Yamaha AVENTAGE 3010...a "FUN" AVR. - Blu-ray Forum

pearsall001 · 02-24-2012, 02:45 AM

I'm in the market for a new AVR & I really like what I've been reading about the AVENTAGE line. I never had a Yamaha AVR, (always have been an NAD guy) but my curiousity has been tweaked with the Yammie's DSP reputation along with their sound guality. It sounds like it would be a lot of "FUN" playing around with the settings yet at the same time be a very serious player with two channel music. No other AVR's seem to come close to the Yammies reputation when it comes to the DSP arena. Do you guys put a lot of stock into the DSP programs? It seems like it brings a lot more to the table than other similiary priced AVR's. My thought would be to expand to a 7.2/9.2 setup in the near future. I've also been looking at offerings from Arcam, Anthem, Pioneer, Onkyo & of course NAD but I keep drifting back to the AVENTAGE 3010. Maybe it's time for me to switch things up a bit. Thoughts?

Big Daddy · 02-24-2012, 02:49 AM

I have owned three Yamaha DSP receivers since the mid 1990s. I have always enjoyed playing with the DSP options for both music and movies. If you have not seen my review, it may be helpful for you to read it.

Detailed Review of Yamaha RX-A3010 Aventage Receiver

pearsall001 · 02-24-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I have owned three Yamaha DSP receivers since the mid 1990s. I have always enjoyed playing with the DSP options for both music and movies. If you have not seen my review, it may be helpful for you to read it.

Detailed Review of Yamaha RX-A3010 Aventage Receiver

I did read your very well written review, & because of your review & many others like it, is what's peaked my interest with the 3010. I'll take another look at your review because I didn't see where you mentioned a lot about the DSP programs (I certainly might have missed it). Yamaha seems to own the marketplace when it comes to DSP settings. The other AVR's I mentioned just seem to be lacking compared to the 3010, (at the same price point) some of those AVR are off the charts $$$$$$. Do you feel that to be the case. Thanks.

Big Daddy · 02-24-2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pearsall001

I did read your very well written review, & because of your review & many others like it, is what's peaked my interest with the 3010. I'll take another look at your review because I didn't see where you mentioned a lot about the DSP programs (I certainly might have missed it). Yamaha seems to own the marketplace when it comes to DSP settings. The other AVR's I mentioned just seem to be lacking compared to the 3010, (at the same price point) some of those AVR are off the charts $$$$$$. Do you feel that to be the case. Thanks.

The Yamaha 3010 is priced below the top receivers from other companies. I also agree with you that the Yamaha DSP programs are superior to the options from other companies.

02-24-2012, 02:45 AM	#1
pearsall001 Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Magnolia, NJ	Yamaha AVENTAGE 3010...a "FUN" AVR. I'm in the market for a new AVR & I really like what I've been reading about the AVENTAGE line. I never had a Yamaha AVR, (always have been an NAD guy) but my curiousity has been tweaked with the Yammie's DSP reputation along with their sound guality. It sounds like it would be a lot of "FUN" playing around with the settings yet at the same time be a very serious player with two channel music. No other AVR's seem to come close to the Yammies reputation when it comes to the DSP arena. Do you guys put a lot of stock into the DSP programs? It seems like it brings a lot more to the table than other similiary priced AVR's. My thought would be to expand to a 7.2/9.2 setup in the near future. I've also been looking at offerings from Arcam, Anthem, Pioneer, Onkyo & of course NAD but I keep drifting back to the AVENTAGE 3010. Maybe it's time for me to switch things up a bit. Thoughts? Panny 65" 3D Plasma, AVENTAGE RX-A3010 AVR, Rotel RMB-1095 multi-channel amp, KEF Q900 mains, KEF Q600 center, KEF Q800 surrounds, KEF Q100 rear surrounds, Def Tech Pro Monitor 1000 front & rear presence, OPPO BDP-93, CA DacMagic, Yagin Tube Buffer, SONOS Music Server, Dual Velo SPL-1200R subs, DSPeaker Anti-Mode 8033 sub EQ, Equitech balanced power, Acoustical panels.

02-24-2012, 02:49 AM	#2
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	I have owned three Yamaha DSP receivers since the mid 1990s. I have always enjoyed playing with the DSP options for both music and movies. If you have not seen my review, it may be helpful for you to read it. Detailed Review of Yamaha RX-A3010 Aventage Receiver HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

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