AVR - Denon vs Yamaha

[curiousashish]

Hi Friends, I am looking for an entry-level AVR, but getting confused between Denon AVR-X250BT and Yamaha HTR-3072
Can you suggest which one is better?
Main purpose is movies, and not music.
Thanks!
And any pointer to some hidden-and-reasonable seller will be cool too!

 

[manindra.mukherjee]

I am a Yamaha AVR user and have seen a few of my friends using Denon. Honestly it's very difficult to find fault with any of them. What matters is the quality of speaker and sub that you attach to these amp.

If I were in your place , I would possibly choose the one that cost less (meeting my criteria) and invest in some good quality speakers.

 

[Silencer]

Purely based on my observation.

Movies: Denon.

Music: Yamaha. I don't mean audiophile quality. But in comparison with Denon.

Marantz: Best of both worlds.

Both receivers have their own sound signature. Reliability wise, Yamaha is above Denon since they have their own factories. The higher end receivers of most brands sound good.

Please go through this thread for a detailed analysis.

https://www.hifivision.com/threads/...y-denon-avr-than-yamaha-marantz-for-ht.75973/​

 

[Phani24]

Hi Friends, I am looking for an entry-level AVR, but getting confused between Denon AVR-X250BT and Yamaha HTR-3072
Can you suggest which one is better?
Main purpose is movies, and not music.
Thanks!
And any pointer to some hidden-and-reasonable seller will be cool too!in ad

Please look at Denon xt 550 or 650 and Yamaha V4a.

 

[curiousashish]

Thank you friends!
Phani24: Denon X550BT is 40k, and Yamaha RX-V4A is 45k
Models I mentioned are both ~30k, my budget is 30-35k and I cannot stretch it to 40k...

 

[nvnaveen]

Thank you friends!
Phani24: Denon X550BT is 40k, and Yamaha RX-V4A is 45k
Models I mentioned are both ~30k, my budget is 30-35k and I cannot stretch it to 40k...

Bargain with local dealers u will get denon for 35k

 

[Phani24]

Thank you friends!
Phani24: Denon X550BT is 40k, and Yamaha RX-V4A is 45k
Models I mentioned are both ~30k, my budget is 30-35k and I cannot stretch it to 40k...

Bro check in Avshack.in The listed price is 40k. You bargain
And you will get it in your budget.

 

[manindra.mukherjee]

Any dealers in Mumbai who deal with amp and speaker set up and can provide auditions

 

[Phani24]

Any dealers in Mumbai who deal with amp and speaker set up and can provide auditions

Check with Hifimart once. I think its from Mumbai.

 

[manindra.mukherjee]

Check with Hifimart once. I think its from Mumbai.

Ok. Thanks. Let me do that. I know it's difficult to arrange in person audition at these times but still will check once

 

[gauravmandawawala]

Yamaha v4a is available at 40k in bangalore- homecinema.
Denon 550 bt is available at 35k everywhere.

Try nexthifi, hifimart and +91 98471 48878

 

[curiousashish]

Thanks again friends! Will try to bargain.
Btw, being a layman, what is the key benefit of Denon 550 over 250 or Yamaha 2072 justifying the slight premium?

 

[Phani24]

Thanks again friends! Will try to bargain.
Btw, being a layman, what is the key benefit of Denon 550 over 250 or Yamaha 2072 justifying the slight premium?

550 is 4k.

 

[curiousashish]

Great, thanks, will get Denon 550 then.

 

[curiousashish]

Phani24: Sorry, but 1 more question: How does 4K effect sound? Output from my STB goes to TV, which plays for 4K, and then sound output from my TV goes to Denon. How does it matter if AVR is 4K or not?
Sorry I am a real beginner.

 

[neogen]

Phani24: Sorry, but 1 more question: How does 4K effect sound? Output from my STB goes to TV, which plays for 4K, and then sound output from my TV goes to Denon. How does it matter if AVR is 4K or not?
Sorry I am a real beginner.

Its better to passthrough the AVR. So, STB>AVR>TV

 

[rsklogin]

Don't look at online prices as final. Most people would be able to give you a deal on most models. Even better, if you live in metros, most local dealers will be able to give you anywhere between 10 to 40% less than the online value, but be sure to check for warranty.

 

[curiousashish]

Checked some more on net, and found something unbelievable:

Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm), Price 19000 INR/Unit | ID: 7000881

Buy Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm) at Price 19000 INR/Unit in Basvangudi, Bengaluru. Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth offered by __COMPANY_NAME __ is available with Application...

www.tradeindia.com

AABHA ELECTRONICS in Bangalore.
Anyone used them?

 

[Phani24]

Checked some more on net, and found something unbelievable:

Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm), Price 19000 INR/Unit | ID: 7000881

Buy Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm) at Price 19000 INR/Unit in Basvangudi, Bengaluru. Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth offered by __COMPANY_NAME __ is available with Application...

www.tradeindia.com

AABHA ELECTRONICS in Bangalore.
Anyone used them?

Really unbelievable.

 

[mahaaprasaad]

Checked some more on net, and found something unbelievable:

Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm), Price 19000 INR/Unit | ID: 7000881

Buy Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth Dimension(L*W*H): 33 X 44 X 16 Centimeter (Cm) at Price 19000 INR/Unit in Basvangudi, Bengaluru. Yamaha Htr-3072 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra Hd Av Receiver With Bluetooth offered by __COMPANY_NAME __ is available with Application...

www.tradeindia.com

AABHA ELECTRONICS in Bangalore.
Anyone used them?

That is Trade India Business portal listing, like Indiamart, not an e-commerce site. The rates need not be accurate. Normally they mention as 'Get the latest prices' or 'submit enquiry'. They will put some random prices on the portal, not related to specific model, to get more business leads. It is one type of Digital Marketing Strategy.
You can call them and enquire for actual price. You will be surprised to see, how easily the people get fooled