Reddit mentions of Denon Audio & Video Component Receiver Black (AVRX2400H)

Yeah, the AJ ELAC's supposedly have some strange waveguide issues where specific placement determines how loud you perceive the speakers to sound. Have also read that even at higher SPL's they don't sound that loud. Sounds like some kind of phase issue. Big swing in sound signatures between the ELAC's and the Klipsch's but if you like the sound of the Klipsch I'd skip that bundle and get the RP series instead. Better drivers and redesigned and improved tweeter,/ waveguide than the R-28f's.

Authorized online Klipsch resellers:

Klipsch RP-260f $756.92 pair open box new

Klipsch RP-440c $374.92 open box new

HSU STF-2 subwoofer $405 shipped

That gets you to $2035.82 with a sub and I didn't really shop the receiver price that hard. You could go down to the X1200 or go factory refurbished in another receiver and save some money there.

Side surrounds can be almost any bookshelf speaker( Klipsch's side surrounds are always pretty high in price.) I used BIC PL-66 side surrounds with my Klipsch setup that ran around $200 a pair and are horned speakers as well but that's not that important unless you listen to a lot of multi- channel music.

That puts you at $2235.82 with better speakers for your front soundstage staying with Klipsch in their higher speaker line.

if you don't have to have the sub right away I'd wait for the Emp-tek I-12 subwoofer to be back in b stock for $404 shipped. They are currently sold out of their b stock but get them in often and that's a great value subwoofer for the money with an aluminum coned driver that hits down to 20 hz.

Emp-tek I-12 subwoofer

Emp-tek b stock



Denon X2200 $499

You could also look at a speaker design with a sound more in the middle/ neutral and go with something like Chane or Emp-tek. Chane is what I replaced my Klipsch's with and I love the sound of the Planar tweeter.

Chane music cinema

To be direct - the speakers are junk, but in all seriousness if you like them that is all that matters.

Most people have never heard good surround sound, so most things will sound better than an internal TV speaker.

A good setup will cost you about $750 - $1000. Which is less than a good TV. Audio is just as important as picture to most of us.

For a receiver I recommend a Denon x2200 - $500
Denon AVR-X2200W 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD A/V Receiver with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZPTBNXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KwWxyb03K5H3H

If you want to stay with the same size speakers, I recommend the Monoprice 5.1 - $250
Monoprice 10565 Premium 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2tWxybG13S019

If you want slightly bigger speaker I recommend the Pioneer Andrew Jones 5.1 - $450
Pioneer SP-PK52FS Andrew Jones 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK8I9K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_svWxybHZANTBT

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-X2200W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00ZPTBNXY/ref=sr_1_3?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1492461704&sr=1-3&refinements=p_4%3ADenon

Ok, due to your layout not being a typical rectangular layout, I'd defintelty get a receiver with at least Audyssey MultiEQ XT, so you can counter-act the layout.

Receiver: Denon X2200 for $390 + ~$10 shipping. It's a factory refurb, so 95% as good as new, but with a good discount ($545 new).

Fronts:

• HTD Level Three bookshelves in ebony + Center in ebony for $590.
  
  
• Klipsch RP-150M in cherry + Center in cherry for $630.
  
  You can watch Zeos' YouTube reviews (and sound demos if you want) of both bookshelves.
  
  Subwoofer: BIC F12 for $190.
  
  Surrounds: Depends on their placement.

If you can spring for it, this Denon receiver is really, really good, and "future proof". The Audyssey software is really nice as well (automatic setup in this case/no walking around with mic, measuring distances, etc..). Otherwise, if this is too much out of your budget, I would tend to stick with Denon/Yamaha and just get what you can afford. As long as you choose good speakers and sub, set your crossover right, its going to sound great.

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Anyway, with that budget this is what I'd get: https://smile.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-X2200W-Bluetooth-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00ZPTBNXY/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468599395&sr=1-5&keywords=denon+receiver

And this would be my fallback: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa750bl/yamaha-rx-a750-7.2-ch-x-90-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZPTBNXY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's this bad boy. And that's weird. I get the option to add Neural X or surround to what I'm watching. I should take a picture tonight and post what I'm talking about.

Hello there. Newbie here.

I'd like to build an HomeTheater/audio system with a budget around 1500$/€ - 2000$/€ (I'm in Italy)

What I need to connect:

• TV
  
• PS4
  
  What I would like to listen
  
  
• Radio (better with DAB)
  
• CD
  
• Bluetooth devices / Spotify
  
  I've probably found a starting point in the Denon AVR-X2200W but I have to connect it to a CD and some speakers (best option 2 speakers + subwoofer otherwise only 2 speakers).
  
  Can you help on configuring it?
  
  

I picked this up Denon avr-x2200w for just a little more than the 1200w you posted