Decent Home Theatre Reciever
02-17-2011, 10:04 PM
#1
Decent Home Theatre Reciever
Wasnt sure where to put this but i figured here would work. Im lookin at replacing my reciever and am looking for some recomendations. Im lookin to keep it under $1000. Im thinking 7.1 but would probably only use 5.1 for now.
Been lookin at the higher end pioneer and the elite line but wondering if there is something that is a better bang for the buck. Although the fact that said pioneer units have an app that i can use for my ipad is kinda cool lol.
Been lookin at the higher end pioneer and the elite line but wondering if there is something that is a better bang for the buck. Although the fact that said pioneer units have an app that i can use for my ipad is kinda cool lol.
02-18-2011, 07:04 PM
#4
Personally I'm very happy with my Pioneer Elite. Great recievers and can be had for a very nice price. Check Kijiji/Craigslist as well (I saw a nice Pioneer Elite reciever in the Belleville/Trenton area on Kijiji around Christmas time).
02-18-2011, 07:55 PM
#5
I am very biased.
I have used 3 different Pioneer Elite Receivers over the last 10 years and next year, will purchase #4. I have auditioned Denon comparable models at the same time and keep going back to Pioneer Elite, as nothing else was worth my time to take out of the store.
For $1,000....I would much rather buy a used Elite than a brand new (brand-X)......
I have used 3 different Pioneer Elite Receivers over the last 10 years and next year, will purchase #4. I have auditioned Denon comparable models at the same time and keep going back to Pioneer Elite, as nothing else was worth my time to take out of the store.
For $1,000....I would much rather buy a used Elite than a brand new (brand-X)......
02-18-2011, 08:07 PM
#6
This is what I currently run:
Pioneer of Canada - English - VSX-90TXV - 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver Featuring 1080p HDMI® & Multi-Zone Capability, 110w x 7
It's also in fact the cheapest Elite I have owned and the only reason I bought it was to get 1080p video switching and HDMI cpabilities over my previous Elite....combined with getting it for $500 taxes in a few years ago, back when Pioneer's prices fell through the floor for a year or 2 on all Elite receivers. Unfortunately, they are back up (the prices) now.
The current Elite VSX-30 seems to retail for only $799 and might be worth looking into:
Pioneer of Canada - English - VSX-30 - 7.1-Channel 3-D Ready Elite A/V Receiver
<EDIT>
After a quick 5 sec search, it's actually on sale for $500 through Soundsaround in Calgary....
http://soundsaround.com/ecommerce/co...oduct_id=VSX30
Pioneer of Canada - English - VSX-90TXV - 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver Featuring 1080p HDMI® & Multi-Zone Capability, 110w x 7
It's also in fact the cheapest Elite I have owned and the only reason I bought it was to get 1080p video switching and HDMI cpabilities over my previous Elite....combined with getting it for $500 taxes in a few years ago, back when Pioneer's prices fell through the floor for a year or 2 on all Elite receivers. Unfortunately, they are back up (the prices) now.
The current Elite VSX-30 seems to retail for only $799 and might be worth looking into:
Pioneer of Canada - English - VSX-30 - 7.1-Channel 3-D Ready Elite A/V Receiver
<EDIT>
After a quick 5 sec search, it's actually on sale for $500 through Soundsaround in Calgary....
http://soundsaround.com/ecommerce/co...oduct_id=VSX30
Last edited by Allan74; 02-18-2011 at 08:15 PM.
02-18-2011, 09:22 PM
#8
0 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 10
If you spend a few more bucks and do seperates, there can be a huge jump in SQ.
I recently sold a McIntosh MX119 AV Processor for 2K. Spend another 2K on a 5 or 7 channel amp of good quality, throw in a pair of good subs and then you will know what good HT sounds like.
I recently sold a McIntosh MX119 AV Processor for 2K. Spend another 2K on a 5 or 7 channel amp of good quality, throw in a pair of good subs and then you will know what good HT sounds like.
02-18-2011, 10:53 PM
#9
02-18-2011, 10:59 PM
#10
Onkyo, Pioneer, Yamaha, Marantz, Denon and Anthem are all good choices.. as long as you go reasonably up the line. Usually the $600-800 is a good place to be. Get's you HDMI switching, 5.1/7.1 with a second zone. analog upscaling to HDMI. Out of the bunch one that I would look deep into is the Marantz SR5005. Should be had for around a grand.
