Home Theater Receivers ROCK for MUSIC and MOVIES

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@michaelrossmaessler200]

Kristi was close you guys have summoned the power of the dragon ! (the winged one not the Nakamichi) 😊

[@mrpmj00]

lmao, no i haven’t heard a receiver sound as good as a stereo for music, and i’ve heard nice $1m home theater versus stereo systems.

[@danhammer1278]

Andrew/Kristi you should sign off on your reviews with “opinions are like assholes…everybody’s got one”

[@Harry-Giles]

Just love the sound panel trick you guys pulled in Austin. Still laughing.

[@gremlininheat937]

That goes to show that most audiophile stuff is preconceived ideas/placebo effect/snake oil.

[@snowbeast7216]

You two are lucky charms. I was watching the Marantz Cinema 50 video, hit your amazon link, it was $600 off. Immediately purchased. 5 hours later back to full price. Paired with external amp for LCR ML Foundation F1's and matching center, ML Motion Surrounds, and SVS PB2000Pro sub, full 9.1 Atmos surround in my mini theater, I am in Audio Heaven. Thank you! Keep up the excellent videos.

[@KristiWright]

So glad you are happy!

[@frankcoleman3173]

Good morning, my Friday mornings are dedicated to your video! Love your work and enjoy the conversation and learning about the vast universe of home audio and video! Thanks Andrew and Kristi for your continued dedication and thoughtful content. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend too!

[@dragonstone6594]

You guys should get some of your friends together and do a blind test AVR vs Stereo system.

[@billythestalker]

I just decided. I’m going to program two more Dirac calibrations for my system and will name them Carl and Kristi.

[@blucomicguy8705]

Great revue! I am still using my old Yamaha RX-V995 because it still rocks plus, my vintage gear but always fun to see the new stuff. Carl sighting!!! 👏😂

[@alandawson9419]

Thanks! - will the Sony An1000 be an improvement over my dn1080 with the 360 room correction? You guys rock!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It could be. I found it to be a spacial improvement, but every room and setup will be different. Thanks for your support and for joining us today!

[@alandawson9419]

This is for a dedicated HT game room being built

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@alandawson9419 I would get the 1000 over the older 1080 in 2024.

[@alandawson9419]

@@andrewrobinsonreviewsI should have said I have the 1080 now, so question is upgrade or not.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@alandawson9419 If you're happy with the 1080 and it still works for you, why not keep it and wait? If you're itching for something new, the 1000 will likely be a subtle improvement.

[@bradshumate783]

Newbie here and you two have been such a help. Building our first system that will be movie, shows, gaming, sports sound for 77” LG C4 as well as for Hi fi audio listening to my first nice turn table. Coming from an all in one record player and a 54” Vizio soundbar sub and rears combo so I have a long way to climb ha. I went with (2) Klipsch 8000f ii based on your great review on them, a 504c ii center channel (still hope that was the right call), and will eventually pick a sub (open to recommendations on it too but wasn’t sure I’d need one yet!) essentially I think that would be a 3.1 system, 3.0 for now until I make that decision. After all your videos and recon I’m very stuck on rz30 vs rz50 vs marantz cinema 50 or one of their older SR line. I’ve even looked at the rz75 and Marantz 40 but it felt that may be way overkill if that’s a thing. Yamaha is off the list as I want easy 😂 Sony or denon I haven’t done much recon on. Was trying to keep it simple but we know how that goes in this hobby. I would love your receiver opinions for my setup! Most info starts as two channel wattage and is usually reviews head right into info with 5.x , 7.x, 11.x. I don’t quite know how much wattage loss there is when you only do a 3.0 or 3.1 and how that math works so right amount of power is a question. Also open to thoughts on sub too! Thank you for all you too do!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Apologies for missing your question. I believe I just answered it on another video. Again, sorry, not sure how this one slipped through the cracks but if you need more help, just reply to my reply on the other video and we'll get you all sorted out.

[@Genehow-ard]

Thanks you guys. I’m really happy that I found your channel, it’s definitely added thought provoking joy to my life. Time to go put on a record.

[@brianhope5853]

Music on an AVR is exactly why I purchased the Anthem MRX 740 8K. Especially after watching Andrew and Kristie's reviews of that AVR. I love it. Amazing while watching TV/Movies and for stereo music from the turntable.

[@MikkoHiiri]

Great show people, possibly the best yet! So many nails hit on their heads, so many interesting topics discussed. Enjoyed this so much 👌

[@larryh9525]

I use Yamaha's YPAO and Anthem Room Correction (in two different systems).YPAO requires more manual tweaking than Anthem's RC to get optimal performance, but that tweaking gives more precise control of specific frequency bands. In the end, I'm a big fan of both systems.

[@kennethjrgensen2087]

has been all the way around. From Stereo to avr system to soundbars. Now I'm back with a basic mid-range Stereo setup. 2 speakers, power amp and a streaming/pre amp. enjoying music again and really good at movies too

[@jp93309]

I agree with not using room correction and sticking with pure direct mode. Getting proper speaker placement and room treatments is enough for me.

[@thecliffsview]

It's always a treat listening to you guys😊

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's very kind of you. Thanks for watching.

[@lindsayrangapanaiken4517]

Hello Kristi & Chris..just to say that U2 are wonderful!respectful,professional n so much more!a couple made in heaven!the best is that complicity n that sense of humour.wish you all the best n do take good care of yrselves..you are the real Americans,true n genuine who are makin America great!thanks for all guys.keep it up.congrats for the great job..big kisses from far away Mauritius.

[@MisterJDavis]

The best part of Fridays!! Thank y’all as always!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@marjan7260]

I also had a home cinema receiver at home with a 5.1 installation for years. Today I only have a Yamaha R-N800A and a 2.1 installation. It bothered me that there were speakers all over the living room and the cables were visible everywhere. So now I have two Wharfedale Linton 85s and a sub. That's enough, sounds fantastic for both music and movies.

[@CButti-x1s]

Another great discussion session A&K. Number 27… where has time gone! Enjoy your weekend and looking forward to Sunday’s review. Thanks.

[@KristiWright]

It's hard to believe, isn't it?!? Thanks for being with us since day 1. Have a great wknd yourself!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching, and we'll see you Sunday!

[@dkingsl1075]

Got to see Katie pic on your unplugged video with pool cracked me up😂🎉thanxs..nothing about audio from me, in tiny apt. But love your alls videos ♡

[@fredrikotterstad]

On the note of playing the avr and making people think it is more expensive gear, the same is true about photography. I pro photographer I know usually use two lights for his studio shoots, and get amazing images using that setup. But he lost some business because his studio looked «unprofessional». He went and got a bunch of broken lights and just set them up in the studio, and voila: Professional! Still just used the two lights! 👍🏻 Oh, I went down the RZ30 rabbithole, and came across a few threads that were just plain rude talking about your work and videos. I apologize for those idiots, they are all wrong. Your work, videos and take on the audio world are amazing, and the amount of work you put in clearly shows. So discard all that stuff and keep going, the ones who matter love it! 👍🏻😊

[@ZoneProduction448]

I’ve been a Denon amp enthusiast for over 20 years. Six months back, my Denon AVR 7200WA stopped working; repairs would have cost me a whopping £800. So, I decided to upgrade to the RZ50. Wow! Love the RZ50; it wipes the floor with the Denon AVR 7200WA and all my previous Denons with movies and music. DracLive is amazing; personally, I found it easy to set up. The RZ50 offers amazing value. I'm so glad I decided not to buy another Denon.🙂

[@theladyfingers___]

I have a do-it-all 5.1 system because I live in a small apartment and I love movies and music. I prioritised music quality and went for a NAD amp and Hsu Research speakers and sub. It sounds amazing by any standards.

[@AndySmith1369]

I'm impressed by all the features you get on these modern Receivers for the price. The only reason i have never owned one and just have a 2 channel amplifier is because i've never been that bothered about the sound quality on movies. I've listened to the 2 channel on some of my friends receivers and it sounds every bit as good as my dedicated 2 channel.

[@jeffberg8015]

Expensive audiophile gear can be way cool and sound awesome, and when I was young I fervently hoped that someday I could afford a great setup. In the meantime I still enjoyed listening to my music through transistor radios, a Panasonic cassette recorder, and a 1960s console record player. I'm 60 now and maybe because my listening roots were so humble, I find that any decent AV setup sounds awesome to me now, and I feel no desire to spend more for specialized gear.

[@philipschrantz8402]

Re: “The Full Carl” - I’ve been a semi-pro musician, live audio engineer, and recording guy for more than 20 years. I too love the sensation of the “hit” but it’s neither necessary or even healthy. Ask some of the “purists” when they had their last comprehensive hearing test. Bottom line: Ears are fragile and you only get two….

[@Carl-bd1rf]

Indeed ears are fragile. I don’t go full “Carl” all the time. The key to keeping your hearing is exposure time. 😜 For instance, when I attend a concert I have ear plugs in. Concert volume levels for extended periods of time isn’t advisable. But occasional thumps in the chest is where it’s at imho!!

[@rbattson7171]

Thanks

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much!

[@SaunderSchroeder]

I love my RZ70. Then add Dirac + Bass Control...chef's kiss. I can feel the waves and "textures" from my SB3000's. The only con: it makes me want to get a Storm Processor with Dirac ART when I do my full build.

[@Maximumwarp]

I just recently set up my first home theater system using an RZ50. I was expecting to use it mostly for tv/movies, but I’ve found myself using it for listening to music wayyy more than I used to with my old dinky sound bar, and it is SO much fun for that. I got it on sale and it was such a great value, especially when you factor in Dirac (which I had no problems using, and I’m a newbie)

[@aahperezs]

Pleas make a video of HOW to use DIRAK LIVE!!! 🎉🎉

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

I LOVE 💕 THE YPAO AND USED IT TO SETUP MY SYSTEM AND STILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIDDLE WITH IT,ANYTIME 🤗💚💚💚

[@JosephTongret]

"The power of Gray Skull" lol! Callback to my childhood.

[@edrussell9774]

I have been watching pricing on the RZ50 and bought an Out of Box for under $600 in Sept and very pleased and found nothing wrong or missing in the box. Good place to try and source, can be good and bad.

[@stevewilson6352]

My 1999 Marantz SR5000 with Velodyne Sub still rocks!

[@m4nc1n1]

Had the 5008 and Val 10 back in the day

[@KimmoJaskari]

The notion that AVR's would somehow be capable of high dynamic range movie audio output but incapable of clean, high quality, enjoyable audio playback is kind of weird to begin with. Obviously super cheap gear is still going to be super cheap gear but when you get to a decent level of quality (which happens pretty early in the lineup of any mainstream AVR manufacturer in my opinion) you're pretty set if everything is installed right. What speakers you have, your room acoustics, your subwoofer integration and a ton of other factors are much larger ones than which amplifier and processor things are fed from.

[@gavriushka]

Yay! Another episode. 🎉 Running around town today but will definitely listen while I drive. Happy Friday y’all!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Drive safe. Enjoy the show!

[@KristiWright]

Hello!!

[@gavriushka]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I sure will!

[@gavriushka]

@@KristiWright hello ma’am! Hope you’re enjoying your Friday! 😇

[@patrickwilson8544]

Great stuff. I would love to have a special on small room best setups. Thanks Andrew and Kristi!

[@stevetech5150]

everyone has an opinion. but its the ones that mistake their opinion for knowledge that are insufferable. i love the painting/acoustic panel anecdote. perfect. thanks guys! good stuff as always.

[@willsullivan3]

LOL about the gik panel--I scratched my head over its placement back in your Austin days. And, noticed that you pretty obviously had just hung it from the same nail as the painting. Thanks!

[@Zimmy_1981]

Great video as always. Well at least Carl embraced his "Carl-ness" eh? 😅😂 Sorry that movie kept coming to mind when he and his preference are mentioned. So true what u said about visual aesthetics. I myself am a victim to seeing and having "stacks" of gear on my shelf. Now, it's a lot less I agree with the AVR preference for the "all in one" scenarios. On my 2nd "old school" AVR (pre HDMI) & loving it❤ thanks in part to your videos. I still use this and the previous one as a pre amp, tho. Keep good and have a great weekend, everyone❤

[@NPC-zv8bo]

I think high end receivers can perform just as well as dedicated separates or integegrated amp setups but I prefer the flexibility of separates. I'm running the Yamaha CX-A5200 processor with outlaw model 2200 for fronts and center then Emotiva amps for the remaining 4 surrounds and 4 atmos in-ceilings. If I ever need to upgrade the processor, I know I'll never need to worry about power.

[@i.am.Crispin.Crunch]

RZ50 currently on sale for $999 😱 Ya gotta love Onkyo if only for the rockin’ value price of admission. I know Sony’s got some extra spatial sauce & extra channels w/ the 5000ES buuutt… Onkyo’s literally HALF price 🥹 and in my pocket book that’s just a smart way to win hearts & minds Salute to y’all, Robinsons, for highlighting this & other often overlooked great value products in AV

[@hofmarskal]

About the people, having problems with room correction. I understand where they are coming from. I have used Audesy for almost to decades with and without the app. I very recently to the plunge and bought dirac limited for denon x4800, and I was a bit scared. But I was very positivly surprised. It was very user frindly. It took some time, but wow what a good result! Making sub curves for ALL speakers was easy and it just works. Before I had good surroundsound and now I have great surroundsound. To those people who fear losing the sound of their speakers. Just stick with the limited 20-500hz. And by the way it is no longer possible to use the "dialog +- option" in the options.

[@johnhynd7395]

I agree with Andrew 🎉. Visually there is definitely an effect on perception.

[@Carl-bd1rf]

It most definitely can be!

[@bmakel]

Takes me only 5 minutes to get Dirac running after using a few times. Set the levels then go. Dirac has been the best for me for calibration. Audyssey was close but Yamaha’s was far behind…that was just me. Others may have a different opinion. I just like how Dirac adjust phase between speakers. Saved me so much time than all the trial and error I was doing before.

[@johnhynd7395]

I can relate to Carl. I remember my dad saying his feet left the floor upstairs. 😮

[@Brett1334]

Great videos guys! I always find it tricky with room acoustics, because I enjoy watching reviewers that don’t have any or few treatment because I don’t have any and sometimes I feel it is easier to relate to somebody that doesn’t have a perfectly treated room when explaining the product, rather than a small amount that actually have panels everywhere to which it’s never going to relate to my environment. So I always find it weird when people really make a stink about it

[@Larwiz]

Andrew, you're absolutely spot on about receivers. Ofcourse many snobs don't want to hear this, but it's true. I have a Yamaha Aventage rx-a780 running a 7.2 system. I've had audiophiles with seperates come through and hear my system, and I've gotten adjectives like "fantastic", "sounds great", etc, every time. I love the sound that I'm getting from my AVR, and I have no need to "upgrade" to anything else. I'm completely satisfied.

[@bearclaw5115]

Maybe you have nice friends! The differences between a receiver like yours and a whole separates system will be small. The kind of thing you'd notice if you lived with one and switched to the other. Some people coming over to your house are not likely to be as in tune with the differences. I have a receiver based theater and a stereo set up. I love them both for different reasons. It's all good!

[@NemoPropaganda]

I'll admit I do judge AVR's based the non-detachable power cables which my brain likes to tell means low quality, I know it's not true but if they can just make the power cable detachable I'm sure it will be more hifi :). Great video!

[@824tonimarie]

I 2 had an integra and I related to you when I heard you for the first time doing the rz50 review. I got it and very happy with my AVR set up!!! 100% on your reviews... 😍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I loved my Integra AVRs and processors. Soooo good!

[@albertdenton]

What I like watching about this channel is, I’m a mcintosh system owner I agree some of these AVR’s are coming up in sound, what I don’t hear and like is u need a $30000 preamp like a Trinnov to sound good. Andrew seams like a guy I’d have met in the 90’s at one of the home audio stores here in Vancouver and not being over the top saying I need blow a wad of dough it’s refreshing

[@hilldog3450]

Been using AVR’s for stereo long time. And bought Blu-ray’s as cd players too

[@rbattson7171]

@@hilldog3450 me too and you don't need a subwoofer with a av, as you often do with a stereo amp.

[@Larwiz]

We're in the exact same boat! And my rig sounds GOOD!

[@witchmonkey8745]

I think 'Carl' is my spirit animal. 😂

[@JC_Onofre]

Back in December I got an Klipsch rp 1400 subwoofer and went full Carl on it, though it was awesome I woke up my neighbor (2 am) with the Fury movie, he tought somebody was hammering down his house. With a full Carl also comes a great responsibility.

[@janvanrookhuijzen8309]

About the Onkyo power issue with low impedance speakers: it's caused by the low impedance setting. Never set the impedance setting in the receiver to low impedance setting, whatever speakers you have and it will be fine.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I leave it in the default setting "6 Ohm or higher."

[@telemarktumalo6978]

I love these long form discussions with you two. Very informative and the deep dives are fun! I'm exploring the idea of changing my surround bookshelves into in-wall or in-ceiling for my 5.1 system. Currently, my rear speakers are KEF Q150's. They sound fine, but are just always in the way for traffic around the room. I can position them well behind me in the corners but just don't sound as good there. Any recommendations on whether to go the in-wall approach for surrounds/rears? My fronts are KEF R3's and center is KEF R2C. Sub is an SVS PB1000, driven by Onkyo TX NR6100.

[@dawaynecleckley8673]

By the Power of Grey Skull! 😆 Love it! And, CARL! Awesome!

[@dilshanization]

i love these unplugged episodes. Also I swapped az5000es for rz70. Felt the rz70 was more lively. Waiting for my wife to approve some new speakers: SVS Titans and surrounds.

[@Paul-tw3yi]

Nobody rocks a Jean Shirt or Jacket like Andrew....BUT I bet Kristi is the one who dresses him, she's the one with the good taste.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Man, I don't get credit for anything 😂

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews 😂

[@harisjaved1379]

Bro are you kidding me? No we don’t need moms and wives to tell us how to dress nicely. Believe or it not men can see and dress themselves nicely! Anyways I had to get that off my chest lol.

[@KristiWright]

It's really okay to get help or style advice from others.

[@Paul-tw3yi]

@KristiWright oh I know. I'm considered a very sharp dresser....THANKS TO MY WIFE, OF COURSE.

[@Wordsalad69420]

A properly calibrated system will sound amazing. I used A1 Evo to refine my Audissey calibration on my Marantz Cinema 50 and it sounds absolutely amazing for music now. Especially multichannel music. The Marantz is also especially good at turning 2 channel stereo into multi channel using Dolby (not talking about All Channel Stereo). My Pink Floyd CDs sound absolutely amazing in emulated multichannel. Any audiophile who says any different needs to open their mind.

[@BryanRuby]

Andrew, thanks for answering my question. I never considered (should have) that the Vocal/Dialog values would be disabled while in Dirac Mode. I'll try reducing the bass in Dirac as you suggest.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If you need more help, feel free to leave another comment, and I'll do my best.

[@Kclerie]

Dirac is not complicated to set up, especially with the RZ50. I have the RZ50, and it was ridiculously simple to set up.

[@Laissez_Faire]

I don't think it's complicated. I believe people see it and are intimidated by it.

[@brionsantiagoflowyo]

Yes. You made that happen. That RZ30 review was incredible.

[@thatsinteresting333]

Any calibration (room correction) setup is basically a starting point. I work at a hifi retail store and even when we use McIntosh's more sophisticated calibration integration, we almost always end up manually adjusting a few channels in some degree based on what human ears are experiencing.

[@illogicman]

I had an Onkyo for a decade and was very happy with the sound and performance. I now have my first Anthem (mrx1140) for about 6 months. Their Anthem Room Correction (ARC) is absolutely amazing. The sound, it all just harmonizes perfectly and is a pure joy to listen to. And not hard to use. Dirac seems difficult.

[@illogicman]

Oh, I was also hoping to see the RZ70 on this show.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

RZ70 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ipm6qHnq6tbrM

[@illogicman]

@andrewrobinsonreviews DOH! How did I miss that?! Well, you can't catch'em all I guess. But I'm on it. Thanks! 😄

[@illogicman]

@andrewrobinsonreviews I'm at the 42.30 mark in the video now and, ehem, see you comment on "the beast" RZ70. 😁 I'll go watch it now!

[@charlesurias]

I am pretty satisfied with my AVR (Denon x4700H) for stereo (2.1) music. I do have an itch to get separate stereo gear, but can't see it sounding too much better in my living room. Seems like a lot of extra money for a minor improvement.

[@haftarun8]

Glad to see they're still doing updates for the RZ-50! I'm generally super happy with the quality and features of that receiver, but I've had some huge issues trying to get DIRAC working from the actual computer software (vs just using the Onkyo app). I've really wanted to use a good calibration mic and the finer granularity of the full Dirac software, but my receiver does not show up at all when the software is searching for devices, no matter what network settings I have set up at home. Everything should be right, why is this not showing up? Is this a known issue? Is the RZ-50 not supposed to be able to be used with the Windows software version of Dirac?

[@Audiomainia2310]

Regarding a comment about visuals with your equipment, I found when I initially got into this hobby over 40 years ago, I personally found the tactile feeling of working with my receiver, graphic eq, tape deck and turntable a more satisfying experience than how the industry has evolved throughout the years. I see quality in build degraded, and longevity questionable. But that's just my subjective opinion.

[@cwhitchblu]

There was junk equipment and quality back then too. But yes today equipment has a limited life span with all the changing tech. Atmos and dts:X have been with us for ten years in the consumer market so it’s just a matter of time until some new codec that will be introduced to disrupt the market.

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

My Integra drx 5.4 rips for both, I love it but I added a BlueSound node to the system and it was a huge upgrade. The firmware update was awesome too, fixes the annoying wifi dropouts

[@cwhitchblu]

Good video. Keep up the awesome work. I’ve never understood the argument why a home theater AVR or AVP can’t be great for two channel. My AV10 has exceptional measurements verified. I love listening to 2-channel hi-resolution, vinyl, CD and SACD using it paired with my Purifi based Buckeye Amplifier pushing KEF R11s. Don’t get me wrong those dedicated two-channel setups look cool with the oversized mono blocks and obscene speaker cable gauges but let’s be real. Most of us only have so much space and if you love music and movies most of us are going to have multi-use systems.

[@jameslsm]

The Full Carl™️ needs to go on a t-shirt!

[@Carl-bd1rf]

Indeed!!

[@BalkanikaTVessentialsbyJack]

About the 4ohm speaker issue. NEVER activate 4ohm mode in „speaker setup” - it is exactly the cause of power drop. You can find tests confirming the fact on KZbin.

[@chrishamilton5960]

Haha “By the power of of Greyskull I have the power!!!🗡️🔋🔌

[@rexl6930]

I like your channel and thanks for your non bias content i am a Denon fan but not againts others like onkyo guess ive gotten use to Denon. but thank you for detailed content and considering lower cost equipment as well.

[@toddparsons968]

I listened to my first old Parasound amp and preamp paired with a SMSL dac su9n and fell in love with Parasound

[@TheChrisleekay]

Onkyo is the gift that just keeps on giving!! When I first joined this crazy race they were my dogs!! ....Unless you are well rich I still don't know why you would dip your toe anywhere else!!!????

[@edmeister78]

Happy Friday Andy and Kristi cool vid just got around to watching. Hope you two have a great weekend whey hey 👋 Ed

[@AirBudProMax]

Carl is for sure a prolific Audiokarma poster

[@RicardoHarvin]

I love the Friday shows even more than the Sunday reviews because they cover so many topics and the reviews may be on gear that doesn't interest me. I haven't run Dirac for my RZ-50 on my Mac, only through the app, and it's easy. Place mic, keep clicking "Next", done. The also included AccuEQ is also very good, but Dirac adds a little something extra to my experience, I believe, after going back and forth over two months.

[@marcbittner]

"I like yapo better" --- where do you even begin with this? Godspeed, sir. Godspeed.

[@feelgeorge]

I been waiting for this so video so I can relax and start my Friday. Can't wait for the cambridge EXA 100 Will you be reviewing the KEF Q Concerto Meta? Thanks guys

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Stay tuned for the Cambridge. No current plans to review the Concerto.

[@bmakel]

Hung the panel just for the video…😂😂❤

[@samhalsey5051]

Correction, RZ70 has only 2 independent subwoofers, probably , a slip of the tongue, because I think you said it right before… I know because it’s on my wishlist!!!!😊😊😊

[@USEC3]

i think the prices for Dirac are just ridiculous for what it is. I know people in Hifi are used to getting ripped off but 500+ Dollars for a software you can only use on a single product is just a joke

[@mohamedahmed1023]

I couldn't agree more with the idea that an AVR can function as a do-it-all setup. Every now and again i'll see setups with a receiver and an integrated amp because the person refuses to use the receiver for 2-channel listening. This is rarely warranted.

[@rbattson7171]

Have a av harmon kardon, which is over 20 years old, using as a stereo amp, with a Panasonic dvd player as a cd. You don't need a sub this thing is powerful and musical. Have a modern Cambridge audio 85 watt amp and a pioneer cd player, but i use with a yammy sub to beef it up! Av amps are great. 👍Thanks for the video.

[@godzela80]

For some old folks out there I don't think it's about upgrading for a better sound, some times going back to old gear it reminds u of how it actually sounded and the experience it brings that no new gear can, just like if I go back home and have a pizza or a sandwich of the street that could send me to the hospital lol it's not really all about the taste, it's all about the experience and the memories as well , am Canadian and back home is Jordan by the way.

[@paulkerr9128]

This was very informative as always and I find your reviews to be excellent and very balanced. I'd like your thoughts on what is best - either using the TV as the hub or using the AVR? I have the RZ50 connected to a LG C2 OLED using eArc and use the LG as the hub which has my cable box and Xbox Series X connected. My reasoning for this is that the signal path for the picture is more direct as opposed to having the RZ50 pass it through to the TV, and a more direct signal path for high rez/4K picture is better? The LG then just has to pass the audio through to the RZ50, which is less onerous. Thoughts?

[@chemicallust77]

I am admittedly a "Carl" when it comes to action and monster movies...I put together a system specifically with that level of experience in mind (when my neighbor isn't home)...when Godzilla and Kong are fighting, it's like they're in my house and it's awesome...lol

[@Carl-bd1rf]

There ya go now you’re talking, I like it!

[@mizake01]

"It didn't do Jack" HAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! LLLLLURVE IT. Kudos.

[@videobandit]

Wait, what, is that a JBL MA710 AVR I see in the background near the white table lamp??? Since I have the full JBL Stage 2, 5.1.2 speaker set up already I am hoping it is and that your review, if it is the JBL, will give me guidance especially if you compare it to the Sony STR-AN1000 which is my current AVR. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@brecwinchester8487]

Week 27, time flies. Keep it up!

[@Mike-jm5wt]

AVR is great for music once you get into the better models with low noise and high quality dacs. I drive 4 ohm speakers in my LCR channels and 8 ohm surrounds, my Sony 5400ES doesn't even get hot, 2 channel has power reserve in spades.

[@pd1jdw630]

Well, Andrew and Kristi. I’m still rocking the old Onkyo TX-SR308 which is coming to about 15 years old now? Had some swap amps and speakers in the mean time. With all the reviews you’ve made for the last few years. I’m still running vintage speakers. But I’m looking for a new avr. But I think I’m rocking the RZ50 since that’s pretty much the reverence now. I hope I’m gonna love that for the next 10~15 years. Gotta love your honest reviews. 👌🏻

[@txerapng]

Great Friday everyone!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Happy Friday to you! Hope you're having a great day!

[@txerapng]

@ I am, what about you? Today is a holiday so no work for me

[@KristiWright]

Hey Afonso! Hope this week has been a good one so far! Anything fun on deck this weekend?

[@txerapng]

@ Just some work related stuff that I have to take care of. How was your week?

[@KristiWright]

@@txerapng Busy but good!!

[@MohsinWadee]

Onkyo and Klipsch belong to the same group now. The new Klipsch Flexus 300 soundbar will offer a limited version of Dirac included, with the cost option to go full frequency. Onkyo's competitive pricing on their Dirac enabled AV receivers is, I think, due to a form of free advertising for Dirac, and so are probably giving the group some concessions. I'm sure many who find value in the free Live version will feel compelled to pay for Dirac Bass Control which would be relatively affordable. I see the new JBL receiver at the back, hehheehehe, but another reviewer claimed its setup is awful for what is aimed at an AV newbie, but found its sound was great once tweaked correctly. Kristi didn't give her thoughts on the Marantz Model 60n, but maybe her omission says it all? Your new review on Sunday??? I'm willing to bet a few CDs from Amazon that it's another Marantz ;) ;)

[@walnuts7026]

So Andrew I’m new to the channel. I really don’t know a lot about receivers back in the 90s. I bought a Yamaha DSP-A1 receiver at the time it ran about $2500. I thought it was a pretty good receiver. I’m still using it but I wanna update to a better one with HDMI so I’m wondering if you could give me some advice on what would be comparable to that receiver, but I would still like to buy a Yamaha

[@danielmordecaijr34]

Good morning Kristi and Andrew 😊

[@KristiWright]

Morning!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Morning! Thanks for watching!

[@horrorfan6710]

I agree a AVR is good enough for most if that's your budget. But after going from a Onkyo TX-NR7100 AVR to a Parasound Hint 6 there is a difference. Even with diff speakers I always preferred the sound and how Hint 6 controlled the woofer/tighten the bass. For serious 2ch listening and if you got the budget buying a AVR is a mistake. I'm not saying you have to spend $3500 on a integrated like I did. But I'll never rely on a AVR for pure 2 channel listening. I know Andrew will probably say use the preamp outs on the AVR to hook up more power from another unit! Well I'm not doing that buying AVR and if it doesn't have enough power then to add/buy another additional unit to get more power no way. I want to get it right the first-time round, also to reduce clutter.