New set up but old receiver - too bright!

andrew_mac
andrew_mac Posts: 95
edited January 2008 in Electronics
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!
Front - RtiA5's
Surround - RtiA1's
Center - CsiA6
Sub - Velodyne DPS12
B&K Ref 50 Pre
Amp - B&K AV5000 II
Ben's Silver IC's
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited January 2008
    There is a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH in the FM right now... For $1000. Nice warmer receiver. Awesome HDMI setup too.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    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.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
    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.
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  • klove2
    klove2 Posts: 38
    edited January 2008
    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.
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited January 2008
    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
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited January 2008
    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.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,233
    edited January 2008
    there still might be a HK in the FM which is at a killer price as long as you don't need HDMI inputs
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2008
    Marantz receivers not bright at all.. worth checking into..
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited January 2008
    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.
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Also Denon
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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