AVR-X2200w + Q Accoustics 3020's ?

pete910

pete910

pete910

Soldato
Joined
3 Oct 2013
Posts
3,793
Been after a nice denon A/V receiver since well forever tbh :o

Eyeing up the Denon avr-x2200 A/V receiver and was thinking of some Q aqustics 3020's

Picked the x2200 as without spending silly money it seems a good bit kit for what you get price wise(sub £500).

The speakers I've gone for is from referencing forums that members have been impressed with given size.

However I've also looked at the Wharfedale Diamond 220's

Was going to add later on some more to complete a 5/7.1 setup

Good/bad way to go ? opinions on said equipment ?
 
Last edited:
Best bet is to go into a shop & ask for a demonstration.

It's all very well asking for opinions but you could buy on someone's recommendation on here & end up hating it. I'm not saying that a Denon/Q accoustics setup is bad, (I've been a Denon owner for 7 years now & it still sounds good) but it may not be to your taste.
 
Must admit, think it's best way to go, the denon stuff I heard from a friend that I was with when he was deciding between a denon and marantz a number of years ago now though.

Think It's speaker choice thats the problem.
 
I have a Denon X2200 amp and Q Accoustic 2020i's up front and it sounds superb. I did have the 2050i but tbh found a bit lacking and prefer the tighter sound of the smaller speaker. I also have 2010i surrounds and the 2000i centre.
 
Cheers for the link Grimley. I've seen a few do bundles with various speaker setups.

I think speaker choice is going to be down to personal taste, what music type/film type I listen/watch will also play a big part. Gonna take your advice Grim and go for a look/listen .

After looking round I can pick last years 4100 up for around the same price all be it over kill for what I will use.

Moogly, do you use your for music too ?

I'm also wanting to put the PC through it :D
 
I'm in the middle of setting up a very similar system.

Got a Denon AVR-X3200W on Monday, Q Acoustic 3050 Fronts, 3090 Centre, 3070 Sub and a pair of 3010 rears.

Was previously using some 10 year old Kef 2005.2's compact speakers (3.1)

So far I've setup the Fronts and the sub. Unfortunately the centre doesn't fit anywhere on my current TV cabinet so i'm using my old KEF 2005.1 centre speaker still, and I need some time at the weekend to route some speaker cabling around the lounge to setup the rears.

Have to say though, even watching simple things like 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here' on ITV HD, the sound was so good. Even on the title menu where the helicopters drop the letters to form the title, it just sounded so much better!

Unfortunately my Sony Blu-ray player isn't playing nice (no audio) so I haven't been able to test anything in True HD or DTS HD.

I'll have to start another thread to see if I sort that out..
 
Just an update, ended up with a x4200 due to the price drop they got after xmass :D More than I initally planed I know but figured I wouldn't need any more SPS(Sounds Per Second) for a good while.

Have to say, what a piece of kit! :eek::D:D:D:D

Still not got any decent speakers yet, have 2 custom made 8"'s am using for music(zone 2). Using some old surround sound speakers for TV/movies atm. The avr even manages to make crappy old satellite speakers sound reasonably good :eek:

Trouble is am after a small sub/speaker package, most have a rather large sub/main fronts. The Q acoustic 3070 sub is not bad but would like smaller, looking around is looking unlikely without going stupid money that is.

@MOOGLEYS what sub you using, if any?

@VincentHanna Did you sort your blu-ray player?

Also have any of you denon owners tried the denon avr app? It's great when it works, can be picky about connecting I've found. Shame as its easier to use than the remote
 
20150712_151557132_i_OS.jpg


I have nearly the same setup and its amazing, the Q Acoustics are fantastic.
Samsung JS9000 65" 4k TV.
Denon AVR 2100W Amp.
Q Accoustics 3000 series centre, left and right speakers.
 
pete910 said:
@VincentHanna Did you sort your blu-ray player?

Also have any of you denon owners tried the denon avr app? It's great when it works, can be picky about connecting I've found. Shame as its easier to use than the remote
Click to expand...

I got nowhere with it, ended up buying a much newer Sony BDP S-6500 in an Amazon flash sale prior to Christmas, which works great.

VincentHanna_HomeCinema01.jpg


Watched Dredd (3D) blu-ray last weekend, sounded great.

Also been using the Spotify streaming in the Denon amp a bit to listen to Music, which also sounds really good.
 
Last edited:
I've had an X2000 for a few months but yet to try the app as I'm moving place next week and haven't found the time to hard-wire it with ethernet, hope it's good though.

Just always been curious about this, do some people taking the dome covers off just for photos, or actually have them off permanently?
 
This is what mine looks like I have the 2020i fronts on Q Acoustics stands and a BK Gemini II sub (With a plant on it :-) ). Wiring is a bit messy as just re-done it all and not had time to trunk it all back in.

I did have the matching Q Acoustics sub but found it a bit naff tbh. The BK is much better in my opinion.

I run the 2020i's Bi-Amped which makes a noticeable improvement in sound quality and is worth doing if you are not using the extra amp channels.

I tried the App but it was a bit hit and miss and the remote woks well so just use that.

Tv looks small in pics for some reason.



 
Last edited:
Some nice setups there guys, Mine looks rather lacking compared to them.

@Spit, that TV looks huge!!!

I've been looking at the Q 7000 series too, they are nice and small/compact. The reviews rate them highly too as well as owners I've found.
I do like the BK sub though, good idea using it as a stand of sorts, though that could be interesting if you get carried away with the volume button. :p
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom