Denon, Yamaha, HK - for Klipsch???

[ericschirm]

I have been going back and forth trying to decide on a receiver for my new speakers. Please suggest a 7.1 receiver for the following setup-

Klipsch SF3 mains
Klipsch SS3 surrounds
Klipsch SC3 center
Klipsch SS1 sides
Klipsch KSW12 sub

It will be for a dedicated HT room (The room is 12.5x18.5x9). I should be getting my speakers in a couple of weeks and I currently don't have a receiver for them. Now the bad part. I would like to stay close to $400-$500. I have a tight budget for the entire setup and if I blow my wad on audio then my video setup will be downgraded. I am really not concerned with a status symbol receiver but one that will tame the "bright" leaning sound of Klipsch.

I *think* I have narrowed (call that narrowed?) it down to the following choices-

Denon 2805 (over budget but DLPIIx)
Denon 2803 (refurb, no DLPIIx)
Yamaha 5760 (in budget but no eq- considered bright?)
Yamaha 5790 ($, go with Denon instead?)
HK 630 (refurb, quality issues?, over budget)
HK 430 (refurb, quality issues?)

Thanks for your input and I appreciate all OPINIONS!!!

--I might sell the Klipsch KSW12 sub for a HSU 10". Would that be wise- 12" for a 10"? I couldn't pass up the KSW12 for $200.

BTW- If anyone wants to upgrade I would consider used- email me!

 

[mtrycrafts]

I have been going back and forth trying to decide on a receiver for my new speakers. Please suggest a 7.1 receiver for the following setup-

Klipsch SF3 mains
Klipsch SS3 surrounds
Klipsch SC3 center
Klipsch SS1 sides
Klipsch KSW12 sub

It will be for a dedicated HT room (The room is 12.5x18.5x9). I should be getting my speakers in a couple of weeks and I currently don't have a receiver for them. Now the bad part. I would like to stay close to $400-$500. I have a tight budget for the entire setup and if I blow my wad on audio then my video setup will be downgraded. I am really not concerned with a status symbol receiver but one that will tame the "bright" leaning sound of Klipsch.

I *think* I have narrowed (call that narrowed?) it down to the following choices-

Denon 2805 (over budget but DLPIIx)
Denon 2803 (refurb, no DLPIIx)
Yamaha 5760 (in budget but no eq- considered bright?)
Yamaha 5790 ($, go with Denon instead?)
HK 630 (refurb, quality issues?, over budget)
HK 430 (refurb, quality issues?)

Thanks for your input and I appreciate all OPINIONS!!!

--I might sell the Klipsch KSW12 sub for a HSU 10". Would that be wise- 12" for a 10"? I couldn't pass up the KSW12 for $200.

BTW- If anyone wants to upgrade I would consider used- email me!

These speakers are easy to drive from what I know, so you don't need a special amp. Get one that has the features you need.
I don't think you want to swap subs.

 

[Yamahaluver]

IMHO, HK only and if there is to be a second choice with Klipsch, then make it the Denon and stay off Yamaha, some might disagree but Yamaha's sonic character doesnt go well with Klipsch.

 

[RLA]

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IMHO, HK only and if there is to be a second choice with Klipsch, then make it the Denon and stay off Yamaha, some might disagree but Yamaha's sonic character doesnt go well with Klipsch.
Yesterday 10:36 PM

Hi
This may have been true in the past but a recent change in amplifire design
has changed this characteristic of the Yamaha receivers The 5790 is one of the best bang for the buck receivers out there I currently have one
driving a set of Klipsch Reference speakers in my showroom the sound is very detailed rich and warm
Cheers

 

[Yamahaluver]

RLA,

I fully concur with you but must add that Yamaha has always been detailed and accurate given the right speaker, this has been a trade mark of this company so it is nothing new for them.

 

[RaT]

After 3 Yamahas, I vote for the Denon. Why, 3 Yamahas and 3 repairs. My RX1 took a crap on the left front speaker. It was repaired free of charge but what a hassle getting it back in. My CR 1030 I think was the model, lost a FET, it was repaired ($150 in 1986) and lasted about 3 months. My Yamaha R9, which replaced the 1030 is still going even though the POTS are a bit noisy. Yamahas seem very well built, but maybe I'm just unlucky. I vote for Denon or Pioneer.

 

[nm2285]

I'm going to second the HK. I just think it's the best match for the Klipsch.

 

[mtrycrafts]

RLA,

I fully concur with you but must add that Yamaha has always been detailed and accurate given the right speaker, this has been a trade mark of this company so it is nothing new for them.

What speaker characteristics are needed for this to be true and why?

 

[Yamahaluver]

Neutral thats all, but then again neutral sound is not to everyone's taste.

 

[Stryf3]

After 3 Yamahas, I vote for the Denon. Why, 3 Yamahas and 3 repairs. My RX1 took a crap on the left front speaker. It was repaired free of charge but what a hassle getting it back in. My CR 1030 I think was the model, lost a FET, it was repaired ($150 in 1986) and lasted about 3 months. My Yamaha R9, which replaced the 1030 is still going even though the POTS are a bit noisy. Yamahas seem very well built, but maybe I'm just unlucky. I vote for Denon or Pioneer.

Man, what a string of bad luck. Of course I had a simiar experience with Pioneer. I don't remember the mode, but after 8 mo's or so, I started getting weird popping noises out of the sub output. I then replaced it with another of the exact same model and it had heat issues (scrambled display, no response to controls, sound would cut out after a time). So i went with a Yamaha 5540. It had great sound; very clean and articulate, but it was under powered, so now I'm the proud owner of a 5590. I've owned a total of three Yamaha amps (well, 2 avr's and one amp), and (knock on wood) haven't had any problems.

It's hard for me to recomend an amp for your Klipsch speakers as I'm not a fan their sound. Sorry.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Man, what a string of bad luck. Of course I had a simiar experience with Pioneer. I don't remember the mode, but after 8 mo's or so, I started getting weird popping noises out of the sub output. I then replaced it with another of the exact same model and it had heat issues (scrambled display, no response to controls, sound would cut out after a time). So i went with a Yamaha 5540. It had great sound; very clean and articulate, but it was under powered, so now I'm the proud owner of a 5590. I've owned a total of three Yamaha amps (well, 2 avr's and one amp), and (knock on wood) haven't had any problems.

It's hard for me to recomend an amp for your Klipsch speakers as I'm not a fan their sound. Sorry.

It is a matter of probabilities

I bet even Toyota has a few lemons out there

 

[Unregistered]

Thanks for the replies. Now I have a new addition to consider- MARANTZ SR7400 RECEIVER 105W X 7CH. When throwing that one into the mix would it be the clear cut winner?

Now MARANTZ SR7400 vs Denon 2805? Man this is hard. What features would I be giving up on the Marantz?

 

[Unregistered]

After 3 Yamahas, I vote for the Denon. Why, 3 Yamahas and 3 repairs. My RX1 took a crap on the left front speaker. It was repaired free of charge but what a hassle getting it back in. My CR 1030 I think was the model, lost a FET, it was repaired ($150 in 1986) and lasted about 3 months. My Yamaha R9, which replaced the 1030 is still going even though the POTS are a bit noisy. Yamahas seem very well built, but maybe I'm just unlucky. I vote for Denon or Pioneer.

Maybe you're not unlucky. See my post about my two YST-800 failures. Maybe the bang/buck for Yamaha truly is too good to be true...

-Tom Steele