yamaha 1500 or 659?

[wessyb]

Hi guys. i just have one quick question. Which is better and why? the Yamaha rx-v1500 or the rx-v 659?
Thanks

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Looks like the 1500 is a little older, has more power and cost a little more. The 659 is newer, has more bells and whistles and less power.

What are you trying to drive?

 

[wessyb]

driving pr. jbl e80, pr bose 301, and pr jbl n28ii

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Either should be fine. I was concerned that the 659 wouldnt be enough for my system but it does a great job.

 

[Seth=L]

Save the money go with RX-V659, it is a great deal and has preouts for future upgrades. The only downside is the lack of HDMI, but the 1500 doesn't have that either. I assume you aren't concerned about HDMI anyway.

 

[Kai]

659 also does not have hdmi.
I have the 659 and love it.

 

[wessyb]

great. i think i will go for the 659. My room is quite small tho. only 10ft*14ft. Also thinking of getting an lcd tv to replace my old 27" samsung crt

 

[wessyb]

ok. Do u also think that my speakers should be upgraded? any advice on a great budget system? or what i should keep or discard? remember my room size is 14ft*10ft. Thanks
pr. jbl e80, pr bose 301, and pr jbl n28ii(kinda old)

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Speakers should always be upgraded any time you have extra money...lol...

Just serach the lodspeaker section for recomendations; you will find more info than you need.

 

[Kai]

You can go on a speaker auditioning outing and see where it takes you. Bring some favorite music cd's and movie dvd's and head out to your area shops and have at it.
Have a realistic budget and focus on the front, center, sub and surrounds basically in that order if you do decide to upgrade but can not do it all at once. If movies are your primary venue over music you may want to start with the center channel.
As you see with my speakers and Greg's the 659 can power speakers from modest...mine hehehe...to high quality...Greg's.
Keep us informed.

 

[wessyb]

Ok. i am looking at a few options:
1. Keep the jbl e80s at the front, and order a pair of axiom m3 v2 as surrounds and the vp100 v2 for center (get the m50 v2 towers later $$)or
2. get the athena AS speaker system (F1,B1,C1)
i have no clue about good subs i will rely on ur suggestions.

 

[no. 5]

i have no clue about good subs i will rely on ur suggestions.

what is your buget for a sub(s)?

 

[wessyb]

my budget is about $300 right now for a sub