pioneer 84yxsi receiver - Blu-ray Forum

theknub · 02-23-2007, 05:14 AM

i've been doing some homework for a new receiver and just came across this one. i have the opportunity to purchase it at a killer price and wondering what people know and think of it.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent

thanks guys (and gals

)

edit: supposed to be the 84txsi

Amon37 · 02-23-2007, 03:14 PM

4 HDMI inputs and upscaling to HDMI, looks like a very nice receiver.

JTK · 02-23-2007, 03:43 PM

Nice choice if you end up going with this.

ProvenFlipper · 02-24-2007, 03:43 AM

That is a very nice receiver. I looked into purchasing it, but with HDMI 1.3 and DTHD and DTS MA receivers coming right around the corner. So instead I picked up the Denon AVR-2307CI for a great price to hold me over until the big guns come out.

crackinhedz · 02-24-2007, 05:20 AM

HDMI v1.3.. Should I wait??

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...read.id=951849

theknub · 02-24-2007, 03:02 PM

proven, how do u like the 2307? i've been looking at it

ProvenFlipper · 02-24-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknub

proven, how do u like the 2307? i've been looking at it

I haven't got it yet, it was on backorder for a month when I ordered it. I should have it sometime this week. I went to the Magnolia store and played with all of the receivers and researched them for a long time. I was going to get the 2807 but didn't need the extra power or the AL24 processing for all channels, because I'm only using this receiver until HDMI 1.3 receivers come out and then the 2307 is getting put in the bedroom. The Denon seemed to be great for the money, doesn't have the "LFE bug",passes 1080p, and upconverts analog signals to HDMI. I'll be sure to post a mini-review when I get it.

theknub · 02-24-2007, 10:39 PM

PF, keep me/us posted

i'm not really that interested in 1.3 and may use the denon for two or three years so want a nice stopgap for a little while

bferr1 · 02-25-2007, 01:30 AM

theknub, the Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi is a great receiver, but be aware that it does have the PCM/LFE issue over HDMI, which impacts SQ on BDs and HD DVDs. There is a firmware update available from Pioneer through authorized service centers, but I gave up waiting on that and just switched to a Yamaha 2700. No regrets, either.

Read more about the firmware update here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=787551

theknub · 02-25-2007, 01:52 AM

hmm, i thought the lfe issue was just over analog... thanks for the info though

bferr1 · 02-25-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknub

hmm, i thought the lfe issue was just over analog... thanks for the info though

No, the issue is definitely over HDMI. The 84 has an optional +10db boost on the analog inputs. Adding this same boost to the HDMI input is what the firmware fix is supposed to do. Check the first post on this thread for even more information: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748147

And happy hunting!

Zvi · 02-25-2007, 08:57 PM

I have it for 5-6 month already. Very good. The only isue I've had with it was xbox 360 when I've upgraded it to 1080p. Some banding to be precise. So, in the end I just connected xbox directly to TV. Apparently conversion from xbox composite to HDMI was somehow problem @ 1080p. Other than that no probs with other equipment. Sammy BD, Oppo, Dish VIP-622.

02-23-2007, 05:14 AM	#1
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	pioneer 84yxsi receiver i've been doing some homework for a new receiver and just came across this one. i have the opportunity to purchase it at a killer price and wondering what people know and think of it. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent thanks guys (and gals) edit: supposed to be the 84txsi

02-25-2007, 01:30 AM	#9
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	theknub, the Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi is a great receiver, but be aware that it does have the PCM/LFE issue over HDMI, which impacts SQ on BDs and HD DVDs. There is a firmware update available from Pioneer through authorized service centers, but I gave up waiting on that and just switched to a Yamaha 2700. No regrets, either. Read more about the firmware update here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=787551 Last edited by bferr1; 02-25-2007 at 01:32 AM.

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02-23-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	4 HDMI inputs and upscaling to HDMI, looks like a very nice receiver.

02-23-2007, 03:43 PM	#3
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Nice choice if you end up going with this.

02-24-2007, 03:43 AM	#4
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	That is a very nice receiver. I looked into purchasing it, but with HDMI 1.3 and DTHD and DTS MA receivers coming right around the corner. So instead I picked up the Denon AVR-2307CI for a great price to hold me over until the big guns come out.

02-24-2007, 05:20 AM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	HDMI v1.3.. Should I wait?? http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...read.id=951849

02-24-2007, 03:02 PM	#6
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	proven, how do u like the 2307? i've been looking at it

02-24-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	PF, keep me/us posted i'm not really that interested in 1.3 and may use the denon for two or three years so want a nice stopgap for a little while

02-25-2007, 01:52 AM	#10
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	hmm, i thought the lfe issue was just over analog... thanks for the info though

02-25-2007, 08:57 PM	#12
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	I have it for 5-6 month already. Very good. The only isue I've had with it was xbox 360 when I've upgraded it to 1080p. Some banding to be precise. So, in the end I just connected xbox directly to TV. Apparently conversion from xbox composite to HDMI was somehow problem @ 1080p. Other than that no probs with other equipment. Sammy BD, Oppo, Dish VIP-622.

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