Got speakers now need to power them

[Vandals909]

Hello and thanks for the help in advance. I just got all of my speaker for my surround sound and I need a receiver, but which one?

Speaker, pair of Definitive Tech BP7006 towers, Definitive Tech c/l/r 2500 center channel and 4 6.5" in ceilings that I will use for surround speakers.

I would like to listen to music through the front three occasionally, but also want a receiver that performs great with surround sound on movies.

Budget of $2,000 max.

I was originally thinking Denon 3808, but I have heard it does not process video that well.

Our would you recommend seperates?


Thanks for the help!

 

[bandphan]

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I was originally thinking Denon 3808, but I have heard it does not process video that well.

Our would you recommend seperates?

What are your video sources that need processing and what is your display? IMO seperates would be the way to go

 

[Vandals909]

I would be using, PS3, xbox 360, and Directv HD DVDR. Display would be Samsung Ln55a950 LCD.

 

[bandphan]

You might night need to apply video processing except for sd sat, and then maybe not. While some chips will make older content, poor content look better, with your sources I wouldnt think so. The emotiva xpa 5 @ 799 + a mid level avr with the features you need would work well.

 

[Adam]

One of the members here, ParadigmDawg, recently bought a Denon 3808 (after trying a Yamaha 3800). He seems very happy with his purchase. Of course, one person's treasure is another person's trash, but it might be worth sending him a PM to ask. You could also do a search on the forum - I'm sure that his threads would be some of the first to show up.

I agree with Scott. I wouldn't think that you would need to do much, if any, video processing with those sources and your TV (a most excellent TV, I imagine).

 

[Davemcc]

The BP7006 seem like a fairly easy speaker to drive, 8 ohm, 92dB. They certainly don't require a monster power amplifier even in a large room. I wouldn't sacrifice features or processing performance in order to afford a separate amp for those speakers. In the range you're looking, I would let the receiver choice be feature driven. The 3808 may be just what you need and can be had for near half your budget. Try it out at a place with a generous return policy and see if it suits your needs. If not return it and look at the Yamaha 1900, Pioneer Elite or Onkyo 875. If you don't want to leave anything on the table in terms of features, power or video quality, look at the Onkyo 906. Sadly, that won't leave any of your budget on the table either...

 

[mazersteven]

Hello and thanks for the help in advance. I just got all of my speaker for my surround sound and I need a receiver, but which one?

I applaud you in choosing speakers first then choosing a receiver to power them. You have either been doing your homework, or just lucky.

 

[Vandals909]

A little bit of both, doing my homework and lucky!

I don't mind spending the 2k if I can get a receiver that will do me well for 8-10 years or so.

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Technology changes so fast... but the Onkyo 906 with the Reon processor chip represents current state of the art. It will eat your 2k budget doing it, but you sure would have a nice reciever to build a system from.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Him loves his little Precious .... My Precious .....

One of the members here, ParadigmDawg, recently bought a Denon 3808 (after trying a Yamaha 3800). He seems very happy with his purchase. Of course, one person's treasure is another person's trash, but it might be worth sending him a PM to ask. You could also do a search on the forum - I'm sure that his threads would be some of the first to show up.

I agree with Scott. I wouldn't think that you would need to do much, if any, video processing with those sources and your TV (a most excellent TV, I imagine).

 

[Vandals909]

How are the onkyo 906's on over heating? So what is some much better about the 906 then the Denon 3808.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

There is not a heating issue with Onks, they just run hotter than most other AVRs.

It is only better if it has features you want/need and the other one doesn't.

How are the onkyo 906's on over heating? So what is some much better about the 906 then the Denon 3808.

 

[Davemcc]

The Onkyo tend to run hot, but I haven't really heard of any overheating, as in having thermal protection kick in. Even my Integra (similar to Onkyo 905) seems to run pretty hot and it doesn't even have an amp section. The 906 is different than the other Onkyo models in that it has a torroidal power supply that makes it a stable, powerful amp. Most other receivers including the other Onkyo models to not have this feature.

But what is better about the 906.
145 wpc, 4 ohm certified amp, torroidal transformer,
Reon HQV video chip (I believe this still includes the MNR and BAR from the 905)
Upgraded DAC's, two HDMI outputs, HD radio.

Have a look at both and compare.
http://www.onkyo.ca/model.cfm?m=TX-NR906&class=Receiver&p=f
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3510.asp#

 

[Gimpy Ric]

The Onkyo tend to run hot, but I haven't really heard of any overheating, as in having thermal protection kick in. Even my Integra (similar to Onkyo 905) seems to run pretty hot and it doesn't even have an amp section. The 906 is different than the other Onkyo models in that it has a torroidal power supply that makes it a stable, powerful amp. Most other receivers including the other Onkyo models to not have this feature.

But what is better about the 906.
145 wpc, 4 ohm certified amp, torroidal transformer,
Reon HQV video chip (I believe this still includes the MNR and BAR from the 905)
Upgraded DAC's, two HDMI outputs, HD radio.

Have a look at both and compare.
http://www.onkyo.ca/model.cfm?m=TX-NR906&class=Receiver&p=f
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3510.asp#

Wow, both of those receivers are full of EVERYTHING! Not trying to be a fan boy, but I wish Emotiva would get a move on and release several pre/pros to go with those nice amps.

Until I looked I didn't know the Denon 3808CI was so nice. Either it or the Onkyo would make fine choices. Not sure what Yamaha has, but that YPOA room correction isn't all that great from what I've read. Just from what I've read. Years ago I had a $400.00 Yamaha receiver with YPOA and I didn't like it. but that was yesteryear technology.

Ric

 

[Sherardp]

With a budget of 2k you can pretty much buy the latest and greatest. I just recently bought a Pioneer SC-07 and I have to tell you its everything and then some. Offering 4 HDMI ins and 2 out. The ICEamps sound incredible, awesome clarity and very dynamic. You can find it for less than 2k and have some coin left over for a few BD movies. The sound of new Elites are simply amazing, the look of the unit itself is icing on the cake. No fanboy of any brand, I shopped around and listened to Onkyo's, the Elites, and the Denons, and the SC07 seemed to sound way better than the Denon 3808/4308. Definitely worth a look.

 

[Vandals909]

Ok I belive I have narrowed it down to the Denon 3808 and the Onkyo 876. I'm leaning towards the Onkyo because of the better video processing, but I have read a review on another site that the 876 is only average for music/surround detail? What do you guys think?

 

[Sherardp]

Go for the Denon, you'll love the bells and whistles, plus not to mention the Internet Radio, Audessey, and the new upgrades via firmware over your network. Much better deal.

 

[zumbo]

Another vote for the Denon.

I am currently looking at it and the Marantz 8002. The Marantz lacks the up-conversion you are looking for in your video though. That is a feature I don't need.

It's all about what you need, and I feel the Denon is your best bet.

Refurb purchase option. One year warranty.

http://www.dakmart.com/product_info.php?products_id=6516

 

[zumbo]

Lower price at E-cost. Out of stock at the moment though. 90 Day warranty.

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=39372354&navid=155441519

Dakmart and E-cost are authorized refurb net dealers listed at the bottom of the Denon page.

http://www.usa.denon.com/OnlineETailers.asp

 

[PENG]

Ok I belive I have narrowed it down to the Denon 3808 and the Onkyo 876. I'm leaning towards the Onkyo because of the better video processing, but I have read a review on another site that the 876 is only average for music/surround detail? What do you guys think?

One thing about the Denon 3808/4308 is that almost 100% of their owners are happy with them. The Onkyo/Integra reportedly would do a better job in video conversion. I went with Denon because they offer the features that I must have and are only weaker in video conversion that I do not use at all. In fact I have the video convert function turned off to avoid generating any unnecessary heat. If the best video upconversion quality is important to you then you may want to go with the onkyo.