Either Pioneer VSX-1020-K or Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH - Blu-ray Forum

WalleO · 05-21-2010, 09:00 PM

I currently have a Onkyo SR 706 that's giving me a little issue so im just going to buy another reciever. I want to pick one up today. Please advise me which one to get between the two.

Blu Titan · 05-21-2010, 09:55 PM

The VSX-1020_k is a 2010 model that is 3D ready (HDMI 1.4). Check out the comparative specs.

https://www.blu-ray.com/products/?pr...how=comparison

lojack1976 · 05-21-2010, 11:50 PM

Depends on your needs. Do you need height speakers, HDMI 1.4 and 3D capability? I have the 1020 and I'm loving it, but if you don't need HDMI 1.4 then you may want to go with the Elite since its a higher end receiver with more power. I think you would be happy with either, but you may as well get the more powerful one if you have no need for the newer features. I personally wanted the new features so I went with the 1020.

dg5150 · 05-22-2010, 01:03 AM

I had the pioneer 1019 and upgraded 9 months later to the elite sc 25. No comparison between the two. I would say any elite receiver would be a vast improvement over a non-elite. If I had been aware of the difference I would have been a little more patient and not wasted my money on the non-elite.

WalleO · 05-22-2010, 03:26 AM

thanks guys! i decided to go with the 1020 and after i hooked up all up, it just doesnt sound like the Onkyo 706 i have. i think i may go back to the onkyo now. Question.. would it be such a big downgrade if i go from a 706 to a 608? would i get the same performance i have with the 706 with the 608?

lojack1976 · 05-22-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WalleO

thanks guys! i decided to go with the 1020 and after i hooked up all up, it just doesnt sound like the Onkyo 706 i have. i think i may go back to the onkyo now. Question.. would it be such a big downgrade if i go from a 706 to a 608? would i get the same performance i have with the 706 with the 608?

Pioneer sounds vastly different from Onkyo. Its all a matter of preference. I myself like both, but I do prefer Pioneer. I have an Onkyo in the bedroom that does indeed match up very well with the Energy speakers I have back there. Some receivers go better with certain speakers, and like I said its all a matter of what you like. If you prefer the Onkyo sound then go with the 608. Its much beefier than last year's receiver. Its pretty much a 706 with the latest features added and minus the pre-outs.

jmorr81 · 05-22-2010, 05:56 PM

What problem are you having with your 706?

05-21-2010, 09:00 PM	#1
WalleO Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:15	Either Pioneer VSX-1020-K or Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH I currently have a Onkyo SR 706 that's giving me a little issue so im just going to buy another reciever. I want to pick one up today. Please advise me which one to get between the two.

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05-21-2010, 09:55 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The VSX-1020_k is a 2010 model that is 3D ready (HDMI 1.4). Check out the comparative specs. https://www.blu-ray.com/products/?pr...how=comparison

05-21-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Depends on your needs. Do you need height speakers, HDMI 1.4 and 3D capability? I have the 1020 and I'm loving it, but if you don't need HDMI 1.4 then you may want to go with the Elite since its a higher end receiver with more power. I think you would be happy with either, but you may as well get the more powerful one if you have no need for the newer features. I personally wanted the new features so I went with the 1020.

05-22-2010, 01:03 AM	#4
dg5150 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Nashville, TN Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:286 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	I had the pioneer 1019 and upgraded 9 months later to the elite sc 25. No comparison between the two. I would say any elite receiver would be a vast improvement over a non-elite. If I had been aware of the difference I would have been a little more patient and not wasted my money on the non-elite.

05-22-2010, 03:26 AM	#5
WalleO Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:15	thanks guys! i decided to go with the 1020 and after i hooked up all up, it just doesnt sound like the Onkyo 706 i have. i think i may go back to the onkyo now. Question.. would it be such a big downgrade if i go from a 706 to a 608? would i get the same performance i have with the 706 with the 608?

05-22-2010, 05:56 PM	#7
jmorr81 New Member Member since:Dec 2009	What problem are you having with your 706?

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