New set up but old receiver - too bright!

andrew_mac

I just bought a set of RtiA5's, RtiA1's, Velodyne dps12, and waiting for my CsiA6. Also picked up some 12 gauge speaker cables from Blue Jeans and a sub cable. Problem is my receiver sucks(I think) It's a Yamaha HTR 5750 95w x 6. The sound is really bright and makes my ears tired after listening. I want a warmer sound. When I adjust the treble it helps a bit but it seems to degrade the sound quality. I like the features of the Yamaha just not the sound quality.

If I was to upgrade to the Yamaha rx-v1800 would I get a warmer sound?

Anyone have this set up?

Can anyone recommend a receiver that's is available in Canada that might give me the sound quality I'm looking for? I'm not interested in shipping from the states. My budget is probably under $1300. I am also interested in HDMI switching.

I have amps in mind but I want to get a good receiver for these speakers first.
Thanks in advance. Love this forum!

sbpolk

There is a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH in the FM right now... For $1000. Nice warmer receiver. Awesome HDMI setup too.

daboyz

I have never owned a Yamaha but if I remember right from others that they do make the Rti's very bright. So,another Yamaha would probably be a bad idea. Have you thought of separates? At that dollar amount you should be able to do well.

AndyGwis

Harman Kardon is known for having a slightly warm sound. i think Yamaha and Oinks have a rep of being a bit bright with some speakers.

Good luck! if you have pre-outs on that avr, you can add a separate amp for just a few hundred bucks.

klove2

I recently upgraded my speakers from R30s to the monitor 60s with my yamaha 5740 and the sound was awful. Very harsh and bright. I upgraded my receiver to the marantz sr-7001 and the change was obvious. The sound was so much more neutral. With your speakers it will probably sound 10x better. You may want to consider marantz , especially if you listen to a lot of music. Hope this helps, good luck.

andrew_mac

sbpolk wrote: »

There is a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH in the FM right now... For $1000. Nice warmer receiver. Awesome HDMI setup too.

Thanks for the quick replies folks! This is probably a dumb question but what do you mean by FM? Future Shop Magazine? That receiver looks really good It has everything I need....hmmm what to do? Anyone use this receiver?

FM = Flea Market

LuSh

You might want to audition a newer Yamaha. Yamaha changed there sound back around the RX-V1600 (for the better). It's a lot more musical and 'thicker' with a slightly darker character. I think you'd be surprised by the sound actually as many on this forum would be. Dynamically it probably can't be beat, the Pioneer would come close.

Willow

there still might be a HK in the FM which is at a killer price as long as you don't need HDMI inputs

danger boy

Marantz receivers not bright at all.. worth checking into..

andrew_mac

LuSh wrote: »

You might want to audition a newer Yamaha. Yamaha changed there sound back around the RX-V1600 (for the better). It's a lot more musical and 'thicker' with a slightly darker character. I think you'd be surprised by the sound actually as many on this forum would be. Dynamically it probably can't be beat, the Pioneer would come close.

Thanks for the advice. I definitely will try to audition a new Yamaha. After all I really do like the features and the way it operates.

jakelm

Also Denon