Speakerboy Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 I have the Yamaha Rv-1000 and I recently heard that Yamaha recievers don't sound well when paired with klipsch speakers. I have Rf-3,Rc-3 and the Rs-3. I think my system sounds pretty good, but I am knew to this world. I thought about trading this one off for a THX Kenwood or a Hk. I don't know much about Onkyo or Denon since I haven't found them sold in my area. I like the DSP the Yamaha has. I do get a hum when I turn the volume up, even when it is a digital source. I would appreciate any comments to help me in my search for a quality reciever. I thought it could have been my interconnects but I am using all monster cable interconnect they all were $80 a piece not including the optical cords. Thanks Speakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 Speakerboy, I have a Yamaha RX-V995 for my HT system with the same Klipsch Reference speakers you have. I think it sounds absolutely great! I don't have any hums in my system. Maybe someone here will make some suggestions on how to get rid of the hum. If you like the sound that is all that counts ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 SB - Does the volume of the hum change when you turn up the volume, or is it pretty constant? You may have a ground loop problem. Try disconnecting all inputs to the Yamaha and leave just the speakers and the Yammy hooked up and see if the hum goes away. If so, then re-connect the inputs until the hum reappears and you will have your culprit. Another source of hum might be a nearby dimmer switch. Got any of those? Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 I used a Yamaha HTR-5130 with my Klipsch KG 4.2s up until about 2 months ago and never had a problem with humming. It also was a match made in heaven as far as sound quality goes. The only time I've had problems with humming it's been interference between power cords and interconnects. Try to keep them as separate as possible. As far as a new receiver I can honestly say I've never had good Kenwood ANYTHING. Avoid like Realistic. I've moved up to the Outlaw 1050 like many posters on this board and can't praise it enough. The Denon 2803 or 3802 were second on my list though. Eric ------------------ Outlaw 1050 A/V Receiver Rega P3 Turntable AMC CD8b CD Player Toshiba 3108 DVD Player Klipsch KG 4.2s(main) 2 Dynaco A-10/V IIs(centers) Cerwin Vega E-706s(rears) Cerwin Vega LW-12(sub) Parasound PPH-100 Phono Preamp Vampire Wire Digital Interconnects & Speaker Wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakerboy Posted December 5, 2001 Author Share Posted December 5, 2001 At low volume levels no hum is present as I turn up the volume a static like humm appears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhare Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Speakerboy: I have the Yamaha Rv-1000 and I recently heard that Yamaha recievers don't sound well when paired with klipsch speakers. I have Rf-3,Rc-3 and the Rs-3. I think my system sounds pretty good, but I am knew to this world. I thought about trading this one off for a THX Kenwood or a Hk. I don't know much about Onkyo or Denon since I haven't found them sold in my area. I like the DSP the Yamaha has. I do get a hum when I turn the volume up, even when it is a digital source. I would appreciate any comments to help me in my search for a quality reciever. I thought it could have been my interconnects but I am using all monster cable interconnect they all were $80 a piece not including the optical cords. Thanks Speakerboy I have a RX-V1200 w/ a RF-3 package, and haven't noticed any problems -- the sound's pretty clear at both low and high volumes... Atul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huhuru Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 I have Yamaha RX-V800 AV Receiver along with KLF 20s and KLF C7. Great results. Good Klips and Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danartdis Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 Speakerboy, This may sound stupid but have you tried plugging the receiver into a different outlet? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneman Posted December 5, 2001 Share Posted December 5, 2001 I have the Yamaha RX-V1000 with KLF-20's and C7. No complaints with the Yamaha and no hum. I'd be interested in some specifics regarding the negative comments you heard about this match. I think this receiver is as good or better than anything in its price range and is a good match for Klipsch, but I'm always interested in better options. I agree with edster00 that your opinion about the match is most important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagood Posted December 6, 2001 Share Posted December 6, 2001 I have a Yamaha RX-V620 with the Synergy System 6, and have no complaints. I compared the same speakers with Denon, HK and Onkyo and the Yamaha sounded as good or better than them for a better price. Don't have any hum at any volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakerboy Posted December 6, 2001 Author Share Posted December 6, 2001 quote: Originally posted by raneman: I have the Yamaha RX-V1000 with KLF-20's and C7. No complaints with the Yamaha and no hum. I'd be interested in some specifics regarding the negative comments you heard about this match. I think this receiver is as good or better than anything in its price range and is a good match for Klipsch, but I'm always interested in better options. I agree with edster00 that your opinion about the match is most important. I heard the negative comments on another post dealing with recievers. Originally posted by forresthump: Vatican, is it true The Pope has Klipsch LaScala? Id stay away from sony too. They are real harsh and bright with klipsch and are real noisy. You get about as much hiss as sound material from them. And Yamaha is not far behind. After hearing yamaha recievers compared with sony I started to worry not that sony makes crap but I feel yamaha is a step a head of sony. Thanks to all for the advice it has calmed my fears. I will try plugging into a different outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhawki Posted December 6, 2001 Share Posted December 6, 2001 I love the way my Yamaha RX-V3000 sounds with the KLF-30's/C7/RS-3's. Tried a couple other recievers and ended up with this one. The only hum i had was from a halogen floor light. As soon as i moved it away from the AV stuff everything was good. Typically the people that post about hums have a power problem (dirty/ground loop) -Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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