I’ve owned 3 high end Denon Amps and will never buy another one. Two of them blew the HDMI board and the third blew the power supply. The cost to service them was almost as much as buying a new one. Switched to Yamaha 3080 and it’s worked flawlessly for 2.5 years.
Enjoyed the video. After 8-9 years of loving my Onkyo TX-NR609, it's been having HDMI & power-off issues, so looking at my options for a replacement, and Denon is certainly at the top of my list.
I just installed a Denon AVR-X2500H for a home theater. Their family enjoys the results of my tweaking the sound through Audessy. It's definitely good value for features and performance.
I had to replace my Onkyo receiver in Jan. 2015, when the power transformer failed. Treated myself to a Marantz SR5007, and have been using that ever since for both movies (7.2 channel) and 2channel stereo for music. To me, it sounds absolutely awesome, and never fails to deliver. I would recommend Marantz to anyone.
This doesn't only apply to their newer receivers. My father owned a Denon DRA-375RD since the late 90s, last week he gave it to me because he bought a new one. Even though it's now more than 20 years old, the device still works like a charm. The inputs are more than sufficient for my usage and the sound quality is excellent. It still outperforms most of the new, so-called "hifi" receivers from other companies.
Excellent video as always. I hit Joe up on Patreon a few months ago looking for some advice and he recommended a Denon AVR over a cheaper option I was looking at it and said “buy once, cry once”. Very wise words from the master. Loving my Denon so far.
I've managed to switch brands everytime I upgrade my AVR. Started with Pioneer, then Onkyo, then Yamaha, and now Marantz. Never owned a Denon so I can't speak to that experience. However, I've been so happy with my Marantz that I'll likely go with them again the next time I upgrade.
I did a little research on amplifiers up to $ 1000 and about warming problems like Denon 4000 models and especially the popular 4500 model say it has 9.2 120W channels per channel but the overall amplifier power only TOTAL POWER 600W Make 600: 9 = 66.66666 and one third of them don't take advantage of this
Denon was recommend when I was buying my Polk theater system. I am new to this all and it sounds like I made a good choice 🤷🏼♂️ Denon 7.1 receiver AVR X2400H Polk SS S55 towers. Polk SS S35 center speaker. Polk SS S15 bookshelf speakers. Polk HTS10 Subwoofer.
I use Boston Acoustics , Pioneer and klipsh , It's not necessary to use the same brand on all your speakers , I have the same X2400h if you want an advise use only 5.1 or 5.2 like me and delete the Atmos speakers , in Amp options select zone 2 and then turn off zone 2 what happens , well the denon turn aside all the Amp power to main zone , the volume power increase twice is amazing , and Another advise if you tower has a passive crossover set the volume in -12 , why ? Because you eliminate all the noise and interference of the amplification . See you.
@@felixflores5225 i listened polk T 50 on youtube and i think the sound is not clear in my country the T50 cost 350 euro so maybe its for that the sound is not clear
Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Pioneer's all have great budget and high end. I feel its more of an opinion which to choose. I go with Denon user friendly and the lower end Denons are well equipped and sound great. Again its all about what you like.
I’ve owned Denon and Pioneer Elite both are excellent. I even had great luck with Sherwood in the past. I have not had good experience with Onkyo, and neither have people I know that all eventually dumped them for something else. My brother likes Denon and Yamaha, but on the same set of speakers I think his Denon sounded better than the Yamaha he upgraded too for Atmos. Yamaha audio reproduction always seems a little too sharp and bright, not treble heavy, but just focusing more on higher frequencies and muddying the mids, and it can’t be fixed with an equalizer. Might just be a receiver/speaker pairing issue for him.
@@emotionz3 I'm not a fan of Yamaha amps, they sound so thin and light, can get boring after awhile but they do make great sounding speakers and headphones which puts some expensive gear to shame.
Hi, Anthem and Paradigm are a perfect match! However, Denon receivers match up perfectly with Paradigm as well. It all comes down how much one wants to spend.
Are you kidding me? I'm in Canada too but I own YAMAHA and SVS and you can get deals on many products not just those made in Canada. "I am an Anthem guy, but I am in Canada." I am an YAMAHA guy, but I am in Japan 😂
I bought a refurbished Onkyo TX NR656 about a year ago. It was about $225 USD and it’s 7.2 . It has all the features I need, including some I don’t, like ATMOS. What you didn’t speak of is sound signature. Yamaha, for example, traditionally has a more “rolled off” upper mid and high range, which is less punchy and perceived as more “warm”. Onkyo was and still is more punchy and upfront sounding, on average. I think the Denon sound signature is more punchy now also- similar to Onkyo. Sony would be in that category now too. It would be good to speak to this topic rather than only what features they have. Also in how to match them with certain speaker brands, which are all slightly different. I like, for example, the more punchy and up-front sound signature with no rolled off highs. Not everyone will like that, however. As such, I have mostly Klipsch R series speakers (base model, but far better than the old Ikon/Synergy line) running off my Onkyo, and am very pleased.
I just recently upgraded from a Pioneer sc-lx501 to a Denon 4500h and I could not believe the difference in sound clarity and imaging. I have a 5.2.2 system with in-wall Polk audio LCI-RTS105 speakers with SVS dual subs in a mid-sized room. They are older thx certified with 250 watt 92db sensativity 4 ohm speakers. The Denon seems to have brought them out to life! I am now a Denon fan!
Last month upgarded from a onkyo txrz610 to a Marantz SR6013, huge difference, Marantz is a amazing avr..Running Fluance Signature series HT with SVS prime elevation for Atmos & dual fluance DB12 12"Subs. Auddsey sounds better off for me.
@@lusly258 Everyone ears are totally different, its definitely not my setup! I read on AVS forum & other places ,people like the sound better off & then on..
i have auddsey on all the time for 4 k and blu-ray moves, i just love the sound of atmos and dtx is fantastic with auddsey on and atmos to with crystal clear sound.
My older denons do pretty much everything you mentioned. From 2010 and 2012. And were dirt cheap used. In total I have 5 denon avr's and love em all. Denon and marantz for life.
hi, im a proud owner of the Denon X4100w too.. been using it since 2014 :).. when you mention that you are using the same receiver as mine, it really put a smile on my face.
@@thomasfox8027 Totally agree, I have 3 Aventage receivers in three rooms of my house. They are amazing and have all the features I will need for quite awhile.
I think you’re absolutely right. I just picked up a AVR-x8500h for $2,500.00 bucks! An open box return. Score! I love it. I’ve also got a Marantz NR1607 for my bedroom. I love it also. I understand, Sound United just completed their purchase of “Onkyo, Interga, and Pioneer.” All of a sudden, no one can compare. I bet they all end up with Audisey. You think?
I didn't even think about it, but you're right. They might all have Audyssey. I do like competition though. I hope Dirac and ARC makes their pricing more competitive so consumers might find them in less expensive models. I saw Dirac on an NAD T 758 V3 AVR and I was surprised it was "only" $1299.
Joe N Tell absolutely. The NAD is a nice machine, however, for the money, I believe that I bought the best receiver money can buy, based on features. On screen display and stuff.(AVR-x8500h) I have been a long time Pioneer fan. But even they can’t touch “Denon,Marantz “. Until now that they are all owned by “Sound United “. I love your channel Joe. You and Technodad. You’re my guys. Along with audioholoics and youthman.
Lots of these qualities seem pretty common with most modern receivers. That being said my next receiver may be a Denon. Onkyo used to have great FM tuners and were very durable. So I recently bought a Onkyo 5 disc CD player from the Best Buy showroom--but it starts skipping about 19 minutes into a disc. Years ago I bought a $1,000 Denon 5.1 receiver after about 10 years, it developed a noisy channel. Driving a 4ohm speaker is important to me too. Waiting to see what the HDMI 2.1 implementation is on 2020 receivers.
Had Yamaha since i bought the Yamaha dsp a592!!! Always played with the others but never left Yamaha. I feel Yamaha always sounds more complete especially in surround sound.
Hi, Yamaha receivers are great! But, its how one matches them correctly with the right speaker packages. My experience with Yamaha receivers has been when they are match with Klipsch Reference speakers, the sound is amazing for both movies and music.
My 7 channel Onkyo TX-NR737 (before HDR support) was my first "real" home audio system. It was amazing! I first tried to upgrade to the latest (9 channel) Onkyo RZ830 and I returned it for various reasons. I ended up getting a Denon AVR-X4400H and like it too. I think the Onkyos sound better for 2 channel audio, but do not handle surround sound as well. The Denon seems to produce more sound in various surround sound modes. The Onkyos seem to produce a better phantom image and sound stage, especially the RZ830. That had a great 2 channel sound. Sticking with Denon and am considering getting some separate higher end mono amplifiers (PS Audio Stellar) to power my mains.
I started out with a realistic vintage receiver that I still use and think it sounds great. Recently I went to the local thrift store and found a denon AVR-S730H for 40 bucks. I plugged it in and it powered on so I took the gamble. Brought it home and everything works fine on it. This is the first modern receiver I’ve owned and I was surprised by all the options and features. I have all my gaming consoles and Blu-ray running through it. Sometimes I’ll even hook up my turntable when I’m getting bored of the realistic receiver. I don’t see myself upgrading anytime soon since I’m satisfied by its performance. All your points made here I find to be true.
Both Denon and Marantz provide great quality into the entry level of hifi. I own a Marantz amp and it sounds silky smooth. I have never heard it strain to produce good levels of hifil sound. Before AV receivers, I owned a Denon 100 watt receive. It sounded great!
running a dsp a2 and 3 pair of bw 302 supported with 2 mk sb8 almost 20 years now and never thought about to replace any part of it . still sounds awesome and works flawlessly
I have the Marantz 6012 because it was cheaper than the Denon 4400 at the time I bought. The main reason for me going Denon/Marantz was the ability to limit room correction to only below the Schroeder frequency, which are the only frequencies where room correction provides a benefit. The only other systems that allow this are expensive, high end processors.
I have a Sony 5.1 that I bought in 1999 and its now my garage with a 5 disk carousel cd player. Crazy it all still works even after the last 6 years in a dusty hot garage.
Thanks for the tips on presets. I will try it on the demon remote app. Yes the Denon Audyssey Multi EQ app is awesome. It made a big difference for me after room correction. It's a long microphone calibration time but it's worth the wait.
My last recent years experience is Denon used to be built much better than last 10 years! Marantz? Not a problem. On budget n lower price points, i think onkyo may be better value. Although u never had any issue, at the price points, with Denons sound quality!
I've had multiple brands of receivers over the years from Yamaha, 3 generations of Denon (when they were beastly and made in Japan), Onkyo and latest is Marantz. Agree on most and really enjoy my D&M, except for handling 4 ohm speakers. On my old Denon AVR-4802, had trouble with 4ohms loads and its gone in to protection mode/shutdown. I've upgraded to a Marantz and an outboard McIntosh Amp for the front L/R channels which have no problem driving the 4 ohm Polk Audio LSi25 in a home theater environment. The newer Marantz runs a bit hot so I also added an Aircom T8 to cool it. The Marantz is one of the best additions to my HT experience since adding 4K.
I've got the Marantz SR 7015 running tannoy eclipse three towes and eclipse mini speaker set up and it sounds great... Kicks the guts out of my old Sony receiver
I just got the Yamaha rx-a3080 to replace my Marantz sr6008. why does the Yamaha sound so low? I have to crank the volume really high, the sr6008 sounds louder.
I must have missed something everything you talked about is general stuff about all AV receivers, so what's so special about denon and marantz? Is it there technology, circuit topology, better components, features that are star lights ahead of other manufacturers?
I agree. This video tells me nothing. Other than he is probably sponsored by Denon and Marantz. I am in the market to replace my 9 year old Denon AVR-1612. I won’t be getting another Denon.
@@joentell Hey Joe I like most of your videos, just wasn't impressed with this one and agreed with Shannon. As for #2, yes it lasted 9 years. The reason I won't be getting another one I experienced a poor warranty situation early on. There was also a time that it randomly lost all of my setup requiring reprogramming and recalibration. As of today it is working fine, but I want to try another brand for my next AVR.
@@TurtleBones You accused me of being sponsored on this video which is incorrect. I have proudly done some in the past for other companies and plan on doing sponsored videos in future. I always mention when that's the case. I have actually never even done a review of a Sound United product as of now. I just want to set the record straight on that. I'm saying I like Denon and Marantz because I've personally had good experiences with them. Guess what my next video is? A Yamaha receiver...and I really like it. So this was not meant to be exclusive to Marantz and Denon. It's reasons why I like them, not why I don't like others.
I have a Marantz sr7012 and I am impressed! Such smooth sound! Put it this way Marantz receivers sing to me while many other brands scream at me! Smooth!
I've had a lot of denon amps and I feel you need to buy one of the top two models in the range to get any real power. I still use my AVC-A1SR THX amp for music, this is a beast, but for home cinema I bought a second hand Pioneer Sc-LX85 for about £300 which is a far better solution than a low end Denon albeit minus the atmos decoder which I wouldn't use.
i have surround speakers SB-AFC140 from Technics ,in a set with surround reciever (all from 2002) ,2 years ago the reciever start to fail, i replaced it and have a marantz now, you won't believe how the speakers sound now, 10 times better ,and if you think they cant handle the power, you wold be suprised,because they are sattelite speakers, i have also 2 yamaha powered subs, ns-sw300 (X2) ,next thing i'll buy know are the new towerspeakers from technics SB-G90 and a marantz amp MM7025 , 2 MM7055 and the AV8805, online i find 6 more of technics sattelite speakers SB-AFC140 ,now ik have 11 in total, and i know it will sound the way i like to hear it, i was amazed how 17 year old speakers sound with todays amps an AV's .... Marantz and technics ... the perfect combination
I’ve had various high end Denon and Yamaha amps. I just prefer the sound of Denon every time. Currently using an AVR 4520 I picked up several years ago and couldn’t be happier.
Peetiegonzalez Absolutely correct! I’ve done careful sound quality comparisons between certain brands, Denon beats Yamaha every time, and for years now.
Joe N Tell In my many receiver sound quality comparisons over many years, with all neutral tone settings, the Yamaha’s were consistently brighter, more forward, usually less/lower reproduction of bass, giving a thinner sound. (This is their reputation also, it’s well known. So people who like more emphasis on highs/treble response go for Yamaha.) Denon and Marantz are known for more solid, thick, meaty bass, and a warmer sound, (while still being open and clear in the highs.) This is what I like, so I’ve had Denon for a long time. I’d love to know more about how Denon/Marantz compare to Onkyo and NAD in terms of signature sound/ brand sound characteristics.
@@joentell It is tough to quantify. Especially as I formed my opinion unscientifically several years ago and have stuck with Denon since. I wasn't blind testing, either, just switching the whole system out and using for days at a time. I just got the impression the Yamaha sound was a bit 'flat', compared to the Denon's more fuller sound. With Gallo Nucleus ref. speakers back in the day, I also felt the Denon offered a much clearer soundstage. Since I've stuck to speakers with decent tweeters and top-of-the-range Denon amps, (I used to pick them up used for a fraction of their original price as each new model came out with an extra codec or two, the high-end crowd would upgrade and dump their 1-gen-old $3,000 model for a few hundred bucks.) I haven't needed a centre speaker. People don't believe me at first when I tell them that, when they can clearly hear voices/instruments (seemingly) coming right out of the TV screen.
must be different here in Australia my good friend bought an S720W and had it fail out of the box, took it back to the shop, replaced it and had the next one fail straight out of the box … he now owns Onkio and loves it
Been a long term Sony fan (ES/QS) having used /owned /sold loads of gear over the years. My older AV set up is powered by Yamaha. I have a great CD player from Paul's brand which sounds fantastic. Never brought Denon - came close several times. Strange. 😎😎😎
Speakers have impedance not resistance as it varies with frequency. I have had two Denon AV receivers. I currenly have an AVR-X2400H and love it. It went up £200 after I bought it.
Sorry, but I've tested both denon x4400h and Yamaha a2070 at my home while no noticible difference in movies, there was a big difference in stereo music. Yamaha sounds richer and warmer and with clearer vocals than denon...
May be that your Yamaha is more suited for the speakers than the denon. I had a yamaha that I could change powerampsetting between driving 6 and 8 ohm speakers
I have yet to test out the newer Yamaha reeceivers. I never claimed Denon or Marantz was the best, just that I like them and recommend them. A lot of people seem to like Yamaha. I reached out to them now to look at some of their offerings.
@@joentell if you're long enough in audio (and it seems so) you realize that yamaha makes insane amps. Just take a look at a old c4 pre amp. They cameup with serviceability ideas you would not even believe decades ago already. Not to mention reliable especially in their higher end power amp lineup.
Had a Yamaha unit for over ten years. Worked like a charm. Decided to upgrade due to the need of more hdmi inputs. Got a middle of the pack Onkyo... A month in a half in and the unit is already displaying grave issues.
Yamaha will stay and be a good brand, when it comes to avr yamaha wont fail you, good quality parts and tech same goes to denon...you wont go wrong with denon and yamaha.
Yamaha's always seemed to have good clean detailed , dynamic, uncolored sounding preamp sections, with good processing. it's the amplifier sections that could use some refinement! Pairing Yammies with outboard power amps are the way to go, imo
Henrik John I would agree... when I was comparing the Denon and Marantz side by side the Marantz had so much more dynamic expression for music. It was a lot more lively than the Denon
5 months agoI got my first surround amp Denon x2200w 7.2 with Atmos and dts x. It has zone 1 and 2 option for 200 euro plus Boston acoustics xs 5.1 for 90 euro. These days I am enjoying watching movies with my 5.1.2 setup. I don't know a lot about the amps but I am happy with my Denon. Nice video clip.
My reason to go with Denon was, in the Mid/Low price range, your only other option is Onkyo and while I was a huge fan of them, my last 2 receivers both died within a few years. Looking around online a lot of people have had issues with Onkyo too. I almost went with Pioneer until I read that Onkyo merged with them and looking at the rear of the systems the Onkyo and Pioneer look very similar now and I am NOT taking another chance with them. The only other mid/low option was some of Yamaha's line and they're laughable with how little ports they give you. So it came down to Denon by default. I've read mostly good things online, so I'm hopeful. It was pretty easy to set up and the UI is the best I've used for an AVR, but that really isn't saying much, the UI is usually unintuitive.
Yamaha rx-1400 here made in 2003 and still works. Dunno about Marantz or Denon but Yamaha is top notch in reliability and sound quality. For those complaining about the settings , I agree . Its a pain with tons of settings but one you master them, you get best sounding machine ever!!!! My sounds natural not bright not boomy , natural.
Pioneer AVR s for value for Money.. Powerful,Great sound, great features...All that you mentioned in this video goes apt to Pioneer as well. Eg: VSX LX 303 or 304 9.2 Dolby Atmos, Has Great Features,Power ,Super Signal all at a Price that Denon or Marantz can't even Match to. So I believe it's like For me DENON, MARANTZ, PIONEER,ONKYO N NOW YAMAHA all of them make great AVRs what u choose is a matter of ur liking ....
Just bought a new Denon avr- x- 1600 7.2. Channel. Can't wait to get it . I love the surround sound systems. Listen to mainly rock. Came from the days of the first 4 channel surround sound. It was called quad in the 1970s.
I have had a Denon 1613 for years and love it. I am slowly upgrading my watching area, new Andrew Jones 5.1 are on their way, and eventually a new AVR to support Atmos, but this is a multi year project for me. But when the time comes it will be another Denon or Marantz
My 10 year old Marantz lost its audio a couple weeks ago, and evidenced symptoms over the past few years. This was my first Marantz product. It does not strike me that they're built like tanks any more.
The old receivers are basically good as integrated amps. Tuners are gone. Outlaw makes a great receiver with lots of power and I think it has HDMI which is rare in a stereo receiver. But if you want multi-channel, receivers are most common. Be sure it has full pre-outs so you can connect an external amp.Gene at Audioholics tests receivers and has found that some do not have full output voltages at their pre-out jacks. Watch his videos.
One thing that people often fail to mention especially amongst home theater people and something that me being an audiophile matters highly is sound quality. I've heard a lot of different brands avrs and to me Marantz for music sounds the best. Now I know the home theater people jumped in and say well it's the speakers or it's the room correction or it's this or it's that but I tried a lot of different ones and I keep coming back to Marantz because when I listen to music it just sounds good more close to an actual Hi-Fi amp than anything else.
I have the X1300W which was Denon's entry level atmos, dtsx receiver back in 2016 which gives a great bang for your buck with movies, not so good with 2 channel (Direct) stereo for music though, so for lossles music audio i use the centre spread option.
I have to disagree. I own a Denon AVR-X2300, it replaced a Sony STR-DN1040, and while the Denon has a lot of features (I bought it for the Dolby Atmos compatibility) and it has decent sound, the Sony's sound was better. I'd also recommend people look at Yamaha's offerings. However, no matter who recommends what you're buying to what your ear likes hearing so do some listening tests if you can. BTW, for the price of a Denon x*300 you could buy a PS Audio Sprout 100, which is much better sounding still, but much more limitee on features.
@@joentell besides better sounding for music and films (and for that you'll have to do a listening test to decide if I'm right or not) there's the more modern graphical interface, and using the automated speaker setup is faster, and easier than Audessey's (spelling). It's pretty tough too. I brought it over to a friend's house a few months after I bought it and a friend of his accidentally fell on it and sort of crushed it. I took it to the local Sony authorized repair shop, cost $75 to have the chassis pounded back into shape and electronics checked to be sure I wouldn't electrocute myself and the Sony kept on going and sounding just fine. It still wobbled on a flat surface but a couple pieces of cardboard under one of the feet fixed that. I'd still be using it but Dolby Atmos came out and I wanted the feature. Denon was one of the first to offer Atmos so I bought it and a set of those add-on Atmos cap speakers and liked it. I sold the Sony, told the buyer about its accident, and they still bought it for $200. I ran into the guy a year ago and told him I should have kept it. He loves it. The newest model, the Sony 1080, is the top pick, over the Denon and Marantz, Onkyo, Yamaha, etc over at What Hi-Fi. It has Atmos and all the other bells and whistles. I'll say one thing, if it's in your budget, which will have to be a lot more, check out PS Audio. I had their old Elite Plus, integrated amp that I bought new when it came out in the late 70's or early 80's. It had been sitting in the garage for 20 years and for a lark I brought it in and hooked it up to my system, and it blew the Denon out of the water as far as sound. I ended up selling the PS Audio gear to someone in another state for $500 , he's a genuine golden ear audiophile too, worked with some of the greats, like John Iverson. Anyways, go audition the Sony or if you have deep pockets, the PS Audio. (I've been eyeing their new Sprout 100 integrated amp that's about $500-$600, the same ballpark as the Sony or similar Denon, and going back to listening in stereo, but REALLY GOOD stereo. )
@@dgdave2673 He'd have an easier time getting hold of the latest version that's been around for a couple of years now the STR-DN 1080. A week or two ago they went on sale for one day at under $350. Amazon screwed me up on buying one then.
Agree on Sony but make sure it’s the Sony ES (Elevated Standard) line of products. No doubt Marantz and Denon (D & M Holdings) have got the latest technology built in to their receivers. I still think both the build quality (5 Year Warranty) and the audio of Sony ES is preferred. Hopefully Sony builds a new model to replace the Sony ZA5000ES. The flagship Sony STR-DA5800ES is also fantastic if you don’t require Atmos.
Nice review. I can confirm your statements since we have a few components in common. Denon AVR S740H, Fluance turntable, and Unifi UB5's. The stereo drives them beautifully. I can also control my music with Google Play home and Amazon Echo.
My Network receiver is Yamaha RX-V483, Speaker and Sub Woofer are also Yamaha. Love the sound. Marantz is too dry to my taste, besides Yamaha has plenty of features available and easy to set-up.
Nah, I'm happy with my Anthem receivers. Most receivers today, anything at or below $1,000 are usually consider junk now. They pack way too many features which most cost money to license them, and because of that the power supply gets sacrifice which causes the receiver not to deliver enough power to driver so many speakers especially 4 ohm speakers. This guy doesn't even seem to know what he is talking about, sounds like he is just reading off a brochure rather than providing an insight on how modern receivers work these days.
Just bought a Denon receiver to run a pair of speakers in my sunroom, and power two more out on the deck. I use it primarily for audio but really like the idea of having something that can grow over time and handle mostly everything I throw at it. Only have had it two weeks, but am loving it so far. Amazing tech for the price.
I actually went with a Pioneer receiver, one of the class D amplifier models for my home theater system. The efficiency of the amp helps tremendously when placed in a cabinet or a smaller area as they won't get heat soaked as they put out much less heat than conventional class AB amps. Class D is also more energy efficient which helps when receivers are on for long periods of time. To me the amplifier is what sold me on Pioneer. Others have different priorities. Luckily we have many good choices out there.
After a ton of research, shopping and analysis; I ended up with the new Sonos 4.1 Amp (Amp&DAC) for my den/man-cave. I paired it with some Schiit autio, Kleptch ceiling speakers, an Emotiva Sub and a Sony X950G TV. Plus a Sony WM1000xm3 & T1 headsets. For a small room; I don't think you can do better... It absolutely rocks.....
@@malinoisnation9392 I really don't know a good sub from a great sub. If someone was going try and save a couple of $, I would recommend getting a cheaper sub first... So, no, I am not familiar with SVS. And, I am not the audiophile I wish I was. I try to learn from others on U of RU-vid...
How is Audyssey in the Pioneer, Sony, Yamaha and Onkyo receivers? Oh yeah, they don't have that! That was the main reason I went with Denon in the first place. Please don't try to say that YPAO, AccuEQ MCACC, or DCAC is in the same league. They might have improved since the last time I've tried them, but most reviews say those suck in comparison.
@@joentell I agree with Ezequiel as well. You obviously agree with him that 90% of what you said are in all the other brands of AV Receivers so maybe making a video called, "Two great reasons why I prefer a Denon AV Receiver over another brand", would have made for a more "to the point" video.
This video and channel is very useful to me, so thanks very much Jo with some more useful information and I'm sure I'll be coming back to get some more advice & tips from your channel! Good job
I agree with you Joe, and its not easy 4 me 2 say that.... I just love Yamaha!? Why? Well my big problem is the looks, and I know thats wrong. But when I saw Yamaha lets say 10 years ago I just said 2 my self omg I gotta have that beauty. Thru years when we see what is Yamaha doing with pianos, guitars etc.... they must be doing something right!? Yeah they are a little behind Denon and Marantz, but we are talking in small percenteges. Idk maybe soon I ll be a proud owner of youre 2 choices but not just yet. I think that Yamaha still have a good chance 2 get awards and bring something new 2 the table. Thank you 4 youre video. It was very helpfull and honest! Respect!
Tip: AVRs are like cellphones. There's a new one every 6 months, and the "old" one is suddenly half the price. So it's not that hard to buy used and save like 75%.
I'm still using a Sony Walmart unit circa 2014.$199new into sony ss mfh600h I got on craigslist for $40, Cuz I've never gotten around to setting up beyond 2.0, I mostly 2.0 in the bedroom.
