Which Make / Models of AV Receivers allow more control over Crossover Settings?

[NetGeek]

I currently have a Yamaha 1500 that only allows a single Crossover Setting for all speakers. My front speakers go down to 35 Hz , my Center 55 Hz and my surrounds go down to only 80 Hz. I currently have all of my speakers set to small, LFE / Bass going to subwoofer only and have to set the crossover at 80 Hz because of my surrounds. I would like to be able to send more base to fronts as my subwoofer is not the greatest but plan of getting a Hsu as soon as their “turbo” option starts becoming available.

Are there any receivers that allow you to set the crossover for each speaker or set of speakers like a X-over for the Mains, a separate X-over setting for the Center and yet another for the surrounds? What about ones that allow you to step up in increments of 5 or 10 Hz at a time instead of the usual 20 Hz?

Thanks everyone!

 

[j_garcia]

Sony ES is the only one I've seen that can individually set x-over for various speakers (pairs where applicable), but then you have to buy a Sony... It's a x-over setup I'd like to see more manufacturers offer.

80Hz should be fine for what you listed. Alternate suggestion, get better surrounds.

BASS.

 

[bmac]

Rotel

ROTEL RSX-1067 will allow you to do that.

 

[jcPanny]

HK Receivers

Check out the Harmon Kardon receivers. They offer 3 different crossover settings for the fronts, center, and rears.

 

[BJP]

The Harman Kardon AVR-7300 has allows you to do that.

 

[John S]

The Harmon Kardon AVR 7300 offers crossovers at 40,60,80,100,120,200Hz settings for the four speaker groups--front left/right, center, surround, and surround back. Once set, you can go with the "global" default which would apply the same Xover settings to all inputs, or you can customize the crossovers for every individual input, including the analog input usually used for hi-resolution audio signals.

 

[NetGeek]

Harman Kardon AVR's

I have been leaning towards HK for my second setup but do not know much about them. I will be using Athena Audition Series speakers for this receiver and thought the HK would be a little "warmer" than my Yamaha.

What is with their "Digital Receiver" series; are they really that much better? It still has a DAC so what analog circuts have they cut out?

I would also like to buy a refurbished one from HK's Ebay store; I checked it out after hearing about it on this site and they have some great prices! I also signed up and got an Ebay account; I have never used Ebay before but I already have a PayPal account.

Have any of you bought a refurbished HK from their Ebay store? How hard is it to win a bid, do I have a chance if I watch it close as the bidding closes? I hear many people now use "sniping" software that will top the highest bid by a couple of dollars seconds before this auction closes; is this common and where can you get this software!

I have always heard great things about HK and really want to give them a try; love the way they look too!

 

[j_garcia]

Sony ES is the only one I've seen that can individually set x-over for various speakers (pairs where applicable), but then you have to buy a Sony... It's a x-over setup I'd like to see more manufacturers offer.

Should have mentioned that is in the "normal" or mid-fi category, say sub $1K range MSRP. I didn't mention Rotel, and I wasn't aware the 7300 could do it as well. It wouldn't surprise me if the Denon 4806 and 5805 did this as well (I haven't checked), but they aren't exactly inexpensive. There are also pre/pros that allow the same flexibility too.

 

[John S]

I've had my HK 7300 for about a month now. It was a refurb unit from HK's eBay site. Originally, I was looking at a more mid-line piece, with $1000 my very top limit. I had half a dozen units on my list, especially after I got over the 'separates' dream as it was going to be just too expensive.

I'd been thinking about the HK 630 (or the newer 635), among others. One night I found myself checking the HK eBay offerings when I noticed bidding on a 7300. I knew the average street price on this ($2400 MSRP) unit new-in-box was averaging about $1450 or so. With about two hours left the high bid was $900. I figured shipping was going to be about $50, so $950 was my limit. I'd been outbid on some other stuff before, so I really didn't think about it much. The next morning I found out that I just "won" the 55lb. monster. The final number was $930+38 shipping.

Five days later the unit arrived in fine shape. Unfortunately, due to my work schedule I'm still figurin' and configurin' this very complicated piece. But so far I can recommend the experience. My boss just 'stole' a refurb AVR 630 from the same site, but it hasn't arrived yet. Will let you know how that goes.

 

[PENG]

2 years ago, Sony ES receivers are probably among the few, if not the only below $1K receivers that allows different XC for each group of speakers and frequency increments of 10 Hz. Now, I think many can do it, HK being one of them.

 

[NetGeek]

Thanks for the replies, going to try Ebay

I have been keeping an eye on their refurb store on Ebay and they have some really great prices! I now wish I had gone here first before I bought my Yamaha; I have no problem with refurbed equipment when its done by the company that makes the product and comes with a full waranty. You would be surprised why people return items; many because they just cannot figure it out. I once sent back a receiver because I thought the Component Upconversion was not working and I was using a brand new cable; I latter found out this brand new cable was defective!

 

[aarond]

Netgeek,
Try Fry's Electronics they have 2 houston stores. The CA stores are always having specials on the 7300 for sub $1k.
aaron

 

[Blundaar]

Netgeek,
Try Fry's Electronics they have 2 houston stores. The CA stores are always having specials on the 7300 for sub $1k.
aaron

....except I wouldn't trust Fry's for big-ticket items as far as I can throw them. Their extended service agreements will cost you your first born as well.

 

[WndrBr3d]

The crossover configuration on the AVR7300 cant be beat.

As far as Frys, I agree with Blundaar. I don't buy anything from Frys that requires electicity to work, or has any moving parts

You have to wonder why their return lines are so long

 

[aarond]

brand new in unopened box with 2 year factory warranty from an authorized dealer for less than half price. sure you'd be a fool to buy that?!

 

[Thunder18]

Pioneer VSX-9300TX

My Pioneer will allow you to set either 50, 80, 100, 150 and 200Hz as a low frequency cut-off for any speakers you designate as large in order to keep those frequencies from going to the smaller speakers, but you can designate either the front pair, center, surrounds or surround backs as large or small.