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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@jdtractorman744510 ай бұрын
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.
@oldschoolfunkster16 ай бұрын
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.
@charlespatrick8650 Жыл бұрын
Pioneer VSX-935 is a steal, 3 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI inputs, low THD, 2 subwoofer outputs, and super easy setup!
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
It is a really good value, thanks for sharing
@dwj3005 Жыл бұрын
I think Yamaha is a very good choice.
@bryanp4827 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@brkbtjunkie Жыл бұрын
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.
@JB-tz8fu Жыл бұрын
Just copped the Anthem AVM 70 8K processor. This system is so nice. Just get a processor and get an A3.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Yes separate components are a whole different level.
@6484mohan Жыл бұрын
Upgraded from denon to onkyo rz-50 , onkyo is wow!, Superb sound quality even music sounds superb ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Dirac makes an incredible improvement to most systems.
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
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!😖
@persiancat5188 Жыл бұрын
@@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😢😢😢😢😢
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@persiancat5188 Жыл бұрын
@@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😶😶
@Metalhead-4life Жыл бұрын
Very thorough, Thanks! That Marantz cinema 50 is beautiful & four sub outs! The Anthem too very nice
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@ddarko08 Жыл бұрын
Just upgraded from a Denon x2300h to the Onkyo RZ50 last month. Been VERY happy with it so far!
@alemanivan3 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. That's the one I want. Any sound difference between them?
@ddarko08 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@ddarko08 you're lg tv have 4 arc ports. You pretty much cover.
@ddarko08 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, just having Dirac makes a big difference.
@ericswenson6045 Жыл бұрын
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!
@aspjake123 Жыл бұрын
The 1140 was buggy as hell. Stay away.
@o.c.g.m9426 Жыл бұрын
The 70 8K Processor is a beauty
@Lee-yt1de Жыл бұрын
Ive returned 4 arcams within 3 months. Going for the new denon now
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Yes, its excellent for the $$. Thanks for watching
@joescott701 Жыл бұрын
Pretty happy with the onkyo RZ50 at the moment. The cinema 50 would be my next choice up the ladder
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
We agree, thanks for sharing
@patrykgorecki581 Жыл бұрын
Bought Arcam AVR30 for less than £2750 Hopelly I did a right choice for my cinema theatre system and stereo listening....😊
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
The AVR30 sounds very good, we hope you enjoy it.
@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@charleswrigley9488 Жыл бұрын
Like the 1st receiver under $700 dollars you can get budget set up with 5.1 tibo harmony floor standing speakers nice big centre speaker and reasonable size rear surround speakers and Yamaha htr 2071 black for £399 speakers are good for total of 500wats the receiver is good for 75wqts per channel
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@AB-vr6qe Жыл бұрын
You are the man with lining up all these beasts in one video..
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
I’d be lying if I didn’t admit it was a bit of workout 😅
@burliesanford1863 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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!
@oldschoolfunkster16 ай бұрын
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!.
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
It was really hard to narrow it down. But sounds like you made a great choice! Hope you enjoy!
@kingtrance307 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. This fun hobby is all about experimenting. What sounds best to you is the way you should go.
@billfrigo7602 Жыл бұрын
What's the recommendation between last year's < $750 choice: Yamaha RX-V6A (now $850) and the Pioneer VSX-935?
@rodzack Жыл бұрын
Great channel all around. Y'all deserve WAY more likes. Keep it coming.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@alexcidjavillonar79736 ай бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
Very cool. Onkyo makes some great gear.
@hhectorlector Жыл бұрын
would love a RZ50 vs Denon X3800H vid. Was surprised you went with the Onkyo.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
We really like Dirac. But we did have a lot of internal debates over these :) Thanks for watching
@hhectorlector Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thanks for your reply! I’ll keep that in mind and look up Dirac vs audyssey
@SHAADOWW7765 Жыл бұрын
I have the Denon jubilee model and love it.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@aspjake123 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
We are waiting on one to listen to to compare it to the 50. Thanks for watching
@persiancat5188 Жыл бұрын
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😢😢😢😢😢
@crw31399 Жыл бұрын
Onkyo rz50 for little over 1k on amazon or marantz cinema 50 for 2500?
@GamersGettingPlayed11 ай бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice11 ай бұрын
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!
@MrFat.9 ай бұрын
Same. Didn't find what I was looking for. 😮💨
@raphysoucy838 ай бұрын
I don’t know about you but I didn’t understand much. I’ll keep learning as I watch this channel. Hopefully
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
Be sure to subscribe! We have a lot of great videos about all things Home Theater!
@ENGBriseB11 ай бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice11 ай бұрын
Yes, thanks for sharing
@ccnp2009 Жыл бұрын
Can one make a video on the Best Pre Processor for 2023. I have an Arcam AV41
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
We will consider that, you have a great one!
@trauma50disaster1 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
wow, that is a creative Frankenstein system!
@crazy-_-Beard Жыл бұрын
Currently Marantz is the best receiver I have ever owned.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
They do make great gear, thanks for sharing
@LarsEvanJ Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. And what really helps is the Arcam amplifier section puts out real power. We hope you enjoy your system!
@MusicMovies67 Жыл бұрын
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
@LarsEvanJ Жыл бұрын
@@MusicMovies67 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.
@TheEchelon10 ай бұрын
@@MusicMovies67They’re still one of the best sounding AVRs out there though. They all have their flaws
@philhare7851 Жыл бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
💪💪 thanks for sharing!
@o.c.g.m9426 Жыл бұрын
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 😂😢😮
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great system! Thanks for sharing 😄
@joesmith-ht6vd Жыл бұрын
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 ?
@alexcidjavillonar79736 ай бұрын
Yamaha is good 😊 I also Used Yamaha. It’s better than pioneer
@phantomofgod173510 ай бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. We could not agree more! Separates are the best
@paullordi5154 Жыл бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
The bug comes on fast 😉
@diddy1031775 ай бұрын
Onkyo RZ-50 is now $1199 so it’s an even greater value 😊
@AudioAdvice5 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a great deal right now
@monacocross4241 Жыл бұрын
WERE YAMAHA ?
@Cerim112 Жыл бұрын
Will Earc work if the TV does not support for example, DTS will the TV still send the signal to the receiver.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
no, you need it at both ends, better to use a streaming box like Roku, Nvidia, Chrome, Apple, Amazon, etc Thanks for watching
@Cerim112 Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thanks for the reply. I hope you guys will also do a video of the best processors.
@chuckmaddison2924 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@chuckmaddison2924 Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice I admit that would have been a better idea. . All the best to you, hope to see more great videos .
@mirodybinski4021 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@mirodybinski4021 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your response, I’m looking forward to that in the near future.
@aspjake123 Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice Wish the Arcam offered powered 9 channels. I would get one.
@BlackAera Жыл бұрын
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.
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
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.
@letsgetdoing Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@letsgetdoing Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@persiancat5188 Жыл бұрын
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
@MusicMovies67 Жыл бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a great setup!
@LichaelMewis Жыл бұрын
Where's the Yamaha RX-A8A?
@vincentmontambault217 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. We appreciate the feedback.
@Ukit50 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
I want nothing to do with Onkyo! I’m just done with it!😖
@Deeky76 Жыл бұрын
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
@jamegumb7298 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, your skill set is way beyond 99.9999% of most people interested in a new home theater receiver
@kingtrance307 Жыл бұрын
You should apply for an engineering gig with Sound United.
@MarantzOfficial Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review!
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@ignaciosanmateoarenal2588 Жыл бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Older, yes, thanks for watching
@foolzoffury Жыл бұрын
Seems odd to put AVR31 at best no holds barred instead of JBL SDR-38 when it's essentially same but better.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
We debated a lot on that internally and ultimately picked the Arcam has it is less expensive by over $1500. Thanks for watching
@paullordi5154 Жыл бұрын
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
@moniack Жыл бұрын
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!.
@paullordi5154 Жыл бұрын
100 there is no doubt the Onkyo 7100 is the winner under 1250 by a mile. It is not even close.
@turagsoy67192 ай бұрын
Good review
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@johnsmith-qz4bv Жыл бұрын
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...
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
You should get a DSP as it only does a combined sub channel.
@johnsmith-qz4bv Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice ok but will it work for now until i can get a dsp..?.waiting for them to come down in price...
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
@@johnsmith-qz4bv To a degree, yes, but DSP would be better
@davestevens4193 Жыл бұрын
ESS sabre DACs...like nails on a chalkboard. Use an external R2R DAC if you care about audio sound.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@davestevens4193 Жыл бұрын
@@AudioAdvice no worries. You talked about 2 channel SQ at the beginning of the arcam section.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
@@davestevens4193 That is true, yes. You are the first person to bring up ladder DAC's in a long time on our channel :)
@bigjonb6778 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The Onkyo should fine with the Logan’s
@FlyingEyes27 Жыл бұрын
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^^
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
It sounds like you have a great system. Thank you for sharing and watching our video.
@GingerVen93 Жыл бұрын
Arcam AVR31 vs something like a JBL Synthesis SDP-58?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
They are very similar. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss options. Thanks for watching
@justlisten1 Жыл бұрын
Great video...very helpful. What about Cinema 40? where will it stand against these bunch?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5uKa5mHqLXQkoU.html
@Herofmine Жыл бұрын
Which one is better AVM 70 or Arcam pre?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Both are very good, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for more details.
@user-qr7ee2cp4y Жыл бұрын
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....
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@ADHDKING Жыл бұрын
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 .
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice. Thanks for watching
@Anders357 Жыл бұрын
Just keep your Yamaha. Use the money on weed, travel, or a subwoofer.
@TeressaWI87778 ай бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice8 ай бұрын
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
@RickyG512 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, could you guys please do a processor version please?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@javidtaghiyev8650 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful. Thanks for making the video.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We appreciate you sharing your positive thoughts!
@angelheart7643 Жыл бұрын
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...
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@angelheart7643 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@angelheart7643 that sounds like a special amp! www.audioadvice.com/rotel-ra-1572-mkii-integrated-amplifier
@angelheart7643 Жыл бұрын
@@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. ;)
@Rouven-D88 Жыл бұрын
Also check for iota amp's and bigger budget the monster from france 😉 the trinnov🤘🏼
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@thomassiegers3007 Жыл бұрын
Love my onkyo rx50
@drizztatk Жыл бұрын
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.
@thomassiegers3007 Жыл бұрын
@@drizztatk same it’s good with the Xbox
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@Shalawlaw9010 ай бұрын
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?
@AudioAdvice10 ай бұрын
Contact our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help decide what's best for your system!
@AllenJWard Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the Pioneer over the Denon x1700h?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over the pros and cons of each one.
@ENGBriseB4 ай бұрын
Depends on the size of your home. The Denon is a good model.
@Charlie-jk6dx Жыл бұрын
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?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would be best for your needs.
@ganesang5537 Жыл бұрын
2:09 mcacc
@Deltax5 Жыл бұрын
did any get announced this year? Buddy of mine is thinking picking one up this year. Maybe so info.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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!
@squared80 Жыл бұрын
No mention of the Denon A1H? Really?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Denon makes great gear but when you get into the higher price range we feel the others sound better. Thanks for watching
@zxman1234 Жыл бұрын
Is VSX 935 compatible with my five sprakers including the subwoofer of my broken VSX-329 receiver? Thanks
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
It should be if your subwoofer has an audio input. Thanks for watching
@LichaelMewis Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@Polyh3dron Жыл бұрын
MCACC*
@michael-4k4000 Жыл бұрын
RZ-50? Heck yeah! W hat about Krell?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
To our knowledge, Krell does not make a home theater receiver. Thanks for watching
@stailor1 Жыл бұрын
Which would be better Arcam av 31 vs anthem 1140 vs NAD T778?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Reach out to our team at audioadvice.com and they will help you decide what is best for you!
@ShaileshPatel-le8cq Жыл бұрын
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?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Sorry, we only ship in there US.
@iikatinggangsengii24718 ай бұрын
it will have distinct sound signature like um ciems along with technically better sound
@MrJMHP Жыл бұрын
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?!
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, thanks for sharing. How loud is your fan? We have not seen that, you could have an issue.
@Turtleback8024 Жыл бұрын
@@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.🤷🏻♂️
@MrJMHP Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@MrJMHP Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Haha pretty good analysis although most all of them are very user friendly.
@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын
@@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 😊
@fooser77 Жыл бұрын
Not ONE Yamaha here? Thumbs down!
@jarvisN10280 Жыл бұрын
Bro suggest me processor for 7 bed layers and 4/6 atmos
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they will help you out!
@chrisgargiulo304 Жыл бұрын
Great comparison.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@boyfridayenterprises4204 Жыл бұрын
Very surprised that Audio Control wasn’t on this list👀
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@davidcole2337 Жыл бұрын
Onkyo would be a risk since they parent company filed bankruptcy.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
That is all in the past, they are fine now. The parent company of Klipsch invested heavily in them. Thanks for watching
@mchevownr Жыл бұрын
Per the link on this video the pioneer VSX-935 shows $699 on your website but the video mentions under $500?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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
@jonelisx29 ай бұрын
I don't get how you don't mention Anthem only having 2.0b Hdmi. This can be a deal breaker for many folks.
@AudioAdvice9 ай бұрын
Good point. Thanks for sharing.
@playpaul2 Жыл бұрын
No Yami's?
@harrisonlainhart5093 Жыл бұрын
Great list 😊
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@DH-lc4do Жыл бұрын
Can they really not shrink the size of an AVR yet?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
You could but at an expense of amplifier quality.
@euroflyer42116 ай бұрын
Yamaha ?
@AudioAdvice6 ай бұрын
Not on our list this year but they have some great options!
@bbokdoong Жыл бұрын
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.
@dubious6718 Жыл бұрын
Receiver with 2 speakers will sound better than any soundbar.
@bbokdoong Жыл бұрын
@dubious6718 well, have you listened to some of top end soundbars these days? 2ch listening is great for music.
@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@MrRosscoz Жыл бұрын
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
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@stoff3rАй бұрын
The japanese recievers still looks like they are from 2002.
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
Haha, true to a degree. Thanks for watching
@wking8 Жыл бұрын
Don't think Yamaha A8A or A6A is up there?
@jake-jp3vb Жыл бұрын
A8A without question.
@wking8 Жыл бұрын
@@jake-jp3vb There isn't much difference unless you need more channels to power and you'll save a grand with A6A
@stckyjoey1 Жыл бұрын
Where is Yamaha😱😩😂
@kingkobra1956 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
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.
@kingkobra1956 Жыл бұрын
@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.
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
@@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
@kingkobra1956 Жыл бұрын
@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?
@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын
@@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"
@direwolf4849 Жыл бұрын
The pioneer vsx-935 is not a 5.1 receiver. It’s a 7.1 receiver…