Best receiver for Synergy series?

[ev99]

Hello, I have 2 F3's, 1 C3, and 2 S1's. Now what would be the best match for these speakers? I am currently using a Pioneer VSX-815 which I feel doesn't produce the best possible sound and it seems a bit harsh or bright.

ANy recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Joe Schmoe]

It is those speakers that sound harsh and bright. The receiver is not to blame.

 

[Seth=L]

It is those speakers that sound harsh and bright. The receiver is not to blame.

I agree, not the receiver's fault. The Synergy series isn't Klipsch at their best unfortunately.

 

[ev99]

As my question previously stated, what would be a good match for this set of speakers?????????????????

 

[wire]

As my question previously stated, what would be a good match for this set of speakers?????????????????

Go to a store with a return policy and try different recievers until you find one you like .
I use a Older AV505 ( you can find them on Audiogone and Ebay , for cheap ) , I think it couldbe a good match for your speakers . Why you ask ? . Its not THX certified and prior to the THX thing all Carver amps came with a Chip to make them sound more like a Tube amp , when the THX thing hit , Carver took the chip out of most of his Amps and you where left with a regular sounding amp .
As you see my Klipcsh are mated with 1 of those AV505 .

 

[Seth=L]

As my question previously stated, what would be a good match for this set of speakers?????????????????

AS WE PREVIOUSLY STATED, THE RECEIVER ISN'T DOING IT. Receivers, for the most part, sound the same. If you don't like harsh or bright speakers, then sell the Klipsch and get different speakers that sound good to you. If you get a different receiver, your Klipsch will continue to sound harsh and bright. NAD might dull them out a bit, as they might have a warm sound signature, but I have listened to NAD and I can't say I hear a difference.

 

[Highbar]

As my question previously stated, what would be a good match for this set of speakers?????????????????

I agree with the others that it's the speakers not the receiver. I know when I was looking at speakers Klipsch got to my ears very quick.

My only other thought is maybe some room treatments would help? You might want to look into that.

T

 

[bandphan]

the heathkit aa100

 

[Seth=L]

Ooh, get a tube amplifier, that will smooth off the top end for sure.