Which A/V Receiver is the best ?

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markw

Audioholic Overlord
Well i dont mind giving a couple of hundred more if i am getting a better system than the Creative speakers. Besides quality-wise i cant compare them with the Yamaha Receiver and the TANNOY or PIONEER Speaker systems.
True. Many times you get what you pay for, but for it's intended purpose the creative thing offers a lot of bang for the buck.

I read the entire how to buy article but it doesnt cover me meaning i care about future usage too.
There's a lot of articles there that covers many areas of this audio/video hobby. You might benefit from many of them. Don't expect one tailored for your personal situation.

Its better to have something more than you need than not have it if you need it one day.
That's a good way to look at things. But, sometimes you have to give up a little up front.

Also i dont care about having much better sound than the Creative speakers but at least i wish i can get the same sound as them in a better quality package.
Remember, "better" is a personal preference. One man's "clean" may be another man's "tinny". Likewise, one man's "bloated"" bass may be another man's "deep, resounding" bass.

That Creative thingie may be just the thing for some people. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that it is.

I wish i could hear both the TANNOY and the Pioneer but i cant :(
That's one of the drawbacks to virtual shopping.

Either way all 4 of them include subwoofers since i have seen them.
Really? Look again. Read the descriptions more carefully this time.

Now which one is better i dont know.
Remember, most of us here don't have these "all-in-one" systems, particularly if they are for the EU only, so we're kinda at a loss for real-world experience on them. Sometimes, ya just gotta man up, pay yer money and make yer best choice. There are very few guarantees in this world.
 
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HellasVagabond

Enthusiast
Pioneer S-V50
active subwoofer completes the cinematic sound experience.

Tannoy EFX 5.1
The subwoofer improves on its predecessor with a chunkier driver (8in rather than 6.5in) though the 100-watt amp remains the same.

Yamaha NSP-270
Advanced YST 100W subwoofer for powerful bass response

Yeap the Kenwood doesnt have a sub but it was my last choice anyways...
Anyways my main concern is that i have to pay 420euros for the Creative and with 600euros i can get the Yamaha and the Tannoy speakers....Thats why i am kinda confused...
 
gmichael

gmichael

Audioholic Spartan
Another vote for the Tannoy here.

But if you really want to improve your system, then I'd suggest not getting a whole surround system at one time. You could pick up a couple of very nice bookshelf speakers now, and then add matching speakers down the road as more funds become available. If money is still short later, you could buy smaller bookshelves (of the same line) to use as surrounds. But if money is flowing better down the road, you could pick up towers of the same line to use up front and move the others to surround. Somewhere along the way, you'll want a nice sub. That does not have to match the rest of your speakers. Your center should match the front two mains as closely as possible.
Otherwise, I still vote for the Tannoys.
 
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HellasVagabond

Enthusiast
Michael its only going to be used as a PC system, nothing more so i doubt giving 1000+euros is worth it. Already 600euros are almost 900$ so its not low either as it is.
Ok im going for the Tannoy and i can only hope its the best choice.
Thank you all for your time and suggestions :)
 
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HellasVagabond

Enthusiast
Ok this ISNT HAPPENING !!!
I went to buy the Yamaha Receiver and the Tannoy speakers and the speakers are OUT OF STOCK !
I did find the CANTON 60 and 80 CX series....Anyone tried them or heard anything about them ? I am kinda lost here guys :(
 
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