Receiver upgrade help

bevo

I'm thinking about upgrading from my denon 1909. I'm looking at the x4000 and it looks great. How much of a noticeable difference will there be? I think my setup is in my sig, it's been a long time since I've been on here so I'm not sure if it's still there it not.

Polk rti a5
Csi a4
Fxi a6
Svs pb13 ultra

I'm only running a 5.1 now but would like to add height channels.

Also are there any other receivers I should consider in that price range. The multeq xt32 is really the main selling point for me on the x4000 along with the decent amp and I have no experience with any other room correction systems except audyssey.

Any help would be great and if you suggest another brand would you please explain why it would be a better choice then the denon.

I should add I'm probably 40% music 50% gaming 10% movies. Music though is where I want the best sound if I have to choose but the addition of height speakers would be nice for gaming.

mantis

With the speakers you own I suggest a Pioneer Elite SC-72. Go check it out
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-72

bevo

mantis wrote: »

With the speakers you own I suggest a Pioneer Elite SC-72. Go check it out
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-72

I always wanted a pioneer but I've been afraid of them not helping to correct the sub. My room needs a bunch of help with the sub.

PSOVLSK

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?157277-Velodyne-SMS-1

hehe

drummer86

I've heard nothing but positive thing about XT32. I'm considering upgrading to it myself. Another route would be ARC in the Anthem MRX receivers. Never heard a bad thing about em either.

bevo

PSOVLSK wrote: »

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?157277-Velodyne-SMS-1

hehe

I actually use to have one of those and sold it on here a few years ago.

maximillian

Personally I am a fan of an external amp. Even an older, used 5 channel amp will outshine most AVR's internal amp. Those speakers will like more power (not talking volume here). Even if you drive only the L&R channels with a 2 channel amp and handle the other speakers via the AVR then it would be better. An external amp may make a better sound improvement overall.

gce

I looked at the x4000 but went with the Marantz SR7008 because its more musical. If you go with the x4000 you'll hear a big difference because of the multEQ xt32. MultEQ xt32 is a big improvement!

bevo

maximillian wrote: »

Personally I am a fan of an external amp. Even an older, used 5 channel amp will outshine most AVR's internal amp. Those speakers will like more power (not talking volume here). Even if you drive only the L&R channels with a 2 channel amp and handle the other speakers via the AVR then it would be better. An external amp may make a better sound improvement overall.

to use an amp I need a new avr. My 1909 has no pre outs. I've got a 2 channel adcom I'm going to try with it and if it improves the sound I will use it for my main speakers and buy a different amp for my bass shakers on my PC.

j1mmy

I like the Marantz receivers better than the newest Denons primarily due to build quality.

bevo

Accessories4less has the x4000 for a pretty good price. I went ahead and ordered one. I'm just really wanting to try the xt32 out. I couldn't find anything even close to the $900 price accessories had these for. Any other brand with similar power or features was much much higher in price. I should get it Monday and hopefully like it. I've already got my 1909 sold. They said they would pick it up as soon as I will let them have it.