Receiver Recommendations for Sierra-2

[GrandMasterJ]

I'm looking for some receiver recommendations for the Sierra-2 speakers. I've gotten stuck in the "never ending research loop" before and thought it might be easier to take a look at a few of the top recommendations. Hopefully this thread will help others as well. Thanks!

*my particular viewing is going to be movies and only 2.0 for now, but eventually 5.0 or 5.1 depending upon the bass on these. I was very impressed with the Sierra-1s. You could actually hear what the guttural alien dudes in The Fifth Element were saying! I never knew they were saying actual words!

[FirstReflect]

What price range?

What's your room size? (Length x Width x Height)

How far away are you sitting?

Any desire to add separate amps later?

Any preferences for a certain room correction/auto EQ setup program?

[GrandMasterJ]

Good questions. I was looking for general recommendations as I may be moving shortly. I wasn't sure that the receiver had much to do with room size, but here you go:

"What price range?"
Less than $1k. I do want something that will do the Sierra justice and have longevity.

"What's your room size? (Length x Width x Height)"
Something like 15x13x10

"How far away are you sitting?"
11'

"Any desire to add separate amps later?"
I do not. I went that route with my fancy headphones and for my purposes, I don't think it's worth the cost.

"Any preferences for a certain room correction/auto EQ setup program?"
No.

[Kisakuku]

Good questions. I was looking for general recommendations as I may be moving shortly. I wasn't sure that the receiver had much to do with room size, but here you go:

"What price range?"
Less than $1k. I do want something that will do the Sierra justice and have longevity.

"What's your room size? (Length x Width x Height)"
Something like 15x13x10

"How far away are you sitting?"
11'

"Any desire to add separate amps later?"
I do not. I went that route with my fancy headphones and for my purposes, I don't think it's worth the cost.

"Any preferences for a certain room correction/auto EQ setup program?"
No.

I always have the same recommendation. Denon X4000 for Audyssey XT32 and sub-$1K street price.

[GrandMasterJ]

I always have the same recommendation. Denon X4000 for Audyssey XT32 and sub-$1K street price.

Thank you, I will take a look. Other recommendations are still welcome. Is Onkyo still decent?

I think I had a Denon driving my brother's Sierra-1s. He didn't appreciate either and sold them when he moved (I would've bought them if he had offered a reasonable price). I was quite impressed, however.

Any thoughts on the heat output of the Denon X4000?

Quick additional question: Why the X4000 over the X3000 or X2000?

[markie]

I've heard that Emotiva's new, surprise receiver the Fusion 8100 will start shipping in about 2 weeks. Price is $700 and shipping is free in the US. Reviews for the slim beast should come in pretty fast when that happens. My guess is that it will outclass the Denon in sound quality.

[eliwankenobi]

Hello,

I should add that THX certification allows you to make changes to the Audyssey crossover settings after the calibration is done. I don't think non THX AVRs would allow this unless you buy the Audyssey Pro kit.

[Kisakuku]

Hello,

I should add that THX certification allows you to make changes to the Audyssey crossover settings after the calibration is done. I don't think non THX AVRs would allow this unless you buy the Audyssey Pro kit.

Nothing stops you from changing crossover values after calibration. The advantage of the Pro kit is that it recalculates the filters after a new crossover value is picked.

[eliwankenobi]

You know, I totally forgot that Audioholics is also a retailer! Makes sense what you guys are saying... But I do believe in that what they are saying regarding speaker cables is true. They another one on hdmi cables that's also very informative and effective