New and need advice!

[Aust11n]

Hello all in advance I appreciate all the knowledge and advice to come!

I have recently purchased a pair of Martinlogan b1s and one c1. I also have a martinlogan dynamo 800x10 600w sealed sub coming in. The power unit I was suggested at Best Buy was a denon avr x1800h 80w 7.2 it was on sale price along with the sub. First question should I go ahead and return them and just get the b2s or will I not notice much of a sound difference. Are the b2s worth the extra 100 a piece. I’m just trying to get the best overall of the two. I will also be getting a pair of either the f1 or f2 soon down the road to complete the set so I just want to make sure I’m not messing up.
-So keep the b1s or go get the b2s
-Future purchase get the f1s or f2s
- is my power unit going to be enough to bring the best out of the speakers? They have a good sale on pioneer elite vsx lx 505 9.2 120watt for 900 and another sale on pioneer elite vsx lx105 7.2 100 watt for 500. I paid 600 for the denon. And it has a lower watt then both so I’m thinking it makes sense to go get more power but I need to know if these receivers are reliable and going to last me for years to come with the setup I want. Thanks again everyone and look forward to seeing what I should do

 

[shadyJ]

I doubt you will hear a difference between the B1s and B2s, especially since you will be using a subwoofer. I wouldn't worry about it. As for reciever reliability, at this pricing, it's hard to say. Many people consider Yamaha to be the most reliable AVR manufacturer if reliability is your mian criteria.

 

[kini]

This is pretty much the same AVR for $200 less-

https://www.costco.com/denon-avr-x1700h-72ch-8k-av-receiver.product.4000279563.html

Also unless your room is small and/or the sub is very close to your listening position you might be better off putting any extra $$$ towards a better sub. Any of the RSL SpeedWoofer line would be much better.

Rogersound Labs

RSL Speakers - A division of Rogersound Labs - is a factory direct loudspeaker manufacturer, since 1970, based in Los Angeles, California. Family owned and operated.

rslspeakers.com

 

[Bobby Bass]

This is pretty much the same AVR for $200 less-

https://www.costco.com/denon-avr-x1700h-72ch-8k-av-receiver.product.4000279563.html

Also unless your room is small and/or the sub is very close to your listening position you might be better off putting any extra $$$ towards a better sub. Any of the RSL SpeedWoofer line would be much better.

Rogersound Labs

RSL Speakers - A division of Rogersound Labs - is a factory direct loudspeaker manufacturer, since 1970, based in Los Angeles, California. Family owned and operated.

rslspeakers.com

Yes the Speedwoofer 10E is a great deal at $299.

 

[lovinthehd]

As to the power of the avr, I wouldn't worry about it too much altho it is nicer to have too much rather than too little. However, keep in mind it takes a doubling of power to raise spl by a mere 3dB, so it's only so meaningful for a difference between 80/120/100 watt receivers as you mention (the 120 is a mere 1.8 dB advantage). Personally I prefer an avr with a full set of pre-outs so you can utilize external amps if/as needed. Also depends on how loudly you intend to play and what distance you are from the speakers. Might play around with this http://www.hometheaterengineering.com/splcalculator.html