If budget allows, I would at least consider the 2809 over the 2309 series, as it has Audyssey MultEQ XT versus MultEQ.

MultEQ XT, takes up to 8 measurements around the listening area and uses high resolution equalization filters for satellites and subwoofers. This is the most powerful built-in version of MultEQ for receivers.


MultEQ, takes up to 6 room position measurements, and uses mid-level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers.

They both have Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

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