depends on whether you plan on doing your video switching at the TV or thru the receiver. If the former, SERIOUSLY think about a used higher end piece (ROTEL 1056, for instance... I am sure other are out there too). Due to the nature of the hobby, they are usually available at (relatively) very reasonable costs, unless you absolutely NEED all the latest bells and whistles (namely the latest in video switching). I used Sony ES stuff for years, but DSP processing of the last three years or so, has gotten infinitely better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocajunboy Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 jerohm, Thanks for the advice. As I've stated my knowledge in receivers is limited. When you talk about video switching, can you explain what you mean. What is better? I don't really need all the latest bells/whistles, a few would be cool, just clean,crisp sound when watching movies/sports/listening to music. I do want good equipment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetJockey Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Pocajunboy, Hello and Welcome. A frequently asked question, any of the Yamaha, HK, Denon, Pioneer Elite will work well for you. Generally they all do the same things in the same budget range. You can pick up a Yamaha RX-V1600/2600 for around $800 give or take. If you get an older model it saves alot of money (i.e. not the latest current model) I think the same goes for the other models as well. The higher end HK stuff is usually more money but really pump out the power(much higher than rated) but I havent had a new one in four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocajunboy Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've narrowed my slection down to four: Onkyo TX-SR604, Onkyo TX-SR674, HK AVR 245, Pioneer Elite VSX-80TXV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 8, 2007 Moderators Share Posted January 8, 2007 Pocajunboy Welcome to the Klipsch Forum. I love your screen name. Be sure and let us know which one you decide to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The HK or the Pioneer are good choices............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Of the four you have selected. I would go for the HK. I havent heard that model, but I have a late model HK and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocajunboy Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions/advice! Today a co-worker suggested Denon...adding even more confusion to my search for another receiver. This maybe a stupid question, but here goes. Is there any specfic brand of receiver that goes better with Klipsch speakers? As I read the post I really didn't see a trend in brand. I noticed a lot of coversation about Yamaha, Denon, HK, Onkyo. Thanks again to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbyrob Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'm also deciding which receiver to buy (upto a certain price limit) and I'm going based on the features that I think I want. You'll just have to decide what features are important to you and go with that. An example of receiver features that I want are: 1. HDMI inputs and an output 2. upsampling all the way upto and including HDMI which means that I only have to have one connection to the TV and my receiver acts as a hub for all of my devices 3. auto-calibration setup using a microphone (because this is going to be my 1st receiver ever and I wouldn't know how to calibrate it manually) This makes me lean towards the Yamaha RXV1600 or Denon AVR2307CI. I'm not sure if the Denon does upsampling though so I'll have to look into it. The HK in this price range seems to have HDMI pass-thru only so it won't upsample to HDMI. Also, a separate digital audio cable is required for audio since the HK doesn't look inside the HDMI signal but simply passes it on. Anyways, hopefully peoples' advice in this thread will help both of us decide what to get. -Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I believe McIntosh power fits Klipsch speakers like a three pronged plug fits into an electric outlet. My McIntosh amp. powers both Forte IIs and KG-4s simultaneously with little effort (200wpc@.005THD) and sounds really really good to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmjlod Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I am going through the same process in the same price range. Some of the answer is going to be dependent on the model speakers you have. I have SB-3 fronts, a KG 2.2V center, SS-1 surrounds and a SW-10 sub. I'm looking at the Pioneer 80. The Denon 2307 is a little too pricey and the 1907 doesn't do HDMI. I was all set to get the HK 245 but the HDMI doesn't do audio and I am concerned about HK's future since Circuit City dropped them and they have a very limited dealer network. The Onkyo's only have 50 MHZ bandwidth on the component video, where 100 is the normal. The yamaha 659 has great reviews, but does not do HDMI. This all led me to the Pioneer. I have read reviews on the 82 that say the sound is incredible and the 80 uses the same electronics and amps. It's a tough decision, thats for sure. I curently own a HK 125. I like the sound, especially with music, but my speakers could use a little more bightness. My opinion is the recievers from warm to bright are: HK, Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo. The high end audio store I buy from, the sales people all own Klipsch and Yamaha. This store sells Denon and Pioneer Elite as well as NAD and Rotel. One of the traits of Klipsch speakers is that at very high volumes they can get harsh. If you plan to really crank them up, I'd go with the HK or Denon. If you listen at mid to high, but not very high, the Pioneer or Yamaha should work great. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocajunboy Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Well believe it or not I've decided on a receiver. I don't think I've mentioned this receiver...Yamaha RX-V1600. Any thought's on my decision... Haven't purchased it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 its a good purchase. Also the pioneer elite 80tx is really a pioneer 1016 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocajunboy Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 As I research more I'm finding that some say yamaha doesn't sound so good with Klipsch speakers. Pioneer seems to be a popular choice. Thought's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin240 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well in the last month i have owned two receivers with my rf 62's. Pioneer 1016, and hk avr 340. i traded my 1016 in for the 340 and am much happier with the sound from the hk. As well as the hk has more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 My Yamaha RX-V750 sounds great with La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetJockey Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 My Yammy Rx-V2500 sounds awesome with my 83's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggum Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I have a pioneer Elite receiver and love it. I'm looking to get a newer one in the near future as well. I'm waiting for HDMI 1.3 to be included in newer equipment so that I don't feel the need to rush out for a newer one next year too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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