Author Topic: Pioneer Receivers (Read 282587 times)

Alfie · « **on:** Oct 29, 2001 at 10:48 PM »

Pioneer VSX 810 the 160 watts DD,DTS es with 6.1 channels,3IOP &1 coxial inputs and a coaxial and IOP output for digital recording is now available in the market. The going rate at the BPI Madness being held at the Glorietta square is Php 22,900.00.
The price is expected to be lower at other electronic shops within the Manila area.
So far the next amplifier with the same stats hover around Php 88,000 and steeply goes up to Php 125,000.00 for the THX certified.

FASTBACK · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 09, 2002 at 11:34 PM »

Good point there Alfie I auditioned this amp in one of the appliances stores sounds OK and the price compared to other brands with the same features is big.

I don't know why pioneer seems to have fallen from or lag behind in this category, I remember in 1990's pioneer had a good reputation when it comes to HT.

Alfie · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 09:03 AM »

Bumping for those interested in the cheapest 6.1 DTS-ES in the market.

Titanium · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 09:11 AM »

Thanks Alfie, Ill try to canvass the latest price now and Ill post it later for everybodys info.

MeowPao · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 11:09 AM »

Guys,

Correct me if I'm wrong but whenever I read the Pioneer flyer, its states the power as MAXIMUM watts.

Diba one should look at the NOMINAL watts because this is what is produced constantly, while Maximum watts is only reached infrequently?

cybermms · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 09:08 PM »

I think different brands use different standards such as EIAJ, DIN, PMPO for mini-compos (yuk!!),etc. Its all about marketing hype.

I always look for the RMS (is this the same as nominal power output?)

cybermms

Quote from: MeowPao on Apr 18, 2002 at 11:09 AM

Guys,

Correct me if I'm wrong but whenever I read the Pioneer flyer, its states the power as MAXIMUM watts.

Diba one should look at the NOMINAL watts because this is what is produced constantly, while Maximum watts is only reached infrequently?

utoy · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 19, 2002 at 11:52 AM »

Quote from: cybermms on Apr 18, 2002 at 09:08 PM

I think different brands use different standards such as EIAJ, DIN, PMPO for mini-compos (yuk!!),etc. Its all about marketing hype.

I always look for the RMS (is this the same as nominal power output?)

cybermms

What's up with the "yuk!!"? You have a thing against mini-compos?

levi · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 13, 2002 at 10:57 PM »

Reposting

Quote from: FoXyyy on Jul 12, 2002 at 01:38 AM

hi guys!

need a quote for these Pioneer receivers: VSX-D411, VSX-D511 & VSX-D711. all are 100W X 5, DPL2, DTS & DD

also, has anyone auditioned for them? what's their performance?

Alfie,

I edited your title. Thanks

Levi

bunkieboy · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 17, 2002 at 07:17 PM »

does anyone know how good the pioneer vsx-859tx receiver is? i heard its a thx ultra. is it even comparable to a denon 2802 or 1802?

bently · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 18, 2002 at 01:28 AM »

welcome to the forum bunkieboy

i found this review on Pioneer's VSX-859RDS w/c is THX SELECT APPROVED

just not sure if this is the model your looking for

bently

bunkieboy · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 18, 2002 at 10:06 AM »

thanks bro. i aint too sure if its the same. i will check the site you suggested. thanks again.

anyone else ahve any insights?

john5479 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 24, 2002 at 02:56 AM »

ok for movies bad for stereo

betong77 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 26, 2002 at 06:52 PM »

???THX Surround EX DTS-ES (Compatible) DTS-ES (Compatible) DTS Digital Surround

bro im also planning to buy this item but check this site for more info !!!! http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_125329_2718crx.aspx

bunkieboy · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 08, 2002 at 09:33 PM »

Quote from: betong77 on Sep 26, 2002 at 06:52 PM

???THX Surround EX DTS-ES (Compatible) DTS-ES (Compatible) DTS Digital Surround

bro im also planning to buy this item but check this site for more info !!!! http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_125329_2718crx.aspx

compatible i think means that if you attach another amp (any 2 way type) you can get es or ex effects

betong77 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 26, 2002 at 11:23 PM »

just wanted some feedback and sugestion which is good receiver VSX-D859TXG or VSX-908RDS?

thanks,
betong

bunkieboy · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 27, 2002 at 09:31 PM »

i know someone who uses the 859txg. its a really good amp for movies. my friend matched it with b&w 600 speakers (series 1), good sound. very impressive amp.

at that price though i would suggest a yamaha or the entry level denons or onkyos though

try giving hyperaudio or stuazon a call

rmpmla · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 27, 2002 at 11:10 PM »

i am using a VSX-D908TX ( 908rds is a european version? ) and so far, OK naman siya for my HT set up.

the VSX-908TX i bought is " made in japan ". i have inspected the rear panel of the the 859 txg displayed on store and the label says " made in indonesia " or is it malaysia?

i have not tried or audition the 859txg but used to have a VSX-D701 ( also made in indonesia ) and boast a higher power output than the 908Tx. in actual use, mahina yung indonesian made pioneer VSX-D701 AVR.

so, i guess, you might get same result.

also, the price may indicate that the 908tx is well crafted since it cost more than the 859txg.

try calling up sonny tuazon. i got my used 908tx unit from him at a very good price.

betong77 · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 29, 2002 at 04:36 PM »

mga bro thanks for the info i tried comparing both sa makati square 908rds price 25k and i had bought yesterday a 859txg together w/ wharfedale 8.4 as front,8.2 for rear and center as well hope my set up is good thanks to all,till next questions !!! salamat po !!!

betong77

bunkieboy · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 30, 2002 at 10:23 AM »

Nice HT setup

you wont be disapponted. i have a friend who also uses diamonds. i believe they are a good match to your amp

kimera · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 04, 2002 at 12:46 AM »

is the d810 one and the same with the europe's D811?

http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/product_detail.jsp?product_id=1571&taxonomy_id=62-98

how does it compare to marantz sr5200?

tnx,

Philander · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 04, 2002 at 01:58 PM »

Quote from: kimera on Nov 04, 2002 at 12:46 AM

is the d810 one and the same with the europe's D811?

http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/product_detail.jsp?product_id=1571&taxonomy_id=62-98

how does it compare to marantz sr5200?

tnx,

Almost the same in terms of specifications, however the 810 doesn't have have prologic II, DTS-ES Discrete, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-Neo:6 only Dolby Digital, DTS and Pro-Logic.

jerix · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 11, 2003 at 08:41 AM »

m using the pioneer vsxd811s-s. hooked in its 7.1 speaker outs are my old local speakers and a custom-made sub of NIRVKLAR. Sabi ko non kulang sa highs pero when NIRVKLAR hooked his custom-made speakers on it, i have nothin more to ask.

For a gripe however, the bass signal of the pioneer vsxd811s-s appears unrefined as compared to the denons, onkyos or the yammies. When i ordered the sub from NIRVKLAR, pinili talaga nila yong ampli that would match perfectly with it.

dolby · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 26, 2003 at 03:58 PM »

okey din ba ang pioneer na receiver? mas mura kasi compare sa ibang brand.

suggest naman kayo kung ang model na maganda.

jerix · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 27, 2003 at 07:56 AM »

m using the pioneer vsxd811s-s and im quite satisfied with its performance bro other that the comments i made earlier. With its features, i have nothing more to say. So far, m really enjoyin the receivers ability to make a 5.1 disk into a 6.1 that means additional surrounds. speaking of its power it has an awesome 120 x 6 at 8ohms. it really matches my requirements.

They say the pioneer is a lil bit BRIGHT, but thats the way i like it. maybe that depends on the the kind of music u go into. for movies i really wanna hear the high tones and effects of crushing cars and loud discharge of guns. NIRVBLAKR commented that it has a problem on its LFE channel na medyo not so filtered. i really dont know if this is true to all pioneer receivers. However when NIRVBLAKR found the right ampli for the sub i ordered from him, all i can say now is AWESOME--

gee · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 04, 2003 at 06:38 PM »

guys, give ur opinions naman o...

im currently using a pioneer receiver (VSX-D608) with 5 yamaha speakers and a yamaha subs... this is my problem, the room is around 7x2 meters and the surround speakers are mounted on the walls at the back (way back from the listening position...) since we have already laid/concealed the speaker wires for the surround speakers in the cieling, we are planning to retain this setup. instead we would like to buy another pair of surround speakers which we will position more closer to the listening area.

question: what will be the effect if i just tap the new wires together with the existing surround speakers in the receiver? will that affect the staging of sounds? or will it be better to unmount my current surround speakers and reposition it instead?

thanks!

garfield03 · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 04, 2003 at 11:47 PM »

Hi! Someone selling a D511s. Will it be compatible with my setup? Im just using Crown Speaker Front and a USAudio CENTER with a Pioneer Active Sub. Also a Pioneer Speaker that comes with my component as REAR.

Philander · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 06, 2003 at 08:54 AM »

Quote from: gee on Oct 04, 2003 at 06:38 PM

guys, give ur opinions naman o...

im currently using a pioneer receiver (VSX-D608) with 5 yamaha speakers and a yamaha subs... this is my problem, the room is around 7x2 meters and the surround speakers are mounted on the walls at the back (way back from the listening position...) since we have already laid/concealed the speaker wires for the surround speakers in the cieling, we are planning to retain this setup. instead we would like to buy another pair of surround speakers which we will position more closer to the listening area.

question: what will be the effect if i just tap the new wires together with the existing surround speakers in the receiver? will that affect the staging of sounds? or will it be better to unmount my current surround speakers and reposition it instead?

thanks!

You mean you will add new set of surround speakers (so you have two sets of surround speakers that is connected to the surround terminal of the receiver)?
If so, this is not advisable.

We have a thread about speaker questions..

Philander · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 06, 2003 at 08:56 AM »

Quote from: garfield03 on Oct 04, 2003 at 11:47 PM

Hi! Someone selling a D511s. Will it be compatible with my setup? Im just using Crown Speaker Front and a USAudio CENTER with a Pioneer Active Sub. Also a Pioneer Speaker that comes with my component as REAR.

Just check the impedance rating of both speakers and receiver if they are match...

nels76 · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 14, 2003 at 04:12 PM »

Guys,

may nakita ako na Pioneer VSX-D812-S sa isang appliance center sa basement ng mega mall A.
I'm sure this is the successor to VSX-D811-S.

Napansin ko meron na siya MCACC. Just like HK's EZ Set. Priced at 22k+.

audi0slave · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 14, 2003 at 04:26 PM »

Quote from: bunkieboy on Oct 30, 2002 at 10:23 AM

Nice HT setup you wont be disapponted. i have a friend who also uses diamonds. i believe they are a good match to your amp

I'm using Wharfedale 8.2s on my Pioneer A-405 integrated amp and they perfectly match well. You really need a high power amp in order to drive a low sensitivity speaker like the wharfes.. and Pioneer A-405 is just one of those amps which can make the Wharfes a musical and neutral sounding speakers...