Yamaha AV Receiver to Pair with my Wharfedale 4.4 speakers?

[exander]

Thinking about a new AV receiver that can be used for watching movies and also do a good job with music. I like that Yamaha has the ability to stream Deezer directly to it. I'm going to be using Wharfedale 4.4 towers.
Any model that is recommended over others? I'd like to keep the price under $700, if possible.

 

[everettT]

Thinking about a new AV receiver that can be used for watching movies and also do a good job with music. I like that Yamaha has the ability to stream Deezer directly to it. I'm going to be using Wharfedale 4.4 towers.
Any model that is recommended over others? I'd like to keep the price under $700, if possible.

Depends on how loud you listen, since they are rated at 4ohms. If loud, $700 may be too low. I can't find actual 3rd party measurements to what the load looks like.

 

[exander]

Depends on how loud you listen, since they are rated at 4ohms. If loud, $700 may be too low. I can't find actual 3rd party measurements to what the load looks like.

Good point. Pretty loud but not blasting. Probably louder during movies.

 

[mazersteven]

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[exander]

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Is there much difference on the models in my range?

 

[everettT]

Are you sure?

They list them minimum 4.3 on their website, just no idea at what frequency or what the phase looks like.

 

[mazersteven]

YAMAHA RX-A1080 7.2-Ch x 110 Watts A/V Receiver

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[mazersteven]

They list them minimum 4.3 on their website, just no idea at what frequency or what the phase looks like.

Compatible???

Nominal Impedance	8Ω Compatible
Minimum Impedance	4.3Ω

 

[exander]

I haven't actually bought the Evos yet. I'm about to pull the trigger on them.....or the Diamond 11.5.

 

[everettT]

Compatible???

Nominal Impedance	8Ω Compatible
Minimum Impedance	4.3Ω

I never trust that number as there are to many variables, which is why I asked about listening levels. Several manufacturers use that nominal spec and it's not remotely true.

 

[mazersteven]

I haven't actually bought the Evos yet. I'm about to pull the trigger on them.....or the Diamond 11.5.

Ones $2000 and the other $500. Big Difference and I'm sure a big Difference in Sound Quality

 

[mazersteven]

Ones $2000 and the other $500. Big Difference and I'm sure a big Difference in Sound Quality. Have you listened to them yet?

 

[exander]

The Diamond 11.5 are $1,500 and the Evo 4.4 are $2,000.

I haven't listened to the Evos but I've heard other Diamonds that I really liked.

 

[mazersteven]

Sorry I looked up the 11.2's.

 

[pcosmic]

If you want your receiver to do a "good job" with music as well, stretch your budget a 150 bucks more and get this one. Your jaw should drop when you hear this thing.

YAMAHA RX-A1080 7.2-Ch x 110 Watts A/V Receiver

Yamaha Factory Refurbished

www.accessories4less.com

 

[exander]

If you want your receiver to do a "good job" with music as well, stretch your budget a 150 bucks more and get this one. Your jaw should drop when you hear this thing.

YAMAHA RX-A1080 7.2-Ch x 110 Watts A/V Receiver

Yamaha Factory Refurbished

www.accessories4less.com

Ordered!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Ordered!

Congrats!

I'm getting 2 friends of mine (both are also pharmacists) the Yamaha RX-A1080 as well.

Make sure you set the Impedance setting in the Yamaha to 8 ohms regardless of your speakers' actual nominal impedance.

Also, hopefully you won't need any service since Yamaha is supposed to be among the most reliable, but Yamaha does offer free shipping BOTH ways for brand new and Refurbished AVRs.

 

[exander]

Congrats!

I'm getting 2 friends of mine (both are also pharmacists) the Yamaha RX-A1080 as well.

Make sure you set the Impedance setting in the Yamaha to 8 ohms regardless of your speakers' actual nominal impedance.

Also, hopefully you won't need any service since Yamaha is supposed to be among the most reliable, but Yamaha does offer free shipping BOTH ways for brand new and Refurbished AVRs.

I can't figure out where that setting is....

 

[everettT]

I can't figure out where that setting is....

Usually on the back of the unit, a switch

 

[exander]

Is it possible to have one set of front speakers for home theater and a different set for music? Would that be a 2nd zone?