new receiver with better calibration

[sbinkley]

I currently am running a Pioneer Elite VSX-90. I am not a fan of the MCACC calibration that Pioneer uses. My speaker setup is Emotiva B1s and C1 for the front 3, a cheaper pair of JBLs for the rear, and two SVS PB1000 subwoofers. Because of the new house and money I have already spent on speakers, but budget max would be $500. Any recommendations for a decent receiver around that price (I know I will not get anything mind-blowing) with a good calibration system? Some options I was considering was Onkyo TX-NR676 or Denon AVR-X1400 (or 2400). As always, really appreciate the advice/help.

 

[Leemix]

What in particular dont you like with the calibration?


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[sbinkley]

I have two subwoofers but it recognizes them just one. My biggest issue is I feel it is setting my subs way too low. The other thing is I want to purchase a 4K blu ray player but my receiver does not support that.

 

[Leemix]

I have two subwoofers but it recognizes them just one. My biggest issue is I feel it is setting my subs way too low. The other thing is I want to purchase a 4K blu ray player but my receiver does not support that.

If its https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/VSX-90 it looks like it does support 4k and has hdcp 2.2 compatability. If an older model i dont know.
Practically everyone thinks subs are too low unless something like dynamix eq or so is used and many dont like the sound of those so dont use and just increase the sub volume 3 to 6dB (some even more). This is because we percive bass as lower volume compared to mids and highs when not listening at reference levels which almost nobody does at home.
For separate sub management if you dont want to do that yourself i think you need to go up to the denon 3400 or similar, most lower cost recievers that has 2 sub outputs only have basically an internal Y split and dont manage the subs separatly.


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[PENG]

Bite the bullet and up your budget to $599 and get a brand new AVR-X3400H. Audyssey XT32 Sub EQ HT is most likely not the best, but it is very capable of setting the levels and distances (delays) accurately. It will also smooth the low frequency (15-150 Hz, or a little higher if you let it) in-room response of the woofer and bass capable front speaker reasonably well. The Editor Phone App allows you to set the REQ cutoff frequency, but it will cost you another $20.