Replacement for Yamaha RX-V2500? or NOT?

[silverhoot]

For some reason I've never been completely happy with my HT system. My equipment is a Samsung Model HLP5063 52" DLP TV, Yamaha RX-V2500, Yamaha DVD C-950, Dish VIP622 DVR, M & K LCR-750THX MKII fronts and center channel, Paradigm PDR10 Sub, Rears are 6.5 inch in-ceiling Jamo with pivoting tweeter. I currently run the the audio only through the receiver since it does not have any HDMI input or outputs. I have never been very happy with the surround sound. The best surround sound has been realized when using the multi channel input function of the receiver which I believe by-passes the receivers processing of sound from the DVD player. So I'm thinking of selling my receiver and buying a new one. A couple of receivers I am considering are the Pioneer VSX- 1019 and the Denon AVR-1910. My M & K speakers are 4-ohm. When I purchased the M & K's I knew nothing of the limitations they would cause as far as Amp' Receiver choices. If I had it to do over I would have chose 8-ohm speakers. I don't know a lot but do know I have heard other peoples systems with much much less invested and sound better than mine. What to do??

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

For some reason I've never been completely happy with my HT system. My equipment is a Samsung Model HLP5063 52" DLP TV, Yamaha RX-V2500, Yamaha DVD C-950, Dish VIP622 DVR, M & K LCR-750THX MKII fronts and center channel, Paradigm PDR10 Sub, Rears are 6.5 inch in-ceiling Jamo with pivoting tweeter. I currently run the the audio only through the receiver since it does not have any HDMI input or outputs. I have never been very happy with the surround sound. The best surround sound has been realized when using the multi channel input function of the receiver which I believe by-passes the receivers processing of sound from the DVD player. So I'm thinking of selling my receiver and buying a new one. A couple of receivers I am considering are the Pioneer VSX- 1019 and the Denon AVR-1910. My M & K speakers are 4-ohm. When I purchased the M & K's I knew nothing of the limitations they would cause as far as Amp' Receiver choices. If I had it to do over I would have chose 8-ohm speakers. I don't know a lot but do know I have heard other peoples systems with much much less invested and sound better than mine. What to do??

I can relate!!

I also own a RX-V2500, but I wanted to upgrade for slightly different reasons. I was always happy with the overall receiver performance, but unhappy that it didn't support HDMI, the new HD-audio formats, and that I couldn't pass HD video through the unit. Other than that, I was completely satisfied.

Is it worth upgrading for the sole purpose to gain HDMI/DTS-MA/DolbyTrueHD, and 1080p video up-scaling? Only you can decide that....For me, I finally broke down 3 weeks ago and purchased a RX-V3900. It pretty much does everything I want, and I couldn't be happier. The Mrs. didn't understand the need, but now she's happy that I am happy....LOL

PS....with BD players now selling for $100-150, I also recommend you upgrade the old DVD player..

 

[Bundi1098]

Buckeye - Question for you

I have the same reciever and an older rear projection TV. The TV only has one Component connection and no HDMI Either.

I had never needed more HD inputs, tv only supports 1080i, but now do.

Do you know what the output is of the component connections from the reciver?

Do I have to have the reciever turned on for the signal to work?

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

I have the same reciever and an older rear projection TV. The TV only has one Component connection and no HDMI Either.

I had never needed more HD inputs, tv only supports 1080i, but now do.

Do you know what the output is of the component connections from the reciver?

Do I have to have the reciever turned on for the signal to work?

You have the RX-V3900?

YES........You can output 1080i video from the receiver-out to your TV over component. Does your TV have a DVI? If so....you can buy a cheap DVI-adapter to connect the HDMI cable to your TV's DVI port. My TV is the same, and that is what I do.....

The 3900 has HDMI pass-through.....I am assuming that means it will pass the HDMI signal through with the receiver turned off. Mine does not...I think I need to activate that feature in the GUI menu's. I vaguely remember seeing "HDMI-Passthrough" in the menu...and I think mine is set to off. My receiver is always in use when the TV is on, so I never activated it. So I guess I can't answer that with 100% conviction....LOL

My TV speakers have not been turned on in 5 years!! Hahah

I really like everything going directly through the receiver. I change sources with the receiver remote....my TV inputs are all disabled except for the DVI. My TV remote is in storage. One think I like about the 3900 is you get two remotes. One tiny remote with basic operations, and the main remote. When I watch TV, I use the small remote. When I watch BD's, I use the big remote because I can control my BD player with it and the buttons are all well lit for easy operation in the dark.

 

[Bundi1098]

Thank you for the info

Is DVI a better signal than Component?

OK So I am going to try this, unless the above answer is yes.

I am going to run my PS3 and HD Cable thru my RX-V2500 and run one set of component into the TV. If that works I will then run my OLD DVD player with component into my Reciever and the WII.

I am looking into some of the Sony recievers to see if any have the abitily to control the PS3 BD thru the HDMI cable.

I am very basic in Home Theater but am looking to get better.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

Thank you for the info

Is DVI a better signal than Component?

OK So I am going to try this, unless the above answer is yes.

I am going to run my PS3 and HD Cable thru my RX-V2500 and run one set of component into the TV. If that works I will then run my OLD DVD player with component into my Reciever and the WII.

I am looking into some of the Sony recievers to see if any have the abitily to control the PS3 BD thru the HDMI cable.

I am very basic in Home Theater but am looking to get better.

Thank you for the reply.

Yes...DVI is better than component. I thought you had the RX-V3900?........ the 2500 is different.

"You cannot pass HD video through the RX-V2500" (one of the reasons I upgraded) Don't fret....the 2500 is still OK for your needs providing your TV also has a DVI port. You'll need to connect your 2-HD video sources directly to your TV.

Use component for the HD/Cable. Then use a HDMI to DVI cable for the BD player. By doing so, the BD player will also upscale STD DEF dvds.

 

[Bundi1098]

Thank you

This was a great help.

I am running my DVR using Component

I have my old Sony DVD Player in the second Component, my wife likes the 5 disk capability

I am running PS3 into DVI Using HDMI to DVI cable, picture is better on DVDs than the component was and I can return the $30 crap cable.

THANK YOU