Which receiver should I get?

Without more information I would go with the Yamaha since it has YPAO room correction software and more features than the budget Denon unit. The minimum 2012 Denon model that most recommend is the 1612. For more advice you need to provide more information such as max budget and what features you are specifically looking for.

You may want to consider the Marantz 1402 as it is a slimline 5.1 AVR with Audyssey.

http://us.marantz.com/us/products/pa...oductid=nr1402

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Most receivers follow that 19" form factor, the only slim-lines I can think of are the Marantz already mentioned, and the Sherwood 904, which I've heard some negative things about.

What you might consider, if you haven't selected speakers, is an HTIB. Some of the Sony set-ups have very compact "receivers" (less features than a conventional AVR too), and some of the set-ups from other manufacturers (and Sony as well) have built-in disc players and whatnot, which may further reduce the footprint. Finally, Logitech used to (still does, probably; Z-5500) make a 5.1 speaker system that had a "receiver" about the size of a soda can, and it was remote controlled. Far less features than something like the Yamaha or Marantz, but compact and probably very suitable for a bedroom.

The Sherwood 904 specifically has gotten some bad reviews, mostly related to the video processing section as far as I'm aware, but in general their products are as fine as anyone else. Yes, it is true that HTIBs are not popular among the "elite" but if they're suitable for your space, that's what matters.

Just some options to consider if a conventional receiver isn't feasible due to size (and they're all going to be more or less similar in size, the more robust ones just get deeper, taller, and heavier).

Remember, you need more clearance than that for the thing to breathe. If it can stand open in the air that's much better.

If that's not a problem, I'd get the 471 and pick out your speakers and be finished with it.

neither, get the onkyo ht-rc 360 more bang for your buck. affordable, better specs, and cleaner sound

As long as you get the single plugs vs dual plugs you should be fine.

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Yes, but unlike the Audyssey setup on the 1402, the YPAO on the 471 will only EQ the speakers, not the sub.

I have a really nice home theater in my living room and wanted something nice in my bedroom wich is a really big bedrrom by the way. I just decided on a Panasonic htib with wireless rear back speakers and its absolutly fine for my bedroom. I just have a bluray player and the htib/receiver/5disc dvd changer mounted in my closet.

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Calibrating the speakers and sub to a test tone to evenly distribute the audio to each speaker/sub is not equivalent to EQing. Lower/mid level models of Pioneer, Yamaha, and Onkyo (mid level can) cannot EQ the sub.

Yes, I should've added that sub EQ is not a universal feature (yet, it's been trickling down) - YPAO is better than nothing, but higher end units will have better features than the YPAO on the 471 (and not all YPAO is the same - the high end Yamaha units with YPAO can do the sub(s)).

For what you're doing, I wouldn't lose sleep over the lack of sub EQ if the 471 fits into your budget.

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Not a big deal as long as you're not blasting the speakers ... average power draw for most speakers is <5W/CH.

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being most concerned, I'd say about a -3.

Being completely honest. Ignore that we don't trust power ratings, will never see ACD, will never see more than 1-2W/ch real world, and so on. And even with all of that out of the way, it's not really a big problem. And there is no RMS.

I'm into higher end audio stuff but I've been missing my home theater so I'm looking to get an Avr too. I need a basic set up for now

I did some research and I'm getting the soon to be released Yamaha RX-473. It has everything you need in a 5.1 receiver. A few great features I was impressed by is Hdmi pass through when the receiver is off, the ability to turn be powered on when you turn the tv on and especially AirPlay which lets me play my music from iPhone iPad and iPod wirelessly through wifi. These features have now trickled down to a less expensive Avr thanks to Yamaha

Sub eq is nowhere near as important as some on here would have you believe. Having a good sub with a flat frequency responce is much more important than sub eq. Typically a well made sub doesn't even need eq, it will be tuned for a flat response. Subs that do need eq can produce negative effects after being eq'ed, due to the parametric application trying to force the sub to produce a signal its not capable of producing without distortion.

Don't forget in room response for that sub...