More expensive doesn't always equal better sound.

[Keith1964]

I have 3 older AV receivers, a 2002 Sony STR-DA7es that retailed for $2500 when new, A 2004 Pioneer Elite VSX-55txi that retailed for $1800 new, and a 2004 Yamaha RX-V2500 that retailed for $1100 new. And of those 3, The Yamaha RX-V2500, the least expensive of the 3 sounds the best.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

When it comes to AVR, it usually comes down to Yamaha vs Denon/Marantz anyway.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Wow. Really comprehensive…

 

[Quaddragon]

I have an older Onkyo TX-SR706 that was an amazing receiver for the price. I tried a few times to replace it and could find anything that sounded as good until I picked up a Denon X3600H which has been a pretty awesome little receiver.

 

[3db]

I have 3 older AV receivers, a 2002 Sony STR-DA7es that retailed for $2500 when new, A 2004 Pioneer Elite VSX-55txi that retailed for $1800 new, and a 2004 Yamaha RX-V2500 that retailed for $1100 new. And of those 3, The Yamaha RX-V2500, the least expensive of the 3 sounds the best.

Ok, I'll bite !!

Sounds better how? How were they configured etc?

 

[lovinthehd]

Well doubt many here are hooked into the more expensive audio equals better sound thing as it often doesn't. Comparing "sound" of avrs I'd also like to know a lot more about how you did that....

 

[Pogre]

I agree with the title. I think op's conclusions are sus tho...

 

[mtrycrafts]

Wow. Really comprehensive…

I like to the point reviews, very short ones.

 

[mtrycrafts]

... Comparing "sound" of avrs I'd also like to know a lot more about how you did that....

Simple. Looked and listened.

 

[Keith1964]

I agree with the title. I think op's conclusions are sus tho...

What is suspect, I have been into Audio for 50 years, and much older than that now, I know how to set up an AV receiver. All 3 AVR's were connected to the same speakers and source material in the same room. All I am saying is the least expensive AVR of the 3 sounds the best in my system, nothing else. Not everything has to be super complicated, it's not rocket science, just stating my opinion of the 3, that's it.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Sometimes more expensive equals better sound.

Sometimes more expensive doesn’t equal better sound.

Now how can anyone disagree with that?

 

[lovinthehd]

Sometimes more expensive equals better sound.

Sometimes more expensive doesn’t equal better sound.

Now how can anyone disagree with that?

Wow that explains it

 

[cpp]

Sometimes more expensive

means, are person can fit into the "in club" of expensive not necessary better sound club, and usally its all about the 'bling' when cost go up./ Just my opinion of course.

 

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Now come on don't tell me this is not what High End is all about.

 

[Mikado463]

I have an old Chevy that sounds pretty good ........

 

[highfigh]

Well doubt many here are hooked into the more expensive audio equals better sound thing as it often doesn't. Comparing "sound" of avrs I'd also like to know a lot more about how you did that....

Yes it does- I read it on the internet, so it must be true.

I read a saying that has been attributed to many sources- "Talking about food is like dancing about architecture" but 'food' could be replaced by 'sound'.

 

[Epsonfan]

I have an old Chevy that sounds pretty good ........

Gas Monkey garage love to hear from you

 

[highfigh]

I have an old Chevy that sounds pretty good ........

What is it and what's powering it?

I don't know if I posted this here, but have you seen it?

 

[Mikado463]

What is it and what's powering it?

I don't know if I posted this here, but have you seen it?

Love that vid ! my old Chevy, '67 Corvette BB.......

 

[lovinthehd]

What is it and what's powering it?

I don't know if I posted this here, but have you seen it?

Maybe in a drag race...when the road gets twisty, tho....