Purchased everything but the receiver

[Tyrober]

Original plan was to have a 9.2 system but I am already quite over budget and still receiverless. I have purchased 2 8000f. 1 34c. 2 140sa. 2 41m. and 2 115sw all from klipsch. Originally wanted bookshelf speakers but found a solid deal for 2 8000f so huge towers it is. I will have my 8000f sitting on my entertainment center with them slightly pointed down so it won't be above my ear level. My plan was to use the 140sa as height speakers but these towers are so huge that they are only about 2 feet away from the ceiling where I was planning on putting the 140sa so this no longer seems necessary. I could still put them further out to the sides to create an X like pattern but as of right now I am planning to just use the 140sa as rear surrounds and upgrade my receiver to a 9.2 if I find a good sale on black friday. What is a good short term receiver to use with a 7.2 setup that is relatively cheap? Under $500. I do plan to upgrade to 9.2 as some point but just do not want to spend the money as I am already over budget but I also want to get the best out of my very expensive speakers in the short term. Been looking at denon as they seem to have the best reviews but open to anything. Any advice is appreciated.


My man cave/ play room is one giant 2000 sqft room. Its divided into little sections but there are no walls separating anything. The living room is about 500sqft but very open to the left side and behind by about

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd think this would not only be short term but long term as well https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX3400H-Receiver-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B072Z9ZGSZ?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B072Z9ZGSZ

 

[Grandzoltar]

That was a $1000 avr when I bought it 18 months ago.

 

[lovinthehd]

That was a $1000 avr when I bought it 18 months ago.

I have a policy....never buy an avr at full retail....just wait a bit and the prices get a lot better unless you just gotta have the latest widget before your family/friends....

 

[Tyrober]

this is the one I have actually been eyeing. Would you rather have the x3400h denon or

TX-RZ830 for the same price on amazon?



Don't really need 9 channels but its nice to have right? Which is better?

 

[lovinthehd]

I prefer the feature set of the Denon but I still just have a normal 7ch setup, too (even tho my Denon 4520 has 9ch of amp and is capable of 11.1 processing), altho I did use a 9ch setup for a bit before going back. Really about what features appeal to you and your current/future uses at the best price you can get. I bought my 4520 for a coupla reasons, but particularly to try Audyssey XT32 with the separate level/delay for two subs (which the 3400 also has). I upgraded from an Onkyo (with Audyssey XT) that's still in use in my bedroom (and have another Denon 3808 I bought used from a fellow AH member out in the workshop). If Onkyo had retained Audyssey I might have gotten another one if the price were right, but at least it seems some of the features of Pioneer's MCACC have been brought over to improve on the AccuEQ thing Onkyo went to after Audyssey. I wasn't too thrilled with all the hdmi/network board failures my generation of Onkyo had but Onkyo did step up and extend warranty for that issue and put it behind them (and mine did eventually succumb to the problem and Onkyo was great to deal with for the repair).