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Post by deafleppard on Mar 13, 2013 19:06:47 GMT 8
Hi Gang! Need some help here....  Planning to get a AV reciever for my home. Have a set of 'small' Yamaha 5.1 speakers, of which I plan to upgrade later. The AVR that I like to have should have- 2 zone audio out, iPod/USB connectivity, HDMI 2 out (for my other room), pre-out, wireless or wireless ready. Am not really into HT, just starting out. So of the short listed AVR below dont have some of the features I mentioned above but tell me what you think...  They are- 1. Denon AVR 1911 2. Onkyo TX NR 509 3. Onkyo TX NR 616 4. Yamaha RX V77 5. Yamaha RX A810 No 3 & 5 has 2 HDMI out. Heard that Onkyo has reliability issues? Comments? Is it true that with zone 2 and 2 hdmi out I can run another setup in another room and also remote control it? If yes, which AVRs mentioned above has such function? Please tell me what you all think. Thanks! |
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Post by mpyw on Mar 14, 2013 13:51:00 GMT 8
if you use traditional infrared...u will have problem controling the AVR from another room. Most AVR comes with free remote control apps now that you can control them using your handphone or tablet through the same wifi network, I know Onkyo have them but unsure about Yamaha.
I have been using my Onkyo TXNR808 since 2010 and without any issue at all....
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Post by deafleppard on Mar 14, 2013 20:26:38 GMT 8
Hi mpyw! Thanks for the reply. Yeah read that we can now download control apps on our smart phone or ipads.
So Onkyo should be ok.
...still havent decided yet...
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Post by anfieldude on Mar 15, 2013 10:24:12 GMT 8
I would suggest considering the Denon 2313. It has MultEQ XT and pre-outs. Also Zone 2 stuff. Slightly more future proof.
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Post by j22 on Mar 15, 2013 21:51:47 GMT 8
With all but the flagship receivers, the second HDMI output mirrors the main zone's output. You can't send different sources to each zone.
Also, most mid-range and below AVRs can only send analog inputs to their Zone 2 outputs. Some do decode 2ch digital inputs, but again almost none will decode HDMI audio to Zone 2/3 outputs.
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Post by deafleppard on Mar 16, 2013 13:07:43 GMT 8
Ok j22 thx for the heads up on 2nd hdmi output. But right now am leaning towards the Yammy 810. Haven't audition it yet but right now in terms of value for money this one is in the lead? I will also be listening in stereo too.
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Post by j22 on Mar 17, 2013 13:20:57 GMT 8
Personally I like Yamaha for stereo listening, and overall value for money in terms of features for the price. They also have one of the better built class A/B amp sections for the price.
On the other hand, Audyssey (especially XT32) calibration is streets ahead of Yamaha and Pioneer's, in my opinion. Even in a dedicated listening room, calibration can make a big difference, especially for HT.
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Post by deafleppard on Mar 17, 2013 21:40:29 GMT 8
Hi j22,
Heard that the Audyssey is very good and with that, Onkyo came highly recommended. But do you know how far is the Yammy Ypoa compared to Audyssey? Your 2 cents?
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Post by j22 on Mar 19, 2013 22:21:47 GMT 8
I can only say that XT32 on my 4311 works really well. In the Denon 2313 range, you'll get the XT version. The only YPAO I've played with is on a Yammy 765, which is an older, lower-end unit - not sure how much YPAO has improved in the Aventage series, but the gap is probably narrower.
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Post by anfieldude on Mar 20, 2013 21:15:06 GMT 8
YPAO and MCACC do not seem to integrate and equalize the subwoofer channel as well as Audyssey does. That is detrimental for movies especially.
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Post by deafleppard on Mar 21, 2013 10:43:00 GMT 8
Hi anfieldude,
Thanks for the input. Question- if the ypoa is not good, is there another way of tunning the avr?
That is if I stick to the 810.
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Post by anfieldude on Mar 21, 2013 13:09:19 GMT 8
I guess u can do it the old fashioned way. I believe it will still have parametric equalizers. U can get a software like REW or XTZ to decide on how u can set distance, phase and PEQs.
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Post by htkaki on Mar 25, 2013 14:13:16 GMT 8
For those with Yamaha and Pioneer, there are other gears to improve on the LFE such DSPeaker Anti Mode, Behringer, etc. It is specifically meant to calibrate subwoofer.
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Post by deafleppard on Mar 26, 2013 19:51:08 GMT 8
Hi guys! Finally got the yammy 810. Listen to it with shop's setup of mission speakers. Although I have a different set of speakers, the sound that I got was not bad. To me it's a combination of sound with both movies and music, features and good value for money that won the day. Thanks to you guys for your input too. After running it in at home, will report here if this yammy was indeed a good buy or not.
Regards
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Post by htkaki on Mar 27, 2013 23:36:35 GMT 8
Glad to hear that. Hope you enjoy your new system
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