Time for new AVR

mara5
mara5 Posts: 54
edited July 2012 in Electronics
Have it narrowed down to Onkyo nr3009 ($839) or Pioneer sc55 ($999). Which one?
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited July 2012
    My new Onkyo 1009 just arrived today and is still in thee box. Could not decide between it and the 3009. I gave serious thought to trying a high-end Pio like the SC55 (just to broaden my horizon) but I could not get over the fact that Pioneer has NO authorized internet resellers for their Elite line.
    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Where-To-Buy/Pioneer+Home+Audio+Video+Authorized+Internet+Dealers
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    So be prepared to buy a warranty from a third party if you buy online, or you're rolling the dice.

    For me the question was whether the additional power of the 3009 and the XT32 was worth the $500 price difference. Since I doubt I will ever have dual subwoofers (the xt32 can equalize the subwoofers individually), I wasn't convinced that the XT32 would be *that* much better than the XT (which is in the 1009) for me. If you don't have the room for one or more amps, then the power might be worth something. However, I decided that the most I would ever have either model Onkyo drive would be a couple of Lsi7s as rears. So, I'm hoping the 1009 can pull that off as long as I keep volume modest.

    Good luck with your decsion!
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    I vote Pioneer!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2012
    I'll 2nd the Pioneer.
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  • theupstater
    theupstater Posts: 13
    edited July 2012
    Take a look at the new Elite SC-61...
    Pioneer Kuro KRP-600M, DirectV HR24-200 (2-his & hers, I know, smart huh), Elite BDP-23FD, Sony PS3, Elite SC-67, Newcastle A965, Polk LSi M707 Cherry, Polk LSi M706c Cherry, Polk LSi M702 F/X, Jamo C80SUB (2), Panamax M5400-PM, Ultralink Pro MKII HDMI's, Audio Magic Sorceror & Illusion Power Cords, Audio Magic Excaliber II RCA's, Ethereal Elite Speaker Wire
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  • Michael8it
    Michael8it Posts: 192
    edited July 2012
    How did you narrow it down to these two?
    Carver C-1, M-500 MKII, Yamaha HTR-5835, Polk RTA 12BM's (M-for mod'd).
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited July 2012
    Do yourself a favor & check out the Yamaha AVENTAGE line. I'm loving the 3010.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2012
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Do yourself a favor & check out the Yamaha AVENTAGE line. I'm loving the 3010.

    When I bought my Pioneer i had it narrowed down to that and the Yamaha RX-2000 which i loved. The difference came down to the price but the Aventage series is definitely worth checking out. I feel the Yamaha was very clear and more musical, and the pioneer had a little more punch for ht and threw a wider soundstage to me.
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited July 2012
    Onkyo 1009 owner here too. Couldn't be happier.

    Great value for the money on the Onkyo line ups every year. The new Onkyos for 2012 are capable of 11.4 surround sound :eek:
    Polk Rt800i -Fronts
    Polk cs400i -Center
    Polk fx500i -side surrounds
    Polk rc60i -rear surrounds
    Onkyo TX-NR 1009 (9.2) receiver
    Velodyne cht12
    Polk psw111
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited July 2012
    Take a look at marantz as well. recently bought SR6006 and love what it does with the sound and picture quality. Althouth Pio elite are also very nice ones and higly regarded here, but Marantz are economic alternatives.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2012
    Not liking the new sound of Onkyo and I prefer Pioneer anyway.
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  • mara5
    mara5 Posts: 54
    edited July 2012
    Michael8it:
    Value for dollar.
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  • mara5
    mara5 Posts: 54
    edited July 2012
    Thanks for all the replys. Went with the Onkyo, just couldn't get past the price delivered, for what ya get!
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited July 2012
    I'd be shocked if you don't love it. BTW, some people say that the new Onkyo AVRs do not get as hot as the older ones (you could fry an egg on my SR875). Since my 1009 is still not hooked up I cannot comment yet. However, either way you should be sure to give your avr a lot of breathing room. I removed the back cover of my entertainment stand, but others folks have connected fans just to be safe. One person on another forum said they use the usb port to run a fan. Don't want to make you paranoid, but you don't to be one of those people who give it only 1-2 inch of headroom and then wonder why it overheats.
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • OOsemka
    OOsemka Posts: 60
    edited July 2012
    @NewHTguy - $839 for Onkyo nr3009 is a great deal. Can you share ton where did you find it?
    I currently have 809 and it doesn't ever get hot. They must have improved it in the current line. I can see through case and it has very large radiators as well as 2 built in fans. I have had 607 before and it was really hard to keep it cool.
    Music Room:
    Paradigm Signature S8
    Paradigm Signature C5
    Paradigm Signature S2
    Receiver - Onkyo tx-nr809
    Amplifier - Adcom 5802

    Office system:
    Fronts - Polk RTI A7 (Trey Mod)
    Center - Polk CSI A6 (Trey Mod)
    Rears - Polk FXI A6
    Sub - BIC F12
    Receiver - SONY STR-DG1000
    Amp - Carver TFM-35
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited July 2012
    The original poster, mara, is the one who found it, not me. The best price I've seen for a new NR3009 is $1319. If I had found that price I would have bought the NR3009 instead of the NR1009. Not sure if that was new or a refurb.
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • OOsemka
    OOsemka Posts: 60
    edited July 2012
    Yes, my mistake. I meat mara. $1300 is the lowest I can google. $839 sounds like a steal. I have noticed Onkyo just released XX10 series maybe that's why some stores try to clear their shelfs. I was looking at the pictures for the new models and I don't see the the RCA 7.1 inputs, which is weird. I am guessing they want customers to use hdmi only.
    Music Room:
    Paradigm Signature S8
    Paradigm Signature C5
    Paradigm Signature S2
    Receiver - Onkyo tx-nr809
    Amplifier - Adcom 5802

    Office system:
    Fronts - Polk RTI A7 (Trey Mod)
    Center - Polk CSI A6 (Trey Mod)
    Rears - Polk FXI A6
    Sub - BIC F12
    Receiver - SONY STR-DG1000
    Amp - Carver TFM-35
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  • mara5
    mara5 Posts: 54
    edited July 2012
    OOsemka:
    It was on Amazon. They only had two left after my purchase yesterday. It is/was a killer deal. Goodluck!
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited July 2012
    If weight has any bearing (which it does for me) the Onkyo 3009 weighs 55lbs!! While the Pioneer sc55 comes in 38lbs.

    Excellant buy on the Onkyo! Enjoy !
    Polk Rt800i -Fronts
    Polk cs400i -Center
    Polk fx500i -side surrounds
    Polk rc60i -rear surrounds
    Onkyo TX-NR 1009 (9.2) receiver
    Velodyne cht12
    Polk psw111
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