Help To choose a new receiver

[Cristian Montes]

im in the market for a new receiver ,my setup is:
2 Martin logan Motion 40
1 Martin logan Motion 30
2 Celling speakercracf 150w
2 surround in wall triad 100w
Marantz mm7055 amp
Sony XBR-55X900B TV
Room Size 15x20
so im not really sure one of the coming receivers like yamaha xx50 series,Denon 4200w or Onkyo z800 is the best option and future proof.
Many Thanks for all the comments.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Do you have a receiver now? Which one?

 

[Cristian Montes]

Now I own an Onkyo tx-nr 838, but I just sold it

 

[PENG]

I prefer the Denon only because it has Audyssey XT32 and Sub EQ HT.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

If you want to "future proof" for the near future, then wait for all the AVR to feature HDCP 2.2 for the latest 4K video and DTS:X and Dolby ATMOS for the latest surround sound.

I own Denon AVR that don't have any of those things and I couldn't care less.

The main reason I like Denon is not for the room correction itself (Audyssey), but rather for the Audyssey Dynamic EQ (DEQ) Subwoofer/Bass EQ. I guess I don't care for any kind of room EQ from any company. But I do love Audyssey DEQ.

 

[Cristian Montes]

thanks guys, one more thing i use my setup like 60% for music and 40% for movies

 

[markw]

thanks guys, one more thing i use my setup like 60% for music and 40% for movies

How do you listen to your music? Native two channel (most is)and sub, or through all your speakers via some sort of DSP?

 

[Cristian Montes]

Most the time DSP or all channels stereo when my source is only two channel

 

[markw]

Most the time DSP or all channels stereo when my source is only two channel

this could pose an interesting dilemma for us.
Generally, advice here is based on movie performance, via DD or DTS, and with room equalization active. A lot of us use two channels for basic music listening.

DSP modes are different from manufacturer to manufacturer. To give good advice in that area, it will take someone who has actually listened to these receivers under that condition. I'm sure some are familiar with these and will chime in.

 

[herbu]

A lot of us use two channels for basic music listening.

I've experimented w/ music in different modes w/ Yamaha and Denon. Some are interesting for a while, but I always return to stereo for my personal listening. The only time I stray, (except just for experimenting), is when there are people over and I want to fill the room w/o having it too loud at the front.

I think it may likely be hard to find someone w/ strong feelings about one brand's mode(s) being superior to another for music. Yamaha does make an effort to simulate different venues from a large concert hall to a small club.

As for future proofing... good luck w/ that. I expect changes, (some "improvements", some just changes), will continue to come faster than the lifespan of any new AVR.

 

[agarwalro]

Most the time DSP or all channels stereo when my source is only two channel

this could pose an interesting dilemma for us.
Generally, advice here is based on movie performance, via DD or DTS, and with room equalization active. A lot of us use two channels for basic music listening.

DSP modes are different from manufacturer to manufacturer. To give good advice in that area, it will take someone who has actually listened to these receivers under that condition. I'm sure some are familiar with these and will chime in.

I agree with Mark, when listening to multi-channel sources, best to not force a DSP over it. At most, apply processing for room response correction and bass management.

Even in 2 ch mode, most only apply room response correction (and bass management for 2.1 or 2.2). There are purists who prefer no processing for 2 ch music, aka. Pure Direct mode with 2.0 speakers.