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urgent: need help deciding a receiver by tomorrow
#124416 01/16/06 09:09 PM
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Hi

very new to HT. Have read some stuff, but easily get confused and lost in the specification and features.
Plan on getting a h/t receiver tomorrow.
options:

denon 3805 for around $740 u.s.
Denon 3806 for around $980 u.s.
yamaha 2600 for around $980 u.s.
pioneer elite 72 for around $920 u.s

Which model should i go with???
i was told that the higher end receiver are easy to set up (like the yamaha ypao). i am very new to HT and easy setup of speakers and configuration is important to me.
Plus, is it worth getting HTMI???

I am thinking of purchasing axiom epic 60-500 component.
with the exception of the subwoofer, thinking of going with a rocket ULW-10 from AV123 instead.

Thanks
Blackorp


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#124417 01/16/06 09:26 PM
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I run a Denon 2805 and have been happy with it.
As far as the YPAO goes, I think all the ones you mention have something very similar.
For the most part I use the auto setup on mine just for calculating speaker distance and levels. In my opinion the EQ part of ANY of the auto setups arent very good.
You might also look into the H/K 635.
It has a new auto setup that is (as far as the EQ part goes) supposed to be better.
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#124418 01/16/06 09:38 PM
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I bought the Denon 3805 refurbed and am happy with it. Just be patient setting things up. Plenty of Denon users on this forum willing to help.

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#124419 01/16/06 09:39 PM
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If it were me I would go with the lower priced receiver and put the extra money into an EP 500. You could get everything from the Fatory Outlet and save even more money.


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#124420 01/16/06 09:56 PM
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I got an expensive flat screen tv that can use HDMI. If i go with the 3806 over the 3805, will i get better tv regular and HD quality TV??? is it worth the extra money??
i don't mind if it is worth it, but i am totally new to this stuff.

thanks guys


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#124421 01/16/06 10:07 PM
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What is your room size? Unless you have a lot of components that have HDMI out, you may not need the HDMI receivers. I also have the 2805 and my room is almost 30' x 30' x 9'...


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#124422 01/16/06 10:20 PM
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room size is 15 by 15 by 15 ft with a lot of open space that connect to other room.

right now, i have a tv that supports hdmi, so it is a matter of determining whether i am going to take that hdmi route, or remain with analog cable wire.
I mean if, hdmi will improve my analogy and HDTV viewing, than i guess it is worth the extra 2-3 hundred. But if it makes little difference, than i'll get the denon 3805.




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#124423 01/16/06 10:38 PM
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Are you using component connections now? What is you tv model?

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#124424 01/16/06 10:46 PM
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I think that you would be well advised to spend a little more time researching all of the alternatives.

I have posted many times that I fail to understand why anyone (projectors excepted) would want to do HDMI switching in audio gear. Just doesn't make good sense. If you go to some of the other boards you will see a whole host of comments about the problems that folks have had with their HDMI connections through receivers.

Just curious, how did you arrive at those 4 receivers??


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#124425 01/16/06 10:47 PM
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it is the sharp aquos lc-45gd5u (lcd flat screen).



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