Reddit reviews Denon Audio & Video Component Receiver Black (AVRX2400H)

OK gotcha. Then I'd just grab the 2400 (almost every decent receiver is 7 channel nowadays):

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https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J

That Onkyo doesn't appear to do any video upscaling. Do you care about that?

FYI, the Denon 2400 is available new for $299. It's a series down and a year older, but probably does everything you want based on what I've seen of your comments so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J

It looks like the Sony you're looking at has auto calibration, so that's a plus. But man, it's hard to steer you away from Denon. If I were you, I'd look into a different TV stand. I absolutely love my Denon. It has the Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration and sounds amazing.

That said, the AVR you're looking at seems solid, especially considering the smallish space you're going to use it in. I'm sure it'll sound great, and is an obvious improvement over having nothing.

Since the STR-DN1080 retails for $450, I'd see if you can get it down to close to $300.

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I did a bit of googling on Sony's auto calibration "DCAC EX" https://hometheaterreview.com/room-correction-revisited/

The writer (who seems to really know their stuff) feels Sony's algorithm is hit or miss.

Or you could get an older model Denon with Audyssey MultEQ XT for $329 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9GEN9FR1210SVJ7Y1QCJ

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So I guess it's up to you--how much of an home theater nerd do you want to be?

Jamo S809 towers: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_701S809WN/Jamo-Studio-S-809-Walnut.html

Yamaha AVR-X2400H: Denon AVRX2400H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver with Built-in HEOS wireless technology, Works with Alexa (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1LDlDb51BJYAZ

Later you can add a sub and center and surrounds to complete the setup, but the 809s can do decently well without a sub for the time being.

I've been looking for a good receiver that can handle a lot of my video game devices as well as bluetooth/streaming services, has 7.1 (at least) and can do multiple zones in my house.


I've basically got it down to 2 options:

1. The cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS730H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYHTQTH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
   
   
   
2. The more robust: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J
   
   
   Anyone have any advice between the 2? I like the more robust because it has A/V input/output options which would be great for my vintage video game systems but certainly saving 200 bucks would rule. Any advice is appreciated.

$750 -you can get a nice pair of towers and a nice receiver and possible s sub or center - Add rest later.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Denon+2400&qid=1563580279&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Or get like this Fluance 5.0 speaker set and add sub later. Fluance is Canadian I think.........so can get in Country.?

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Surround-Including-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07C4KBN1N/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Fluance+Elite&qid=1563580336&s=electronics&sr=1-4

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-SXHTBW-Definition-Including-Floorstanding/dp/B01M62GRFA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Fluance+5.0&qid=1563580521&s=electronics&sr=1-3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRt0JNMOCa8

Or that Denon with Pioneer SP-FS52 and SPC22 center or a sub......

https://www.infinityspeakers.com/home-subwoofers/

Same price for a new 2400h https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=x1400h&qid=1562877849&s=gateway&sr=8-2