11-26-2013, 05:46 PM
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First Line Centre
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Location: Calgary AB
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If I get a multi room home theatre receiver does that mean it should be sonos compatible?
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11-26-2013, 05:50 PM
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#642
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Surprisingly, it says on "details and specs" that it is 4 ohm capable.
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If I'm reading the manual correctly, the only time you need 6ohm and higher is if you're bi-amping. Then again, electrical was never my strong point.
What speakers are you running that they're 4 ohm?
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11-26-2013, 05:52 PM
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#643
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Originally Posted by Brannigans Law
If I get a multi room home theatre receiver does that mean it should be sonos compatible?
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It means you will be able to play one or more sources in one or more rooms.
It sets it up to output to multiple sets of speakers. Usually only 2-channel unless you're getting a high-end receiver.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Sonos is basically the source (unless you're talking about the Connect Amp, in which case I'm confused as to why you're getting both).
Last edited by DownhillGoat; 11-26-2013 at 05:57 PM.
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11-26-2013, 07:22 PM
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#644
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Surprisingly, it says on "details and specs" that it is 4 ohm capable. I'd check on the Sony site to make sure as I don't completely trust Future Shop.
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Looking through the manual I can't find anything that specifically says that 4ohm speakers are ok.
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
If I'm reading the manual correctly, the only time you need 6ohm and higher is if you're bi-amping. Then again, electrical was never my strong point.
What speakers are you running that they're 4 ohm?
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The speakers game with an surround sound package I got several years ago (Logitech LH-T912SB). I would like to start upgrading the system, starting with the receiver then work my way to the speakers.
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11-26-2013, 09:23 PM
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#645
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SE Calgary
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
It means you will be able to play one or more sources in one or more rooms.
It sets it up to output to multiple sets of speakers. Usually only 2-channel unless you're getting a high-end receiver.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Sonos is basically the source (unless you're talking about the Connect Amp, in which case I'm confused as to why you're getting both).
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Usually receivers play no role in a Sonos system as all Sonos products are usually self contained, or provide an amp (sonos connect amp) that connects to speakers
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11-26-2013, 09:31 PM
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#646
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Originally Posted by oilyfan
Usually receivers play no role in a Sonos system as all Sonos products are usually self contained, or provide an amp (sonos connect amp) that connects to speakers
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Yeah that's what I assumed.
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11-27-2013, 09:11 AM
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#647
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Calgary AB
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Hmmm so then maybe I dont need Sonos? I have a 2 story home, only 1340 square feet. So the main floor is fairly open concept, with 3 bedrooms upstairs. I want to try and spread out the audio in the home... could I some how use a receiver downstairs to power speakers upstairs?
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Originally Posted by puckluck2
Well, deal with it. I wasn't cheering for Canada either way. Nothing worse than arrogant Canadian fans. They'd be lucky to finish 4th. Quote me on that. They have a bad team and that is why I won't be cheering for them.
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11-27-2013, 09:55 AM
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#648
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Originally Posted by Brannigans Law
could I some how use a receiver downstairs to power speakers upstairs?
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That... is exactly what a multi room/zone receiver does.
Just run the speaker wire from the receiver to the second room. Just keep in mind that depending on the receiver it will function differently. Some allow for different sources to play in each zone, some it has to be the same source. Some will put out 5.1 to additional zones, some are only 2ch.
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11-27-2013, 10:14 AM
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#649
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Calgary AB
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I dont want to run wire tho, it's not very practical for me. Needs to be wireless.
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Originally Posted by puckluck2
Well, deal with it. I wasn't cheering for Canada either way. Nothing worse than arrogant Canadian fans. They'd be lucky to finish 4th. Quote me on that. They have a bad team and that is why I won't be cheering for them.
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11-27-2013, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Brannigans Law
I dont want to run wire tho, it's not very practical for me. Needs to be wireless.
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Then multi-zone is irrelevant.
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11-28-2013, 09:38 AM
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If anyone is looking for a great receiver at an AMAZING price - here is your chance.
FutureShop has the Sony 1040 on sale for $499, which is a crazy price for it. Last day of the sale is today!
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...1d4c81f284en02
If you use MemoryExpress' price match thing, you could actually get it for $475 from them, which is ridiculous.
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11-28-2013, 09:46 AM
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#652
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Too bad it's a Sony, it's got great features.
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11-28-2013, 10:09 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Madman
If anyone is looking for a great receiver at an AMAZING price - here is your chance.
FutureShop has the Sony 1040 on sale for $499, which is a crazy price for it. Last day of the sale is today!
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...1d4c81f284en02
If you use MemoryExpress' price match thing, you could actually get it for $475 from them, which is ridiculous.
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Anyone happen to know how the Sony 1040 would compare to the Yamaha RX-V673 ?
The RX-V673 seems to be one of the best bang for your buck receivers out there, particularly in the U.S. where I notice it's dropped another $100 to just $299 !
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V673...ywords=RX-V673
It does technically do multi-zone, but you can't do HDMI over the 2nd zone, and it's 2-channel over the 2nd zone. But it does seem to be a very well reviewed 7.2 channel receiver with sound optimization (Yamaha calls their's YPAO, not sure how it compares to Audyssey sound optimization found on other receivers), and 4k support.
Here in Canada it seems like it might be possible to get it in the high $400s at the moment.
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11-28-2013, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Originally Posted by cmyden
Anyone happen to know how the Sony 1040 would compare to the Yamaha RX-V673 ?
The RX-V673 seems to be one of the best bang for your buck receivers out there, particularly in the U.S. where I notice it's dropped another $100 to just $299 !
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V673...ywords=RX-V673
It does technically do multi-zone, but you can't do HDMI over the 2nd zone, and it's 2-channel over the 2nd zone. But it does seem to be a very well reviewed 7.2 channel receiver with sound optimization (Yamaha calls their's YPAO, not sure how it compares to Audyssey sound optimization found on other receivers), and 4k support.
Here in Canada it seems like it might be possible to get it in the high $400s at the moment.
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I would take a Yamaha over a Sony any day, but that's just my opinion (as far as longevity, sound quality goes. Features are always kinda "meh" to me as I always have an HTPC hooked up to it anyway).
Typically, in my experience:
Don't buy
Sony
Low-end Onkyo (bad capacitors)
Pioneer
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High-end Onkyo
Denon
Yamaha
Harman/Kardon
Marantz (they make monoblocks too!)
If You Can Afford It (Monoblocks)
Emotiva
Manley Snapper
Anthem
Audiolab
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11-28-2013, 11:48 AM
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#655
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Crash and Bang Winger
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What's so bad about Sony or Pioneer receivers?
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11-28-2013, 11:53 AM
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#656
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Sub-par sound and mediocre build quality. Especially on Sonys which typically don't last more than 3-4 years. Sony makes pretty good soundbars however, which is even more baffling to me.
I guess you could throw Samsung and Panasonic into the Don't Buy pile as well, but most of their gear is "home theatre systems" anyway and who the hell buys those?
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11-28-2013, 12:14 PM
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#657
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Originally Posted by PsYcNeT
Sub-par sound and mediocre build quality.
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I found the Elite series to be pretty decent. Other than that I'd agree. I think my next is going to be a Marantz.
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11-28-2013, 01:24 PM
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#659
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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I would wait on it. Usually they are run off a single receiver unit which connects to a splitter and sends the signal out to the various rooms, so you would need a receiver with multi-room functions if you wanted to still use it as a home theatre (assuming the switcher hookup is located where you plan to put your HT in the first place).
Sometimes though, there are some wacky configs that really depend on if the previous homeowner had specific uses for the speakers. Most likely it's what I posted above however.
Boxing day ain't too far away if you take possession within a month.
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