30 year Yamaha user here. I have their baby grand, stage keyboard and a handful of powered monitors and home theatre receivers. I’ve always liked their build quality and they use high quality DACs. My only complaint is their newer receivers dropped inputs and outputs for legacy devices like my old retro consoles that use component video.
I never wanna see an Onkyo again in my life! Had the most boring December holidays because that thing decided to die on me just before Christmas, and most repair shops are closed by then. After two hours of diagnostics, the technician couldn’t even figure out what’s wrong with the unit. Now I have to wait until mid-Jan to know what’s the status thereof. I just want it gone period!😖
@@Turtleback8024 bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all. Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music the picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow😢😢😢😢😢
@@persiancat5188 That sounds pretty strange. Isn't the RZ50 a fairly new model?😳 Why on earth would it pack up so soon? Have you taken to a technician, I'm just curious to hear what could be the problem with these units? I'd say just stay away from Onkyo.
@@Turtleback8024 Yes, mine is the latest model RZ50 but I don't know why it is so problematic I don't enjoy using it at all I have contacted onkyo and they said they will fix it for me😶😶
I miss going to stereo stores that had all different components, speakers and other things on display. circa late 70's-80's. They are not around anymore, sadly.
Audio Advice has exactly what you describe in Raleigh and Charlotte NC. Our stores are a ton of fun to visit. If you are in the US there are still physical stores n most major cities. But are are right When Audio Advice opened in 1978 in Raleigh there were 19 other stores in the area. Now there are just a handful. Thanks for watching
I agree. When Sears was still around that's one aspect of the store I enjoyed. Going in and looking at all the latest and greatest stereo products from whatever brand.
I totally agree. I want to buy some great sounding tower speakers, ones with great tweeter clarity that makes drum cymbals sound real, but with so many makes and brands, how in hell do we even get a chance to audition them before buying. Granted there is the option of shipping home then if not satisfied ship them back, but that is too much trouble, not to mention costly on shipping expenses. I too miss those sound showrooms of yesteryear.
@@alemanivan3 I have an Atmos 5.1.2 setup, with 2 ceiling speakers, and yeah, I noticed an improvement in the sound quality. The Denon was already really good, but the newer Onkyo just sounded a bit better. Biggest reason I upgraded was for the current gen consoles, XSX and PS5. I got a new LG G2 OLED recently, and though the PS5 worked well with eARC, I kept getting a very noticeable audio delay with the XSX….worst with Dolby Atmos, but even with standard 5.1 output. I could have gone back to plug-in the XSX right into the Denon, but then I wouldn’t have the HDMI 2.1 features (120Hz, VRR). The Onkyo handles all that like a champ, and it sounds fantastic to boot.
@@alemanivan3 yes, but I couldn’t get the XSX to NOT have an audio delay when using eARC, whereas the PS5 worked fine with it. Was very frustrating. I also wanted to be able to add 2 more ATMOS height speakers, and I can do that with the Onkyo.
That's the way to do it. Wait for the successor to be released, give it a few months. Then buy it's predecessor at a massive discount! Like your style 👍
Love my old Anthem processor & receiver. Really looking forward to these new Anthem unit, as I know they are the best I can get without breaking the bank. Thanks for the info on the other receivers as well. Looks like great stuff!
I have the Denon X2700H which replaced my Yamaha that wouldn't drive my Fluance Signature Series speakers. The X2700H did a little better job but still didn't drive my speakers the way I liked. So then I bought a Outlaw 5000x Amp but couldn't hook it up because my X2700H didn't have preouts so then I had to buy these Russound adapters to hook my Outlaw 5000x Amp up . Now I can drive my speakers the way I want to. This isn't the route I wanted to go to upgrade my home theater. Manufacturers don't seem to want the consumer to know their power ratings of AVR'S. I spent about twice as much as I planned on for my upgrade. I think Manufacturers should be a bit more forthcoming about the power ratings of their products. I like brands I bought but not the path I had to take to get the results I wanted.
We hear that sometimes. We always push for brands to be as transparent as possible. Thanks for watching and sharing so it will hopefully help someone else out!
I'm surprised the pioneer VSX-505lx wasn't on here. It is supposed to be just about the same as the Onkyo RZ50 receiver. I just bought one for 650 bucks! I was ready to buy the VSX305lx for 699.00 on Amazon , but when i saw this brand new one, a higher model at a lower price, I jumped on it! I can't wait to hook it up!.
Your a glorious pitchman. I find I enjoy listening to 2 channel stereo music playback in the Denon virtual mode. Surprisingly I prefer it over pure direct. That millisecond of added reverb seems to add the perfect touch in my listening room on my Martin Logan’s.
Had the RZ50 and it had a display fault, returned it. Got the Anthem 1140 8k, too many bugs to list, returned it. Now waiting for the Cinema 40 get released. Hopefully 3rd time is a charm.
bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all. Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music the picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow😢😢😢😢😢
Got me an Anthem 70 8K processor. Added a Emotiva A3(front 3) & A7(6 atmos) & XPA-7(surrounds) for a 9.2.6. ARC was an absolute breeze. OMG the bullets in JW 2 n 3 are nuts. I was $4550 😂😢😮
I bought the Arcam AVR-11, I was in doubt if the 60w pr channel was enough. So I estimated on how loud I would watch movies, and I expected it will be 100db at the most. My speakers can play with 91db at 1 watt, then that will be 94db at 2 watt, 97db at 4 watt and 100db at 8 watt. So the 60 watt is enough for my use.
Arcam AV Receivers display is a Scratch magnet wipe dust of it and leaves scratches cheap plastic There is a light that shines through the power on button that is not good for the price, plus Arcam AV Receiver amps are under powered need to add external amps
@@Music.Movies.67 I think I will manage with the display, I use to take good care of my things. If its underpowered, well it depend which speakers you are using and how loud you want to play. I don't need 7 x 400 watt when I watch movies. Only the remote is a bit tricky to turn off the receiver.
I prob have no idea what I'm saying but I picked up another 3800h today and I seemed to have did what I wanted in auro3D, which is 5.1.6 to 7.1.8. But who knows I have no idea what I'm doing. Just plugged the output of one to the input of the 2nd, messed around in video option to turn monitor 1/2 to activate and I got sound, I already had picture. Then I go to to the speakers plug them in and it works, also the info button shows the channels active as intended. But again I'm prob looking at something wrong. The remote works for both. I can get a 16th channel using the vog of the 2nd avr and 8 subs.
I bought a Onkyo 7100 for $800 from Best Buy and bought a four year warranty on top of it before the price trikes. Only thing is now I am the bug and want to get external amplification which I can’t do with the 7100 so I have to move to either a Denon 3800 1600 or Yamaha a6a for 1800
I have had onkyo and denon recievers both had issues then I bought a yamaha aventage best sounding receiver along with Marantz why no yamahas mentioned ?
I had NAD T778 for almost 2 years. Was very happy with it. Didn’t think I could improve movie performance anymore. Bought NAD M28 7 channel power amp. Mostly for music. It was ex display item and cheaper than M23 same stereo amp. I was blown away with movie performance. Much better than T778 internal amplification. So separates are a way to go if you want hi-end sound.
One thing I believe should have been included in this video is the instructions that come with them. This is based on my experience this week. 134 pages of confusion. Apart from that the Denon is a winner.
Thanks for the suggestion. That is one reason to purchase from Audio Advice. One quick phone call with our experts would have avoided that frustration.
I would go for Marantz AV Receiver there warm sounding, sound Similar to Arcam, Marantz pretty Musical with sound from Movies and TV shows. I add my Arcam SA20 Stereo Amp as it has Processor Mode to Bypass the Arcams volume and Marantz volume for movies too Marantz AV Receivers Front Left and Right Preouts, then connect music sources to Arcam Stereo Amp turn off Marantz completely use Arcam Stereo Amp for better more enjoyable music playback, best of both worlds movies and separate music
Very good video, I really like all the details about the receivers covered. The only thing I would have liked, is the list of other receivers that your choices have been compared to. Was Arcam compared to Naim or McIntosh? Was the Pioneer compared to Sony or Yamaha? I would have liked to know they are the best compared to what other receivers.
7 channel is good enough because most of those budget buyer had small room and hardly could afford to have a decent speaker of 7.1 system. Base on my experience Onkyo is the best to own and easy to operate but lately new model it is easily to break down after operating certain hours.
You obviously need to broaden your horizons and check out other manufacturers, Onkyo is far from the best to own and there's others at the same price that blow the water out your Onkyo Buddy
Sorry it came across that way and thank you for your feedback. These are our top picks so we simply wanted to run through the attributes to each one in a timely manner. We will definitely take your comment into account for the future!
It is whatever. They all gotta be better, bigger, heavier. Why not just 1 (2 if you must) hdmi in 1 hdmi out, 1 UAC 3.0 (usb-c) in, and 1 sp/dif in, maybe add headphone option with virtual surround, and just ram it in 1/1.5U? 40 watts per channel should be enough. I modded an EPQ304 by breaking open a usb soundcard, tearing out the amp inputs, and putting the usb pcb in place, wiring it up. Perfect for pc use. What I learned: lack of settings is a minus, the fans in the EPQ304 annoy me to no end, it does not look as sleek as a unit built for purpose, you want 24 bit over 16 bit, anything for a lower noisefloor, but that requires you to swap out the fans in the EPQ304 voiding the warranty. That and I prefer flexibility, like adding front heights over front overhead, front wide option over surrounds/back surrounds, speaking of which, neither DTS nor Atmos would ever license for this thing, but MPEG-H 3D would maybe be an option, if no game/film to work with it, yet decoder up on Github. Would need 6 output over 4 though.
Top model Marantz SR 8015 is capable of processing up to 13 channels. Also its preamp represents one of the best system in industry. Calibration system is the same as ARCAM ( Dirac live ) same features as Arcam and awesome sound quality as well. And if you add to that Marantz premium- 300W RMS per channel, additional amplifiers, ( just to match the price tag of Arcam), You will get maybe only 13 channels, but much more superior and more powerful sound system. Don’t get me wrong, Arcam is wonderful machine, but for the money maybe that Marantz would be a better option? It’s just my opinion.
Thanks for sharing- we felt like you needed something better than Audyssey to be top rated. We did not think there were any plans to offer Dirac on the 8015? And you really have to hear the Class G power amps in the Arcam to fully understand how great it does sound.
Just bought a 85” Samsung . Hesitant to buy any receivers as I heard there’s lots of bugs still. I have a Yamaha RX-A850 but it’s video decoding is old. Would you recommend buying a cheaper 7.2 to decode and use the Yamaha as pre amp? Hate to get rid of the Yamaha as it’s awesome still. Any ideas welcome .
great products.....i have a pioneer elite receiver can i use the room correction built in to calabrate a pair of 18 inch subs..?...insted of buying a dsp...
Heads up. I had a RZ50 freeze on me showing the notorious "Now Initializing" on the display, effectively bricking the entire reciever, which I had for only a day. This also happened to my Pioneer SCLX501 before. Had no choice but to return it.
An Onkyo 686 died on me out of the blue! It kept going to “protection mode” and wouldn’t power up for whatever reason. Took it to an approved technician, and after two hours of diagnostics, he called and told me that he can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong with the unit, but promised to look again in 2nd week of January 2023. I want nothing to do with that thing!😖 As soon as it gets fixed, I want it gone! Am looking at the Audiolab 8300XP and/ Anthem MRX540.
@@Turtleback8024 I have the same receive and same problem. I smelled smoke with mine before it finally decided to not turn on. Let me know what's wrong with yours and maybe I'll take this paper weight out of the closet and try to fix it before throwing it in the trash where it belongs. Never buy and Onkyo!
@@letsgetdoing The Technician called me last week and told me that he still couldn't figure out what the fault was, but after he resoldered all the connection points the unit came back to life. I told him to sell it on my behalf as I can't trust it. I'm gonna get myself an Anthem MRX540. I'm done with Onkyo.
@@Turtleback8024 90% of Onkyo receiver repairs I've seen have been fixed due to fault resistors. Mine failed conveniently a couple of months after warranty was up. I'm definitely going Yamaha next time.
I bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all. Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music the picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow
Great video! I’m just getting into home theater and I recently got Martin Logan motion 20i for left and right and a ML center to start. I’m having concerns about them being 4ohm. I also have a B&W sub. I had a denon s970 just returned for a onkyo rz50. Could you give some advice if this will be good for my speakers or a avr suggestion. Will be for movies and gaming and will expand the system to full surround.
We didn't get a chance to test the Cinema 40 at the time of filming this video. It's incredible though. We have a video that we compare it to the Cinema 50 if you're trying to decide between them: th-cam.com/video/y5Z86VCOlbQ/w-d-xo.html
We would respectfully disagree. Some of those upper end ESS DAC's sound very warm, especially the top of the line ones. While yes, R2R DAC's have some advantages, implementing them for multi channel would be a nightmare.
Me as Denon x3800 User can not understand what you can make better. xD I use a Setup with ADAM A7X Speakers and can hear every single detail clearly. 1.350€ for a 7.4.4 receiver^^
Is it possible to find an all in one processor for both home theater and 2ch music. Or does it require having a stereo preamp with home theater bypass that connects to a processor? Looking for help on my next purchase to match with Martin Logan F200 LCR
Great question. There are several all in one units that would do your Logans justice. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss options
How about video game performance, specifically lag? With 6 to 8 hdmi inputs, what do yo think people are plugging in those? One tv, one steamer and a DVD, then multiple video game systems....
Some of these have input lag reduction, although the best bet is to connect your console directly to your TV and use HDMI eARC to get the audio back to your AVR. Thanks for watching
How does it come that my old 90s serviced Marantz PM 66 SE KI amp still sounds competitive if not better in comparison to those actual receivers in pure stereo mode? And connected to a cheap but good streamer (WiiM) and DAC it is ready for present and future. New is not always better...
We would agree many vintage receivers still sound good for two channel only but they do not have the immersive audio functions these do. If really just want good two channel audio then look at the newest integrated amps. Most of them will sound far superior to the vintage gear. Thank for watching
@@AudioAdvice In what price class should I look at for an integrated amp to top my amp (not receiver) from Marantz which cost 700 bucks (today ~1300) in the past and was tuned by Ken Ishiwata ? I need the same great phono pre-amp in it and that wonderful airiness in sound.
@@AudioAdvice Oh yes. Mine really is a special one and a brilliant sounding one. Damn that Rotel looks fantastic and must sound so as well! That could really be one step above mine. Not so with A11 Tribute to A14. Thanks for your recommendation. ;)
I just grabbed one myself about a week ago. Absolutely love it, especially with the Dirac. Between my Xbox series X and 4K atmos movies, I’m in heaven.
I have a full 7 channel system with 4 in ceiling speakers. However, I am more concerned about great sound that bells and whistles. Given that info, which ones would be the top two I should learn more about?
These are our favorites that are out right now but there will be new ones released from other brands in the next few months. Stay tuned and we will post more videos when they do!
Best under 1250 is Onkyo 7100 the Denon doesn’t have 9 channels of amplifier and room correction Dirac plus other things! Onkyo best budget by a mile! Not even close
Got a 7100 before the price hike in the fall. RZ50 was really hard to find, and I didn't feel like I really needed external amps. Aside from Dirac loosing the network connection during calibrations it's great!.
Nowadays AVR quality is not like the old AVR. In the case of repairs it's very costly. The old AVR sound was very good. If from India some one wants to Buy Used AVR from other countries Fe from your country to India so is it possible? Plz inform. If yes what price?
I really love my new Anthem MRX740 4K but the fan noise is ruining my experience with it... Amazing sound but why a fan so loud on a premium audio device?!
@@AudioAdviceam looking for a replacement unit for my now dead Onkyo TX-NR686. The Anthem MRX5/740 is in my radar, but I have read so many complaints about the noisy fan on these Receivers it makes me doubtful.🙆🏻♂️ Most people are said to have returned their units due to the fan noise. Some suggest that you keep it in a separate room.🤷🏻♂️
@@AudioAdvice I think it’s not my device fault since there’s a lot of people with the same issue and returning the device back. It’s not very loud but you can hear the fan in a quiet living room. I think it depends of the room conditions where you have the Anthem but on a device of these price it’s strange that a fan can fill it’s presence. Anyway it’s a fantastic machine and I think that I can live with the fan since the sound and performance is so addictive.
@@Turtleback8024 in a separate or big room you shouldn’t notice fan noise. Between the 540/740.. go for the 740 for sure. You get more channels and power. The Anthem is a fantastic machine!
Btw have the shipment of Polk R700s shown up yet? Still waiting since Black Friday. I'm hearing people that ordered from Crutchfield and directly from Polk are already receiving them.
Just found out they are supposed to be getting more on Jan 22 (to Polk) and more on Feb 17th, they are just getting a few on the first but a huge amount in Feb which will fill all orders. This is for the black, the wood is in worse shape, they only show about 5% of what they ordered coming in through Feb. Sorry its taking so long
Sorry, we are not familiar with the karaoke you are referring to. It is recommended though to use specific karaoke speakers as the live vocals can be harmful to traditional home speakers
Thanks for the heads up, we say under 750, but the person on our end who created the chapter labels put in under 500 instead of 750, we will fix that, thanks
DENON for user-friendliness. MARANTZ for those who likes music just as much as HT. ANTHEM for those who prefer to have higher-quality but are little concerned about user-friendliness. ARCAM for those who accept nothing other than the highest quality but also wishes to have an HDMI
@@AudioAdvice Thanks for the response. User-friendliness to someone like audio advice is probably easy-peasy but what about us average users or in fact a complete novice. Then if you don't mind me saying, the analysis might carry a little bit more weight. All good fun of course 😊
If movie watching and atmos surround sound are important, just get a soundbar. Even after spending over a grand for an av receiver and another one or two grand in speakers and installation, there is no guarantee that the system will sound better than some top end soundbars that only costs less than $1500 on sale.
@@bbokdoong high-end soundbars has those bouncy bouncy reflective speakers. Which is basically a somewhat delayed weakened virtual sound! That time delay is likely to throw the sound out. Besides when it comes to 2 channel stereo music, soundbars are unable to compete with stereo speakers. Nevermind the imaging one will never be able to experience stereo separation with a soundbar and if you know a little bit about listening to music speaker placement (+ toeing) is absolutely essential to experience a great sound. But mind you what I will say in favour of soundbars. It's dialogue intelligibility are far more accessible with a average soundbar then with an average budget - mid price AVR, thats unless one is prepared to buy an expensive centre channel with an they're preferably good dynamic range AVR. Otherwise one will be reaching for the remote control every time the Dynamics change. So basically it comes down to budget and Listening habits! If you want it mainly for movies then go with a soundbar but if you like your music more then your movies I would strongly advise going with a AVR. But if need be persevere carry on saving and start with something solid! Otherwise you'll be another one of those persons reaching for the remote control all the time.
We have a few, this is one of the best choices www.audioadvice.com/home-theater/home-theater-components/home-theater-receivers/jbl-ma310-5-2-channel-4k-av-receiver Thanks for watching
Why do even top $ AV receivers use cheapo DAC chips $13 DAC in the anthem $38 DAC IN ARCA SURELY they could afford the 9038 or 39 pro at the price these are going for
How can Anthem be one of the best receivers when it doesn't offer hdmi 2.1 yet. Hdmi 2.1 is a basic feature that has been offered for years and Anthem is still working on it. Give me a break.
You obviously have never heard one and they are all HDMI 2.1 now. And in something very few receiver manufacturers have ever done, if you have an older one without the 8K boards you can upgrade for a fee to the new ones.
@Audio Advice I was reading Anthems own description of its products specifications of the MRX 740 on their website two days ago and it stated that hdmi 2.1 is not available at this time. I would suggest that you look into it for youself.
@@kingkobra1956 www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-740-8k/page=overview, they still have the legacy 740 page up, you need to find the 740 8K page, hopefully YT will not strip off the link we sent you
@Audio Advice I have already read the page and I know exactly what it says and reading it again will not change the information that was given. Did you read it?
@@kingkobra1956 This is a copy paste from the page for the 740 8K: "11.2 Pre-Amplifier / 7 Amplifier Channel A/V receiver with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. 140-watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms. Includes ARC (Anthem Room Correction). HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 supporting 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz"
Would love to try all of these!
Just copped the Anthem AVM 70 8K processor. This system is so nice. Just get a processor and get an A3.
Thanks for sharing. Yes separate components are a whole different level.
Ive returned 4 arcams within 3 months. Going for the new denon now
Yes, its excellent for the $$. Thanks for watching
I think Yamaha is a very good choice.
Agreed
30 year Yamaha user here. I have their baby grand, stage keyboard and a handful of powered monitors and home theatre receivers. I’ve always liked their build quality and they use high quality DACs. My only complaint is their newer receivers dropped inputs and outputs for legacy devices like my old retro consoles that use component video.
Upgraded from denon to onkyo rz-50 , onkyo is wow!, Superb sound quality even music sounds superb ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing. Dirac makes an incredible improvement to most systems.
I never wanna see an Onkyo again in my life! Had the most boring December holidays because that thing decided to die on me just before Christmas, and most repair shops are closed by then. After two hours of diagnostics, the technician couldn’t even figure out what’s wrong with the unit. Now I have to wait until mid-Jan to know what’s the status thereof. I just want it gone period!😖
@@Turtleback8024 bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all.
Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music the
picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow😢😢😢😢😢
@@persiancat5188 That sounds pretty strange. Isn't the RZ50 a fairly new model?😳 Why on earth would it pack up so soon? Have you taken to a technician, I'm just curious to hear what could be the problem with these units? I'd say just stay away from Onkyo.
@@Turtleback8024 Yes, mine is the latest model RZ50 but I don't know why it is so problematic I don't enjoy using it at all I have contacted onkyo and they said they will fix it for me😶😶
I miss going to stereo stores that had all different components, speakers and other things on display. circa late 70's-80's. They are not around anymore, sadly.
Audio Advice has exactly what you describe in Raleigh and Charlotte NC. Our stores are a ton of fun to visit. If you are in the US there are still physical stores n most major cities. But are are right When Audio Advice opened in 1978 in Raleigh there were 19 other stores in the area. Now there are just a handful. Thanks for watching
I agree. When Sears was still around that's one aspect of the store I enjoyed. Going in and looking at all the latest and greatest stereo products from whatever brand.
I totally agree. I want to buy some great sounding tower speakers, ones with great tweeter clarity that makes drum cymbals sound real, but with so many makes and brands, how in hell do we even get a chance to audition them before buying. Granted there is the option of shipping home then if not satisfied ship them back, but that is too much trouble, not to mention costly on shipping expenses.
I too miss those sound showrooms of yesteryear.
Pioneer VSX-935 is a steal, 3 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI inputs, low THD, 2 subwoofer outputs, and super easy setup!
It is a really good value, thanks for sharing
Just upgraded from a Denon x2300h to the Onkyo RZ50 last month. Been VERY happy with it so far!
Yeah. That's the one I want. Any sound difference between them?
@@alemanivan3 I have an Atmos 5.1.2 setup, with 2 ceiling speakers, and yeah, I noticed an improvement in the sound quality. The Denon was already really good, but the newer Onkyo just sounded a bit better. Biggest reason I upgraded was for the current gen consoles, XSX and PS5. I got a new LG G2 OLED recently, and though the PS5 worked well with eARC, I kept getting a very noticeable audio delay with the XSX….worst with Dolby Atmos, but even with standard 5.1 output. I could have gone back to plug-in the XSX right into the Denon, but then I wouldn’t have the HDMI 2.1 features (120Hz, VRR). The Onkyo handles all that like a champ, and it sounds fantastic to boot.
@@ddarko08 you're lg tv have 4 arc ports. You pretty much cover.
@@alemanivan3 yes, but I couldn’t get the XSX to NOT have an audio delay when using eARC, whereas the PS5 worked fine with it. Was very frustrating. I also wanted to be able to add 2 more ATMOS height speakers, and I can do that with the Onkyo.
Thanks for sharing, just having Dirac makes a big difference.
Very thorough, Thanks! That Marantz cinema 50 is beautiful & four sub outs!
The Anthem too very nice
Thank you kindly!
Bought Arcam AVR30 for less than £2750 Hopelly I did a right choice for my cinema theatre system and stereo listening....😊
The AVR30 sounds very good, we hope you enjoy it.
That's the way to do it. Wait for the successor to be released, give it a few months. Then buy it's predecessor at a massive discount! Like your style 👍
Love my old Anthem processor & receiver. Really looking forward to these new Anthem unit, as I know they are the best I can get without breaking the bank. Thanks for the info on the other receivers as well. Looks like great stuff!
The 1140 was buggy as hell. Stay away.
The 70 8K Processor is a beauty
Pretty happy with the onkyo RZ50 at the moment. The cinema 50 would be my next choice up the ladder
We agree, thanks for sharing
What's the recommendation between last year's < $750 choice: Yamaha RX-V6A (now $850) and the Pioneer VSX-935?
You are the man with lining up all these beasts in one video..
I’d be lying if I didn’t admit it was a bit of workout 😅
I have the Denon X2700H which replaced my Yamaha that wouldn't drive my Fluance Signature Series speakers. The X2700H did a little better job but still didn't drive my speakers the way I liked. So then I bought a Outlaw 5000x Amp but couldn't hook it up because my X2700H didn't have preouts so then I had to buy these Russound adapters to hook my Outlaw 5000x Amp up . Now I can drive my speakers the way I want to. This isn't the route I wanted to go to upgrade my home theater. Manufacturers don't seem to want the consumer to know their power ratings of AVR'S. I spent about twice as much as I planned on for my upgrade. I think Manufacturers should be a bit more forthcoming about the power ratings of their products. I like brands I bought but not the path I had to take to get the results I wanted.
We hear that sometimes. We always push for brands to be as transparent as possible. Thanks for watching and sharing so it will hopefully help someone else out!
I'm surprised the pioneer VSX-505lx wasn't on here. It is supposed to be just about the same as the Onkyo RZ50 receiver.
I just bought one for 650 bucks! I was ready to buy the VSX305lx for 699.00 on Amazon , but when i saw this brand new one, a higher model at a lower price, I jumped on it!
I can't wait to hook it up!.
It was really hard to narrow it down. But sounds like you made a great choice! Hope you enjoy!
I have 3 AV Receiver my 1st receiver is Pioneer. 2010. Then Bought a Yamaha. 2014. When Bluetooth arrives 😅I got a Onkyo. But the simple model only
Very cool. Onkyo makes some great gear.
Your a glorious pitchman. I find I enjoy listening to 2 channel stereo music playback in the Denon virtual mode. Surprisingly I prefer it over pure direct. That millisecond of added reverb seems to add the perfect touch in my listening room on my Martin Logan’s.
Thanks for sharing. This fun hobby is all about experimenting. What sounds best to you is the way you should go.
I don’t know about you but I didn’t understand much. I’ll keep learning as I watch this channel. Hopefully
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Had the RZ50 and it had a display fault, returned it. Got the Anthem 1140 8k, too many bugs to list, returned it. Now waiting for the Cinema 40 get released. Hopefully 3rd time is a charm.
We are waiting on one to listen to to compare it to the 50. Thanks for watching
bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all.
Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music the
picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow😢😢😢😢😢
Onkyo rz50 for little over 1k on amazon or marantz cinema 50 for 2500?
Great channel all around. Y'all deserve WAY more likes. Keep it coming.
Much appreciated!
i have a marantz sr 8012.......onkyo rz810,,,, onkyo tx545...... i still love my tx545 that we use for the outdoor area,,,,,,,still going strong
💪💪 thanks for sharing!
I have the Denon jubilee model and love it.
Thanks for sharing.
Make sure with the Denon X2800h DAB black you pair it with a good set of speakers. And a good Subwoofer. And a great system you will have. Enjoy.
Yes, thanks for sharing
Got me an Anthem 70 8K processor. Added a Emotiva A3(front 3) & A7(6 atmos) & XPA-7(surrounds) for a 9.2.6. ARC was an absolute breeze. OMG the bullets in JW 2 n 3 are nuts. I was $4550 😂😢😮
Sounds like a great system! Thanks for sharing 😄
would love a RZ50 vs Denon X3800H vid. Was surprised you went with the Onkyo.
We really like Dirac. But we did have a lot of internal debates over these :) Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice thanks for your reply! I’ll keep that in mind and look up Dirac vs audyssey
I bought the Arcam AVR-11, I was in doubt if the 60w pr channel was enough.
So I estimated on how loud I would watch movies, and I expected it will be 100db at the most.
My speakers can play with 91db at 1 watt, then that will be 94db at 2 watt, 97db at 4 watt and 100db at 8 watt.
So the 60 watt is enough for my use.
Thank you for sharing. And what really helps is the Arcam amplifier section puts out real power. We hope you enjoy your system!
Arcam AV Receivers display is a Scratch magnet wipe dust of it and leaves scratches cheap plastic
There is a light that shines through the power on button that is not good for the price, plus Arcam AV Receiver amps are under powered need to add external amps
@@Music.Movies.67 I think I will manage with the display, I use to take good care of my things.
If its underpowered, well it depend which speakers you are using and how loud you want to play. I don't need 7 x 400 watt when I watch movies.
Only the remote is a bit tricky to turn off the receiver.
@@Music.Movies.67They’re still one of the best sounding AVRs out there though. They all have their flaws
I prob have no idea what I'm saying but I picked up another 3800h today and I seemed to have did what I wanted in auro3D, which is 5.1.6 to 7.1.8. But who knows I have no idea what I'm doing. Just plugged the output of one to the input of the 2nd, messed around in video option to turn monitor 1/2 to activate and I got sound, I already had picture. Then I go to to the speakers plug them in and it works, also the info button shows the channels active as intended. But again I'm prob looking at something wrong. The remote works for both. I can get a 16th channel using the vog of the 2nd avr and 8 subs.
wow, that is a creative Frankenstein system!
Currently Marantz is the best receiver I have ever owned.
They do make great gear, thanks for sharing
I bought a Onkyo 7100 for $800 from Best Buy and bought a four year warranty on top of it before the price trikes. Only thing is now I am the bug and want to get external amplification which I can’t do with the 7100 so I have to move to either a Denon 3800 1600 or Yamaha a6a for 1800
The bug comes on fast 😉
Can one make a video on the Best Pre Processor for 2023. I have an Arcam AV41
We will consider that, you have a great one!
I have had onkyo and denon recievers both had issues then I bought a yamaha aventage best sounding receiver along with Marantz why no yamahas mentioned ?
Yamaha is good 😊 I also Used Yamaha. It’s better than pioneer
I had NAD T778 for almost 2 years. Was very happy with it. Didn’t think I could improve movie performance anymore. Bought NAD M28 7 channel power amp. Mostly for music. It was ex display item and cheaper than M23 same stereo amp. I was blown away with movie performance. Much better than T778 internal amplification. So separates are a way to go if you want hi-end sound.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We could not agree more! Separates are the best
Good review
Thanks!
One thing I believe should have been included in this video is the instructions that come with them.
This is based on my experience this week. 134 pages of confusion. Apart from that the Denon is a winner.
Thanks for the suggestion. That is one reason to purchase from Audio Advice. One quick phone call with our experts would have avoided that frustration.
@@AudioAdvice I admit that would have been a better idea. .
All the best to you, hope to see more great videos .
Will Earc work if the TV does not support for example, DTS will the TV still send the signal to the receiver.
no, you need it at both ends, better to use a streaming box like Roku, Nvidia, Chrome, Apple, Amazon, etc Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice thanks for the reply. I hope you guys will also do a video of the best processors.
I would go for Marantz AV Receiver there warm sounding, sound Similar to Arcam, Marantz pretty Musical with sound from Movies and TV shows.
I add my Arcam SA20 Stereo Amp as it has Processor Mode to Bypass the Arcams volume and Marantz volume for movies too Marantz AV Receivers Front Left and Right Preouts, then connect music sources to Arcam Stereo Amp turn off Marantz completely use Arcam Stereo Amp for better more enjoyable music playback, best of both worlds movies and separate music
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a great setup!
Very good video, I really like all the details about the receivers covered. The only thing I would have liked, is the list of other receivers that your choices have been compared to. Was Arcam compared to Naim or McIntosh? Was the Pioneer compared to Sony or Yamaha? I would have liked to know they are the best compared to what other receivers.
Glad you liked it. We appreciate the feedback.
7 channel is good enough because most of those budget buyer had small room and hardly could afford to have a decent speaker of 7.1 system. Base on my experience Onkyo is the best to own and easy to operate but lately new model it is easily to break down after operating certain hours.
I want nothing to do with Onkyo! I’m just done with it!😖
You obviously need to broaden your horizons and check out other manufacturers, Onkyo is far from the best to own and there's others at the same price that blow the water out your Onkyo Buddy
Appreciate the review!
Thanks very much!
oh my sounded like ads for these, maybe less hype and more information in a less slap-chop way? I was simply looking for information.
Sorry it came across that way and thank you for your feedback. These are our top picks so we simply wanted to run through the attributes to each one in a timely manner. We will definitely take your comment into account for the future!
Same. Didn't find what I was looking for. 😮💨
Onkyo RZ-50 is now $1199 so it’s an even greater value 😊
Yes, it is a great deal right now
It is whatever. They all gotta be better, bigger, heavier.
Why not just 1 (2 if you must) hdmi in 1 hdmi out, 1 UAC 3.0 (usb-c) in, and 1 sp/dif in, maybe add headphone option with virtual surround, and just ram it in 1/1.5U? 40 watts per channel should be enough.
I modded an EPQ304 by breaking open a usb soundcard, tearing out the amp inputs, and putting the usb pcb in place, wiring it up. Perfect for pc use.
What I learned: lack of settings is a minus, the fans in the EPQ304 annoy me to no end, it does not look as sleek as a unit built for purpose, you want 24 bit over 16 bit, anything for a lower noisefloor, but that requires you to swap out the fans in the EPQ304 voiding the warranty. That and I prefer flexibility, like adding front heights over front overhead, front wide option over surrounds/back surrounds, speaking of which, neither DTS nor Atmos would ever license for this thing, but MPEG-H 3D would maybe be an option, if no game/film to work with it, yet decoder up on Github. Would need 6 output over 4 though.
Thanks for sharing, your skill set is way beyond 99.9999% of most people interested in a new home theater receiver
You should apply for an engineering gig with Sound United.
Top model Marantz SR 8015
is capable of processing up to 13 channels. Also its preamp represents one of the best system in industry.
Calibration system is the same as ARCAM ( Dirac live ) same features as Arcam and awesome sound quality as well.
And if you add to that Marantz premium- 300W RMS per channel, additional amplifiers, ( just to match the price tag of Arcam),
You will get maybe only 13 channels, but much more superior and more powerful sound system.
Don’t get me wrong, Arcam is wonderful machine, but for the money maybe that Marantz would be a better option?
It’s just my opinion.
Thanks for sharing- we felt like you needed something better than Audyssey to be top rated. We did not think there were any plans to offer Dirac on the 8015? And you really have to hear the Class G power amps in the Arcam to fully understand how great it does sound.
Thank you for your response, I’m looking forward to that in the near future.
@@AudioAdvice Wish the Arcam offered powered 9 channels. I would get one.
WERE YAMAHA ?
Just bought a 85” Samsung . Hesitant to buy any receivers as I heard there’s lots of bugs still. I have a Yamaha RX-A850 but it’s video decoding is old. Would you recommend buying a cheaper 7.2 to decode and use the Yamaha as pre amp? Hate to get rid of the Yamaha as it’s awesome still. Any ideas welcome .
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. Thanks for watching
Just keep your Yamaha. Use the money on weed, travel, or a subwoofer.
Would you recommend the Pioneer over the Denon x1700h?
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over the pros and cons of each one.
Depends on the size of your home. The Denon is a good model.
great products.....i have a pioneer elite receiver can i use the room correction built in to calabrate a pair of 18 inch subs..?...insted of buying a dsp...
You should get a DSP as it only does a combined sub channel.
@@AudioAdvice ok but will it work for now until i can get a dsp..?.waiting for them to come down in price...
@@johnsmith-qz4bv To a degree, yes, but DSP would be better
Heads up. I had a RZ50 freeze on me showing the notorious "Now Initializing" on the display, effectively bricking the entire reciever, which I had for only a day. This also happened to my Pioneer SCLX501 before. Had no choice but to return it.
An Onkyo 686 died on me out of the blue! It kept going to “protection mode” and wouldn’t power up for whatever reason. Took it to an approved technician, and after two hours of diagnostics, he called and told me that he can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong with the unit, but promised to look again in 2nd week of January 2023. I want nothing to do with that thing!😖 As soon as it gets fixed, I want it gone! Am looking at the Audiolab 8300XP and/ Anthem MRX540.
@@Turtleback8024 I have the same receive and same problem. I smelled smoke with mine before it finally decided to not turn on. Let me know what's wrong with yours and maybe I'll take this paper weight out of the closet and try to fix it before throwing it in the trash where it belongs. Never buy and Onkyo!
@@letsgetdoing The Technician called me last week and told me that he still couldn't figure out what the fault was, but after he resoldered all the connection points the unit came back to life. I told him to sell it on my behalf as I can't trust it. I'm gonna get myself an Anthem MRX540. I'm done with Onkyo.
@@Turtleback8024 90% of Onkyo receiver repairs I've seen have been fixed due to fault resistors. Mine failed conveniently a couple of months after warranty was up. I'm definitely going Yamaha next time.
I bought this onkyo RZ50 and it fell off after four months of use. There is no sound at all.
Connected to AirPlay and Bluetooth, the network is often disconnected when listening to music
the
picture is unstable and it will flash back by itself, and every time I use the remote control to select an item, its response is very slow
Which one is better AVM 70 or Arcam pre?
Both are very good, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for more details.
Great video! I’m just getting into home theater and I recently got Martin Logan motion 20i for left and right and a ML center to start. I’m having concerns about them being 4ohm. I also have a B&W sub. I had a denon s970 just returned for a onkyo rz50. Could you give some advice if this will be good for my speakers or a avr suggestion. Will be for movies and gaming and will expand the system to full surround.
Thank you. The Onkyo should fine with the Logan’s
I am looking for the best sound quality, should I get an Onkyo TX-NR7100 (I don't care so much about the extra 2 channels) or Marantz cinema 60?
Contact our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help decide what's best for your system!
Great video...very helpful. What about Cinema 40? where will it stand against these bunch?
We didn't get a chance to test the Cinema 40 at the time of filming this video. It's incredible though. We have a video that we compare it to the Cinema 50 if you're trying to decide between them:
th-cam.com/video/y5Z86VCOlbQ/w-d-xo.html
What about the ROTEL
RAP-1580 MKII?. I know it's older and I don't know how it would compete with the current ones
Older, yes, thanks for watching
Where would you compare the Anthem 540 with that new Onkyo RZ30? Both of which did not make this list.
Please reach out to our team to discuss which AVR would be best for your needs. Thanks for watching
ESS sabre DACs...like nails on a chalkboard. Use an external R2R DAC if you care about audio sound.
We would respectfully disagree. Some of those upper end ESS DAC's sound very warm, especially the top of the line ones. While yes, R2R DAC's have some advantages, implementing them for multi channel would be a nightmare.
@@AudioAdvice no worries. You talked about 2 channel SQ at the beginning of the arcam section.
@@davestevens4193 That is true, yes. You are the first person to bring up ladder DAC's in a long time on our channel :)
Me as Denon x3800 User can not understand what you can make better. xD
I use a Setup with ADAM A7X Speakers and can hear every single detail clearly. 1.350€ for a 7.4.4 receiver^^
It sounds like you have a great system. Thank you for sharing and watching our video.
Amazing video, could you guys please do a processor version please?
Thank you very much! We will think about that one. All of them are so good now, it will be a challenge to pick the best
Is it possible to find an all in one processor for both home theater and 2ch music.
Or does it require having a stereo preamp with home theater bypass that connects to a processor?
Looking for help on my next purchase to match with Martin Logan F200 LCR
Great question. There are several all in one units that would do your Logans justice. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss options
How about video game performance, specifically lag? With 6 to 8 hdmi inputs, what do yo think people are plugging in those? One tv, one steamer and a DVD, then multiple video game systems....
Some of these have input lag reduction, although the best bet is to connect your console directly to your TV and use HDMI eARC to get the audio back to your AVR. Thanks for watching
Arcam AVR31 vs something like a JBL Synthesis SDP-58?
They are very similar. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss options. Thanks for watching
How does it come that my old 90s serviced Marantz PM 66 SE KI amp still sounds competitive if not better in comparison to those actual receivers in pure stereo mode? And connected to a cheap but good streamer (WiiM) and DAC it is ready for present and future. New is not always better...
We would agree many vintage receivers still sound good for two channel only but they do not have the immersive audio functions these do. If really just want good two channel audio then look at the newest integrated amps. Most of them will sound far superior to the vintage gear. Thank for watching
@@AudioAdvice In what price class should I look at for an integrated amp to top my amp (not receiver) from Marantz which cost 700 bucks (today ~1300) in the past and was tuned by Ken Ishiwata ? I need the same great phono pre-amp in it and that wonderful airiness in sound.
@@angelheart7643 that sounds like a special amp! www.audioadvice.com/rotel-ra-1572-mkii-integrated-amplifier
@@AudioAdvice Oh yes. Mine really is a special one and a brilliant sounding one. Damn that Rotel looks fantastic and must sound so as well! That could really be one step above mine. Not so with A11 Tribute to A14. Thanks for your recommendation. ;)
Love my onkyo rx50
I just grabbed one myself about a week ago. Absolutely love it, especially with the Dirac. Between my Xbox series X and 4K atmos movies, I’m in heaven.
@@drizztatk same it’s good with the Xbox
Thanks for sharing, it is one heck of a great value. Make sure you use a good microphone for Dirac as it does make a difference.
I have a full 7 channel system with 4 in ceiling speakers. However, I am more concerned about great sound that bells and whistles. Given that info, which ones would be the top two I should learn more about?
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would be best for your needs.
Seems odd to put AVR31 at best no holds barred instead of JBL SDR-38 when it's essentially same but better.
We debated a lot on that internally and ultimately picked the Arcam has it is less expensive by over $1500. Thanks for watching
Also check for iota amp's and bigger budget the monster from france 😉
the trinnov🤘🏼
Well heck yes the Trinnov is better! We are a Trinnov dealer and fully understand. It is amazing, but at a far higher cost. Thanks for watching
Which would be better Arcam av 31 vs anthem 1140 vs NAD T778?
Reach out to our team at audioadvice.com and they will help you decide what is best for you!
Is VSX 935 compatible with my five sprakers including the subwoofer of my broken VSX-329 receiver? Thanks
It should be if your subwoofer has an audio input. Thanks for watching
did any get announced this year?
Buddy of mine is thinking picking one up this year.
Maybe so info.
These are our favorites that are out right now but there will be new ones released from other brands in the next few months. Stay tuned and we will post more videos when they do!
The link to the Pioneer VSX-935 is dead. It leads to an empty page on your website. Is it still recommended?
Yes, it is. Sorry about the link. You can find it here: www.audioadvice.com/products/pioneer-vsx935-7ch-home-theater-receiver
@@AudioAdvice TY for the reply. Ordered me one for $599cad. Looking forward to using it.
Where's the Yamaha RX-A8A?
Great comparison.
Glad you liked it
Great list 😊
Thanks! 😊
RZ-50? Heck yeah! W hat about Krell?
To our knowledge, Krell does not make a home theater receiver. Thanks for watching
Best under 1250 is Onkyo 7100 the Denon doesn’t have 9 channels of amplifier and room correction Dirac plus other things! Onkyo best budget by a mile! Not even close
Got a 7100 before the price hike in the fall. RZ50 was really hard to find, and I didn't feel like I really needed external amps. Aside from Dirac loosing the network connection during calibrations it's great!.
100 there is no doubt the Onkyo 7100 is the winner under 1250 by a mile. It is not even close.
Bro suggest me processor for 7 bed layers and 4/6 atmos
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they will help you out!
Nowadays AVR quality is not like the old AVR. In the case of repairs it's very costly. The old AVR sound was very good. If from India some one wants to Buy Used AVR from other countries Fe from your country to India so is it possible? Plz inform. If yes what price?
Sorry, we only ship in there US.
it will have distinct sound signature like um ciems along with technically better sound
I really love my new Anthem MRX740 4K but the fan noise is ruining my experience with it... Amazing sound but why a fan so loud on a premium audio device?!
Glad you like it, thanks for sharing. How loud is your fan? We have not seen that, you could have an issue.
@@AudioAdviceam looking for a replacement unit for my now dead Onkyo TX-NR686. The Anthem MRX5/740 is in my radar, but I have read so many complaints about the noisy fan on these Receivers it makes me doubtful.🙆🏻♂️ Most people are said to have returned their units due to the fan noise. Some suggest that you keep it in a separate room.🤷🏻♂️
@@AudioAdvice I think it’s not my device fault since there’s a lot of people with the same issue and returning the device back.
It’s not very loud but you can hear the fan in a quiet living room. I think it depends of the room conditions where you have the Anthem but on a device of these price it’s strange that a fan can fill it’s presence.
Anyway it’s a fantastic machine and I think that I can live with the fan since the sound and performance is so addictive.
@@Turtleback8024 in a separate or big room you shouldn’t notice fan noise.
Between the 540/740.. go for the 740 for sure. You get more channels and power. The Anthem is a fantastic machine!
Btw have the shipment of Polk R700s shown up yet? Still waiting since Black Friday. I'm hearing people that ordered from Crutchfield and directly from Polk are already receiving them.
Just found out they are supposed to be getting more on Jan 22 (to Polk) and more on Feb 17th, they are just getting a few on the first but a huge amount in Feb which will fill all orders. This is for the black, the wood is in worse shape, they only show about 5% of what they ordered coming in through Feb. Sorry its taking so long
Very surprised that Audio Control wasn’t on this list👀
They make a good product too, but we are not a dealer for them, although we have almost every other brand in receivers! Thanks for watching
No Yami's?
how to connect a/v receiver to platinum karaoke
Sorry, we are not familiar with the karaoke you are referring to. It is recommended though to use specific karaoke speakers as the live vocals can be harmful to traditional home speakers
No mention of the Denon A1H? Really?
Denon makes great gear but when you get into the higher price range we feel the others sound better. Thanks for watching
2:09 mcacc
Per the link on this video the pioneer VSX-935 shows $699 on your website but the video mentions under $500?
Thanks for the heads up, we say under 750, but the person on our end who created the chapter labels put in under 500 instead of 750, we will fix that, thanks
DENON for user-friendliness.
MARANTZ for those who likes music just as much as HT.
ANTHEM for those who prefer to have higher-quality but are little concerned about user-friendliness.
ARCAM for those who accept nothing other than the highest quality but also wishes to have an HDMI
Haha pretty good analysis although most all of them are very user friendly.
@@AudioAdvice
Thanks for the response.
User-friendliness to someone like audio advice is probably easy-peasy but what about us average users or in fact a complete novice. Then if you don't mind me saying, the analysis might carry a little bit more weight. All good fun of course 😊
MCACC*
I don't get how you don't mention Anthem only having 2.0b Hdmi. This can be a deal breaker for many folks.
Good point. Thanks for sharing.
Onkyo would be a risk since they parent company filed bankruptcy.
That is all in the past, they are fine now. The parent company of Klipsch invested heavily in them. Thanks for watching
Not ONE Yamaha here?
Thumbs down!
If movie watching and atmos surround sound are important, just get a soundbar. Even after spending over a grand for an av receiver and another one or two grand in speakers and installation, there is no guarantee that the system will sound better than some top end soundbars that only costs less than $1500 on sale.
Receiver with 2 speakers will sound better than any soundbar.
@dubious6718 well, have you listened to some of top end soundbars these days? 2ch listening is great for music.
@@bbokdoong high-end soundbars has those bouncy bouncy reflective speakers. Which is basically a somewhat delayed weakened virtual sound! That time delay is likely to throw the sound out. Besides when it comes to 2 channel stereo music, soundbars are unable to compete with stereo speakers. Nevermind the imaging one will never be able to experience stereo separation with a soundbar and if you know a little bit about listening to music speaker placement (+ toeing) is absolutely essential to experience a great sound. But mind you what I will say in favour of soundbars. It's dialogue intelligibility are far more accessible with a average soundbar then with an average budget - mid price AVR, thats unless one is prepared to buy an expensive centre channel with an they're preferably good dynamic range AVR. Otherwise one will be reaching for the remote control every time the Dynamics change.
So basically it comes down to budget and Listening habits! If you want it mainly for movies then go with a soundbar but if you like your music more then your movies I would strongly advise going with a AVR. But if need be persevere carry on saving and start with something solid! Otherwise you'll be another one of those persons reaching for the remote control all the time.
My budget is $400 for a receiver. I think I'm in the wrong place 😂
We have a few, this is one of the best choices www.audioadvice.com/home-theater/home-theater-components/home-theater-receivers/jbl-ma310-5-2-channel-4k-av-receiver Thanks for watching
Yamaha ?
Not on our list this year but they have some great options!
Can they really not shrink the size of an AVR yet?
You could but at an expense of amplifier quality.
Why do even top $ AV receivers use cheapo DAC chips
$13 DAC in the anthem
$38 DAC IN ARCA
SURELY they could afford the 9038 or 39 pro at the price these are going for
Actually not, when you are a manufacturer every penny in parts cost makes a big difference. And many receivers on the market use sub $6 DACs.
2009
How can Anthem be one of the best receivers when it doesn't offer hdmi 2.1 yet. Hdmi 2.1 is a basic feature that has been offered for years and Anthem is still working on it. Give me a break.
You obviously have never heard one and they are all HDMI 2.1 now. And in something very few receiver manufacturers have ever done, if you have an older one without the 8K boards you can upgrade for a fee to the new ones.
@Audio Advice I was reading Anthems own description of its products specifications of the MRX 740 on their website two days ago and it stated that hdmi 2.1 is not available at this time. I would suggest that you look into it for youself.
@@kingkobra1956 www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-740-8k/page=overview, they still have the legacy 740 page up, you need to find the 740 8K page, hopefully YT will not strip off the link we sent you
@Audio Advice I have already read the page and I know exactly what it says and reading it again will not change the information that was given. Did you read it?
@@kingkobra1956 This is a copy paste from the page for the 740 8K: "11.2 Pre-Amplifier / 7 Amplifier Channel A/V receiver with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. 140-watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms. Includes ARC (Anthem Room Correction). HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 supporting 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz"
Where is Yamaha😱😩😂
No one cares how heavy an amp is.Tell us how many Watts it has per channel.Just don't tell us it has a lot
The pioneer vsx-935 is not a 5.1 receiver. It’s a 7.1 receiver…
Correct!