Thanks for the video Mo, I appreciate it! Thoughts on the RZ-70? I know it’s an 11 channel receiver but would love to hear what you think about the value of that receiver as compared to your recommendations. Or perhaps maybe if you make an 11 channel AVR video, would love for it to be included, thanks!
Great idea for the next video! The RZ70 is the best value in the 11-channel category. For $2799 you are getting 140 watts per channel, Dirac, THX certification and more. Although the Yamaha RX-A8A is on sale on Crutchfield for $2,999.95. Yamaha is 150 watts per channel at
@@magnoliamo thanks Mo, I appreciate it and look forward to more videos on best for buck AVRs/processors! Would be interesting to see a video on amps as well and whether you prefer 11 channel amps or perhaps a 7 Channel amp for bedlayers and a separate 4 channel amp for height speakers
@usmankhalid990 I prefer a high quality 7-channel amp for the bed layer and a separate 5-channel amp for the height speakers. I am not a fan of 11-channel amps where fronts and center have more watts and the surrounds and height channels watts are truncated. I’d rather have the same wattage across all speakers. Trust me it makes a difference.
Pioneers problem is non variable crossovers. You can only set a master crossover, and it applies to all speakers. IE: You can't have fronts at 80hz, and atmos channels at 120hz, etc... Denon 3800s problem is non transferable dirac license. A full 700$ towards dirac live plus bass control is almost half the price of the reciever. I wouldnt mind it if that $700 investment was transferable to your next product when you decide to upgrade to a higher channel count, like to the 6800... you cant bring your old licenses with you.
Excellent points. Which of these would you recommend. Pioneer has always had that crossover problem. 3800s issue applies to all the Denon and Marantz receivers and processors with Dirac.
@magnoliamo prob the denon. It's unquestionably more features packed. Just gotta bite the bullet with dirac and try to recuperate your costs when upgrading to higher channel count. Recoup costs by charging 400$ more to the 2nd owner probably. Id prefer a easy 1to1 license transfer, avoid all this trouble but dirac doesn't have that yet.
@@sammy10001 yeah. Same here. That’s why i haven’t upgraded to the AV10 yet. I am happy with the 8805A. Pioneer Elite 505 maybe a good one as well if you have matching speakers.
Production and distribution of both Onkyo and Pioneer is handled by Voxx and Sharp. They may come from the same factories and share R&D. Each brand, however, is tuned to its brand specific sound. They also differ in connections and DAC selections. So, they are not exactly the same as folks might think.
