how much should I sell my receiver for?

[david118383]

My Yamaha HTR-5560 is about 2 years old and in mint condition. I really haven't used it very much and paid about $350 for it. So about how much can I sell it for?

 

[Don Harris]

Don't sell it. Keep for another room. If you must sell, 150.00 is good.

 

[david118383]

The reason I want to sell it is that it is just too bright for my new JBL EC35 and E50s. The sound almost hurts my ears. I need a receiver that is warmer sounding.

 

[Don Harris]

Maybe sell the speakers. Buy warmer sounding speakers.

 

[Nick250]

Play with the tone controls and see if that helps.

 

[Az B]

Receivers in that price range are all going to sound about the same, unless one offers some EQ or processing that another doesn't have.

Your best bet would be to make sure your room's acoustics are set up correctly. To many early reflections and reverberations can make certain frequencies stand out. They can muddy the sound and make certain midrange frequencies peak at uncomfortable levels.

Horn speakers are also known for thier detail and dynamics, but not everyone likes them. If room treatments and a little tone control can't help, I would consider looking at new speakers.

But I highly recommend starting with room treatments to make whatever gear you have or will have sound it's best. There's a great primer on the main page here.

Unless you are really just looking for a reason to upgrade recievers and are simply rationalizing... in that case, don't let me stand in your way!

 

[david118383]

Don't the tone controls just affect the main speakers? I have fooled with the treble and bass controls on the front but cannot notice a difference. How do I change the crossover frequency on my Yammie? I was considering upgrading to the Pioneer 1014. Would that not make my speaker sound any better?

 

[Don Harris]

As said above, in that price range, you will not notice an audible differance
in sound tones on low cost receivers. Your best bet is to sell your speakers, buy some that are not know to be edgy. Next, spend some time with room acoustics (maybe should be tried first). After that, and you are not satisfied, go out and spen between 500.00 and 5000.00 for a warm sounding amp.
Your best bet is to play with room acoustices then buy new speaks, then last, new amp (in that order).

 

[Lincoln]

I disagree with most of the responses. If you like the JBL speakers then keep them. Yammys tend to sound bright and JBL speakers tend to be bright, so in combination I can see where it might give you a headache Try an HK or Marantz recvr instead and you will hear a difference with those speakers. There are a few others that lean toward warmer sound but I'm sure of these 2 brands sound characteristics.

 

[wilmeland]

If he liked the JBL speakers, he wouldn't be complaining about the sound and looking for another amp. Always buy speakers you can return since acoustic environment is at least a third of what you hear. The balance is probably about 75% speakers and 25% electronics.
Granted this is an overly simplistic generalization. But that is all I'm generally capable of.

 

[david118383]

I listened to the speakers at HH Gregg before I bought them and loved the sound, but they were running on a Harmon Kardon. They still sound good with my Yamaha, but I feel like my ears are bleeding after about 10 minutes.