Pioneer Elite SC-67 vs Denon AVR-X4100W
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dpowell
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I currently have a Pioneer Elite SC-67 in my home theater. I have an opportunity to switch to a Denon AVR-X4100W for a very good price if it makes sense. A couple of things stand out on the Denon that the Pioneer doesn't offer at this point:
Audyssey Multeq 32 and DSX LFC (which would be beneficial for the dual subs I run)
Dolby Atmos support
The Pioneer has a higher MSRP than the Denon and I have read that there may be a preference one way or the other with respect to the sound reproduction between the two. That said, I have a Pass Labs X1 that I use in HT bypass for music and I use a Sunfire power amp for the front mains and center. I only use the internal amp on the receiver for surrounds.
Thoughts?
Audyssey Multeq 32 and DSX LFC (which would be beneficial for the dual subs I run)
Dolby Atmos support
The Pioneer has a higher MSRP than the Denon and I have read that there may be a preference one way or the other with respect to the sound reproduction between the two. That said, I have a Pass Labs X1 that I use in HT bypass for music and I use a Sunfire power amp for the front mains and center. I only use the internal amp on the receiver for surrounds.
Thoughts?
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polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, ADCOM GFA 7807 + 5400, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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I own the Denon 4100w and a Pioneer SC-87 and a Pioneer SC-82. Hands down the Pioneers sound better, have more reserve, and their auto calibration is more accurate.
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Great, thanks for the input!____________________________________________________________
polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, ADCOM GFA 7807 + 5400, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050 -
If reserve power is not really that important, and you plan on using Atmos, it may be
worth a try going with the Denon.
I happen to like Denon, but I would probably stick with the Pioneer anyway, unless the price of the 4100 is insane and you could resell it tomorrow if need be?So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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