Yamaha 1500 vs 2500

[superman180]

What are the major differences between the 1500 and 2500? I am narrowing down my decision and need to know if I should spring for the extra expensive of the 2500. Also any comment on the onkyo TX-SR702 in comparison to the Yamahas.

 

[superman180]

I found most of what I needed to know, the only thing I am unclear on, does the 1500 have the same onscreen menus for setup as the 2500?

 

[zumbo]

I am sure it does. I chose the 1400 over the 2400 last year. Same features for the most part. I added an external amp later, so I am very glad I saved the money on the receiver. I would definitely choose Yamaha over Onkyo. I replaced an Onkyo with the Yamaha.

 

[Nomo]

No, the 1500 does not have the same GUI as the 2500. They both do basically the same thing same, however the 1500's appearance more closely resembles that of the RXV650/750. Just black and white.

 

[newbob]

Yamaha RX-V2400 VS Denons

Friends,

I recently did a side by side test with the Yamaha RX-V2400 vs Denons
2105, 2805, & 3805.

I did this at a Tweeter audio store with a salesman.

I'll make this short. I listened in two channel stereo. Pure direct if it was there. I was amazed at how muddy the Denon 2105 and 2805 were,
compared to the Yamaha RX-V2400 which was very open. The salesman heard what I heard. The Denons were a little more focused but dull. The Yamaha was open but not focused. I didn't like either sound completely.
The salesman said "lets listen to the Denon 3805". I was blown away.
All attributes were there. Clarity, focus, integration, soundstage. Pretty good for a receiver.
I have since read that the Denons(but not the 3805 and higher priced) can't handle the loads of the inefficient Polks we were listening to. That's why they sounded distorted & dull.
Hmmm.
Thought the Yamaha and Denon guys would appeciate this.

Newbob

 

[rgriffin25]

Friends,

I recently did a side by side test with the Yamaha RX-V2400 vs Denons
2105, 2805, & 3805.

I did this at a Tweeter audio store with a salesman.

I'll make this short. I listened in two channel stereo. Pure direct if it was there. I was amazed at how muddy the Denon 2105 and 2805 were,
compared to the Yamaha RX-V2400 which was very open. The salesman heard what I heard. The Denons were a little more focused but dull. The Yamaha was open but not focused. I didn't like either sound completely.
The salesman said "lets listen to the Denon 3805". I was blown away.
All attributes were there. Clarity, focus, integration, soundstage. Pretty good for a receiver.


Newbob

I wonder if the EQ settings were set the same on each of the receivers? Take TVs for example, just because one looks better next to the other doesn't mean that it is a better set. I am sure with proper calibration it would be hard to point out huge differences in either TVs or receivers.

 

[dm_4u]

Or perhaps that's why I was able to purchase the Yamaha RX-V2400 for 695 and the Denon AVR-3805 sells for 1895, (all prices Canadian).

I just couldn't justify that the Denon was three times better

 

[zumbo]

I have to agree on the set-up. It took many LONG sessions to get my 1400 to sound great. I doubt most stores have the time or ability to do a good set-up. And even if they did, they would have to have a different set-up for every speaker in the store. Not possible! I have only been in one top-notch store where speaker placement & system calibration where properly set-up. This was due to the fact they only had two brands of electronics & two brands of speakers. Rotel & somethig else (can't remember). B&W & Monitor Audio.