Need A Receiver

[grizz118]

My video/audio room is 24 ft wide by 26 ft long with 11.5 ft ceiling. I have an Axiom Epic Grand Master 350 set of speakers (6 total) and need a receiver that will complement these speakers. What would you recommend I audition?

[Alaric]

Speed costs money.....

How fast ya' wanna go...?

[grizz118]

Sometimes Less Is Better

If I can get the same results for 5 bills as I would 8 bills, then 5 it is. However, since I have slightly less than 20 bills in the speaker system I want to utilize their capability. I can go higher but the top would be in the 12 range.

[aud19]

Sherwood Newcastle, Rotel....

[Alaric]

If I can get the same results for 5 bills as I would 8 bills, then 5 it is. However, since I have slightly less than 20 bills in the speaker system I want to utilize their capability. I can go higher but the top would be in the 12 range.

Ummmmm....Is "12 bills" 1200 or 12,000 ? Either way , you may very well be able to find an audio store that will arrange or allow a demo in your home. In either price range there is much quality audio gear out there-audition , audition , audition. If you can't audition , at least listen to it first!

[grizz118]

Audition of Definitive Technology

The 12 bills are $1200. I have arranged to hear Definitive Technology. Would like to compare them with a set of Axioms.

[David Meek]

Denon, Yamaha, Marantz and Sherwood-Newcastle would be a good group of receivers to start with.

[IntegrateMe]

I think that for $700, the Denon AVR-2106 will be your best bet.

[Azeke]

Outlaw, Sherwood Newcastle, Rotel, Yamha, Denon. If possible listen before you buy. Audioreview.com is a good site to check out reviews. Hope this helps.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[David Meek]

Oops, forgot to mention Outlaw. Good one 'Zeke. :T

[grizz118]

How come no one recommends HK?

What goes with the HK models 435 and 635? Are they plagued with reliability problems the other don't have? Seems like either of these will work in my set up.

[Clive]

Okay. Have you any plans to audition any of the recommendations? Which one/s?

[grizz118]

I have made plans with a local Definitive Technology dealer to hear Studio Monitor 350s and anything else he has on the floor. Don't know what brand receivers he has in stock. I would like to get a set of Axiom Epic Grand Masters and listen to them but I don't have anything to drive them. Not having a receiver limits my home listening capabilities. However, I will go and listen to systems within 120 miles of Florence Alabama. My current list of receivers include Pioneer VSX-1015TX 7, NAD 753, and HK 635. This is not a locked in list but rather a starting point. I have eliminated many already based on comments from forum members along with self research.

Grizz

[Clive]

Let us know have you felt about your auditions and any decisions

[nick.h]

Yamaha

[nick.h]

Denon

[nick.h]

Harman Kardon

[nick.h]

Lots and lots of brands

[Clive]

Nick I am going to say this one here. I see no reason for you to post 1 -2 words in a post just to open another and another to do the same. We are not sure the idea behind this practice but it is annoying. Please post as others do...... would be appreciated :T