Choosing best AV Receiver for Your Home Theater

[@percybedford6266]

Hum is usually caused by ground loop in a component in the system, the outlet things are plugged into, or cables in the system causing feedback. One reason that I have seen is cables from the internet modem causing feedback. I recommend using XLR cables or RCA cables that are made with microphone wire like Mogami 2534 or Carane L-4E6S. I use these RCA cables in my system and there is no hum. The sound is transparent and wide. I use my Arcam AVR 11 strictly as a processor and I am running those RCA cables to my 2 amps. I also recommend using an XLR for the sub connection and getting an RCA to XLR adaptor to connect the XLR to the RCA sub out to the receiver. Great vid.

[@KevisFilms]

Great feedback! I will look into the cables you are recommending. Thank you!

[@paul2d]

Thanks for this. Good to hear an opinion from someone who is not trying to sell me something. I have been in the market for a AVR to upgrade from an 8 year old Yamaha. My research narrowed the selection down to the 3 that you mentioned here: the Cinema 50, Denon RX3800, and the Onkyo RX 3800. Think I am going to go with the Denon. Just waiting for a sale.

[@KevisFilms]

Thank you for watching! If I had to buy a receiver again I would also go for the Denon. I did like that the Marantz unit I bought came with a 5 year warranty. I do agree with and also don’t like content creators pushing for overpriced gear. It should always be honest. I’m reviewing a universal control I was sent and if it’s good I’ll recommend and if it’s not I’ll be honest.

[@ilhanschen]

Which of the brand/model(s) fulfilling the requirement when it comes to speaker configuration I am willing to have one for home use; 5.1.4 with bi-amping front L+R? Guess it should be one with 13 ch, all built-in i.e. none of them to require external amplifier. Right? Presently I have 13 yrs old Yamaha RX-A1010 with 5.1 setup, which lacks newer features like Dolby Atmos, that's primarily why I would like to upgrade.

[@KevisFilms]

It sounds like you would need something like the Denon X8500H which comes with 13 channels of amplification for about $4,500 usd. You can also look into ToneWinner AVRs which are reasonably priced but may not come with as many features as the Denon.