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I bought my first Axiom system. I got the Epic 50. 175 http://www.axiomaudio.com/epic50_175main.html

I have a Samsung 61 inch 1080p DLP TV so I thought I better get a better sounding system then my home theater in a box that I have now.

Quick question. I have decided on a denon reciever. Im trying to decide which one to go with. This one that delivers 100 watts per channel http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/473.asp or this one that is 90 watts per channel http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/511.asp the difference in the 2 is about $200.00 Which would you guys suggest? Thanks!

Congratulations! I don't think you'll regret it for a second. Additionally, you become a member of the ultra-exclusive and tragically hip M50 crowd. There aren't many of them around here, and they all seem to be convinced they know something the rest of us don't.

I'm sure the Denon owners will chime in shortly, but my personal feeling is that either of those receivers will be more than adequate for driving your speakers. I've got the M22s, QS4s, VP150 and EP175, and I'm driving them with a 90wpc Marantz. It's more power than I'll ever need for this room and these speakers.

I think you'll be delighted by your Axiom system, and I know that many of us envy your TV. Pictures, please!

The 885 is the same as the 2105 and the 985 is the same as the 2805. Don't worry about the difference in rated output - at that point, it will literally make no audible difference whatsoever. Shop for features/price. I'm sure someone with actual experience with those models will be along to offer meaningful advice.

Welcome to the family.

Alright! Bet you can't wait! As far as the Denon's go, I have the 2805, which is the black verson of the 985S. It has plenty of power and features. A quick look at the 885 shows a few less inputs/outputs such as 1 coax digital instead of 2. I don't see a whole lot of other differences other than output rating. If you are willing to go the refurb/bstock route you can get a good deal with a full warranty, like here.
Or you could move up to a 3805 for the price of a new 2805. But either way, I think the Denon's are fine receivers.

I know that my wife let me get the M50s in the door. And that we both love them.

Then again, I also know that I'm very impressed with the 22s, 60s, and 80s.

Ok thanks guys. Tom, let me know how to post pics here and I will take a few of the TV for you. I think I have decided to go with the Denon AVR-885S since most of you guys tend to agree that there wont be much difference in terms of sound. Do you guys have any websites that offer the full warranty and all that for the denon recievers and also have good prices. I like vanns.com Is there anywhere better? Thanks

Also, is there a site that I can find an installer in my area. Im kinda new at all of this and I want it done right. I need someone to run the wires, setup the reciever and all that. Thanks

NTA
If you look around a little more, I'm sure you could find either of those AVRs for a couple of hundred cheaper.
I bought my Denon 985 for $600.00 over a year ago.

Welcome!
I bought my refurbished Denon AVR885S from ecost.com. It was around $380.00 plus tax and shipping. I think you will be very happy with this unit. Good luck!
Cheers,
Shaun

Anymore help would be appriciated. Just want to get a few more oppinions on if you guys think the Denon AVR-885S will be a good match for my axiom speakers.

Also, anyhelp with who I would contact to set up my system would be great.

Thanks guys.

I considered the 885S but bought the 3805 for 699 instead. The 885 should do you well.

Hey New2Axiom, maybe someone nearby can help you setup your gear. Offer beer and you might get some takers. Where do you live?

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Of course, offer too much and your system will only be calibrated to "Whole Lotta Love" at 110dB!

Did somebody say something about free beer and loud music?

Hey NTA congrats on the new system, I hope you'll enjoy yours like many of us enjoy ours.
If I may add my half a cent. I'd almost be reluctant to pay for a professional installer just yet, as intimidating as things can seem at the moment it does not take too terribly long for all of this A/V stuff to come together and actually learning the system and installing is 'half the fun'. I would probably give it a go and then call an installer if you feel you need to. Either way, good luck!

Hey if free beer would get some out to NW Florda get ready. My system comes in this week, just get ready for some questions.

Oh I agree that it is fun learning how to setup the system and so on. My one main concern is the speaker wire and getting it it all laid out nice around the base board or under the carpet. Thats the part that im scared about. With it being a new house and all I want it to look perfect. I have little patiance with things like that. As far as the electronic side of it, thats the fun part that I would love to mess with and tweak. Any suggestions or websites that would list professionals in home theater set up. Thanks

This site was mentioned recently on another forum.

Home Acoustics Alliance

Click on "Dealer Locater" in the menu on the left hand of the page.

I have no experience with this web site, this organization, or it's members, so you should not interpret my mentioning them as a recommendation.

I went ahead and bought the denon AVR-885S Silver. http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/511.asp Should power my system nicely.

How much of a difference do you guy think I will notice with this new system compared to my current $300.00 Home Theater in a box? lol

Also, I will be buying a new DVD player soon. Which ones are the best for HDTV's nowadays? Should I wait for a true HDDVD player to come out or is that a long time away? Thanks

It might be best to wait for 2nd generation HD player, if they ever come out. There are a couple of good players, Oppo and Panny, that get good reviews. $2-300.