Critique this receiver/speaker combo!

[technogeeky]

Hey folks,

I am planning on spending about 400$ for a receiver and speakers for my dorm (and apartment next year). I don't need something ultrapowerful, but clean would be nice.

I already have Klipsch KSW-12 440 watt subb, so I don't need anything else in that department.


Receiver

Speakers

Let me know what you think or if you can suggest a better option for either component.

 

[glen]

I would spend 10 to 100 times the amount I spent on a reciever for the speakers.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: glen
I would spend 10 to 100 times the amount I spent on a reciever for the speakers.

I don't have that kind of money. My initial limit was 400$ but I'm pushing it to get a better receiver.




Another question: Is having a 110w receiver and 100w speakers going to present a problem?

 

[glen]

Grab the cheapest Pioneer that has the features you want.
Then drop the rest on speakers.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: glen
Grab the cheapest Pioneer that has the features you want.
Then drop the rest on speakers.

The cheapest Pioneer? Why the brand suggestion?

The cheapest Pioneer I could find has no component switching, which is something that I want. Everything above that is out of my range.

 

[glen]

Pioneer is the OEM for a heck of a lot of other brands, they are reliable, fairly inexpensive, no one has been able to tell the difference between amplifiers in a cdouble blind setting, and everyone can tell the difference between speakers.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: glen
Pioneer is the OEM for a heck of a lot of other brands, they are reliable, fairly inexpensive, no one has been able to tell the difference between amplifiers in a cdouble blind setting, and everyone can tell the difference between speakers.

Sorry for the pestering questions, but is there something particularly wrong with the receiver I chose? I would like the component/svid switching if at all possible.

We have a Denon receiver at my house and I like the sound. So if there is little difference between receivers, what is wrong with mine?


Also, what about the 110 watt versus 100 watt thing?

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: technogeeky

Sorry for the pestering questions, but is there something particularly wrong with the receiver I chose?

Not at all. That is a good one, Pioneer made it. Well, you can't be sure unless you open it up, but the chassie and feet give away the OEM.

We have a Denon receiver at my house and I like the sound. So if there is little difference between receivers, what is wrong with mine?

Nothing at all as long as it has the features you want. And, it will give you more money to put into speakers. SOunds like the bets idea.

Also, what about the 110 watt versus 100 watt thing?

80 watts /100 watts / 110 watts I can't imagine an audible difference. Speaker efficiency varies a heck of a lot more.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Pioneer is good if you need to "go cheap" but the JVC should be a nice receiver as well -- I've considered buying it myself since it has more s-video inputs than any other brand in that price range, and I was happy with a JVC I had a few years ago. I'm still trying to decide between it and going luxury to get a Denon 2803 ($800 from authorized resellers).

I'm using a Pioneer now and it's great except for the lack of inputs (0 s-video and only 1 digital input).

So if your budget can handle the JVC, go for it. If you need to save cash get the best Pioneer you can afford (etronics.com has good prices on Pioneer).

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Pioneer is good if you need to "go cheap" but the JVC should be a nice receiver as well -- I've considered buying it myself since it has more s-video inputs than any other brand in that price range, and I was happy with a JVC I had a few years ago. I'm still trying to decide between it and going luxury to get a Denon 2803 ($800 from authorized resellers).

I'm using a Pioneer now and it's great except for the lack of inputs (0 s-video and only 1 digital input).

So if your budget can handle the JVC, go for it. If you need to save cash get the best Pioneer you can afford (etronics.com has good prices on Pioneer).

I got the JVC 110w 6.1 receiver and the JBL speakers.


I highly reccomend Denon, however. We have the 2801 and it's been a wonderful peice of equipment for the past few years. It has great sound, it's easy to use, and very durable (we got it for 299 I think).

 

[dmurray14]

Those speakers are pretty nice. I have them myself, and for what I paid for them, they are GREAT.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: dmurray14
Those speakers are pretty nice. I have them myself, and for what I paid for them, they are GREAT.

Glad to hear that. I wonder how they will compare with my father's Mirage speakers. Those are nice!

 

[GasX]

Bang for buck speakers!

 

[technogeeky]

Just to confirm:

There should be no problem using a 110watt amp with 100 watt speakers, correct

 

[bernse]

How are Sony home stereo components?

 

[Saulbadguy]

Originally posted by: technogeeky
Just to confirm:

There should be no problem using a 110watt amp with 100 watt speakers, correct

Should not be a problem at all.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: technogeeky
Just to confirm:

There should be no problem using a 110watt amp with 100 watt speakers, correct

WTF are 100 watt speakers?

 

[kaizersose]

whats your budget?

also, check audioreview.com before you buy

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: glen

Originally posted by: technogeeky
Just to confirm:

There should be no problem using a 110watt amp with 100 watt speakers, correct

WTF are 100 watt speakers?

feeling nit-pickish? he means "speakers rated for 100 watts max power" of course.

They'll be fine with a 110 watt amp.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: glen

Originally posted by: technogeeky
Just to confirm:

There should be no problem using a 110watt amp with 100 watt speakers, correct

WTF are 100 watt speakers?

feeling nit-pickish? he means "speakers rated for 100 watts max power" of course.

They'll be fine with a 110 watt amp.

Wouldn't they be 100 watt RMS speakers? Or Max? The Amp is 100watt RMS, correct?

Thanks.

 

[thebestMAX]

My 2 cents.

JBL not nearly as good as they used to be.

I have Polk speakers and while not maybe the BEST, they are clean and accurate for the bucks.

Teckniks receiver if you can find one. CC and Brandsmart used to carry both mentioned brands but I dont know about now. BB used to have receivers also.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Yeah, RMS, but same answer. The extra 10 watts of receiver power are harmless.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: thebestMAX
My 2 cents.

JBL not nearly as good as they used to be.

I have Polk speakers and while not maybe the BEST, they are clean and accurate for the bucks.

Teckniks reciever if you can find one. CC used to carry both mentioned brands but I dont know about now. BB used to have recievers als.

I'm just clearing things up, I already purchased the receiver and speakers.

I have looked at these JBL speakers a while ago, and I was pleased then. I can only expect the same now.

 

[technogeeky]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Yeah, RMS, but same answer. The extra 10 watts of receiver power are harmless.

Good to hear! :beer:

How high do the RMS ratings of HT speakers go these days 1000 watts?

 

[thebestMAX]

Sorry,

Sound is so subjective, if you like the components that is all that matters.