Denon AVR-2309 vs Yamaha RX-V863 (1 Viewer)

[Arjcm72]

I am looking for any insight you guys might have between these 2 receivers. I am building a dedicated theater room and have narrowed it down to these to receivers. (Unless convensed otherwise) The problem is I don't have a good AV store in my town or area. Bestbuy is the only real source.
The speakers I am using are Def Tec UIW RLS II and RSS II in 7 channel surround sound. The subs are 2 Klipsch RW-12d. The room size is 15 x 18 x 10 tall. Total area is 2700' if that makes a difference?
All that is going to be hooked up is a Samsung Blu Ray BD-P1500, a HD DVR, and a Espon powerlite 1080 UB pro.
The biggest problem is I have no support in fine tuning and calibrating the system.
Thank you for any help.

 

[mrpaseo]

I too am contemplating the Denon AVR-2309CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver and I am interested in any feedback offered.

I have decide to start with the receiver as it seems to be the hub of the HT. I will be purchasing all new componants so I figure this is a good starting point.

I looked on consumer reports and they have not evaluated this system yet, I did find bestcovery.com reviewed this system as the best thing going for the mid-upper receiver/price.

Ifound this system for 593 delivered, if anyone knows a cheaper reliable place to buy this system, please include this info in your response.

Thank you all for your time,
Ray

 

[mrpaseo]

Now I'm looking at the Denon AVR-2809CI. There is just so much to learn, so much to process... How are we to know what is best? Can ayone give guidance?

Ray