Completely Overwhelmed! --- Newbie

[uncooked]

the yammies are definetely the best choice. awsome features. i think your choices are good

[agtpunx40]

I don't think the upgrade from the rvx1400 to 2400 will be worth it to you. The only real difference is a nominal power increase, and like 2 extra dsp (the 1400 already has like 27) modes and 2 inputs. If you go to etronics, you can bring up a comparison chart. I could be wrong, but I think that's about it. Someone else may have a different opinion. I think the 1400 should have pretty much everthing you need, and the extra money could go toward other setup and calibration costs, a sub, stands...
you get the point.

[Woochifer]

I don't think the upgrade from the rvx1400 to 2400 will be worth it to you. The only real difference is a nominal power increase, and like 2 extra dsp (the 1400 already has like 27) modes and 2 inputs. If you go to etronics, you can bring up a comparison chart. I could be wrong, but I think that's about it. Someone else may have a different opinion. I think the 1400 should have pretty much everthing you need, and the extra money could go toward other setup and calibration costs, a sub, stands...
you get the point.

Aside from the larger capacity components in the power supply section, the other major substantive difference between the 1400 and 2400 is that the 2400 has more extensive multiroom capabilities and a RS-232 interface for custom installations. If the receiver's not being used in a multiroom installation, then the extras that come with the 2400 might not be needed.

[agtpunx40]

Aside from the larger capacity components in the power supply section, the other major substantive difference between the 1400 and 2400 is that the 2400 has more extensive multiroom capabilities and a RS-232 interface for custom installations. If the receiver's not being used in a multiroom installation, then the extras that come with the 2400 might not be needed.

what are the better multiroom capabilities that the 2400 has that the 1400 doesn't have, and what exactly does the rs232 interface do?

[Zeus]

I must have been talking to Woochifer when I went to the AV store , he said the exact same thing u did about the multiroom capabilities.

The guy at my local AV store did not recommend the B & W sub., the ASW 650. He recommended the Definitive Tech Supercube Sub. What do you guys think of this sub and what are some of your favorites?

I also listened to the B & W 705 bookshelf series....wow, really nice. Any words about this series?

[Woochifer]

I must have been talking to Woochifer when I went to the AV store , he said the exact same thing u did about the multiroom capabilities.

The guy at my local AV store did not recommend the B & W sub., the ASW 650. He recommended the Definitive Tech Supercube Sub. What do you guys think about subs?

I also listened to the 705 bookshelf series....wow, really nice. Any words about this series?

The 700 series is relatively new, but its predecessor, the CDM series was very well regarded. Definitely should be on your short list if it's in your price range.

As far as subs go, I wouldn't write off the ASW650 just yet. For one thing, it's a lot less expensive than the DefTech models, and it has a sealed design, which I'm partial to. I'm not a huge fan of Def Tech's tower speakers, but I have read a lot of good things about their subs. The thing to remember about subwoofers is that they are very susceptible to room acoustics, so even the best subwoofer on the planet might sound gawdawful if you have a bad room. The key is with the placement, setup, and the room. You can address the room acoustics through a combination of room treatments and parametric equalization. Keep in mind that these are not beginner level concepts. Adding something like a parametric equalizer can make the difference between bassthat sounds like an incessant one-note boom and is thin otherwise, and full and extended bass that integrates seamlessly with the main sepakers.

Since you're new to the HT game, you might want to get familiarized with all the basic functions of your system, and setup your speakers properly before you go diving into subwoofers. First, get a SPL meter ($40 at Radio Shack) and a setup DVD like the Sound & Vision Home Theater Setup DVD, which has tutorials and test tones for properly setting up your system. Once you've figured things out at a basic level, then you can tackle the subwoofer.

[Zeus]

Amazing info once again. Ordering that dvd right now off of amazon.

Thanks guys!

[Woochifer]

what are the better multiroom capabilities that the 2400 has that the 1400 has, and what exactly does the rs232 interface do?

The 2400 also does video switching with the multiroom amplification, and the RS-232 interface is basically a serial port, and they're frequently used with home automation controllers (for example, if you want a central control unit that handles the multiroom switching plus the lighting and climate control systems).