Hello everyone,
I've been doing some research on receivers. It looks like there are some new ones coming to market and I'm trying figure out the best bang for the buck.
Models considering
Denon AVR-e300 $200 - Amazon prime
Pros
Has an app for remote control though Iphone or Android.
Price is 50$ less than yamaha
Airplay
Internet ready
Cons
No 4k
Don't know what else.
Yamaha RX-V377 $250 - Amazon Prime
Pros
Yamaha highlights - 4k passthrough (i'm sure we will all get 4k sometime in the future) I will probably actually use this with my computer hooked up to the tv when I get a 4k TV. Allows for audio to go back to receiver if streaming netflix from a smart TV.
Cons
Lowest RMS wattage of the listed 3
Sony STR-DH740 $270 - Amazon Prime
Pros
High RMS wattage @ 90 according to crutchfield
Internet connected meaning it can stream internet radio that is supported
7.1 system
Cons
Don't know, no one really talks about sony in receivers.
No 4k
Use case
Planning a 5.1 system with Monoprice in-ceiling parts Looking at using 4013's (6.5) for LR Fronts and rears OR 4104 LR fronts (8") and 4929 for rears (15" directional 8")
Center will be 6317 or something similar. 10801 for the sub. The room is an open concept with the kitchen and dining room merged with the family room. Total space is about 500-700 sq feet we plan to use the system mainly for television / movies. I will use my sonos play 5 outside as I don't think that using 2 ceiling speakers outside would out play the Sonos so I don't see a point to wire it up outthere.
Considerations
Since there really isn't any wall to put in-wall speakers as I'm mounting my TV to brick above a fireplace I am opting for in-ceiling, with a center on the mantel.
I would love to do a sonos play bar but I fear that it wont sound nearly as good as a real 5.1 system and the sonos play bar is tons of money, with limited flexibility as adding play 1's would add another 400$ to the 700$ unit not to mention a powered sub.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated along with any feedback.
I've been doing some research on receivers. It looks like there are some new ones coming to market and I'm trying figure out the best bang for the buck.
Models considering
Denon AVR-e300 $200 - Amazon prime
Pros
Has an app for remote control though Iphone or Android.
Price is 50$ less than yamaha
Airplay
Internet ready
Cons
No 4k
Don't know what else.
Yamaha RX-V377 $250 - Amazon Prime
Pros
Yamaha highlights - 4k passthrough (i'm sure we will all get 4k sometime in the future) I will probably actually use this with my computer hooked up to the tv when I get a 4k TV. Allows for audio to go back to receiver if streaming netflix from a smart TV.
Cons
Lowest RMS wattage of the listed 3
Sony STR-DH740 $270 - Amazon Prime
Pros
High RMS wattage @ 90 according to crutchfield
Internet connected meaning it can stream internet radio that is supported
7.1 system
Cons
Don't know, no one really talks about sony in receivers.
No 4k
Use case
Planning a 5.1 system with Monoprice in-ceiling parts Looking at using 4013's (6.5) for LR Fronts and rears OR 4104 LR fronts (8") and 4929 for rears (15" directional 8")
Center will be 6317 or something similar. 10801 for the sub. The room is an open concept with the kitchen and dining room merged with the family room. Total space is about 500-700 sq feet we plan to use the system mainly for television / movies. I will use my sonos play 5 outside as I don't think that using 2 ceiling speakers outside would out play the Sonos so I don't see a point to wire it up outthere.
Considerations
Since there really isn't any wall to put in-wall speakers as I'm mounting my TV to brick above a fireplace I am opting for in-ceiling, with a center on the mantel.
I would love to do a sonos play bar but I fear that it wont sound nearly as good as a real 5.1 system and the sonos play bar is tons of money, with limited flexibility as adding play 1's would add another 400$ to the 700$ unit not to mention a powered sub.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated along with any feedback.