Receiver and Speaker Compatability

[TreyHughes]

Good Morning,

I am looking for advice on the best combination of a receiver and tower speakers. My budget is $1000.00 for the speakers and $500.00 for the receiver. I am willing to spend a little more ($1200 on speakers) if the jump in quality is worth the value.

I have been researching the Klipsch RF-82-II's and the Polk RTIA7's. The reviews are night and day and no one in between-you either love them or you hate them-very few middle grounders.

My real concern is buying the right receiver that will maximize the speakers quality. I looked at the Sony STR-DN840 and 1040 because of the HDMI and Bluetooth. Then I realized I want this for mostly music not TV. I started looking at 2 channel systems. My worry is that if I go with something like Sony, will the sound be as clear and loud as a different receiver more geared toward music quality rather than the technology side of it. For the price, the Sony is probably the best value-again, I am worried about shorting the speakers with this choice.

Please, give a good suggestion for a good compatability between a receiver and the speakers I mentioned.

Thank you,


Trey

 

[TreyHughes]

I am open to new suggestions on any and all equipment.

 

[markw]

Worry less about the sound of the receiver and more on choosing the speaker that sounds right to you, not what other people say. Once that's done' everything else will fall into place.

Now, have you hears any of these or you going by what others have said? Big mistake...

 

[zieglj01]

My recommendation over Klipsch Reference and Polk RTi, is JBL Studio 580
The Studio 5 series is really nice, and can handle all types of music
Studio 580 | 200-watt, dual 6-1/2" (165mm) floorstanding loudspeaker with two classic JBL bass drivers and a horn-loaded high-frequency compression driver | JBL US

Amazon.com: JBL Studio 580 Dual 6.5-Inch Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each): Electronics

Yamaha 820 receiver
YAMAHA RX-A820 7.2 Network AVENTAGE AV Receiver Airplay | Accessories4less

Or Marantz 5006
Marantz SR5006 AV Receiver with Networking and AirPlay | Accessories4less

The Sony 1040 is also a nice option

Your choice/option and call

 

[TreyHughes]

My only problem is that the only Big Box Store here where I live is Best Buy. They do not have a sound room for listening. I am doing this from suggestion to narrow down my possibilities

 

[markw]

Welll, make sure that whereever you make your purchase, and that included the internet, has a liberal return policy. ...and keep all packing materials.

But, if you only take home one speaker (pair) you'll most likely be satisfied, at least until you read more reviews.

 

[zieglj01]

My only problem is that the only Big Box Store here where I live is Best Buy. They do not have a sound room for listening. I am doing this from suggestion to narrow down my possibilities

Amazon has an easy return policy - if you decide to test the Studio 580

 

[TreyHughes]

THANK YOU!! You have been very helpful. I have already researched the items you suggested. They all look good. I like the option to buy more for the money when looking at refurbished items.