Help needed! Between a couple AVR's

Pepsiaddict

Hey there, first of all, I have a pair of RTiA7's for fronts, and plan on getting the CSia6 center, and the FXi4's for surrounds. Now on to my dilemma.


I had originally decided on a Denon AVR991, but more thinking and research and I found that it doesn't have pre-outs, so that kind of killed it for me as I want to be able to hook up a dedicated amp for the RTi7's, (and also just for piece of mind for upgrading)


Now, I have it down to 2 others, one being the Yamaha 7.1 Multi-Room Receiver (HTR6295B)

quick link for those that dont know about it

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/yamaha-yamaha-7-1-multi-room-receiver-htr6295b-htr6295-b/10135594.aspx?path=26c3cfc83b6599c8ffbf16c7cc5635aden02


or the Onkyo TX-NR808 7.2-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver

and link

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-NR808-7-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B003N197EI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top


I like them both, if I could get some peoples opinions on both, and also maybe from people with Polk's and these manufacturers for AVR's in terms of sound quality with the Polks....warm, bright, no good, whatever lol..


Thanks for the time

eclimax13

no denon?

Pepsiaddict

Would have loved one, but the higher end ones are not sold where I am shopping, and are also out of my pricerange =/

eclimax13

avr3311ci can be had for $800 online...are you only shopping local?

Pepsiaddict

Locally only yes, and I'm REALLY trying to get one at Futureshop...since I can use their card to get one this weekend

dorokusai

Onkyo.

eclimax13

then the onkyo...excellent sound when i was running mine with my theater setup (replaced by the denon)...yamahas have always sounded a bit bright to me...only thing i dont like about the onk is lack of audyssey multeqxt which was a noticeable difference from multeq

TORI3

Never heard either of the models, but used to own an Onkyo. Just from reading this forum, it appears that the majority of the members own an Onkyo. With that being said, I've never really heard anything negative about the Yamaha's.

I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

Not much help, I know. Maybe someone with your speakers and those particular models can chime in...

dorokusai

Well, stick around for more opinions but get ready for suggestions you never asked for...good luck.

eclimax13

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR3310CI-7-1-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B002AKKFQ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289449401&sr=8-1


i know you said locally but this is a deal no one looking for a receiver should overlook...i know if i was in the market id be all over this

Jetmaker737

I've never owned a Yamaha but have been very happy with my Onk. So I vote Onk.

Pepsiaddict

eclimax13 wrote: »

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR3310CI-7-1-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B002AKKFQ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289449401&sr=8-1


i know you said locally but this is a deal no one looking for a receiver should overlook...i know if i was in the market id be all over this

I just checked, and there is no shipping for that to Canada, bummer. This is why I normally don't bother looking at online stores lol

leroyjr1

Onkyo

PrazVT

Yeah I have the Denon 3311ci and have been very happy with it. Features galore, pre-outs, and warmish sound.

I believe the higher end Yamahas aren't as bright as my Yamaha 663, so that might be worth a look. Yamahas are pretty solid. You get pre-outs on the new RX-A800 and higher.

My dad has an Onkyo TX-SR707 and sound quality is very nice and it has pre-outs. He needs an amp, though. Driving 7 speakers, it struggles (-17dB to watch TV at reasonable vol), but that's why we use amps.

tonyb

In your price range, the Yamaha is going to be bright, with Rti speaks that are also bright,maynot be a good match. Denon or HK are warmer, maybe a better match untill you get an amp. Also put some thought into cables.

mdaudioguy

tonyb wrote: »

In your price range, the Yamaha is going to be bright, with Rti speaks that are also bright,maynot be a good match. Denon or HK are warmer, maybe a better match untill you get an amp. Also put some thought into cables.

Yep, +1. Been there, done that (Yamaha/RTi). Onkyo was a bit better, but HK was the best solution of the three I tried. I stopped thinking about trying others after getting the HK. Good luck!

B Run

I used the Yamaha/Rti setup for a while and agree it was too bright, I ended up going with the Pioneer 1120 and I feel like it sounds much better. I was very close to getting the 808 but the Pioneer went on sale for almost $200 cheaper and it had a few more features.

dorourke07

+1 on the Onkyo. Seems to be a step up from the Yamaha.

larry777

I also have the Rti speakers ( Rti10,CsiA6 & Rti4's ) and have been doing research into a new AVR as the next step before adding an amp. I have also gotten great information from these forums. This is what I have found out so far. In General....Yamaha-Bright,Onkyo less Bright,Pioneer Neutral to Bright,Denon Warm to Neutral and Harmon Kardon Warm. Anyone please feel free to add comments to this rankings if not accurate. I have a Denon 888 now which does actually seem at least Warm to Neutral but dosn't have Preouts to add an Amp. The next step I started to research was this same Warm/Bright quality of Individual Amps....which I will start a new Thread about in a few minutes. The chosen Amp can also add to the desired warmness of my overall finished sound...I hope,but to be discussed in the new Thread.. I am also from Canada so have less options from On Line Shopping also.