low end yamaha receiver???

barney
barney Posts: 29
edited July 2005 in Electronics
Anyone know if the Yamaha HTR-5830 is any good??? I plan to buy this and match it with the Monitor line. If no one has any experience with this receiver, does anyone know if Yamaha in general sounds with Polk speakers??? Also, does Yamaha have better value than Onkyo for their receivers???
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  • runnerman
    runnerman Posts: 4
    edited June 2005
    I am using a yamaha HTR-5730 with R 50's and R 15's, I am very satisfied with the receiver, works well with music and movies.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited June 2005
    IMO, the Yamahas, Onkyos and Denons are all about the same value-wise. Most people around here I believe prefer the Denon. In my experience, I always thought the Yamahas had the best processing chips for surround sound and effects but I thought they were the worst of the three for music reproduction. Just one opinion however. If it was me, I'd do some research and spend about the same kind of money on one of the better Pioneer Elites used. Actually if it was me I'd say screw surround sound and set up a nice 2-channel rig :D
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited June 2005
    If you like bright sound- then Yamaha, Onkyo and Pioneer are for you.

    The monitor speakers tend to sound neutral/bright for most recordings- especially music.

    If you want to offset the Monitors bright sound characteristics- then check out H/K, Denon or Marantz. They'll give you a more balanced sound imo.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2005
    aaharvel +1.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • barney
    barney Posts: 29
    edited June 2005
    ok guys thanks. you convinced me to get the yamaha because that was probably the best deal. i will buy it today.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by barney
    ok guys thanks. you convinced me to get the yamaha because that was probably the best deal.

    lol we did?

    I'm thinking Barney likes bright sound. =)

    Ok barney! Let us know how it turns out!
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by aaharvel
    lol we did?

    I'm thinking Barney likes bright sound. =)

    Ok barney! Let us know how it turns out!


    I know....I was thinking the same thing! :confused: I had to reread the posts but still couldn't find the kicker :D
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    maybe Barney will post his results. I'm curious. Haven't heard a Yamaha receiver in about 2 years.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • barney
    barney Posts: 29
    edited July 2005
    Hey guys,

    I have had the receiver for a while but hadn't set everything up till yesterday. Right now I am driving Monitor 40/30/ CS1/PSW10 with the Yammie. To me, it sounds...... hmmm how do I describe it??? It sounds a little "brighter" and "harsher" than the TX-SR502, which is what I was previously using. The sound is plenty powerful but I feel like there is a little less detail in the sound then the Onkyo. But I didn't expect it to blow the Onkyo away for the price. Anyway, now I am gonna upgrade the living room with better speakers for my Onkyo.
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