Denon avr2809ci a good match for Sierras?

[Sam1000]

Beginner's mistake...
Thanks for you guidance.

In AVSforum some say Denon receivers tend to be bright and need to be paired with laid back speakers. Harman Kardons are characterized as warm, so bright speakers match quite well with them.
Are this just stereotypes, or is there some true behind those comments?
Do you think a certain brand will match Sierras better than another?

Yes, there's some truth behind that. I have experienced it with Panny57 and HK and liked HK better with 340SE. It was like listening to brand new speakers in my environment..

[tm3]

another thing to consider with receivers is reliability. i was going to buy an H/K until i started reading about all the bugs and faults that plague their current line of receivers.

now i'm trying to figure out which receiver is going to be the best combo of reliability, features, and price. seems like it may be the denon 2809 but i'm still evaluating.

[Omanian]

I have a 2809 complementing the 340 SE's and it is simply amazing !!

George

[ahender]

Hi:

I have been researching AV receivers for several weeks.

Just bought the Onkyo 705.

Also considered all the Denons in the MSRP range of $1000 to $1500.

The reasons I got the Onkyo are:

1) Got it new for $395 plus free shipping (B&H Photo) -- MSRP $800.

2) This model has a tremendous FAQ page at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=935808.

Agonized a long over whether I should buy new or refurbished.

Decided to go new for the better warranty.

For Denon refurbs go to Dakmart.com.

For Onkyo refurbs go to accessories4less.com or shoponkyo.com.

My plan is to eventually add an external amp and use this receiver as a pre-pro.

Still deciding on my Ascend speakers.

alan

[azanon]

That's a great bang-for-the-buck receiver.

[sbeveraggi]

I'm now the proud owner of a Denon AVR-2809ci.
My setup of 2.0 Sierras sounded great with my previous Onkyo, but the new receiver really makes them shine. Improved clarity, voice projection, fuller sound... couldn't be happier!
The Onkyo just wasn't doing justice to the Sierra's quality.

Next steps:
1) F12SE sub (2.1)
2) Sierra center (3.1)
3) Very small piano black surrounds (5.1)

[chas]

Congrats...the 2809 is a very nice receiver!

You won't be sticking with Ascend for surrounds?

[sbeveraggi]

Congrats...the 2809 is a very nice receiver!

You won't be sticking with Ascend for surrounds?

I'm looking for something small and in piano black to match the Sierra's finish.
Maybe if there was a HTM-200SE in piano black... they share the same tweeter, don't they?

[curtis]

I'm looking for something small and in piano black to match the Sierra's finish.
Maybe if there was a HTM-200SE in piano black... they share the same tweeter, don't they?

The tweeter in the Sierras are different.

I think you could get the HTM-200SE's in a custom piano black....at an extra charge. Call Ascend and ask.

[sbeveraggi]

The tweeter in the Sierras are different.

I think you could get the HTM-200SE's in a custom piano black....at an extra charge. Call Ascend and ask.

Pardon my ignorance , but if the tweeters are different, won't there be a timbre mismatch?