Which is best one to go with Monitor Audio MASS 5.1 - Denon X2500H or Marantz 5012 ?

[subbus]

Hi Experts,

I am setting up a 5.1 system for my living room. I have already ordered Monitor Audio MASS 5.1 system. Now I am in dilemma for AVR between Denon X2500H or Marantz 5012. Both are in my budget (~60k). Specs are enough for me now since I am not going to upgrade in near future. Please share your expert opinions/thoughts for the AVR. Also suggest if there is any other AVR within my budget of 60k.

Thanks,
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[efernand1]

Are you into movies more or music? That would decide the AVR

 

[subbus]

Are you into movies more or music? That would decide the AVR

I am more into movies with occasional music

 

[efernand1]

Get the Denon as it caters more towards movies.......mostly Monitor Audio speakers pair quite well with Marantz.....

If you can source this Pioneer.....you will be more content

https://www.hifimart.com/electronics/av-receiver/pioneer-vsx-lx303-9-2-ch-network-av-receiver.html

Yamaha Aventage series provide a 50:50 balance between movies and music

 

[subbus]

Get the Denon as it caters more towards movies.......mostly Monitor Audio speakers pair quite well with Marantz.....
Ok. Thank you.

If you can source this Pioneer.....you will be more content

https://www.hifimart.com/electronics/av-receiver/pioneer-vsx-lx303-9-2-ch-network-av-receiver.html
How is the post sales service for pioneer compared to others ?

Yamaha Aventage series provide a 50:50 balance between movies and music

Sure, will look into it.

 

[efernand1]

Pioneer has their service centers listed on their website.....before purchasing from a dealer offering a good deal....check on warranty aspects and service center.......there could be one closer to your location.

The post sales and service experience varies from person to person ...also depends on the level of the issue and proximity.......overall you would have read Good and Bad experiences of users posted all over Google

 

[spirovious]

For the said speakers and said usage,Denon will be good choice.

 

[drkrack]

The Monitor audio MASS speakers are 84db /6ohm sensitive ; I'd suggest you to go for more powerful AVR (at least nearing 90wpc at 8ohm) , for optimum performance...

 

[subbus]

Pioneer has their service centers listed on their website.....before purchasing from a dealer offering a good deal....check on warranty aspects and service center.......there could be one closer to your location.

The post sales and service experience varies from person to person ...also depends on the level of the issue and proximity.......overall you would have read Good and Bad experiences of users posted all over Google

Sure will check on that

 

[subbus]

For the said speakers and said usage,Denon will be good choice.

Thank you

 

[subbus]

The Monitor audio MASS speakers are 84db /6ohm sensitive ; I'd suggest you to go for more powerful AVR (at least nearing 90wpc at 8ohm) , for optimum performance...

Can you please suggest me some models ?

 

[subbus]

Can you please suggest me some models ?

The Monitor audio MASS speakers are 84db /6ohm sensitive ; I'd suggest you to go for more powerful AVR (at least nearing 90wpc at 8ohm) , for optimum performance...

Pioneer VSX-LX303 seems to be better is paper. Need to audition it. Any thoughts on this ?

 

[ONEMANARMY]

The Monitor audio MASS speakers are 84db /6ohm sensitive ; I'd suggest you to go for more powerful AVR (at least nearing 90wpc at 8ohm) , for optimum performance...

With those specs, I would highly recommend a separate multi-channel amplifier.
Most AVR manufacturers state their power specs driving two channels only and it generally comes down to 60-70% for all channels driven.
Whereas with the separate amplifier you are assured of 100wpc.
Moreover, the newer Class D designs are inexpensive and do the job well.

 

[spirovious]

The Monitor audio MASS speakers are 84db /6ohm sensitive ; I'd suggest you to go for more powerful AVR (at least nearing 90wpc at 8ohm) , for optimum performance...

Most of htibs come with similar sensitivity of satellites.l had Onkyo HTS580 and with 100wpc,sensitivity around 85db,it used to be loud enough.

 

[drkrack]

Most of htibs come with similar sensitivity of satellites

Yes I know that, Getting a big sound from a small speaker isn't easy task. Those onkyo satellites are relatively tiny and the quality of sound is just bearable. MA MASS, Dali Faizon, Focal, Qacoustics HTIBs are at a different level of refinement altogether.
These speakers have amazing audio resolutions for satellites, compared to the cheaper options I've used in the past (onkyo, pioneer and yamaha etc), they do shine with more power.

Can you please suggest me some models ?

I am driving them with Marantz AVR 7010, which is rated 165w at 6 ohm, and they perform well.
The main reason for buying this speakers apart from the price was the aesthetics and easy mountable options.
I'd suggest you to go for Yamaha or Onkyo AVR which mostly impresses with Raw Power and VFM deal. Yes look for 90wpc or more in my opinion.

 

[Naturelover]

If you are willing to go for pre-owned amp, some very good stuff comes up every now and then.

 

[subbus]

Yes I know that, Getting a big sound from a small speaker isn't easy task. Those onkyo satellites are relatively tiny and the quality of sound is just bearable. MA MASS, Dali Faizon, Focal, Qacoustics HTIBs are at a different level of refinement altogether.
These speakers have amazing audio resolutions for satellites, compared to the cheaper options I've used in the past (onkyo, pioneer and yamaha etc), they do shine with more power.



I am driving them with Marantz AVR 7010, which is rated 165w at 6 ohm, and they perform well.
The main reason for buying this speakers apart from the price was the aesthetics and easy mountable options.
I'd suggest you to go for Yamaha or Onkyo AVR which mostly impresses with Raw Power and VFM deal. Yes look for 90wpc or more in my opinion.

Sure. Thank you.
Marantz 7010 is out of budget by a lot

 

[subbus]

If you are willing to go for pre-owned amp, some very good stuff comes up every now and then.

Will keep a watch on that too.