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Have the Marantz SR7007, should i get the SR7009?

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#1 ·
I have this setup: Klipsch RF 62 II, RC 52 II center, RS-52 II as rears, SVS PC-13 Ultra and Marantz sr7007 receiver.

Would I benefit in getting the SR7009, seeing it offers more watts per channel? Sure, you never get the advertised amount. But in the end, will my sound benefit from it?
Not interested in atmos, just power my setup wich admitedly sounds really good.
Any help would be appreciated.

Devin

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#4 ·
I was under the impression they increased it to 200 per channel, but I guess thats just marketing talk.
I Dont consider Xt32 worth it...

Your subwoofer is a beast and those speakers are known for being efficient and go loud with little power.
More power would only benefit at very high db levels at that. Adding an external 2 channel amp would be plenty
and free up a few channels for zone 2 if needed.

I wouldn't spend $1,500 just to get xt32 over audyssey xt. Your receiver is good/modern enough.
Instead spend $110 for a minidsp external subwoofer eq. It will perform as good as xt32 and yes xt32
is a lot better than xt. Study this post for proof of that. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-re...hread-faq-post-51779-a-1726.html#post21783037
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/minidsp-2x4 cheapest true subwoofer eq.

It will take a few things to measure the room and setup the minidsp properly. About $125
Room eq wizard software. Free http://www.roomeqwizard.com/
A good usb measurement microphone. $75 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton...source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

boom style mic stand http://www.monoprice.com/Product?se...&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CL7un_fJmsACFQGRaQodInIAJw
long hdmi cable from receiver to computer http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3663&seq=1&format=2
And a laptop with hdmi out. Once the subwoofer eq is adjusted properly you may want audyssey xt off at times (music).

And you can use this same hardware with any future stereo setup. Your subwoofer amp may have an eq built in.
You still want the measurement gear to adjust it. Single frequency test tones are tedious, inaccurate and slow.
If this doesn't improve the sound buy better speakers next.
Thats a great idea! So an external amp to power the two towers? Not the center?
That would leave more juice for the other speakers.
Do you have any recommendations for a 2 channel amp?
Also how would I connect it to the Sr7007?


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#3 ·
Your subwoofer is a beast and those speakers are known for being efficient and go loud with little power.
More power would only benefit at very high db levels at that. Adding an external 2 channel amp would be plenty
and free up a few channels for zone 2 if needed.

I wouldn't spend $1,500 just to get xt32 over audyssey xt. Your receiver is good/modern enough.
Instead spend $110 for a minidsp external subwoofer eq. It will perform as good as xt32 and yes xt32
is a lot better than xt. Study this post for proof of that. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-re...hread-faq-post-51779-a-1726.html#post21783037
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/minidsp-2x4 cheapest true subwoofer eq.

It will take a few things to measure the room and setup the minidsp properly. About $125
Room eq wizard software. Free http://www.roomeqwizard.com/
A good usb measurement microphone. $75 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton...source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

boom style mic stand http://www.monoprice.com/Product?se...&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CL7un_fJmsACFQGRaQodInIAJw
long hdmi cable from receiver to computer http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3663&seq=1&format=2
And a laptop with hdmi out. Once the subwoofer eq is adjusted properly you may want audyssey xt off at times (music).

And you can use this same hardware with any future stereo setup. Your subwoofer amp may have an eq built in.
You still want the measurement gear to adjust it. Single frequency test tones are tedious, inaccurate and slow.
If this doesn't improve the sound buy better speakers next.
 
#12 ·
That is plenty of power. I wouldn't use much more. Klipsch tower specs.
Very sensitive speakers. Plenty of power. I have a few of their amps. Good stuff.

frequency response 35-24,000 Hz (±3dB)
handles 50-125 watts
sensitivity 97 dB
8-ohm impedance
Tractrix® horn with 1" titanium dome tweeter
dual 6-1/2" Cerametallic™ woofers
dual binding posts for bi-amping or bi-wiring
12-3/4"W x 40-1/16"H x 15-3/8"D
 
#15 · (Edited)
I have the SR7008

also w/ RF-52's - RC-62 & an SW-110

- no complaints - hope the Atmos will be able to be as a firmware update someday =) ! (doubt it)

- if ya think ya need more power use this one first - use 85-90 % - set it to 60-70 during loud action movies and when playing blue ray music or HDCD I use 80-90 when home alone -or when the g/f aint around =) ..

a buddy just got a SR6008 and he said whoa for 5.1 & music compared to his ~10 y/o Onk.. & he runs a higher end speaker set up


I was on the phone with Marantz customer service before pulling the trigger - long n short - guy said any of the recent 700X series - you won't notice a tonality change or power change - therefore no sen$e in the update imho - are you happy with playing mp3's from a thumb drive ? I am - it opens it right up for me ... expands the sound w/MDAX

I am chomping at the bit to get front wide, front height or rear height speakers next - may try to stay with RF series Klipsch, may try a mock up of 9.1 with my different sets around the house to see if I like it first (set of Paradigm 3se & Infinity bookshelves)

I thought I could live w/o internet connectivity - but not many nights have gone when I spend some time I just listen' to free HD internet radio something music as I read - a library of music from a remote -- amazing compared to the 70's 8 tacks and 45's
 
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