Which AVR for this setup?

jgood0001

I am pretty new to HT so wondering if you guys can help me out. I want a decent system for my family room where I will be using it for 80HT/20 Music. This will be a 3.1 system due to the room setup. I have a sliding glass window behind half my couch. I considered various speakers and think I have settled on the Rti A7s for fronts, a CSIA6 and a PSW505. I also considered the A5s but settled on the 7s. I have not purchased the speakers yet, just narrowed it down to these. I also considered the bipolar def techs but the fronts will be placed between a wall and a wallunit with the back of the speaker against a wall as well. Didn't think bipolar speakers would work well in that arrangement.

I was thinking about the Pioneer VSX-32 or the denon 3311. I really don't want to spend more the $750 or so for a receiver.

nguyendot

Yamaha RX-A800BL
Onkyo TX-NR708
Pioneer Elite VSX-32

Just to name a few.
Go used and your world opens further.

cnh

WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!!

You'd probably have to step up to the VSX32 to get pre-outs. If not. Consider the Pioneer VSX-1120 (almost the same features for less?).

Another thing to consider is that RTi-A7s are a bright or 'forward' sounding speaker, so you should consider a '[warmer] sounding AVR. The Denon AVR-3311 is certainly in that category. If it also have pre-outs (which I think it does..the pre-outs are used for when you want to upgrade to MORE (external) amplification for the A7s --which they would 'like'--that would be a good choice.

Rti speakers sound nice on a Denon. The Pioneer is also a fine choice. Onkyos are great AVRs but are not very 'warm' sounding.

I'd say, if you haven't yet. Get out and listen to some Denons, Pioneers, and Onkyos and see what 'you' like?

cnh

nguyendot

OR consider the Onkyo NR807 for $399... I think I'm going to order that.

jgood0001

Thanks guys. I am leaning heavily towards the denon based on the comments from "cnh." I appreciate everyone's insight.

codyc1ark

nguyendot wrote: »

OR consider the Onkyo NR807 for $399... I think I'm going to order that.

Where did you see it for $399 if you don't mind a little thread hijacking?

DOH! Just saw your other thread below, I may order one as well...

nguyendot

accessories4less refurb'd

Yeah it's refurbished, but it's $400 not $1100... And from what people have pointed out the big difference to the 808 is 3D..which I could care less about.

Not bad, eh?

EndersShadow

codyc1ark wrote: »

Where did you see it for $399 if you don't mind a little thread hijacking?

807 (429): http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR807/Onkyo/TX-NR807-THX-Select2-Plus-135-watts-Channel-7.2-Network-Receiver/1.html

nguyendot

Dang it they raised the price $30 while it was in my cart and about to check out!

EndersShadow

nguyendot wrote: »

Dang it they raised the price $30 while it was in my cart and about to check out!

LOL...still a much better price than picking one up new.....:biggrin:

nguyendot

I emailed asking if I could get the price listed in my cart and they replied:
Please find the answer to your request below:

The cart is dynamic and will update to the latest price at time of checkout. This is same exact technology found and used by Amazon. The pricing can not be lowered at this time. We do guarantee price for 7 days after purchase, in that if it goes down we will refund you the difference.
This unit is normally sold for $499, and will see another price increase to $449 within the next 2 weeks. Thank you and have a great holiday!


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