Reddit mentions of Denon AV Receivers Audio & Video Component Receiver BLACK (AVRX1500)

The newer Denon AVRX 1500h is out now if you want the newer version. It's not officially out yet but for some reason this person has it on sale. I bought one and it just got here 2 days ago. Denon AV Receivers Audio & Video Component Receiver BLACK (AVRX1500) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AFTbBb6CB2GYZ

For an extra $50 over the s730h you could get a brand new x1500h

Denon X1500 https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S

Denon x1500 $299 on amazon - I almost bought it before I decided to go with the 3500 series. (If you also have the Amazon card it's 285).

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=denon+receiver&qid=1572973192&sr=8-4

I’d do Denon 1500 for $299

Denon 1500

DCM 3 piece Ebay

Infinity R 10 sub Or Add sub later..........

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Denon 1500

DCm Towers add sub n center Later but DCM are a CloseOut so wouldn't wait too Long for Center

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Polk TSi 300

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Polk Monitor 40

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Jamo S 803 Ebay Offer $115.......

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Denon 1500

Jamo S803 HCS on Amazon Add Sub Later

IMO, this is the latest/greatest stereo for your budget:

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q350-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B071VYGRML/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526850200&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=kef+q350&psc=1

Total $1250. I think you will be happy with the bass performance. It won't shake the walls-but thats not what your looking for.

Speaker placement explained here with pictures:https://www.dolby.com/us/en/guide/surround-sound-speaker-setup/5-1-setup.html

KEF makes custom speaker stands, but you can buy from other manufactures like Sanus for cheaper. Monoprice and Bluejeanscable make good cheap cables. Lots of people like Amazonbasics or Mediabridge cables as well.

Option 1:

Center channel speaker

Tower speakers

Denon 7.2 receiver

I chose these options for one main reason. The towers have 8" woofers in thr bottom of them, basically acting as subwoofers. The center matches them. The denon is a great receiver.

Option 2:

Center channel speaker

Front tower speakers

The same receiver.

I picked these because they are extremely dynamic and fun speakers. They take almost no power, and will make crazy amounts of sound. They also get much lower than the Fluances.

I would pick option 2. The only reason I included option 1 is because it's on amazon.

First of all, lets get some terminology straight. DAC, Digital-Analog Converter.What you are referring to is a surround sound receiver, not a DAC.

With that out of the way., I would not recommend a complete package by either Onkyo or Denon as neither of those make good speakers. Their expertise lies with electronics.Better to buy seperate.

Denon makes some good cheap AV recievers like the AVR-S540, S740 and X-series.

Dayton Audio makes decent speakers. Their new Transmission line floor speaker seems nice.Fluance and pioneer also makes good speakers, Pioneer with their series of speakers designed by Andrew Jones (and nothing else by them)

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-mk442t-51-home-theater-speaker-bundle-with-12-powered-subwoofer--300-707

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4/

https://www.fluance.com/elite-series-surround-sound-home-theater-5-1-channel-speaker-system-sx51br

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/


r/hometheater is a better subreddit for this sort of stuff. I suggest you take this conversation over there.

At $299 also consider Denon X1500H

Just saved a little on your receiver, you could start with a 2.1

Infinity R162 - $175

Infinity Primus 12" - $200

Sounds like you would like a nice 2.1 setup that will sound better than your old stuff. 1.5 to 2k budget is very reasonable. Here is what I would look at.

AMP - Denon AVR-X1500H $300 or a Yamaha RX-V485 $400 - The Denon has Audyssey room correction to really get the most out of the speakers. The Yamaha is simple and easy to use.

Speakers - Choose one

• KEF Q150 $300 - On sale! These sound fantastic and won't break the bank. There is a lot of the same tech from the LS50 in these and it shows. I happen to be partial to the white but get whatever color you want.
  
• KEF R100 $600 - The R series for a deal. I don't know how much better than the Q150's these are but they should sound wonderful.
  
  Sub - Make things go boom!
  
  
• Rythmik L12 $560 - Small sealed and server controlled for nice tight bass.
  
• Rythmik F12-300 $700 - The next level up in the Rythmik line.
  
• SVS SB1000 $500 - One or two choice is yours. Their entry level sub
  
• SVS SB 2000 $700 - The step up...more power more volume.
  
• SVS SB3000 $1000 - Because screw it I only want one sub and fell like shaking the house.
  
• KEF Kube12B refurb $550 - If you want to be all matchy, matchy.

Thanks!

What would a good receiver be to pair with these that I'd be able to expand on later?

After doing some more research, this seems to be the current best budget AR Denon AVR-X1500H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_nw_ls

This would but me at my budget; what should my next step be later on? prioritize center channel or sub? 2.1 vs 3.0

Just picked up the KEF Q150's and the monoprice monolith stands.

I ordered this Denon AVR-X1500H receiver, but since I doubt I'll add more than a center channel (in an apt, so no sub and limited space), I'm wondering if it'd be better to get a different integrated amp in the $300-$500 range instead. Any recommendations? My use case is mixed between music, movies/shows, and gaming.

Also, anyone know if the Audyssey microphone comes standard in the Denon's box? I don't see it advertised on Amazon, but crutchfield has it for the same price with the microphone

Most people on a budget usually buy last year or older models, refurbished or new old stock versions of AVRs. You can look for discounts or sales for stock clearance for very cheap.

The AVR industry moves very slowly, and unless there are any new codecs or stuff launched, a 2016 AVR has the exact same capabilities as a 2019 model.

Like a 2017 Denon AVR-X1400h gets you 7.2 channels amp with Dolby Atmos support (5.1.2 setup), HEOS (wireless audio streaming), Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, Dolby Vision and HDR10 passthrough and 6 HDMI in ports. As for room correction it comes with "Audyssey Multeq XT", which is among the best room correction algorithms out there.

If you don't care about Dolby Vision passthrough you can even go older with the 2016 AVR-X1300W.

Last years 2018 AVR-X1500h goes for $300 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S so I'd expect the older ones to be even cheaper if you can get your hands on them.

Ask more on /r/hometheater they will surely offer you very good links to great deals.

PS: Though remember that with an AVR you can't use powered speakers or soundbars, must be passive speakers only.

Looks like a fairly limited budget and your choices look like you have to go with some of the least expensive options. I think your speakers are the best set for doing this. My only change would be to go with a 7.2 capable receiver just in case you'd like to add Atmos or DTS:X height speakers in the future instead of needing to replace the receiver.

Refurbished AVR-X1400H for $290:
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx1400h/denon-avr-x1400h-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

New AVR-X1500H for $300:
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=avr-1400h&qid=1571759643&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S