My Previous setup was:
Kenwood KRF-V7773D Receiver Bose Accoustimass 15 (5 duel cube sets + sub) SW-505D Subwoofer
The sound was outstanding, loud and clear. My Kenwood receiver started lose sound--one moment it worked just fine, others-no sound at all. So I replaced it with a Yamaha HTR-5850. Whooaa--big mistake! Getting the volumes I was use to was gone and the sound--wow big difference. I lost so much sound detail that I only put about 2 hours of use in to the newer receiver and have since not watched any movies through the system. I thought going with Yamaha, I would improve sound but that will teach me to go low-end ($399) Yamaha when I had a medium to high end ($799) Kenwood.
I need some serious recommendations for another receiver to fill a converted
2-car garage movie room with outstanding sound detail. I was think Harmon Kardon but have had no experience with them.I use to think Bose speakers were the shiznitz but I've read many posts about how they're crap. I must be missing even greater sound. Please recommend good speakers, as well.
If anyone tries to Google the Kenwood KRF-V7773D receiver, you aren't going to find a whole lot. This was a limited US version (I have) that can be found more in Europe. This makes getting mine repaired almost impossible. Kenwood won't touch it--they want it to go to an authorized service center who've said they can't get parts.