Denon AVR 2807 and Boston Acoustics VR2 Speakers?

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Looking to buy the Denon AVR 2807 in a stereo mode for now and then expand to 7.1 later. How do they match with a pair of Boston Acoustics VR2 speakers? Does anyone think I can do better on the receiver and the speakers, at similar price points?

Answer 1

I bought the Denon 2807 back in January and looked at a few speaker packages as well. I listened to the BA VR2's, the B&W 602 series and the Definitive Technology Mythos line and wasn't really impressed by the Boston Acoustics at all. They just didn't have the dynamic range of the other 2 speakers I auditioned. The B&W and Definitive Tech's were better and I ended up with the Def Tech's b/c they were a better bargain and looked cooler too! :)
As far as the Denon 2807 goes you won't be disappointed at all. To quote the reviewer on www.cnet.com, "it outperforms other recievers costing twice as much". I've had it for a few months now and it really is incredible, the HDMI switching minimizes the amount of cables you need to run to the tv which is really important and the functionality of the remote is great, once you program it, it will control everything from your cable box to your dvd player in a very easy manner. You can never overlook the importance of a good remote!

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Denon AVR 2807 and Boston Acoustics VR2 Speakers?
Looking to buy the Denon AVR 2807 in a stereo mode for now and then expand to 7.1 later. How do they match with a pair of Boston Acoustics VR2 speakers? Does anyone think I can do better on the receiver and the speakers, at similar price points?

Answer 3

Boston Acoustics Vr2

Answer 4

I have a Denon receiver (3805) and Boston Acoustics speakers (VR45's, VR30's, and a PS600 sub). Sounds great! But of course speaker sound is a matter of personal preference. I like KEF speakers better, but they are very expensive, and the Bostons are a better deal. You might also look at Onkyo recievers. They are just as good as Denon, easier to set up & use, and a bit less $$. I got my Denon at cost, otherwise I would have bought an Onkyo probably.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

Hi .The Denon AVR 2807 would probably be fine as long as the specified power output of 110 watts/channel is a continuous or rms figure to drive the speakers.I am not familiar with the Boston Acoustics VR2 speakers .I would try to listen to other speakers before you decide because they all add their own coloration to the sound.

NAD have very good surround sound amplifiers .They pay particular attention to the sound quality and all their power ratings are in continuous watts per channel with all channels running.

An accurate speaker would have say a frequency range of 40 HZ TO 20,000 HZ + or- 2.5 DB.

Try to listen to as many speakers as you can before deciding. Some good brand names are :

KLIPSCH
WARFEDALE
KEF
JBL
TANNOY.

With a bit of looking and listening i am sure you will end up wiyh a great system.

Answer 6

I own the 2807 and think it is a great receiver. I negotiated and got a great deal on it. I was looking at the VR2's but don't think they are that good. Boston is not what it used to be. I have Boston speakers from the late 90's and they blow the newer stuff out of the water. Take a strong look at a Web company called Aperion. They make great speakers for the price and have a great trial and return policy.

Answer 7

There is not much wrong with what you are looking at. But be very sure that those are the speakers that you want. Speakers tend to" make or break" a system.

Answer 8

Great receiver...But try the PARADIGM instead of the Boston....I think their MONITOR series will fit the bill...Go demo some of these...Click the link right here: http://www.paradigm.com/Website/SiteParadigmProduct/ParadigmModels/MonSeries/Monseries.html