Onkyo TX-SR607 vs Pioneer VSX-1019AH - Blu-ray Forum

Flyfrnk1624 · 08-31-2009, 05:43 PM

I apologize if this thread has been done 100 other times, but I really need some expertise from the individuals at blu-ray.com!

I'm about to pull the trigger on my first receiver and have been going back and forth between the two brands. I have used a million resources (CNET, AVS, etc.) and I'd really like to hear just from people who own the systems.

I'm planning on just building my audio system slowly, as I have a 46" Samsung LCD and a PS3 as well. I've purchased two front speakers to start (Polk Monitor 50's) and plan on adding the rest at a later date.

I like the iPod/iPhone and GUI interface features on the Pioneer, and I also like how the Onkyo has the 6 HDMI inputs. I'm looking for a receiver that I can use for years to come, and I appreciate any of your feedback.

Fors* · 08-31-2009, 08:07 PM

I say the Pioneer. It is 120 Watts with all channels driven vs the Onkyo at 90 watts with only 2 channels driven ( I realize these figures may be a bit bloated for both, but I believe the Pioneer's to be very close to what their specs state when all channels are driven). Now this is just my opinion, but I had an Onkyo and now a Pioneer, and I feel the Pioneer just sounds less processed in its sound, thus resulting in a richer and cleaner sound. I am a big fan of MCACC, Pioneer's calibration set-up. Audyssey is excellent too, but I have liked the add'l features that come with MCACC in setting up the receiver. Furthermore, I believe the Onkyo amps run too hot IMO, as compared to the Pioneers. Lastly, the Onkyo does have more HDMI-inputs, but I personally do not have that much equipment where I would need to hook up 5 HDMI-inputs to the receiver, so this point would be mute for me.

Flyfrnk1624 · 08-31-2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks alot for the information. I'm actually leaning more towards the Pioneer as well. I was also comparing the 1019 with the 919 and think that I might save the money and go with the 919. I'm really in no need of the upscaling, and it only has 3 HDMI inputs as opposed to the 4 on the 1019. All in all, I don't think I can go wrong with either choice.

I'm also kind excited about the iPhone support as well, seems pretty cool.

Jeterocks · 09-02-2009, 04:57 PM

If you want to build up your system slowly, keep in mind that the 1019 does not have pre-out support. This limits you because you can not pair it with an external amp in the future. I own both a 1019 and a Marantz SR-5002. The 5002 which is a few years older supports pre-outs while the 1019 does not which means if I plan on purchasing larger speakers in the future that can handle more than the 120 watts the Pioneer offers, I have to use the older Marantz with an external amp and the pioneer (which I payed more for) gets pushed aside.

If you're looking at spending the money on a receiver that you want to use for many years and plan on slowly upgrading your components around it, get something with pre-outs.

08-31-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
Flyfrnk1624 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Buffalo, NY Trading Score:68	Onkyo TX-SR607 vs Pioneer VSX-1019AH I apologize if this thread has been done 100 other times, but I really need some expertise from the individuals at blu-ray.com! I'm about to pull the trigger on my first receiver and have been going back and forth between the two brands. I have used a million resources (CNET, AVS, etc.) and I'd really like to hear just from people who own the systems. I'm planning on just building my audio system slowly, as I have a 46" Samsung LCD and a PS3 as well. I've purchased two front speakers to start (Polk Monitor 50's) and plan on adding the rest at a later date. I like the iPod/iPhone and GUI interface features on the Pioneer, and I also like how the Onkyo has the 6 HDMI inputs. I'm looking for a receiver that I can use for years to come, and I appreciate any of your feedback.

08-31-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I say the Pioneer. It is 120 Watts with all channels driven vs the Onkyo at 90 watts with only 2 channels driven ( I realize these figures may be a bit bloated for both, but I believe the Pioneer's to be very close to what their specs state when all channels are driven). Now this is just my opinion, but I had an Onkyo and now a Pioneer, and I feel the Pioneer just sounds less processed in its sound, thus resulting in a richer and cleaner sound. I am a big fan of MCACC, Pioneer's calibration set-up. Audyssey is excellent too, but I have liked the add'l features that come with MCACC in setting up the receiver. Furthermore, I believe the Onkyo amps run too hot IMO, as compared to the Pioneers. Lastly, the Onkyo does have more HDMI-inputs, but I personally do not have that much equipment where I would need to hook up 5 HDMI-inputs to the receiver, so this point would be mute for me. Last edited by Fors; 08-31-2009 at 08:15 PM.*

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08-31-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
Flyfrnk1624 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Buffalo, NY Trading Score:68	Thanks alot for the information. I'm actually leaning more towards the Pioneer as well. I was also comparing the 1019 with the 919 and think that I might save the money and go with the 919. I'm really in no need of the upscaling, and it only has 3 HDMI inputs as opposed to the 4 on the 1019. All in all, I don't think I can go wrong with either choice. I'm also kind excited about the iPhone support as well, seems pretty cool.

09-02-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
Jeterocks Member Member since:Aug 2008	If you want to build up your system slowly, keep in mind that the 1019 does not have pre-out support. This limits you because you can not pair it with an external amp in the future. I own both a 1019 and a Marantz SR-5002. The 5002 which is a few years older supports pre-outs while the 1019 does not which means if I plan on purchasing larger speakers in the future that can handle more than the 120 watts the Pioneer offers, I have to use the older Marantz with an external amp and the pioneer (which I payed more for) gets pushed aside. If you're looking at spending the money on a receiver that you want to use for many years and plan on slowly upgrading your components around it, get something with pre-outs.

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