Unused channels arent really a waste either because you usually get a bigger powersupply shared by fewer active channels.
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5.2 Receiver suggestion?
Looking to build a 5.1 or 5.2 HT setup and need a great receiver dedicated to sports and movies. I would rather not run an external amp so looking for something in the 140-150 watts per channel range. Need something that plays well with 4K, HDR, and very good auto calibration software. Sound quality must be great for movies. Here is what I am considering so far:
Yamaha 3080
Denon 6500
Anthem 720
I know these are much more capable than 5.2, but want the flexibility to upgrade more speakers down the road should I choose. What else should I consider besides the above? $2Kish budget for the receiver. Also build quality and something that will last is highly important.
Yamaha 3080
Denon 6500
Anthem 720
I know these are much more capable than 5.2, but want the flexibility to upgrade more speakers down the road should I choose. What else should I consider besides the above? $2Kish budget for the receiver. Also build quality and something that will last is highly important.
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Any of those three would be good choices.
If you want to run 2 subwoofers and have "very good auto calibration software" look for an AVR with Audyssey's SubEQ HT. This will calibrate each subwoofer separately whereas some lesser AVRs with 2 outputs are just a Y splitter internally. Marantz, and I believe Denon, probably others.
Any Denon/Marantz models that feature Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (eg. X6500H which the OP is considering) will also feature Sub EQ HT. Note, however, that with two subs connected, although the level/delay of each sub is set independently, they are EQ'd together not separately.If you want to run 2 subwoofers and have "very good auto calibration software" look for an AVR with Audyssey's SubEQ HT. This will calibrate each subwoofer separately whereas some lesser AVRs with 2 outputs are just a Y splitter internally. Marantz, and I believe Denon, probably others.
Why do you feel you need that much power? What speakers are you using? Have you used lesser powered amps and heard distortion with your speakers at your desired listening level? Also keep in mind that HDMI 2.1 models should start being released summer 2020 which is why the 2018 X6500H and A3080 are not being replaced this year.Looking to build a 5.1 or 5.2 HT setup and need a great receiver dedicated to sports and movies. I would rather not run an external amp so looking for something in the 140-150 watts per channel range. Need something that plays well with 4K, HDR, and very good auto calibration software. Sound quality must be great for movies. Here is what I am considering so far:
Yamaha 3080
Denon 6500
Anthem 720
I know these are much more capable than 5.2, but want the flexibility to upgrade more speakers down the road should I choose. What else should I consider besides the above? $2Kish budget for the receiver. Also build quality and something that will last is highly important.
Anthem may have a slight edge with their room correction, but can't be expanded beyond 7.1/5.2.2. Both the X6500 and 3080 can process 11 channels. If you don't plan on going beyond 7 channels, Anthem would be an excellent option. If you need more than 7 channels, Denon's audyssey XT32 and dual sub HT gets my vote.Looking to build a 5.1 or 5.2 HT setup and need a great receiver dedicated to sports and movies. I would rather not run an external amp so looking for something in the 140-150 watts per channel range. Need something that plays well with 4K, HDR, and very good auto calibration software. Sound quality must be great for movies. Here is what I am considering so far:
Yamaha 3080
Denon 6500
Anthem 720
I know these are much more capable than 5.2, but want the flexibility to upgrade more speakers down the road should I choose. What else should I consider besides the above? $2Kish budget for the receiver. Also build quality and something that will last is highly important.
You mentioned X6500H(2018). X6400H(2017) current sale price, new from authorized dealer. I jumped on an X4400H for almost half off a few months ago from a different dealer. Love it.
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX64...4J66114G6GZ1&qid=1569148919&s=gateway&sr=8-31
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX64...4J66114G6GZ1&qid=1569148919&s=gateway&sr=8-31
You could save some money and get a 9.2 model such as X4500 or Marantz SR7013 (if you want to use for music as well). You could use extra cash to go 5.1.2 with Atmos speakers for movies. I have not heard the Yamaha AVR but some prefer their sound, I prefer to stick with Audyssey as it works best for me.
I would suggest also to go with an anthem if your only doing a 5.1 setup and dont plant to go atmos. Their entry level receiver has superior room correction to denon, yamaha receivers. Also Anthem and Yamaha have overall better build quality than most entry midlevel brands. I own 5 yamahas and 1 denon. Guess which one has broken multiple times the denon. My pro installer friends also stay away from Denon for reliability sake. That said if you get a good one its a lot of features and the room eq is better than Yamaha.
As many other have said don't look to hard into the wattage of AV receivers as its a shared bank of power and that rating you see is only for two speakers driven at a time. Also the power differences from 100 to 150 watts is like 1.5 db at best. You get 3 db for each doubling of power. If you need watts to power low Ohm or sensitivity speakers your better off with external amps. If your going high sensitivity stuff then any av can run most of those type speaker 92 db + and you'll be just fine one 100 watts no problem.
As many other have said don't look to hard into the wattage of AV receivers as its a shared bank of power and that rating you see is only for two speakers driven at a time. Also the power differences from 100 to 150 watts is like 1.5 db at best. You get 3 db for each doubling of power. If you need watts to power low Ohm or sensitivity speakers your better off with external amps. If your going high sensitivity stuff then any av can run most of those type speaker 92 db + and you'll be just fine one 100 watts no problem.
Ignore wattage in receiver specs. It’s mostly meaningless. The extra 40 watts is 1-1.5 dB which is negligible. Also if you really need the higher wattage (low impedance, or less sensitive speakers) then what you really want is an external amp with a beefy power supply to handle large transients from such speakers. Consumers AVRs cannot compete.
My suggestion would be to get a midrange avr for and invest the money saved in an amp (which should last decades) if needed, or to upgrade to the latest receiver tech (hdmi Standards, sound modes, video processing like hdr, etc) in a couple of years
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My suggestion would be to get a midrange avr for and invest the money saved in an amp (which should last decades) if needed, or to upgrade to the latest receiver tech (hdmi Standards, sound modes, video processing like hdr, etc) in a couple of years
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