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#1 ·
Hello. I sent in my Sony str-dh800 in for service with my directv protection plan. I pay $50 for them to fix anything from tv's, laptops, computers, phones, etc. I actually did a claim on my 5 year old 50in Samsung. They emailed me a day later that they would replace the unit with a new one instead of fixing the samsung. so they sent me an email with 3 options to choose from. 2 50 inchers (samsung, sony) and a 55 inch (LG). So i googled all three and chose the LG. Got the TV by UPS 2 days later. And I kept my samsung which only had 1 line going down vertically on the screen. WOW!

Well needless to say my sony AVR would not turn on. I did a claim with directv 4 days ago. They told me to mail it in to them with a prepaid label. I got an email today they will replace the unit with a new one. They emailed me 3 options. I googled them already......but i would like your opinions please?

I own 2 Onkyo AVR's. Also 2 Sony's....well now 1 sony. I have never owned a Yamaha.

I will have that AVR running a 7.2 or 5.1. It will run 2 JBL E90's, two subs, polk center, surrounds and two front highs.

Denon AVR-X3100W

Onkyo TX-NR737

Yamaha RX-A1040BL

thx.
 
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#3 ·
I like the Denon, and Yamaha... I think Onkyo was a much better unit before they got HDMI. Once they got HDMI their reliability seemed to go down.

For ease of room calibration, and for watching movies I would pick the Denon. I like the Denon for audio too, but I think the Yamaha might have the best audio of the two. If you mainly like to listen to music the Yamaha might be a better option. I have a lower end unit and was disappointed in the YPAO setup compared to Audyssey.
 
#6 ·
I would go with the Denon simply for the Auddyssey. I have owned Yamaha and currently own Onkyo. The Yamaha was great and built like a tank but IMO Auddyssey is superior to YPAO. While I have yet to experience the dreaded HDMI failure it would scare me away if I were shopping for an AVR.
 
#10 ·
Well my own research of different websites.....i went to around 6-7 sites and all gave it at the least 4.5 out of 5 and gave their own explanations why.

Other forums also gave it high remarks.

Very durable, reliable and great sound....the android app a major plus!

Many mentioned some problems with the Onkyo HDMI's failing in the future.

Denon I personally did not like when I read articles on it.

I have owned Sony and Onkyo AVR's. I have a Sony dh800 (which is the one i sent in through directv and are the ones sending me this Yamaha), Sony STR DN840 (currently in the gameroom and will be replaced by the Yamaha), Onkyo HTR590 (currently in living room and will be replaced by the Sony dn840) and an Onkyo HTR540 (currently in the garage and will be replaced by...u guessed it....the htr590).

I have never owned a yamaha. BUT I always here that yamaha is the best in AVR's.....now I will be the judge of that....i am excited to be getting this AVR as a replacement for my sony.....THX Directv!!!! lol
 
#12 · (Edited)
I've had 3-4 Yammies and none have failed on me. I'm reading stickies on forums about Onkyo extending warranties of AVRs due to a design or manufacturing fault with IIRC the HDMI board. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

I updated to the RX-V775 with various network features last fall, and am madly in love with the AV Controller app. It gives more controls, visuals, etc., if you are playing via USB, or Pandora, or Airplay. Truly a great app. Your model may also have teh web control ... when you're on that URL with a browser, append /setup/ to the URL and get ready for a shock. ;)


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#26 ·
UPDATE!!

Here we go. It should be on my dining room table by the time I get home from work tomorrow....OH Yeah!

Scheduled For Early Delivery On:
Thursday, 04/23/2015, By End of Day
Originally Scheduled For Delivery On:
Friday, 04/24/2015, By End of Day
Last Location:
Arrived - San Antonio, TX, United States, Wednesday, 04/22/2015

San Antonio, TX, United States 04/22/2015 9:04 P.M. Arrival Scan
Dallas, TX, United States 04/22/2015 4:18 P.M. Departure Scan
Dallas, TX, United States 04/21/2015 9:45 P.M. Arrival Scan
Buffalo, NY, United States 04/18/2015 12:31 A.M. Departure Scan
Buffalo, NY, United States 04/17/2015 8:13 P.M. Origin Scan
United States 04/17/2015 5:49 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS
 
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