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Thread: Receiver for my Athena speakers |
    
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| Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 01:05 am: |
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I have the following speaker setup:
Athena AS-F2
Athena AS-B1
Athena AS-C1
Athena PS400
I am looking to buy a new receiver. It will be used primarily for movies. I am willing to spend up to $500. I have read about the Kenwood VR-8070 and the Pioneer VSX-1014 and both seem to be a lot of 'bang for your buck' and both are THX Select certified.
Which should I get? Are there other receivers in that price range I should be considering? |
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Silver Member Username: Sinkdrain
Post Number: 116
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 12:24 pm: |
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Harman Kardon really brings out the best of the Athena speakers. The warm H/K balances nicely with the bright and detailed Athenas. I also liked the Pioneer Elite but not as much. |
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| Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 10:43 pm: |
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I'd go for the Pioneer. Personally, I've had bad experience with H/K quality. |
Silver Member Username: Riches1
Atlanta,
GA
US
Post Number: 150
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 01:59 am: |
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The only problem I ever had with my 2 H/k's was overheating and then freezing up due to inadequate ventilation. The H/K would be a very good sonic match for Athena. |
Bronze Member Username: Sause
Post Number: 26
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 01:27 pm: |
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As I say on almost every post it really depends on you taste in audio. I'm the type of guy who turns up the treble a little in his car, I like a more detailed sound over a more bassy sound. The pioneer is a great receiver. The H/K isn't bad but for the money the Pioneer IMO is the better buy. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 12:22 pm: |
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Thanks for all the input so far. One more option to throw out there...
How about the Marantz SR4500? |
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