derrick929 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 Anyone know where I can find good reviews of receivers. I am in the market for a new one. Thanks, Derrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I will do it first since somebody has to: what is your budget, tastes, needs, speakers, future plans and are your intentions honorable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrick929 Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 My budget would be around the $600-$900 range. I use it for stereo(2 channel) music with the intention of more HTheatre in the future. 2 KLF-30's up front, KSW-15 sub, future Klipsh center and rears(haven't decided yet). I have been looking at Onkyo like a 696 or something. I am not an audiophile like most of you guys, mine would be less frequent use but enjoy good clean crisp sound when I listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 might give a listen to the new marantz 6200 or 7200. or even an sr8000 if u don't wanna ever get into ex or es surround. my sr8000 sounds great w/ the klf or rf. nice smooth amps sound excellent w/ klf, specially for 2 channel listenin. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 You might as well pick up a KLF-C7 (center that matches your mains) while you can out on Ubid. They have been going for $249 plus shipping here lately, and you can't beat that deal. Worry about the surrounds later... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 good advice from mike L. get 'em while they're hot! guess u did say u like a clear crisp sound. i think the marantz are also clear & crisp enough, but u may also wanna check out the denon avr line in your price range. i think that would even include their new 3802. depends on YOUR listening prefs mainly. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrick929 Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 All of those sound great, that was what I was looking at including the c-7 center. I just don't have any place nice enough to stock this stuff and go listen to it. So I have to go off of advice and reviews. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I just bought the Denon 3802 Before x mas. I am very, very, happy with it too.. Very clean, almost warm "tube like" too...(I had Yahmaha 2090 av/ amp before..a great amp but a little how do I describe it..shrill...or tinty sometimes...) Take that you technophobes..LOL.. Like anything else, it is personal choice.. I will say for instance on dvd's the new star wars movie, the 5th element, Jurrasic park, anything with great action it will almost knock you out of your seats with GREAT dynamic range. ( K horns used here...kv-3 center..<<looking for a RF-7>> and little kg1.5's for side fill, back, and rear speakers too. Like anything in audio..read all you can, experiment, but most importantly let your ears, when possible, tell you of course.. But keep this one on your list. I paid + - $900. for mine. My mega rich Cousin attny in FL who makes boo coo bucks,... Is just as happy with his $995.00 all in one SHARP system with his 26" TV. Don't get him wrong, he could afford just about anything he would want..It just isn't a priority for him. And he just doesn't hear it. Although he does say after coming over to my place...WOW!! THIS is better than the movies...it sounds fantastic here! If I had this in my house I would never go to the theatre.... ( I say yep..Thats why I did it. And smile.) Enjoy the hobby...have fun, and good luck!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 also der u may want to check out the receivers at www.outlawaudio.com since you're going w/ the net. they sell direct, have a great trial, return policy & they're american headquartered ------------------ My Home Systems Page This message has been edited by boa12 on 01-10-2002 at 09:44 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc1091 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I do like the sound of my Denon receiver. I liked the addition of my Rotel Amp (cleaned up the already fairly clean Denon, and gave it more punch, better imaging). I liked the sound of my old NAD amp too. Generally speaking though, the NAD tend to be bass heavy and sometimes sound little grainy. LOTS OF PUNCH in the bass that helped the Heresys. I didn't like the Marantz amps that I borrowed from a friend (MA-500 Monoblocks). They were dry and lifeless. No good upper end sounds. Not sweet sounding. I haven't heard any of their newest stuff, nor any of their receivers. I would reccommend the Rotel simply on the strength of their amp sound (they offer a 2 channel receiver, and two home theater receivers), but they won't allow anyone to seel their stuff by mailorder. Choice #2 is Denon. Very sweet sound. Get one with stronger amp and cleaner specs than the base model I bought. You can find reviews of various stereo equipment at Audioreview.com. Not sure if you can find good reviews there though. They also seem to have trouble with keeping up with certain brands new models (like the entire Klipsch reference line). Good luck in your search. ------------------ Denon AVR-2700 Denon DCD1500-II Audio Control Octave Phillips CDR-765 Nakamichi BX-100 Sony PS-LX3 Rotel RB-991 Klipsch Heresy (1981) Klipsch RP-3 B&W602 MIT Terminator2 Bi-Wire Computer system: NAD 7130 Realistic Optimus Pro-7s (its only a computer system) Klipsch KSW-10 This message has been edited by cc1091 on 01-10-2002 at 11:12 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 audioreviews.com is THE place for good & honest reviews. Also I'll back boa 100%! Outlaw's 1050 receiver has won several product of the year awards. I love mine! It also sounds fantastic for 2 channel music. ------------------ 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...
T2K Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 If you intend to use your receiver for HT,my suggestion is the Denon 3802.It has it all.No surprises. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 see, if i mention enough makes/models somebody will agree w/ me ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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