Best $2000 A/V Receiver?

[apolloNail1518]

Hi Guys! I'm looking to spend about $2000 on a home theater receiver. Would you guys kindly give me some recommendations? Thank you!

 

[lovinthehd]

Rather than only a price, how about location for shopping? Also, for what speakers and what features/connectivity you require? There's more than just budget....why you chose that price point might be helpful...

 

[j_garcia]

At 2K I wouldn't be looking receiver either.

 

[KEW]

Yes, we need more info to make sure the receiver will work properly in your application.

However, in general, if it was my $2000,

I'd get one of these for $600:
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx3400h/denon-avr-x3400h-7.2-ch-x-105-watts-networking-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

...and one of these for $1300:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15593

If, on the other hand, you already have solid amplification as well as some of the best speakers ever made and $2000 is "chump change" for you (more power to you), go ahead an buy a $2000 AVR, we depend on people to buy those to keep the trickle-down of technology flowing smoothly into mainstream products!

 

[CB22]

Hi Guys! I'm looking to spend about $2000 on a home theater receiver. Would you guys kindly give me some recommendations? Thank you!

Maybe check out Anthem. I think the MRX 525 is about 2k. I'm very pleased with my 720. Also the customer service is great. However, I'm sure many people here on the forum will tell your money will go farther with a high-end Dennon/ Marantz AVR that has atmos/ dts x.

 

[j_garcia]

I don't think it is Atmos or DTS-X that sell Marantz & Denon, it is the Audessey XT32.

 

[CB22]

I don't think it is Atmos or DTS-X that sell Marantz & Denon, it is the Audessey XT32.

I did not think Audessey was held with that high of regard. But I don't really know to much about it. If so, good to know.

 

[lovinthehd]

I did not think Audessey was held with that high of regard. But I don't really know to much about it. If so, good to know.

Well, sometimes D&M may have an advantage in codec as well....but probably as well regarded as ARC in yours...

 

[j_garcia]

In terms of the mass market brands, I think Audessey would be the one to go with IMO. Anthem wouldn't exactly be a mass market brand

 

[TechHDS]

In terms of the mass market brands, I think Audessey would be the one to go with IMO. Anthem wouldn't exactly be a mass market brand

Of all the auto set-ups that I have used Audessey X32 is the most accurate it dialed in both of my subs, before I had X32 couldn't manually, bass cancellation, between my L/R mains and the two subs was corrected. At the time I didn't have a SPL meter. When I did buy one checked the setting with it against the auto setup settings of the X32 all I did was run my subs a little hot for movie's and some Vinyl and some CD's. Too bad that unit bit the dust I did like it a lot. Dammit Onkyo!

 

[TechHDS]

Gene! Awesome update Man!!!Love the new emojis!! Especially the one with the Crazy Eyes!!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Gene! Awesome update Man!!!Love the new emojis!! Especially the one with the Crazy Eyes!!

Ooh, I gotta try myself some CRAZY EYES!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Well, okay, if you must have an AVR for around $2K, then I would recommend the Denon X7200 AVR (regular price is $3K) on sale for $1799 Brand NEW.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-X7200WA-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00XIG6LYC/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526563539&sr=1-13-spons&keywords=Denon+Receiver&psc=1

2 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 146.6 watts
1% distortion at 185.8 watts
2 channels driven continuously into 4-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 234.7 watts
1% distortion at 265.5 watts
5 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 122.3 watts
1% distortion at 138.0 watts
7 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 113.7 watts
1% distortion at 124.0 watts

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/denon-avr-x7200w-av-receiver-test-bench#0vtihoGUiPs13Yza.99

 

[TechHDS]

Ooh, I gotta try myself some CRAZY EYES!

ADTG, was up late like around 2am. Site was down checked off and on, No not a double blind test with the light switch.lol. I was like man, Some of Genes, old defense department buddys done went and sent out a SEAL TEAM, and hijack this site. Sure was thinking, Man Poor Gene, sure hope they got him in a better Stockade cell than the one I was in. But hey all they did was Smash Up the old Forum and gave Gene a brand new helicopter the one like the Marines have I just read on MSN. I bet Genes off flying around in his new Chopper with a few of his old defense department buddys drinking cold beers going suckers I'm out of here, headed to some beach with babes in skimpy bikini.

 

[PENG]

Maybe check out Anthem. I think the MRX 525 is about 2k. I'm very pleased with my 720. Also the customer service is great. However, I'm sure many people here on the forum will tell your money will go farther with a high-end Dennon/ Marantz AVR that has atmos/ dts x.

The made good products, just don't have the scale of economy advantage that D&M, Yamaha, Sony has. So you pay more and get less. In my opinion, if one believes in their ARC being much superior than Audyssey XT32, and will use it, then it is a no brainer.

 

[PENG]

Well, okay, if you must have an AVR for around $2K, then I would recommend the Denon X7200 AVR (regular price is $3K) on sale for $1799 Brand NEW.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-X7200WA-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00XIG6LYC/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526563539&sr=1-13-spons&keywords=Denon+Receiver&psc=1

2 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 146.6 watts
1% distortion at 185.8 watts
2 channels driven continuously into 4-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 234.7 watts
1% distortion at 265.5 watts
5 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 122.3 watts
1% distortion at 138.0 watts
7 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 113.7 watts
1% distortion at 124.0 watts

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/denon-avr-x7200w-av-receiver-test-bench#0vtihoGUiPs13Yza.99

At this price it really is unbeatable.

 

[CB22]

The made good products, just don't have the scale of economy advantage that D&M, Yamaha, Sony has. So you pay more and get less. In my opinion, if one believes in their ARC being much superior than Audyssey XT32, and will use it, then it is a no brainer.

How good of a job Arc really do? I whipped out the measuring tape a couple weeks ago and sure enough all the speaker distances were spot on. The bad about ARC is that it's only compatible with PC and I have a mac. So every time I want to ARC it up, I have to call a friend. I honestly don't know enough about Audyssey vs ARC to tell you which is better. But I remember Jean referring to ARC as "gold."

@apolloNail1518 With the amount of features that the Denon X7200 has. I think is would absolutely be the best bang for buck and probably exceed all of your needs. + you'll have some extra cash left over for something else.

 

[PENG]

How good of a job Arc really do? I whipped out the measuring tape a couple weeks ago and sure enough all the speaker distances were spot on. The bad about ARC is that it's only compatible with PC and I have a mac. So every time I want to ARC it up, I have to call a friend. I honestly don't know enough about Audyssey vs ARC to tell you which is better. But I remember Jean referring to ARC as "gold."

@apolloNail1518 With the amount of features that the Denon X7200 has. I think is would absolutely be the best bang for buck and probably exceed all of your needs. + you'll have some extra cash left over for something else.

Room EQ system is not really about distance but to try and minimize the negative effects of the room and speakers interaction. Even for distance though, I trust a good REQ such as Anthem's ARC more than the measuring tape. Measuring tape is fine if you are doing the EQ yourself, but if you going to relay on auto REQ then you are going to have trust the mic and the software, that don't go by the physical distance. I guess they display distance because that's easy to understand. For regular speakers, the figures do come very close, but for subwoofers, the tape measured results could be very different, but could also be close, it just depends...

https://audyssey.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/212341543-Subwoofer-Distance

 

[CB22]

Room EQ system is not really about distance but to try and minimize the negative effects of the room and speakers interaction. Even for distance though, I trust a good REQ such as Anthem's ARC more than the measuring tape. Measuring tape is fine if you are doing the EQ yourself, but if you going to relay on auto REQ then you are going to have trust the mic and the software, that don't go by the physical distance. I guess they display distance because that's easy to understand. For regular speakers, the figures do come very close, but for subwoofers, the tape measured results could be very different, but could also be close, it just depends...

https://audyssey.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/212341543-Subwoofer-Distance

Yep, I know. Just using the distance as an example. You taught me a lot about how eq utilizes delays, phase stuff, etc. on the other power ratings thread. Remember crest factor? Now that's real cluster f**k if you ask me. If I recall correctly your the one with the electrical engineering degree, so when it come to the science, PENG knows best. I'm just the guy with the arts degree.

I remember when i ran the room correction the ARC software basically said something like, we set these specs for a reason, if you don't know know what your doing - don't mess with it.

 

[Montucky]

Before I can come up with a proper response, I gotta ask... what happened to OP?