Pioneer receivers

asearls
asearls Posts: 18
edited February 2005 in Electronics
Seems like a lot of love out there for denon, hk, marantz and onkyo. What do you guys think of the Pioneer receivers. I'm thinking about upgrading from my onkyo 502. Thanks for the help
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Mitsubishi 65413
samsung hd931
pioneer vsx1014
Rti8's
csi5 center
kenwood sub
rti6 rears
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  • Devo220
    Devo220 Posts: 32
    edited February 2005
    I tried the Pioneer VSX1014 and wasn't that impressed with it, a lot of people really like them alot, I almost think mine was faulty. Anyways I tested a yamaha HTR5760, and the HTR5790, They all have their good points but none of them sounded good playing both Music and Home theater use. So I ended up getting a Harman Kardon AVR335, and I love it, good build quality and exellent sound. You can't go wrong with one of the HK receivers.
    After reading your equipment list I see it is similar to mine as far as speakers go The HK sounds great with the RTi 8's.
    Arcam DiVa AVR300 Receiver
    Outlaw Audio 755 Power Amp
    Audio Tecnica lp120 Turntable
    Polk Audio LSi15 Front Speakers
    Polk Audio LSi9 Rear Surrounds
    Polk CSi2 Center Speaker
    Apple Mac Mini HTPC
    Samsung HL67A750 TV
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2005
    I had a Pioneer Elite before moving to seperates, liked it alot.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited February 2005
    Pioneer Elite reeivers are every bit as good as Denon.They sound almost the same. With the kind of speakers your using , I would encourage you to give them a try.

    I also used Pioneer Elite receivers years ago when I had Polk Rt series speakers and I actually perferred it over the Denon I replaced it with back then,

    Dan
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited February 2005
    Pioneer Elite = :)
    Pioneer = :(
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • asearls
    asearls Posts: 18
    edited February 2005
    I was considering the vsx1014 as it seems to have had good reviews and was reasonably price. I had bought an hk 525 in hopes of a great receiver, unfortunately the receiver was defective and didnt' work. (caused a low volume his and crackle in the speakers at all volume levels). I like my onkyo and was also thinking of upgrading to txnr 801. Which receiver do you guys like better and why? Thanks
    I LOVE MY WIFE!!!
    Mitsubishi 65413
    samsung hd931
    pioneer vsx1014
    Rti8's
    csi5 center
    kenwood sub
    rti6 rears
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited February 2005
    The PE VSX-41 can be had cheap on the bay...

    EXCELLENT preamp section, leaves room for upgrading!

    The amp section is decent too... great features...

    NOT the best build quality ever though...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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