Need help selecting a new AVR

[lovinthehd]

Front wide right and front wide left is specific to the 6800? would this be for main speakers that can have a large distance between them i.e. 10'? I've never heard of that. I've only heard of the typical left and right channels.....

Wides were offered on some older pre-Atmos avrs (like my Denon 4520), but not as widely (pun intended) used in later models. FWIW I tried and my room I just felt wasn't wide enough for both L/R and wides.

 

[moves]

Wides were offered on some older pre-Atmos avrs (like my Denon 4520), but not as widely (pun intended) used in later models. FWIW I tried and my room I just felt wasn't wide enough for both L/R and wides.

What do you mean it wasn't enough? If it's old tech then wondering why would it be only on the 6800 model and not the lower end models i.e. 4800.. I could be wrong maybe they all have it. I just wasn't sure what the benefits of the 6800 have over the 4800 in terms of (configuring channels)

 

[everettT]

What do you mean it wasn't enough? If it's old tech then wondering why would it be only on the 6800 model and not the lower end models i.e. 4800.. I could be wrong maybe they all have it. I just wasn't sure what the benefits of the 6800 have over the 4800 in terms of (configuring channels)

Because of Auro 3D, which technically aren't wides but heights above the mains. Audyssey also has some soundfields for wides, as do Yamaha custom soundfields. if you're not gonna use the additional processing capabilities of the 6800, the 4800 is the way to go.

 

[moves]

Because of Auro 3D, which technically aren't wides but heights above the mains. Audyssey also has some soundfields for wides, as do Yamaha custom soundfields. if you're not gonna use the additional processing capabilities of the 6800, the 4800 is the way to go.

Are the heights above the mains a part of Atmos?

 

[everettT]

Are the heights above the mains a part of Atmos?

No, just the other proprietary formats I mentioned. I actually like Auro 3D but most won't run their setup as Atmos and DTXS are close to each other in layout options (that and the lack of Auro content) I have a couple of homes and one I have Auro setup that I can switch between the formats, not ideal but still enjoy them.

For Atmos the heights would be higher and moved further back towards the MLP. I wouldn't worry about those channels if Atmos or DTSX is your main objective.i just had extra speakers laying around that I could add to the Auro setup, primarily the VOG (voice of God speaker) speaker. DTS tracks sound better than Atmos in that system layout but enjoy Atmos in the other house.

Don't let all this distract you from your goal which is Atmos. The 4800 seems like your best choice, even the 3800. The 4800 just gives you some additional options if you ever decide to change for not much more money.

 

[Trebdp83]

What do you mean by configurable? All im used to is channel volume settings handled by the on board room correction.

The X6800H can process 13.1 channels. Those channels can be configured several different ways. If one is using an external amp to power the Front speakers, they can power and process the other 11 speakers with the X6800H in a configuration of their choice.

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