Need Advice on Receiver...badly

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Toakes22

Audiophyte
I am in the middle of renovating a condo and recently purcahsed speakers for my surround sound system; I need advice as to which receiver would best drive them. I am trying to stay within a reasonable proce range so cost is definitely a factor. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide me...

Front Left & Right - Klipsch R-2650-W II In-Wall Speaker
■Frequency Response: 65Hz-20KHz ± 3dB
■Low Frequency Driver: 6.5" (16.51cm) Polypropylene cone woofer
■Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms compatible
■Power Handling: 50W RMS / 200W Peak
■Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 W
■Sensitivity: 91dB @ 2.83V / 1m

Rear Left & Right - Klipsch R-1650-C In-Ceiling Speaker
■FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 57Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB
■NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms compatible
■POWER HANDLING: 35 watts (140 watts peak)
■RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER: 70W
■SENSITIVITY: 91dB @ 2.83V/1 meter

Center Speaker - Klipsch RC-52 II Center Speaker
■FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 67Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
■HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1600Hz
■LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) Cerametallicâ„¢ cone woofers
■NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms compatible
■POWER HANDLING: 125W RMS / 500W Peak
■SENSITIVITY: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m

Subwoofer - Klipsch SW-350 Subwoofer
■AMPLIFIER POWER: FTC Rated Power: 150 watts continuous @ 1% THD, Dynamic Power: 350 watts
■EXPORT VOLTAGE: 220 VAC 50/60Hz
■FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 31-120Hz +/-3dB
■INPUTS: L/R line-level RCA jacks, L/R high level speaker binding posts
■MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 111dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m
 
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Toakes22

Audiophyte
Also, I was looking at the Denon AVR-1613 based on good consumer reviews and affordability..any thoughts?
 
j_garcia

j_garcia

Audioholic Jedi
And what might that price range be? How big is the room?
 
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Toakes22

Audiophyte
It's an open space concept (kitchen, dinner table, bar, living room), but the dedicated space to the Tv area is around 15 x 15.

As to price, I'd like to stay in the $500 range, but I am easily peer pressured when it comes to my speaker systems..usually a big mobile audio guy, but this is my first (non-prepackaged) surround sound system!

I appreciate any words of advice
 
j_garcia

j_garcia

Audioholic Jedi
Has to be the entire space that the speakers are open to, not the allocated space, since the speakers don't know the difference :) I think something like the 1613 should be a good starting point, but if you have a large space, you might need to step up to something a little more beefy, possibly the 1913 (or a 1912 which you should be able to find good deals on right now with the new models just out)
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

Audioholic Jedi
I would buy this Denon 3312 open box directly from Amazon IMMEDIATELY for $500.

Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Denon AVR3312CI Integrated Network A/V Surround Receiver

There are five now, but they will not last for sure.

It is considered by Amazon & Denon to be Open Box, so you get the 3 yr warranty plus the 30-day return policy from Amzon.

I also bought an open 3312 from Amazon last year. It is great. Love the network capability. It can also output 225wpc x 2ch into 4 ohms RMS @ 1% THD.

It powers my speakers (Phil3, Focal 826V, Dynaudio X32, and ATC SCM7) in 2.0 Direct without breaking a sweat in my 18' x 20' x 12' room.
 
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Toakes22

Audiophyte
Wow..only 2 left when I purchased..now only 1 left..You guys have great timing.. I'd much rather spend the money now and not upgrade later
 
lsiberian

lsiberian

Audioholic Overlord
Wow..only 2 left when I purchased..now only 1 left..You guys have great timing.. I'd much rather spend the money now and not upgrade later
Lies all lies. You can just upgrade higher next time.
 
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