Need receiver help one last time!
iluvmusic
Posts: 53
Need receiver selection help again! Ive finally decided on using Rti8s in my bedroom, and recently purchased Rt800is downstairs for my family room. I feel they are similar sounding speakers, and I like the sound. As some of you may know, I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-640V receiver to power a pair of LSI7s. Im selling the LSI7s, and sticking with the aforementioned speakers. I only have stereo setups right now, but plan to purchase Rti quality speakers (when I can find good deals on them), in the future to fill out surround sound systems, so am not interested in stereo only receivers.
Right now, I think I like the sound of my Pioneer VSX-D811S receiver that I have paired up with my 800is, better than the Yamaha RX-640V I have upstairs paired with my Rti8s. The reason why, and this may make some of you audiophiles cringe, is that I like having the ability to boost the bass & treble by using the Midnight, and Loudness buttons. I like the extra bass & treble that that can give me. This is why Im thinking of returning the Yamaha, and getting another Pioneer receiver, like the Elite VSX-41 or the 912K. The other thing that bothers me about the Yamaha is that its high current, so it runs fairly hot. My Pioneer doesnt run nearly as hot. Both of my systems have a sub, a Velodyne CHT10 downstairs, and a Polk 202 upstairs (which Im planning on upgrading to at least a 404 as soon as Im able to). Id like some opinions on the Pioneer vs the Yamaha if anyone has any, particularly if anyone has experience with the 912K or VSX41 Pioneer models. Comments on sound, reliability issues and things like that would be helpful. Thanks again, in advance for any input. This will be the last receiver I purchase for awhile!
Right now, I think I like the sound of my Pioneer VSX-D811S receiver that I have paired up with my 800is, better than the Yamaha RX-640V I have upstairs paired with my Rti8s. The reason why, and this may make some of you audiophiles cringe, is that I like having the ability to boost the bass & treble by using the Midnight, and Loudness buttons. I like the extra bass & treble that that can give me. This is why Im thinking of returning the Yamaha, and getting another Pioneer receiver, like the Elite VSX-41 or the 912K. The other thing that bothers me about the Yamaha is that its high current, so it runs fairly hot. My Pioneer doesnt run nearly as hot. Both of my systems have a sub, a Velodyne CHT10 downstairs, and a Polk 202 upstairs (which Im planning on upgrading to at least a 404 as soon as Im able to). Id like some opinions on the Pioneer vs the Yamaha if anyone has any, particularly if anyone has experience with the 912K or VSX41 Pioneer models. Comments on sound, reliability issues and things like that would be helpful. Thanks again, in advance for any input. This will be the last receiver I purchase for awhile!
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I still have an old Pioneer VSX-D1S receiver in a fourth or fifth set up in the house and I still like the sound that comes out of it.
However ... I don't necessarily agree that high current always results in high heat. That's more a function of parts and construction than anything else.
As far as which receiver to get goes, my suggestion is ... determine from the various lines what models fit your budget and then go out and listen to them. -
If you choose Pioneer, go for the better built VSX43.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
"God grooves with tubes." -
the yammie should have "bass boost" and loudness button's.......hmmm maybe Im thinking of my kenwood...now I cant remember if my yammie has those....and why would you use those ??? why not increase the bass and or treble output from the receiver? I think you are right about those buttons not being on the remote....my yammie doesnt get hot warm but not hot....
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I listened the vsd912k matched up with polk rm6700's with a psw 303 for two weeks. I really like the sound it provided, in the end though, I returned it and purchased a denon avr-1804 from ecost. I'm hardly an audiophile (yet) but I really did like the way the pioneer sounded, but to me, with my system, the denon definitely sounds a little bit fuller. The 912k is also one of the most powerful receivers in its class (read this in a review somewhere, it actually puts out like 85 wpc when all six channels are being driven, this is very good for a $400 receiver) factor in the fact that it also has preouts for adding amps later on down the road, and you have a pretty stellar receiver for its price range. Be aware though, and this is important, you acn only set the bass crossover at 100, 150, and 200 on the 912. Considering the fact that you're using floor standing speakers, you'll probably want to do what polk suggests and bipass the reciever's crossover section by running your front speakers through the subwoofer. Also, the 914 should be available on line and features a 192/24 bit dac which ideally will make it sound better than the 912. Honestly though, i loved the 912, there's a reason cnet gave it an 8.4 rating (although this was probably largely colored by the automatic room setup feature, which while certainly handy, is not necesssary.) My suggestion is to do a little research into the 914, if Pioneer adjusted the crossover frequencies, and didn't totally screw up the sound quality, it should be a mighty solid entry level receiver.
