Since comparisons are being asked, here is my little contribution to society; a comparison of my previous receivers:
DISCLAIMER:
1.) all posts are subjective, just my 2 cents worth. I am not forcing it on anyone.
2.) I do not mean to offend any user of the receiver brands mentioned. No fanboy attacks please on this or other threads.
3.) I am evaluating these $1,000 class receivers, I do not recommend any generalization of a brand by any means. Different models/class have different capabilities.
4.) Nor will I recommend that anybody get the lowest model receivers of these brands based on this review and expect the same thing from a different class receiver.
5.) I am not connected to any of these receiver distributors. There is no gain in these reviews, w/c I do for fun & sharing only.
Also, reviews are for the
processing only, I use power amps ever since so I seldom check out the "receiver only" power.
Harman Kardon HK630Pros:*Powerful! Dont let the 75w fool you.
*Best looking remote, nice looks
*Muscular presentation, visceral impact / dynamics on bass
*Musical
*Great impact/ HT SLAM for action & horror movies
cons:*not as detailed as others, but not bad
*runs hot
*heavy
*1.1 kw max power consumption
Yamaha RXV 2500Pros:*Details! Details! Almost as good as a dedicated pre/pro I once borrowed.
*Spacious Surround that makes you feel your space is bigger. Great for small rooms.
*Clear Dialogue
*Musical, breaks the typical saying that Yamaha is good for HT only.
cons:*Remote hardest to program or respond.
*not as powerful on its own (no power amps) & sounds not so good with harder to drive speakers.