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Curious about when to use an av receiver vs when to use an stereo amplifier? Hardcore audiophiles will probably shout “Blasphimey!” but I think using home theater receivers for stereo music is a great way to find a (sometimes) more affordable way to enjoy two channel music. Using av receiver for music even allows you to expand your system into a full home theater set up should you decide to go that route down the road. Here are my top 5 reasons to use home theater receivers for stereo!

TOP 5 Reasons To Use Home Theater Receivers for STEREO!

INTRO: 00:00
HIFI SEPARATES VS RECEIVERS: 01:36
ALL INCLUSIVE RECEIVERS: 03:26
TV CONNECTIVITY: 04:12
SUBWOOFER INTEGRATION: 05:11
ROOM CORRECTION: 05:58
SETUP FLEXIBILITY: 07:41
CONCLUSION: 08:24
KRISTI'S TAKE: 08:41
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[joshdekubber]

I'm a minimalist and love my AVR! It works great in my music first mixed use system. Great video Andrew & Kristi!! I hope you're enjoying your new home and everything is coming together for you both!!

[cheapaudioman]

Great video. I’ve been pondering this very thing since I’ve had time with the pioneer and just how good it is with music.

[buzzmachinemedia]

Really good video. I’ve had both AVRs as well as two channel, and even have vintage Sansui and Marantz units (I just love music). I feel that the speakers make the biggest difference in any system. In pure mode, or in two-channel (or 2.1) on my Marantz, Denon, and older HK AVRs the sound is really nice.

Search for an AVR with a reputation for nice stereo sound (many from Marantz, Pioneer, NAD have solid audio), and enjoy flexibility. Add great speakers to increase your fun levels. Try to get an AVR with pre-amp outs, so you can use an external power amp (if you’re really concerned about sound quality or power).

As always, Andrew nails it.

[richardramorino]

I'm a dedicated two channel guy, but I appreciate your open-mindedness. The hobby needs a lot more of that.

[mikeingamells]

One thing I have very much enjoyed is listening to 5.1 surround music. There are quite a few albums available on Blu-ray, DVD, and SACD in the 5.1 format, many of them lossless. I like the additional separation of the instruments, which makes for a much more immersive experience. I'm a bit surprised that this has not taken hold more. Like Andrew describes, I've got one room in which to watch movies and listen to music. So I bought a high end AVR with plenty of power and decent clarity for listening to music, while also handling movies. Then I tried listening to a few albums in 5.1 and fell in love with it. It's a great way to experience music.

[adamdavis]

Hi Andrew. I couldn't agree more. For a time I worked at Best Buy and would always recommend folks pick-up a multi-channel receiver rather than Stereo tuners or integrated amps to save money and also provide them with flexibility to expand going forward. The latter was an equally weighty argument that I made to HTIB shoppers who wanted immediate gratification and it was all that I could do to dissuade them. I usually did this by showing them the THD % of the HTIBs and then having them listen to the receivers in the Magnolia section. Though this was years back, I still make the same recommendation to folks if they happen to ask me about my opinion. You get a lot of bang-for-your-buck with receivers and most of the R&D goes into them to keep them modern. Lots of competition keeps prices lower than with separates as well. Anyone looking to potentially expand from a 2.0/2.1 to a 5.1 or beyond would be wise to look at multichannel receivers to dip their toes into Stereo then add a Center channel and Sub to improve HT/Music listening. Add AppleTV and you get the option for Dolby Atmos Audio and the arguments are even more compelling when HDMI simplifies that lossless surround experience.

[adamjj]

Spot on for room correction. That is the #1 in my opinion and a necessity at least for low frequencies due to the inconsistency of bass performance within a room.

[lotog]

Exactly what I did ~10 years ago. I always ran my TV over the HiFi, because of the awful sound quality of TV speakers 15-20 years ago. And when I replaced the old system in 2011/12, the only option, that could connect and do everything the way I wanted it, was an AVR. I'm now bi-amping my ELAC floorstanders with ~190 Watts per channel, I used Audissey for years (currently using a self made EQ profile for testing), I have upgraded my old TV with an Amazon Fire TV stick, so I can stream not only video, but also (Amazon) music and I recently replaced my BluRay player with a new one, that can also stream video and music and play SACDs, FLAC and DSD. So far I am happy with the sound quality, the possibilities, the connectivity and the overall performance of my system.

[Jolanda]

I use an av receiver from the early 2000 that was bought by my father back then, it sounds in stereo really good and clear, but when i use the dolby pro logic and the 5.1 channels classical music becomes just gorgeous, sounds like you are in a theather

[andrewwood]

Yup, a very good option on a budget is to buy the flagship AVR models of yesterday. I bought a Sony STR-DA7100ES, it is from 2005 and doesn't have a lot of the newer options like streaming, bluetooth, etc, but I don't need it to. I listen to CD's and at 170w per channel, it can power most speakers out there plus you can bi-amp them. I did test this and it was more like 155w but is plenty for my new CSS Criton 1TDX speakers. This AVR is very musical, and I couldn't be happier. I have Infinity Kappa 8's and have my separates for that, but yeah, great idea!

[matthewkrienke]

One thing I like about newer av receivers is the sound fields you can experiment with on 2 channel music. Music sound fields like “Dolby pro logic IIx music”, “Neo 6 music”, “concert” etc. add a greater sound field in my opinion. I prefer those to the “ pure direct” function as it sounds crisper and clearer to me.

[royexcellentalexander]

You're the first audio expert l hear make this suggestion im 72 and found this out years ago, the versatility of the Avr's.what l like is the choice of sounds effect the easy switch from one setup to the other..andrew you are the best.also like the idea of you asking the first lady her opinion..keep up the good work.

[BobSmith-mzuo]

I gave away a perfectly good Onkyo stereo receiver and replaced it with an Onkyo 5.1 that I only use for a 2.1. I get way better sound than I could otherwise get by having individual volumes for both speakers and sub and most of all, having an ADJUSTABLE CROSSOVER.
I cannot believe it isn't more common to find a stereo receiver with these features.

Don't come near me with a stereo amp with a fixed frequency subwoofer out jack, and don't tell me to "turn down the crossover on the back of the sub" like that's the same thing. It isn't the same because the speakers will still be playing full range and the sub will sound more closed with the frequency turned down. All the magic happens when you remove the unplayable lower frequencies from going to your speakers and let your sub remain completely open and only playing below what the speakers are getting.

And while I'm on my soapbox, stop telling me to set my crossover at 80 when my speakers easily play down to 60. Everything sounds so much better when I set the crossover to 60.
(End of rant) 🐸

[ralphmckenzie]

I have an entry level Yamaha RX-V385 for a 5.1 setup. A big part of the purchase was how little money it took to get excellent results. Bluetooth for streaming my Spotify. But the overriding reason was for really excellent 2 channel performance. Great soundstage, separation & imagining. Give it some power and its a dynamic amp with superb tonality. This is my second Yamaha amp and its light years better than Yamaha RX-V361 from circa 2009.
I've opted for AV receivers since 1998 for both listening and viewing pleasure and haven't been disappointed.

[_cmoll]

I'm using the NAD T778 for 2-channel music with Klipsch RF7 IIIs and additionally an RC-64 III and SVS SB4000 sub for 3.1 home theater watching. It's heaven!

[Radioheadfan]

I’m doing exactly this. Picked up an Anthem MRX 540 to drive my Wharfedale Lintons and JL Audio D110 in my office 2.1 setup. Works beautifully and ARC Genesis room correction is top notch!

[dougbulldog]

Good points raised in this video, I regularly use my Yamaha RX-V483 in 2 channel stereo or direct mode, with Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 towers & 2 active subwoofers. I have the option to bi-amp from this budget 5.1 receiver at the expense of my rear channel tower speakers, but I believe some music just sounds better in 5.1, with proper speaker placement through the DD+, Pro-logic IIX Music, or Yamaha 3D Cinema surround modes, especially; Hendrix Little Wing and tunes by artists like Yelawolf and Stick Figure.

[christianholmstedt]

100% agree.
I picked up an older AVR with the 'base' Audyssey system and I'm blown away by how well it works. It gave my setup a new life. Imaging & sound stage improved dramatically.
If I'd buy new I'd get the cheapest Denon with Audyssey ($500).

[sumget]

I totally, 100% agree! Because it being the centre of your entertainment in the living room, you can do so much more with an AVR vs just an amp