The Receiver Thread

[Viktor]

I've got a Denon AVR-S710W. Its an older receiver but it has everything I need. Handles 4K video, HDR 10 and all HD audio formats including Dolby atmos.

Still running good for you? I have a Denon purchased in 2011 when I got my plasma, so it's out of date and no 4k/HDR etc. Currently looking at their AVR-S740H as it has all the basics for audio codecs and HDR. Also on sale right now at a decent discount so probably going to pull the trigger.

 

[wshowers]

Still running good for you? I have a Denon purchased in 2011 when I got my plasma, so it's out of date and no 4k/HDR etc. Currently looking at their AVR-S740H as it has all the basics for audio codecs and HDR. Also on sale right now at a decent discount so probably going to pull the trigger.

Still running solid for me. Denon products haven't done me wrong yet and the AVR-S740H looks to be a great product as well, especially if you can get it at the prices I'm seeing.

 

[Rollins]

Any input on speakers?

 

[VaLLiancE]

I like Yamaha,Pioneer and Sony as they can give you good sound for a decent price.
I go for specs ie how loud and how they match up to the AVR matching ohms,watts etc.

 

[wshowers]

For my 7.1 set up, I've got some JAMO floor-standing speakers and bookshelf speakers paired with a polk audio sub woofer.

 

[karmakid]

I have Elac Debut 2.0 speakers only have four hooked up to an old Sony 420w receiver, the other two are the stock center and sub. They sound great to me and my friend who fancies himself a speaker connoisseur, but I think it’s the wood flooring that really helps and minimal furniture/clutter in the living room.

 

[Viktor]

Hooked up my new receiver today and found that my subwoofer is fried lol. No clue how long it's been like that honestly as I don't have it up that much since I'm in an upstairs apartment, and rarely watch movies or games that would have a lot of bass. I have a Boston Acoustics HTiB so shouldn't expect much I guess. Ended up buying a Polk Audio PSW108, which is a 10in 100w sub. I think my previous was 8in 100w so good enough. Like I said don't use a lot of bass so that should be enough for a bit of low range. Possibly better is it's front facing instead of down facing like my last so maybe turning up a bit more will be possible.

 

[Hedon]

Thoughts?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-...heater-receiver-black/6210104.p?skuId=6210104

 

[VaLLiancE]

For that price theirs better alternatives.

 

[VaLLiancE]

https://www.buydig.com/mobile/produ...MIsZjLuujF3wIVywOGCh0I0gYfEAQYAyABEgKiYfD_BwE

Is a much better receiver but retails for $1000 and can be found for less see above ^

or the step down model...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/1401161/?c3api=1876,89827194362,&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5MfBx-nF3wIVhYjICh2LegeIEAQYCCABEgKu9vD_BwE&lsft=BI:514

 

[Hedon]

https://www.buydig.com/mobile/produ...MIsZjLuujF3wIVywOGCh0I0gYfEAQYAyABEgKiYfD_BwE

Is a much better receiver but retails for $1000 and can be found for less see above ^

or the step down model...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/1401161/?c3api=1876,89827194362,&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5MfBx-nF3wIVhYjICh2LegeIEAQYCCABEgKu9vD_BwE&lsft=BI:514

Thanks. But I don’t want used.

 

[VaLLiancE]

Thanks. But I don’t want used.

google for better pricing

 

[Viktor]

Thoughts?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-...heater-receiver-black/6210104.p?skuId=6210104

I went with the Denon 740H, which I think is the step up from this one. I was able to grab it at that price though when it was on sale. I don't think the 640 model as Atmos and a few other audio codecs if that matters. Otherwise, this is my second Denon model and I've liked them.

 

[VaLLiancE]

Denon good sound but they get very hot and that made me sell mine.

 

[wshowers]

Thoughts?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-...heater-receiver-black/6210104.p?skuId=6210104

I've got a AVR-S710W. Denon has never done wrong by me. But I would avoid this particular model that you are looking at. Seems like the Aug 2018 firmware update broke its network connectivity and I don't know if they ever pushed out a fix.

The most recent firmware update (Aug 2018 ) disabled the S640H’s network capability where the unit cannot reconnect to the network once the latest update is installed. A fix is in development and should be released in the near future.


In the meantime, please note that the S640H can be restored to its prior firmware by following the *procedure below. Once this procedure is complete, the S640H will again be operational on the network. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have this corrected shortly

https://denon.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6734/~/avr-s640h-firmware-update-&-network-connectivity

 

[VaLLiancE]

I had In Command models they are great sounding but get hot.

 

[Jay Mammoth]

Any input on speakers?

I have Klipsch RP for fronts, Center and surround. Then I have 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers I have mounted to the ceiling for Atmos/DTS X. Have a Denon X4300 it’s amazing.

 

[VaLLiancE]

The 4300 and 4500 are good.

 

[Dark Helmet]

I have the pioneer VSX 1130. Love it, not too costly and does what i need.
I have the Monoprice amber 3-way speakers for my front/left/center:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15700
Wall cavities are tuned with acoustic foam and insulation.

Monoprice 8" in ceiling for the heights:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=4103

I have a Klipsch 12" sub also with some random rear surrounds from Amazon
Sounds great, movies are awesome.
All components are in the closet behind the TV.