If you're using this equipment for mostly or entirely HT, focus your money on the Center channel, sub and receiver. Probably in that order, but it depends on what you think of as the weakest link in your system now.
Robert, they are the better of the two classes of amps B&K sells. The REF2002 is a 2 x 200 watt amp while the REF2001 is a 200 watt monoblock. The thing is, the REF2001 (monoblock) has a great deal more current than the REF2002...
1. AVR3805 w/ 2 REF2002s biamping the speakers or 2. AVR3805 w, 2 REF2001s not biamping? I'm really not sure about this. The 2001 has a ton of current, but would the 2002s current be more than enough when biamping? please don't suggest 4 2001s... I don't even want to consider...
1. AVR3805 w/ 2 REF2002s biamping the speakers or 2. AVR3805 w, 2 REF2001s not biamping? I'm really not sure about this. The 2001 has a ton of current, but would the 2002s current be more than enough when biamping? please don't suggest 4 2001s... I don't even want to consider...
My vote would be for the Denon, even with the added expense. As for the Yamaha, you really should be looking at the RXV2400 in the price ranges you're going for. You really can't go wrong with either
I agree with Dean_S. you could also get a speaker selector with volume control built into it so you don't have to cut holes for the niles volume controls
I used to sell these and spent a long time looking at both. I have a preference, the sony, but several other guys liked the DLP better... It really does come down to personal preference. All you can really do is try to watch HD, SD and DVD material from your normal viewing distance at home and...
The nickel test relates to cabinet vibration. The Descent won't vibrate enough to tip a nickel over when placed on it's side on top of the sub. This speaks a lot to the sub/cabinet engineering. With that said, would you notice a difference between the two other than the nickel?.... I'm not sure.
I've used Prontos and MX remotes pretty extensively. I would take an MX over any pronto. Much better software (where applicable) and you can't beat hard buttons. In my opinion, the MX 500 is the best $100 or so you can spend on your system
Check out the Yamaha RXV-1400 and 2400. Both have the YPAO feature which automatically calibrates. They also have comp. video upconversion. Pretty good units. around $800 and $1k list...