Receiver/Speaker Combo?

Z3$BER78
Z3$BER78 Posts: 20
edited January 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have a pair of vintage RT16's and RT12's and was curious what receiver would compliment them. I've read reviews from others saying the highs being sometimes harsh or fatiguing which I have noticed. I had my mind set on something by Denon but then a friend of mine suggested Yamaha. I guess what I'm asking is I want something that will add some warmth & smooth things out but still be clear & detailed. Hope my description makes sense. Thanks!
HK AVR 2600, Polk RT16's, RT12's, CS350, Sony PS3
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  • ratster
    ratster Posts: 324
    edited January 2011
    Check out the HK 3490.
    Main
    Parasound P5
    Parasound A21
    CA music streamer
    marantz 6005
    Clear Day dbl.shotgun
    Morrow Xlr
    1.7 Maggies


    Bedroom
    adcom Gfp750
    Adcom 555
    Rotel 1072
    CA tuner
    LsiM703
    Clear day dbl shotgun
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    2 channel or surround sound. For 2 channel I second the HK recommendation.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Z3$BER78
    Z3$BER78 Posts: 20
    edited January 2011
    Oh sorry, mostly for surround.
    HK AVR 2600, Polk RT16's, RT12's, CS350, Sony PS3
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    Look at the ebay harmon kardon store for refurbs. You get a lot for a little. Ignore the watt output. HK rates their stuff much more realistically than a lot of companies that claim over 100wpc when really they are putting out less than the HK's at all channels driven. The HK's are nice warm yet dynamic receivers.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    HK354, Onkyo 708, Denon 791, Pioneer 1120k
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Z3$BER78
    Z3$BER78 Posts: 20
    edited January 2011
    Awesome!

    ben, thanks for answering my next question regarding the output rating accuracy. I was aware of many companies receivers only being around 70ish% close to their "advertised" specs. Just didnt know where HK stood in the crowd. So how are the refurb's as far as reliablity is concerned, & I haven't looked yet but is there a great difference between refurb's, used or new? Most of the time the price is negligible. Anyways, the search begins. Thanks all for your input!
    HK AVR 2600, Polk RT16's, RT12's, CS350, Sony PS3
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Depends where you get them from. My Onkyo refurb was just about brand new...
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Z3$BER78
    Z3$BER78 Posts: 20
    edited January 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Look at the ebay harmon kardon store for refurbs. You get a lot for a little. Ignore the watt output. HK rates their stuff much more realistically than a lot of companies that claim over 100wpc when really they are putting out less than the HK's at all channels driven. The HK's are nice warm yet dynamic receivers.
    Is harmanaudio (Ebay store) a good place to buy from, anybody have any experience with them? They have quite a few refurb's up for auction right now.
    HK AVR 2600, Polk RT16's, RT12's, CS350, Sony PS3
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