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Thread: Denon AVR-1602 vs Yamaha HTR-5550 |
    
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 06:38 pm: |
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Hello,
which is best:
Denon AVR-1602 or Yamaha HTR-5550
I have narrowed down my choices for an AV receiver to the these two well thought of units. The Denon has A/B speaker choices but a remote that looks poorly laid out. The Yamaha has an excellent remote (beautiful look and feel; both are programable)and will drive only one set of speakers, which is all I need. Other than that, these units are spec'd closely. The Yamaha has fewer controls on the panel, but could this be a disadvantage in the end? And the bottom line: is there an audible difference in their sound qualities? Can anyone help me with their insight?
thanks,
Gary |
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 07:34 pm: |
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It depends on what kind of sound you like. If you prefer an "American sound" and you think that bass vibrating your furniture is a measure of quality -- then go with the Yamaha. The Yamaha has a very bright, in your face sound. It would make a perfect Fraternity or dorm receiver...rock music and anything that depends a lot on bass sounds fine on it. It's great for parties and movies.
Denon is a significantly better choice for those who prefer to hear fine, classic music and do not believe that bass vibrating your furniture is a measure of quality sound. I'd go with the Denon because it will play a wider range of music/vocals well. While is plays movies okay, the Yamaha is not capable of replicating the music reaching the high ranges well....high notes lack resonance and are shrill. The 1602 does a fine job, but if you can...upgrade to the Denon 2802. |
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