Receiver for $1000

brentman0110

For a $1000, what is the best receiver that I could get? Denon, Onkyo, Sony...??? I use my receiver for about 70% HT and 30% music.

I have the following speakers:

Center - CSi40
Fronts - RTi38 (thinking of buying RTi150's)
Surround - FXi30
Sub - PSW404

Also,
If I have a sub, are the RTi150's too much? My room is 17x17

scottvamp

Find the Denon and the compariable Onkyo in that price - compare the features and pick the one ya want. You can't go wrong with either reciever. There are many other brands to choose from. Look at all the other "what reciever" threads. Good for at list 20 or 30 hits.

Frank Z

Agreed, there have been a lot of threads regarding receiver recommendations lately. The only problem you might encounter is staying under $1k and still have enough power to bring out the best in a pair of 150's. Try this one for starters, it may answer some of your questions.

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13064

RuSsMaN

At the $1000 price point, assuming rack space is NOT a concern, and the icing on the cake being the prospect of 150's in your future....

Find a 5.1 dd/dts receiver with pre-outs in the 3-5 franklin range, with the bells and whistles you want (and will actually use). Next, load up on separate amps and decent interconns. Go for gusto amp-wise on the front stage (for now), and run the rears off the rec for the time being (if need be).

Cheers,
Rooster

mantis

The Denon avr3803 hands down winner.There is no receiver on the market better at this price range for what you own and it's ability.

The avr3803 has video upconverting,7 video inputs and matching Digital.2 zones and built in 7.1.This receiver is the one I believe.

As far as mating with your polks???Perfect.

As perfect as perfect can be.......

Dan

Terrax

You might consider a Yamaha RX-V 3300 or a RX-V2400, I picked up a 3300 for just under 700, and it has all the guts, glory, and gusto you could want in a receiver. The 2400 packs in some really nice new features, but not quite as beefy on the amp stage. I considered Pioneer Elite's and Denon's, but nether seemed to me to have the build quality of the Yamaha....... /ducks for cover and straps on his flame suit.

Just a thought
Terry

Mike Reeter

The Denon 3803 can still be had for $688.06 delivered...I ordered one on-line 10/13 and received it on 10/17...6ave.com.

aba4430

Team,
Sound Advice in FL (they are a part of the Tweeter group so the deal might be available wherever you have Tweeter's) was selling the Yamaha RX-Z1 for right at $1000 a couple of weeks ago. This is a great deal on this receiver. Just FYI, I purchased a Elite VSX-47TX from them for $1400 total ($1309 plus taxes). So a little more, but still an exceptional deal. I would have given the Z1 serious consideration if that was also on sale when I bought the Elite.
Regards,
aba4430

brentman0110

I went to 6ave.com and it is the 3802 for 688.00 not the 3803. are these receivers that different?

VR3

For 1k -- I would go with a Receiver like the Pioneer Elite VSX-41 or a Marantz, something like that with preouts that is around 400 or so dollars. Then get into something like Adcom and NAD. A rig like that will compare to receivers costings several thousands more in sound quality. Might not have all the bells and whistles in the world but it will definetely compare in sound quality.

Mike Reeter

Brentman,Sorry,I was walking out the door this morning...go to the Fleamarket and bring up Denon 3802...this thread will explain...you order the 3802,you will receive the 3803 for the same price...not a bad deal at all

fireshoes

Originally posted by Terrax
You might consider a Yamaha RX-V 3300 or a RX-V2400, I picked up a 3300 for just under 700, and it has all the guts, glory, and gusto you could want in a receiver. The 2400 packs in some really nice new features, but not quite as beefy on the amp stage. I considered Pioneer Elite's and Denon's, but nether seemed to me to have the build quality of the Yamaha....... /ducks for cover and straps on his flame suit.

Just a thought
Terry

It's about tiem time there were some more Yamaha supporters in here. It was getting lonely. I love my 2400 thus far. Here's a link to how the 2400 set up the parametric equalizer for my LSi's.

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12916

bigsexy1

Brentman, None of those receivers will be enough for your 150s if you do get them when set to large.
However, out of those mentioned, I vote for the Denon 3803, and adding a power amp to it for the 150s.

brentman0110

I was going to purchase an Adcom amp to boot.

Terrax

Big'un

Brentman, None of those receivers will be enough for your 150s if you do get them when set to large.

In reality, any of those receiver would do a great job while set to large as long as they can handle 4 ohm loads, but to get the most out of the 150's an external amp would be needed to allow bi-amping. Any of the receivers mentioned here could do a fantastic job powering the mids and highs when set to large, along with a 150 w/c to 200 w/c amp.

bigsexy1

Terry, all I can tell you is that a 3802 wasn't enough for them. It could drive them at an absolute minimum, but that's about all. Once I hooked those two Adcom beasts up to 'em, it was a whole new world entirely. Drastic night and day kind of difference.

scottvamp

Originally posted by scottvamp
Find the Denon and the compariable Onkyo in that price - compare the features and pick the one ya want. You can't go wrong with either reciever. There are many other brands to choose from. Look at all the other "what reciever" threads. Good for at list 20 or 30 hits.

Come 4 more hits - ya

For a $1000, what is the best receiver that I could get? Denon, Onkyo, Sony...??? I use my receiver for about 70% HT and 30% music.

Come on 4 more hits - ya Adcom that what you were thinking.
How bout Outlaw

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John K.

Brent, I'd join with Terry and fireshoes in suggesting that you seriously consider the new Yamaha 2400. The basic sound when using it is of course no different than with any other similar receiver, but what does improve the sound is the YPAO automatic room and speaker equalization. This is a feature sure to become more common in the future.

dave shepard

Originally posted by Mike Reeter
go to the Fleamarket and bring up Denon 3802...this thread will explain...you order the 3802,you will receive the 3803 for the same price...

Mike when I go to 6th Ave they still have the 3802 in stock, where is the fleamarket? can you post a link

Dave

dorokusai

Dave - I think he means do a search here, but in the Flea Market area.

Nevermind, here ya go:

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12308&highlight=denon+3802

Terrax

I agree with John K., with the RX-V2400 you will not only be getting a receiver with all the bells and whistles, an amp more than capable of powering demanding speakers (insert: bi-amping the 150's along with an external amp if you so choose), but you will also be future proofing your purchase. The 2400 can be found for around 600 to 700 with effort. As far as auto room and speaker equalization, Pioneer Elites offer their version which has been out on some of their Elites for some time now, and would also be a good choice, if you like Elites. But I believe you would spend more, and have less going that route. From eveything I've been reading, people are raving about the YPAO on the 2400's. And yes, if it sounds like I'm biased (sp), its because I am when it comes to Yamaha receivers hehe. But of course, I've had ten years experience in my home with them.

dave shepard

Thanks Doro, I thought that might be where I should have gone but had to ask.

Dave

Mike Reeter

Dave,Yes,that is the thread I had in mind.Sorry ,I have no savy when it comes to attacthing files...On 10/13 I placed an on-line order for the 3802...I received the 3803 on 10/17...I was never notified by 6th Ave. either by phone or e-mail of the upgrade,just as the other members who had ordered before me.

I just took the chance that 6th Ave. would ship the 3803,and they did,new factory sealed carton,the receiver had never been calibrated...fresh

setzer808

I'm with the Yamaha guys on this one, but get what sounds good to you. Any modern quality reciever is likely to suffice, and should be excellent with the addition of an amp.

bigsexy1

I'm sorry, but I've got to go against you Yamaha guys here on this one, and I'm speaking from actual experience. I had a Yamaha 2092 receiver hooked up to my Polks. When I switched over to a Denon 3802, it definitely sounded noticeably much better with them. Smoother, less bright and fatiquing. I'm not knocking Yamaha in any way shape or form whatsoever, as I know first hand that they make a very quality product, but I honestly believe Denon mates better with Polk RTis. I would put Mirages or Atlantic Tech speakers with Yamaha for a good match.

Terrax

Hm...... how old a model was that 2092? Just wanted to point out a trend I've been seeing in some forums, and that is that some believe Yamaha receivers sound bright. And to some extent, that might have been true several years ago, but to anyone listening to what Yamaha has to offer now, would really be hard pressed to truthfully make the same statement now. My 150's are producing and very natural almost a mellow rich sound from the mids and highs running off of my RX-V3300, certainly not a harsh bright sound. But of course, this like all things of this nature, is very subjective.

Terry