insight on reciever for ht

[jbo247]

ok what i would like opinions on is i want to upgrade my reciever (jvc rx-5020vbk) to a better one. i have already purchased my speakers
psb image series
2-t55's
1-c40
2-s50
jvc 8" sub< will be upgraded

now i am looking at some recievers that i think may work i don't need all the power right away because i could add amps later just want to know if i should upgrade to 1 of these or another in the same price range or stick with the one i have till i can spend some more cash.
recievers:
kenwood vrsn8100:$398
pioneer vsx-915-k: $350
dennon 2805:$449
yamaha rxv2500:$459
kenwood vr-8070:$341
jvc rx-8040b:$321

i am leaning towards the yamaha but would like your thoughts any and all thoughts are appreciated thanks.oh and the ht setup will be 90% movies/gaming and 10%music

 

[Leprkon]

kenwood vrsn8100:$398
pioneer vsx-915-k: $350
dennon 2805:$449
yamaha rxv2500:$459
kenwood vr-8070:$341
jvc rx-8040b:$321

i am leaning towards the yamaha but would like your thoughts any and all thoughts are appreciated thanks.oh and the ht setup will be 90% movies/gaming and 10%music

the Yammy is excellent for movies. That being said, it has some problems with speakers lower than 8 ohm (I personally don't know what the PSB's are..) and it will run hot. If the PSB's are 6 ohm speakers, the Denon would probably be a better choice.

 

[TheLaw]

Either the yammy or the denon would be great choices. Both are well built units. I have not heard about the yammy's problem with 6 ohm speakers. Might want to research that a bit.

 

[Xsound]

Have you considered the Pioneer VSX-1015tx? It is in the same price range as some of the others you are considering. Really strong unit. If you can wait a little while, Pioneer will release the 1016, which looks even stronger.

Just for your consideration.

X

 

[jbo247]

thanks for the info, and no didnt see that pioneer but i'll check it out

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver options

I would cross Kenwood and JVC off your list.
That is a great price on the Yamaha RX-V2500 and it offers the best performance of the models on your list. For comparable performance from Denon, you would have to step up to the 3805 model.

Also note, the Denon or Yamaha wont have a problem with 6 ohm speakers, but most receivers have trouble with 4 ohm speakers.