Denon AVR-1905 vs YAMAHA RX-V650 7.1

[sthorpe9104]

I need some serious expert advice and it appears that I have come to the right place. I am going to purchase either the Denon AVR-1905 7.1 or the YAMAHA RX-V650 7.1 receiver. I just wanted some expert thoughts on which receiver is better. Personally I like the Denon name and reputation but Yamaha was a consumer reports best buy. Please let me know which receiver is better and why you feel that way. Both are comparable in price.
Thanks

 

[kay]

I was in the same boat, wanting a 6.1/7.1 receiver from that segment.

I ended up with a Denon AVR-2105, because I got a really good deal, but if it wasn't for that I would've bought the RX-V650. It has more features than the Denon 1905, and sounds great. (Well, they both do but you can usually get the Yammy for less )

So my vote goes to the RX-V650.

 

[Retardking]

If you haven't done so, please listen to them both at the same store with speakers similar to the ones you plan to use and pick the one you like better!!!

That said, I voted for the RX-V650, soley on the fact that's what I bought. I had a similar decision last year. I was going between the RX-V650 and the AVR-1805 (the 1905's predessor). I knew I couldn't go wrong with either one, which made it such a tough choice, but went with the Yamaha because I liked the way it sounds with music just a hair better than the Denon, but I prefer a more upfront sound. You may not. The RX-V650 is great with movies and the YPAO does a pretty decent job it you aren't into doing all the speaker calibrations yourself. (Not sure if the Denon has that). Which ever you decide on, enjoy!