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His budget is around $2,500. and he have bought a DVD and TV already.He is not an audiophile or videophile per-se but he want some quality with his final selections. I have recommended a receiver, new separates are expensive in this case, from Denon. Could be the AVR-1801 or AVR-2801. Prices are around $499-699 (Puerto Rico local prices). Speakers may be from the ones available here. Here is a list:
1- B&W
2- Mirage
3- NHT
4- Energy
5- Definitive Technology
6- M&K
7- Tannoy
8- Sound Dynamics
9- ParadigmAll those brands offer good entry systems at $1,200-1,600, but I haven't heard them all and I doubt most of them are set in location for audition. My inclination is toward the Sound Dynamics, Paradigm and Energy. I don't know if the new NAD receiver TT-771(another receiver option) is a good versatil choice since I haven't heard much of it at this Asylum( althought the NAD reputation is well known on their price range).
Anyone may suggest a match for the Denon(or NAD) receivers? Which speakers are more musical? He will use the Panasonic DVD-VR30 as a cd player(it is better than the ancient Sony CDP-101 he have from 1982).
Thanks for your help.
Jose.
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You could go into mass detail about each one of those speakers you have listed. I recommend looking into a speaker manufacturer called Edge Audio (www.edgeaudio.com). They have a complete package (fronts, center, rears, and sub) for under $1500. The new DiAural network allows these speakers to produce a big soundstage that you can hear from just about anyplace in the room. Sorry to throw another speaker in to your mix, but trust me they are worth your consideration.
I saw some promo about those speakers and a review, they look well constructed and the review was positive. But, we don't have a supplier in Puerto Rico. Anyway, I will checked it out.Thanks.
I do not think that the Denon can drive 4 ohm speakers. Find which of the speakers on your list are 4 ohm and that in itself will shorten you list.
Jose,Speaker selection is very idiosyncratic to one's taste. I've used the Definitive Tech's in the past (still use the BP2000-2002 combo in my bedroom) with very positive reactions. They use a bipolar design (somewhat like the Mirage) and I liked it because it wasn't overy directive like the paradigms but it wasn't as diffuse as a truly dipolar design. Best of both worlds versus worst of both? The Def's also include a powered sub which saves on space and cost. They can be bi or tri-wired with separate LF input for 5.1 designs. Also, they are relatively benign loads for a receiver (I use a cheap Sony 60 watt receiver and it works ok for them -- I'd recommend more power though say, 100 watts minimum if you are using the 2000's). Finally, the center channel was very natural sounding. The real key in my view is to get a center channel that the person likes because it is so critical for HT.
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