Need help choosing between 2 receivers
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Need help choosing between 2 receivers
I am looking at the Kenwood VR-6070 and the Yamaha HTR-5490. I can get the Kenwood for about $150 less than the Yamaha. I know the Yamaha has a couple of more features that the Kenwood does not have, 6.1, a higher Component video bandwidth and a couple of extra inputs. But to me this is not enough to justify the extra cash.
I am not that familiar witht the Kenwood home series and would like some opinions.
I am not that familiar witht the Kenwood home series and would like some opinions.
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It's been my experience that the Yamaha products have been built with more oomph in the power supply section and use a bit cleaner components in the amp section. This covers a big chunk of the cost margin. The biggest benefit that most people notice is that it will perform better on sudden dynamic passages especially those with heavy bass. Depending on the rigors you will put it through performance-wise, this can also add to the longevity of the receiver. Just looking at the specs alone it certainly looks like the Yamaha will give you a power performance edge (for one, the Yamaha lists power ratings for 8, 6, 4, and 2 ohms which alone hints at power supply stability).
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One other thing to note is that I'm already finding uses for the extra inputs that I didn't think I needed. I was able to hook my digital cable box through the reciever for Digital sound.
I think as more and more technologies evolve, I think the added inputs will allow you to put off upgrading for quite a while.
I think as more and more technologies evolve, I think the added inputs will allow you to put off upgrading for quite a while.
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Yes there is, I can get the Yamaha for about $450, and the Kenwood for $300.
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Originally posted by skinsfan
Where did you find the Yamaha for $450? I'd like to price match.
Where did you find the Yamaha for $450? I'd like to price match.