Denon 1910 or Pioneer VSX-21 Does it Matter? - Blu-ray Forum

molson1138 · 02-07-2010, 02:07 AM

I've been researching/listening to speakers and receivers for a couple of weeks now and I think I have narrowed my speaker choice down to the PSB T5's and a C5, but I need help deciding on a receiver.

I was set on the Denon 1910 but then I found some people are getting the Pioneer Elite VSX-21 for around the same price. I'm a little concerned about the warranty on the Pioneer since it seems like a bit of a work around to buy them "online" for that price. If it is definitely the better receiver I don't mind taking a bit of a risk with the warranty but if they are pretty evenly matched I would feel better going with the Denon. Does it really matter which one I choose?

callas01 · 02-07-2010, 03:10 AM

the Pioneer is a better receiver. It is their Elite line which typically very good receivers. The Denon is nice too, however I believe its the 2300 series that starts their upper line which would be similar to the VSX-21/vsx-23

I think both receivers would pair nicely with the PSBs you are looking to get.

Irrob · 02-07-2010, 05:54 AM

The Elite is better. The 21 has more power than the Denon 1910 and has much better connectivity as well. If you can get that Elite for around the same price, thats good.

Imamuppet · 02-07-2010, 02:55 PM

Pioneer is better but the Denon can be purchased online for $400 fully warrantied. Can you get the Pio for that price?

molson1138 · 02-07-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Imamuppet

Pioneer is better but the Denon can be purchased online for $400 fully warrantied. Can you get the Pio for that price?

No, and I'm leaning towards the Denon again. Where are you finding it for $400 new? I've found it at that price for an open box but not new.

Imamuppet · 02-07-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by molson1138

No, and I'm leaning towards the Denon again. Where are you finding it for $400 new? I've found it at that price for an open box but not new.

Electronic Expo and use either of these codes KGC38C or LS11AUD25

molson1138 · 02-07-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Imamuppet

Electronic Expo and use either of these codes KGC38C or LS11AUD25

I'm on my phone so maybe I'm just missing it, but I don't see the 1910 or 790 on their site at all...

Imamuppet · 02-08-2010, 01:17 PM

Looks like there out of stock right now but the discount code will work with the 1610 or the 2310. I believe it's 25% off. Also, shipping is free.

butcher2008 · 02-10-2010, 06:05 PM

I started this thread in the hot deals area mentioning the Denon 1910 for $372.

molson1138 · 02-10-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by butcher2008

I started this thread in the hot deals area mentioning the Denon 1910 for $372.

Thanks for posting the coupon!! I have been looking at the open box from 6th Ave. and I almost pulled the trigger last night but decided to wait a little longer, glad I did!

butcher2008 · 02-10-2010, 07:06 PM

No problem! Heck of a deal, especially considering it might not even be open box

gtmorgan23 · 02-10-2010, 07:26 PM

get the elite, why not spend the extra coin on the better product.

molson1138 · 02-10-2010, 08:47 PM

@butcher2008 No doubt! I read on another thread where someone bought a refub 1910 and he couldn't tell if the box had ever been opened. From the sites you liked to it sounds like he got a new one as well.

@gtmorgan23 because I don't have an unlimited budget.

I started out spending ~$800 and am now around $1500. I would rather spend the money on speakers.

Imamuppet · 02-10-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by butcher2008

I started this thread in the hot deals area mentioning the Denon 1910 for $372.

Great deal.

Blove23 · 02-15-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by molson1138

I've been researching/listening to speakers and receivers for a couple of weeks now and I think I have narrowed my speaker choice down to the PSB T5's and a C5, but I need help deciding on a receiver.

I was set on the Denon 1910 but then I found some people are getting the Pioneer Elite VSX-21 for around the same price. I'm a little concerned about the warranty on the Pioneer since it seems like a bit of a work around to buy them "online" for that price. If it is definitely the better receiver I don't mind taking a bit of a risk with the warranty but if they are pretty evenly matched I would feel better going with the Denon. Does it really matter which one I choose?

Any Pioneer Elite receiver has a two year warranty and all you have to do is register your product on the Pioneer website.

Jwilly019 · 02-15-2010, 05:39 PM

One more thing to consider is that the 1910 doesn't have pre-outs while the Elite does, in case you ever want to connect an external amp.

Justin

02-07-2010, 02:07 AM	#1
molson1138 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:412 Blu-ray collection:1026 DVD collection:2 MA collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:100 Trading Score:11	Denon 1910 or Pioneer VSX-21 Does it Matter? I've been researching/listening to speakers and receivers for a couple of weeks now and I think I have narrowed my speaker choice down to the PSB T5's and a C5, but I need help deciding on a receiver. I was set on the Denon 1910 but then I found some people are getting the Pioneer Elite VSX-21 for around the same price. I'm a little concerned about the warranty on the Pioneer since it seems like a bit of a work around to buy them "online" for that price. If it is definitely the better receiver I don't mind taking a bit of a risk with the warranty but if they are pretty evenly matched I would feel better going with the Denon. Does it really matter which one I choose?

02-08-2010, 01:17 PM	#8
Imamuppet Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Deliverance Country	Looks like there out of stock right now but the discount code will work with the 1610 or the 2310. I believe it's 25% off. Also, shipping is free. Last edited by Imamuppet; 02-10-2010 at 09:17 PM.

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02-07-2010, 03:10 AM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	the Pioneer is a better receiver. It is their Elite line which typically very good receivers. The Denon is nice too, however I believe its the 2300 series that starts their upper line which would be similar to the VSX-21/vsx-23 I think both receivers would pair nicely with the PSBs you are looking to get.

02-07-2010, 05:54 AM	#3
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	The Elite is better. The 21 has more power than the Denon 1910 and has much better connectivity as well. If you can get that Elite for around the same price, thats good.

02-07-2010, 02:55 PM	#4
Imamuppet Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Deliverance Country	Pioneer is better but the Denon can be purchased online for $400 fully warrantied. Can you get the Pio for that price?

02-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#9
butcher2008 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:645	I started this thread in the hot deals area mentioning the Denon 1910 for $372.

02-10-2010, 07:06 PM	#11
butcher2008 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:645	No problem! Heck of a deal, especially considering it might not even be open box

02-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#12
gtmorgan23 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin Texas Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:98	get the elite, why not spend the extra coin on the better product.

02-10-2010, 08:47 PM	#13
molson1138 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:412 Blu-ray collection:1026 DVD collection:2 MA collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:100 Trading Score:11	@butcher2008 No doubt! I read on another thread where someone bought a refub 1910 and he couldn't tell if the box had ever been opened. From the sites you liked to it sounds like he got a new one as well. @gtmorgan23 because I don't have an unlimited budget. I started out spending ~$800 and am now around $1500. I would rather spend the money on speakers.

02-15-2010, 05:39 PM	#16
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	One more thing to consider is that the 1910 doesn't have pre-outs while the Elite does, in case you ever want to connect an external amp. Justin

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