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Reddit mentions of Denon AVRS530BT 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Sentiment score: 11
Reddit mentions: 18
We found 18 Reddit mentions of Denon AVRS530BT 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer). Here are the top ones.
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- Powerful 5 Channel discrete amplifier; Featuring high current discrete power output devices on all channels, the avr s530bt delivers high power and is rated at a maximum of 140 watts per Channel
- Equipped with 5 HDMI inputs, the avr s530bt features support for 4K Ultra HD full frame rate 60 Hz pass through on 3 inputs along with 4: 4: 4 pure Color sub sampling, HDR, and BT
- Thanks to built in Bluetooth, you can easily stream your music from any compatible Bluetooth phone, tablet or computer
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5.9449 Inches |
| Length | 12.559 Inches |
| Weight | 16.5375 Pounds |
| Width | 17.0866 Inches |
This is a receiver + 5.1 system that adds up to $550 and has 4k passthrough (not sure on lossless audio like DTS-HD), but is $50 over your budget. Still better than any soundbar you'll find...
If I had a $1500 budget, I would recommend the following:
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Epson Home Cinema 2150 - $699.00
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Micca MB42X - $79.95
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Micca MB42X Center - $69.95
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Fluance AVBP2 - $119.99
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Denon AVR S530BT - $229.00
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Silver Ticket 120" Screen - $249.98
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This would give you a decent entry level setup. You'll have about 50$ left over for speaker wire. I am be no means an expert but I lurk a lot and I think this would be decent.
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I will assume stereo, because surround in that budget is a compromise.
https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/bundles/hifiberry-digi-bundle/
$111.50 for a Pi 3, power supply, header, S/PDIF out board, and case. Another $13 for a SD card. If you already have a source that leaves you more receiver or subwoofer budget, you pick.
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MicroSD-Adapter-MB-ME32GA-AM/dp/B06XWN9Q99
$230 for the receiver. 2.1 for now but gives you expansion room for later.
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3
$280 for speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Andrew-Jones/dp/B014GSEQ06
$220 for a subwoofer.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bic-america-formula-12-475w-powered-subwoofer-black/4235056.p?skuId=4235056
$145 leftover for wiring and some DIY stands if needed.
Woah! are we twins? Probably not unless you're puertorican HAH but thanks for the info my space is a bit smaller than yours so I think either of my choices would be good. Also I wish I could get the receiver on A4L I live on the island and shipping here is prohibitively expensive everywhere on the internet except Amazon and only on items Amazon themselves sell or "fulfill" so I'm really limited on what I can buy. I'm looking at the Denon AVRS530BT for $279.
EDIT: Just realized that's also your receiver nuts.
Yeah. It depends on the features you want in the avr. This would do for now.
https://www.amazon.ca/Denon-Audio-Component-Receiver-AVRS530BT/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535910564&sr=1-4&keywords=avr
Obviously the more features you want in the avr the more expensive they are.
For beginning, I always just recommend an entry-level Denon AVR and 2 Polk speakers. It's good enough that it will be a million miles ahead of a truly cheap setup, and if you ever want to upgrade to nicer thing you'll have no problems just swapping things out. Polk is pretty mainstream and budget friendly, and Denon is also pretty mainstream and has a nice room-correction/calibration thing that they do called Audyssey.
AVR could be anything basically like this: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3
And for speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi200-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0018QROCC/
And for subwoofer: https://www.amazon.com/Polk-10-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer-Single/dp/B0002KVQBA
For an AVR you'll be spending around or just north of $200. And for a pair of front speakers, I think you'd spend around or just north of $200 for the pair, too. You can also get some kind of really cheap nightstand tables to hold the speakers up, or go more expensive and get taller floor standing speakers. Just like how you want a TV to be roughly eye level, it's good to heave the tweeters of your speakers at roughly ear level.
You can go WAY nicer than all of this, but I am assuming you're pretty budget conscious and would rather just get something that sounds massively great compared to just using TV speakers or a soundbar, and you're not ready to spend a grand or more on audio to approach the really fancy levels.
(Speakers to go with a Danon AVR-S530BT)
Hi everyone,
I am building my first system and I am somewhat overwhelmed by all the choices. I would appreciate any feedback.
Background: I am located in Canada. I am mostly interested in watching movies and listen to music from a macbook. I am thinking about spending between $500 and $700 CAD.
I am partial to the Denon AVR-S530BT so far. I like that it has HDMI inputs and outputs (I have a TV and I am considering buying a PS4). It costs around $330 in Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1
First question: Is this a solid choice? Should I be saving more on the receivers or going up for extra quality?
Second question: If I go with the previous receiver, which speakers should I get? (I would have around $320 CAD left to get speakers for a small room).
Third question: How important is the center speaker? Could I get away with only two side speakers?
Here are the recommendations I found on the internet.
Once it reaches the price point of the towers, it goes over my budget (specially if I need to get a center speaker). However, I am wondering whether this means that I should save more, go with a cheaper receiver or cheaper speakers.
(I tried to go through Craiglist and Kijiji, but I didn't find good deals).
I am quite a beginner, so any help is appreciated.
Gotcha. There's a lot of different ways you can go. If it were me on this budget, I'd probably do something like this.
Receiver: Denon AVRS530BT 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WoUdBb949YZF4
Bookshelf speakers: Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers With 4-Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter (Black, Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7H8GG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fqUdBbHN3RHX1
Center channel: Micca MB42X-C Center Channel Speaker With Dual 4-Inch Carbon Fiber Woofer and Silk Dome Tweeter (Black, Each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHFBEK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_arUdBb3H52KWX
That would put you slightly over budget, so you could do without the center for the time being. Next month, I'd look into a subwoofer.
Craigslist can also be your friend. But as far as new is concerned, this would sound pretty good for the money.
Brands to avoid:
For example, Pyle has an 8000 watt 8 channel amp on amazon. I don't think most people realize the most you can pull out of a normal US home socket is 1800w and that's if literally nothing else is on that entire circuit. Generally the most you can pull is about 1200-1500w safely.
The amp the other guy linked is the same as what I linked, just more expensive since it has a brand name on it. Parts Express is where I get all my stuff to build speakers and audio projects. I 100% trust them.
Anyway, if you need a source selector, get this to start with: https://www.parts-express.com/audtek-electronics-ss4-speaker-selector-impedance-matching-1-in-4-out--300-970
It's not fancy and doesn't do very much except literally change which speakers have audio sent to them but it'll show your wife the value of your pre-wired setup. For a stereo receiver to hook up to it, get this to start with: https://www.parts-express.com/yamaha-r-s202-stereo-receiver-with-bluetooth-100-watts-per-channel--312-220
It has bluetooth and can power two separate sets of speakers by itself. This gives you more flexibility. Those two items together meet your $300 budget and allow you to utilize the entire speaker setup in your house (althought not all at once).
Oh, I almost forgot... You still need a 5.1 receiver for the home theater in the great room. Get this one to start with: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/
Again, this isn't going to have all the whizz bang features but it's a very good start to your setup and does allow some extra flexability. In particular it supports two subwoofers. I can't tell from your pic how big your great room is but sometimes a single subwoofer isn't enough. I also highly recommend Denon equipment. I've been using their receivers for years. This comes with a microphone to do in-room audio calibration (very important for best sound). You hook up the microphone to the receiver (it has a jack for it), run the audio setup and it will play a variety of sounds through your speakers and automatically adjust sound settings on the receiver to get the best possible sound out of your current setup.
Total cost: ~$410
Enjoy!
Is this for hometheater use or more for music? If you want hometheater I would look at getting a Denon like this
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505740468&sr=1-5&keywords=denon+receiver
which leaves you with 282$ for the speakers.
I can always recommend those Klipsch speakers for 190$
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-15M-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair/dp/B00LMF41IY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505740540&sr=1-2&keywords=klipsch+r-15m
and you should really look into getting a sub for hometheater, your speakers will sound much better if they don't need to produce bass.
https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-1000-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU3AA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505740753&sr=8-1&keywords=dayton+subwoofer
This is a good sub for the price.
Hi Folks,
I am looking to upgrade my AV/Home Theater receiver system.
How is this unit?
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receiver-Audio-Component-AVRS530BT/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496155000&sr=8-1&keywords=AVR-S530BT
Is there anything comparable for LESS money? I am not much of an audiophile, so basic is fine - but I do want HDMI ports and good functionality.
Thanks,
This guy here.
And yes that's a legit website. If you want, you can get it on amazon too, but for more moneys.
> 530
Are you refering to this?
I'm not a fan of concept universal remotes. It' really just a bandaid to the "too many devices" problems and barely better than just taping all your remotes together. Right now, with CEC, all my devices turn on the TV and change the right source when you turn any of them on (they even rename the source; ie "Shield", "Switch"). And really, that's the way it should be. Devices should just talk to each other; no reason to have 3 power buttons and having to point the remote to the right device. I'd like my Amp to me that level of smart, and I believe ARC is the answer.
Ideally, I'd have ZERO remotes I'm already on the way. I can say "Hey Google, play House of Cards on the TV" or "Hey Google, turn the volume down" and it works. If ARC works the way I hope it does, that feature will continue over. "Hey Google, play music on all Speakers" right now turns on all my Chromecast Audios and I'd really like it if it also changes my Amp channel. But I'm getting tangential. This isn't r/homeautomation
Any reason why you'd recomend the ELAC Debut over the Klipsch? Although, that walnut does look nice...
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There aren't a whole lot of reviews for that amp on amazon, but the Sony has >100. Is it possible there are a lot of returns because it's propular? A survivor bias?
i think this one has mostly everything, it's 5.1 (vs 7.1 on some) games are only 5.1 as tv, blus are 7.1
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497627728&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=denon+receiver&psc=1&smid=AKR88PAWTQVN2
Get a basic 5.0 system, then add a sub. This should be good value for music and movies. I'm partial to Denon/Marantz for their musical audio quality, but some other folks on this sub may know a cheaper receiver that still sounds good. The speakers are definitely the best bang for your buck, but you could get higher quality speakers for music if you did a 2.1 instead of surround sound. Based on the 4K TV, I'm assuming you're going to be watching movies/tv more than you listen to music.
Boom! Slightly overbudget but you get a good 5.0 surround sound, 4K/HDR compatible receiver, and you can throw in a BIC F12 subwoofer for $200 or a Polk PSW10 for $100 when you save the cash
Looking at your amp: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3
Is yours 5.1 or 5.2 like seen here?
If it's 5.2 and you have two pre amp outputs, you can use 1 pre amp output for your subwoofer, and a second pre amp output to a second amplifier, which will power the two new passive speakers.
If your living room speakers are passive they will need to be amplified. You do not need a receiver for your living room, as a receiver is generally several amplifiers and other things combined.
If your goal is play music on the Denon, have two rooms play music, then you would only need two more passive speakers, a wire for the pre amp out to your new amplifier, and a new amplifier.
You could also get spicy and do something people around here would likely shun and get powered speakers (like the powered version of those Miccas) then you would only need to take the pre out, split it to LR, and run that to your powered speakers, no new amplifier needed.
Alrighty I looked at the Zeos buying guide. The media room is 11x10 with 9ft ceilings. Here's what I've picked out and it looks like I'll be able to be beat or match Sonos' pricing.
Receiver - AVRS530BT (https://www.amazon.ca/Denon-Audio-Component-Receiver-AVRS530BT/dp/B06XYD1RZ3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512081630&sr=8-1&keywords=denon+receiver)
On the above, it looks like 4K passthrough and HDR 2.2 is fine as well. Just want to make sure.
Left / Right - ELAC B6 6.5" (https://www.amazon.ca/Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Andrew-Jones/dp/B014GSEQ06/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512081995&sr=8-2&keywords=elac%2Bb5&th=1)
On the above, I'm not sure about sizing. What would be difference between 4", 5" and 6.5"?
Center - ELAC C5 (https://www.amazon.ca/Debut-Center-Speaker-Andrew-Jones/dp/B014GSEQWE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1512082107&sr=1-4&keywords=elac+debut)
Rear - Fluance XLBP (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KAIHDRY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=4686b99594dc842920ce5b0af24c749c)
On the above, do I need 1 or 2 of these? I'm not sure if I'll be mounting or keeping it on stands.
Sub - BIC America F12 12" (https://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-475-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B0015A8Y5M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462201214&sr=1-26&keywords=subwoofer&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=12c7dd989108e560a1c31e4716134e84)
Unsure about sizing / power of this sub and whether it necessitates 2? I'm not a HUGE sub person (been living in a condo for a while but now in a single detached) but I do like "feeling" the booms, crashes etc. Second, can you confirm receiver will be able to power this?
Should be it! Let me know!
What about this model?