Justinian
10-01-2005, 12:45 PM
I am new to this forum and to home audio. I have new Mirage Omni speakers: two surround, subwoofer and center channel, so far. I have narrowed down my list to these receivers:
(1) Harman Kardon AVR-235 or 335 - 50W & 55W x 7.1 respectively. Is this enough power??
(2) Denon AVR-1905 - 80W x 7
(3) Yamaha RX-V657 - 95W x 7
(4) Yamaha HTR-5860 - 110W x 7
I don't want to get caught up in the watt power game because I know that other factors are important too, including weight. I just want a solid, quality receiver for surround sound home theater in a small-medium size room that is carpeted - 15' x 12'. I'd rather not spend more than $400.00 and all of the above are within my price range, except the HK335 which runs about $100 more than the HK235. The Yammie models are very similar, except for power and the RX-V657 has "low impedence drive capability," but I don't know what that means or if it is really important. All my speakers are 8 ohms and run at least 100W. Of these, or others someone may suggest, which is the best for my needs? Thanks.
(1) Harman Kardon AVR-235 or 335 - 50W & 55W x 7.1 respectively. Is this enough power??
(2) Denon AVR-1905 - 80W x 7
(3) Yamaha RX-V657 - 95W x 7
(4) Yamaha HTR-5860 - 110W x 7
I don't want to get caught up in the watt power game because I know that other factors are important too, including weight. I just want a solid, quality receiver for surround sound home theater in a small-medium size room that is carpeted - 15' x 12'. I'd rather not spend more than $400.00 and all of the above are within my price range, except the HK335 which runs about $100 more than the HK235. The Yammie models are very similar, except for power and the RX-V657 has "low impedence drive capability," but I don't know what that means or if it is really important. All my speakers are 8 ohms and run at least 100W. Of these, or others someone may suggest, which is the best for my needs? Thanks.