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New member Username: JoeynPost Number: 1 Registered: Jan-05 | Hello, I'm looking into buying one of these a/v receivers. One feature that is luring me to the Kenwood is the THX processing. They're both around the same price range, but I was wondering if anyone knows which one of these would be a better fit for my speaker system: Klipsch SF-1 Floor speakers Klipsch C-2 Center Klipsch ss.5 Surrounds Sony WX700 sub Or would anyone suggest a better receiver around the $300 range? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks |
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New member Username: JoeynPost Number: 2 Registered: Jan-05 | I forgot to leave the specs on these receivers. http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_compare.php/?topcat_id=2&page_id=73&page_id=7 3&masterids%5B%5D=2672121&masterids%5B%5D=3064206&Compare+Selected+Products.x=40 &Compare+Selected+Products.y=9 http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productTypeId=55&sortBy=price&prod uctId=2612 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/HTIB/HTR5760.htm |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2624 Registered: Dec-03 | Okay, I'll say it! I like Kenwood and this particular model is really great when mated to the Klipsch. To be fair I used the RF-35, and the Kenwood loved driving those things. And no it did not sound shrill at all. |
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New member Username: JoeynPost Number: 3 Registered: Jan-05 | Thanks for your input. I haven't heard too much about Kenwood, but I was drawn to the specs and THX processing. Yet I hear so many good reviews about Yamaha receivers including the one I am comparing. Berny, could you tell me what features you liked about the Kenwood vr-8070? Thanks again! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2653 Registered: Dec-03 | That particular Yamaha makes the Klipsch sound a little too harsh for my taste. I judged the Kenwood because it sounded better than the Yamaha, plus a better price. Featurewise, I think the Yamaha is better. The THX logo was not a selling point for me. |
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New member Username: JoeynPost Number: 4 Registered: Jan-05 | So do you think I should go with the Kenwood? Or is there another receiver that you prefer in the 2-300 dollar range that would go good with my klipsch speakers? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 2657 Registered: Dec-03 | For that price range I would go with the Kenwood. A lot of bang for the buck. |