Recommend an AVR

ivwolfevi

I am in need of help with an avr, After reading many threads and other things I began to see there is alot more to an AVR then just plugging in speakers and inputs. I currently have TSX 550's a 150c and 4 220b's and two psw108's. The room is roughly 14 wide by 28 feet long. I am hoping to find an avr that has sufficient power to make these speakers work and reference levels. I have looked at Yamaha's v677 and the higher up model. Other then that I Would like to be pointed in the right direction. I want to spend around $1000.00 and try and future proof myself a little. I have read a little about separate amps and bi amping and bi wiring and I am now I am lost as to what is enough power and what isn't


Thank You

Nightfall

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-A1040BL-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B00KFF4M3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406440749&sr=8-2&keywords=yamaha+aventage

Pioneer SC-1523K
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SC-1523-K-9-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00DQHZYRI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1406441004&sr=8-15&keywords=pioneer+elite+avr

ivwolfevi

Nightfall wrote: »

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-A1040BL-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B00KFF4M3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406440749&sr=8-2&keywords=yamaha+aventage

Pioneer SC-1523K
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SC-1523-K-9-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00DQHZYRI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1406441004&sr=8-15&keywords=pioneer+elite+avr

Thanks for the recommendation, My dealer that I use carries the 840 Aventage which seems pretty close

Nightfall

The 10xx series is where they really step up in quality. Even if you have to get an older model, you should get a 1030, 1020, etc.

ivwolfevi

Thanks alot for your help and I will look at that line for sure!

deronb1

Check out NewEgg. They often have generous discounts on both the yammy aventage and pio SC lines.

chumlie

Another vote for Pioneer SC series.

LeftCoast

Nightfall wrote: »

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-A1040BL-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B00KFF4M3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406440749&sr=8-2&keywords=yamaha+aventage

Pioneer SC-1523K
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SC-1523-K-9-2-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B00DQHZYRI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1406441004&sr=8-15&keywords=pioneer+elite+avr

That looks like a fantastic price on the Pioneer. Is it safe to buy from Amazon, or do you think BB will honor that price?

polkfarmboy

I have used Anthem mrx 300's fs, just add an amp and your rockin.

txcoastal1

LeftCoast wrote: »

That looks like a fantastic price on the Pioneer. Is it safe to buy from Amazon, or do you think BB will honor that price?

Look in the small print under the part# "by Pioneer" so it will be under warranty. Pioneer's best deals start around July because that when they release the new lines and they are selling old stock bringing in the new.

gudnoyez

I just got one of these you can get these from Magnolia for 100 less than Onkyos asking price I only recommend it because I am really enjoying mine.
http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=TX-NR838&class=Receiver

dbKiller

Another vote for the Elite SC's

codyc1ark

polkfarmboy wrote: »

I have used Anthem mrx 300's fs, just add an amp and your rockin.

Another vote to not buy from this guy.

Sherardp

Pioneer SC75/77 will do the trick and then some.

oleon621

My vote is for the Yammy Aventage series

F1nut

Pioneer Elite SC series.

ZLTFUL

As an Aventage owner, I agree with Jesse. Simply because the Pioneer Elite amps are much more robust.
If you were going with an outboard amp, I would swing back to the Yamaha Aventage... just my dos pesos.

gumbay13

For a $1000.00 (assuming you were in the US) you have a lot of choices and you really cannot go wrong with any of the ones already mentioned.

Whatever you do choose make sure it comes with preouts, at least for the front and center speakers. With the number of speakers you are planning to drive at "reference level" , i do see an amplifier in your future.

Also make sure the receiver comes with an advanced room correction program. Denon/Marantz/ Onkyo have Audyssey XT32, Pioneer has Advanced MCACC, etc

See:
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/room_correction_the_best_audio_upgrade_you_can_make/Learning_Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okyNlhJ3Hvo&feature=player_embedded


So off the top of my head ( in addition to what has already been mentioned ) if you were looking at Onkyos ( not withstanding their reputation for reliability ) i would look at the NR818, NR 929 and above.
If looking at the Denons look at the X4000 and above
If looking at the Marantz look at the 7008 and above


I know you did not ask about subwoofers but with the line up of speakers you already have in THAT space i cannot help but add that for serious HT you need real subwoofers. No disrespect to your psw108's but to do real justice to the size of the room you have, i would seriously consider replacing them when funds allow.

Yes, this can be an expensive hobby. You want to do it right the first time.