Yamaha HTR6290 and Denon AVR-989

[The_Pipes]

Hi,

I am currently in the process of getting an Energy RC-70 5.1 Home Theatre System and am picking my receiver. I have it narrowed down to the Yamaha HTR 6290 or the Denon AVR-989.

From what I can gather the two systems are fairly similar but I can't find reviews on the Yamaha system. I can get either for $1000CDN which is a good price for either one.

I was wondering if anyone has had any major issues with either and which would work best on the Energy speakers. Keeping in mind my main use is for Movies.

 

[AVRat]

They are comparable. They're both good quality productsand relatively new so not many reviews available. Heck, the Yammie isn't even up on the U.S. site.

 

[billy p]

Hi,

I am currently in the process of getting an Energy RC-70 5.1 Home Theatre System and am picking my receiver. I have it narrowed down to the Yamaha HTR 6290 or the Denon AVR-989.

From what I can gather the two systems are fairly similar but I can't find reviews on the Yamaha system. I can get either for $1000CDN which is a good price for either one.

I was wondering if anyone has had any major issues with either and which would work best on the Energy speakers. Keeping in mind my main use is for Movies.

I switched from a Denon 3805 to the 6190(rx-v1800 without the zone 2 remote) and they are on par. I believe the Yamaha has more power and either should drive the 70's with ease!