Pioneer VSX-819H-K Receiver Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Newmason · 06-06-2009, 01:34 AM

Pioneer VSX-819H-K

Pioneer VSX-819H-K THREAD.jpg

I think I am going to pick up a reciever tomorrow. I am inbetween on both of these recievers and have done a comparison between the two. After reading through some early reviews off of AVS I have heard of one over heating and dieing within the first 30 days, and just the basic new kid on the block connection issues. I like the fact the Yamaha is a 7.1 as it gives a few more options. By looking over my equipment that is all set up by HDMI connections, which one is the better of the two for my soon to be setup? I like the connection bindings on the Pioneer, but like all of the features on the Yamaha, but the Yamaha I feel is alittle less "sexy" thank the Pioneer. Please help

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....6769529&catId=

ozzman · 06-06-2009, 01:28 PM

Pioneer does make some sexy receiver's.
I personally think they make the best looking units.But besides that its up in the air.

Your looking at two great receiver's.
If i had to choose,of course i would pick Yamaha. But no one can make this decision for you my friend.

I say Yamaha.The next member says Pioneer and were both right.

Go with what you think would do the better job.Put trust in one of those companies there both worthy units.

For the record Yamaha receiver's never let me down and iam very,very satisfied with the audio it puts out

Good luck

Newmason · 06-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Choices! Ah

callas01 · 06-06-2009, 05:45 PM

I think in this situation I would go Yamaha too becauseof the 7.1 over 5.1, but I will be honest that at this price range you are getting an entry level receiver and I don't think there is really much if any difference between yamaha, pioneer, sony, or onkyo at the $399 and below price tag. IMO.

lojack1976 · 06-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Between the two I'd go with the Yamaha since its 7.1, but you may want to consider ordering online and get the VS-919HK 7.1 receiver instead. Its $399 shipped on Vann's right now. They even have the VSX-1019AHK 7.1 receiver for $459 shipped which is an even better option.

Newmason · 06-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Well I like the fact that the yamaha has the 7.1 which has upgradeable in the future written all over it, and all im looking for is a basic reciever to power and use the below items all through HDMI connections. I'm not looking for a stand alone receiver that needs to be used in a designated HT room. It will be used in my living room like alot of people have theres on this forum. Recievers are expensive and the last step in getting all of my peices put together finally, so I dont want to get a bad deal in the long run, like alot of people dont. I think I am going to sit on the decision and let the sale of the yamaha go and keep doing some reviews and price watching.

D1-2005 · 06-06-2009, 06:14 PM

I would definately keep checking sales, I bought my 663 for 370.00 shipped so you can definately get some good deals on decent equipment.

lojack1976 · 06-06-2009, 06:38 PM

If you are looking for a good receiver on the cheap then take a look at THIS 7.1 Panasonic which has been slashed to $299 shipped from JR. This receiver was criticized for the initial $699 price tag, but for half the money its an excellent deal. Newegg has the same deal HERE. Newegg also has the Yamaha RX-V565 for $319 shipped.

MCT · 06-08-2009, 06:56 PM

Just ordered the 819H-K for $250 off Amazon, it's so sexy and powerful for a startup receiver OMFG I just want to squeal like a little girl right now.

sugarsnaps · 06-08-2009, 07:34 PM

So is this particular pioneer good? I'm looking for a new receiver. Don't care for 7.1, I just care that it will have DTS-MA and Dolby THD

Newmason · 06-08-2009, 07:47 PM

Take some pictures when that bad boy shows up!

MCT · 06-08-2009, 08:01 PM

will do

hey I see you have the Polk 50's, are you happy with those?

Newmason · 06-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Im a super happy with the way they look and smell right out of the box, but I have no idea how they sound as I am still waiting to buy a reciever and have no way of even testing the speakers out. So as soon as I get everything all hooked up and working ill have to report how everything sounds. I'm sure ill have more questions before now and then

esko1 · 06-09-2009, 09:51 AM

does the pioneer do lpcm?

Newmason · 06-10-2009, 12:51 AM

Well I was going to go up to BB and grab the Pioneer tonight, but they just HAD to not be in stock. I was so ready to just grab a reciever and run tonight, but they really messed up my ju ju for the evening.

MCT · 06-10-2009, 12:53 AM

get it off Amazon, man. Only $253. Dont pay $45+ more if you dont have to.

Newmason · 06-10-2009, 01:10 PM

I have never ordered off of amazon, any good?

Fors* · 06-10-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newmason

I have never ordered off of amazon, any good?

Amazon is a very good place to order from. They have excellent customer service, and all warranties are good from them or through a certified dealer. Their shipping has been getting slower though in the last few months, and things that used to take 2-3 days, now seem to take at least a week or more, unless you sign up for Prime, which delivers things in a day or two, but it costs additional $$$ to have this service. I do recommend them to order anything from based on my experience.

MCT · 06-10-2009, 04:42 PM

+1

except the price for the Pioneer just went up to $274. I got mine just a couple days ago for $253. If you give them hell about it, maybe they'll adjust the price for you.

Newmason · 06-13-2009, 12:29 AM

Am I a moron? So I go into a best buy tonight to just look at recievers, these two particuarly. The BB has a Magnolia theather in it, so the guys working there should know whats going on. Well I had one guy tell me that the 819 will not accept audio through HDMI and will only transfer it through either fiber optic or component. Is this correct for this reciever? I read the specs and it says that it will allow audio through HDMI..... Seriously?

06-06-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Pioneer VSX-819H-K Receiver Thread Pioneer VSX-819H-K Pioneer VSX-819H-K THREAD.jpg I think I am going to pick up a reciever tomorrow. I am inbetween on both of these recievers and have done a comparison between the two. After reading through some early reviews off of AVS I have heard of one over heating and dieing within the first 30 days, and just the basic new kid on the block connection issues. I like the fact the Yamaha is a 7.1 as it gives a few more options. By looking over my equipment that is all set up by HDMI connections, which one is the better of the two for my soon to be setup? I like the connection bindings on the Pioneer, but like all of the features on the Yamaha, but the Yamaha I feel is alittle less "sexy" thank the Pioneer. Please help http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....6769529&catId= Last edited by Blu Titan; 05-17-2010 at 03:11 AM. Reason: Added link and photo.

06-06-2009, 06:38 PM	#8
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	If you are looking for a good receiver on the cheap then take a look at THIS 7.1 Panasonic which has been slashed to $299 shipped from JR. This receiver was criticized for the initial $699 price tag, but for half the money its an excellent deal. Newegg has the same deal HERE. Newegg also has the Yamaha RX-V565 for $319 shipped. Last edited by lojack1976; 06-06-2009 at 06:43 PM.

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06-06-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Pioneer does make some sexy receiver's. I personally think they make the best looking units.But besides that its up in the air. Your looking at two great receiver's. If i had to choose,of course i would pick Yamaha. But no one can make this decision for you my friend. I say Yamaha.The next member says Pioneer and were both right. Go with what you think would do the better job.Put trust in one of those companies there both worthy units. For the record Yamaha receiver's never let me down and iam very,very satisfied with the audio it puts out Good luck

06-06-2009, 04:30 PM	#3
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Choices! Ah

06-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#4
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I think in this situation I would go Yamaha too becauseof the 7.1 over 5.1, but I will be honest that at this price range you are getting an entry level receiver and I don't think there is really much if any difference between yamaha, pioneer, sony, or onkyo at the $399 and below price tag. IMO.

06-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Between the two I'd go with the Yamaha since its 7.1, but you may want to consider ordering online and get the VS-919HK 7.1 receiver instead. Its $399 shipped on Vann's right now. They even have the VSX-1019AHK 7.1 receiver for $459 shipped which is an even better option.

06-06-2009, 06:09 PM	#6
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Well I like the fact that the yamaha has the 7.1 which has upgradeable in the future written all over it, and all im looking for is a basic reciever to power and use the below items all through HDMI connections. I'm not looking for a stand alone receiver that needs to be used in a designated HT room. It will be used in my living room like alot of people have theres on this forum. Recievers are expensive and the last step in getting all of my peices put together finally, so I dont want to get a bad deal in the long run, like alot of people dont. I think I am going to sit on the decision and let the sale of the yamaha go and keep doing some reviews and price watching.

06-06-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	I would definately keep checking sales, I bought my 663 for 370.00 shipped so you can definately get some good deals on decent equipment.

06-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#9
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	Just ordered the 819H-K for $250 off Amazon, it's so sexy and powerful for a startup receiver OMFG I just want to squeal like a little girl right now.

06-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
sugarsnaps Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:31	So is this particular pioneer good? I'm looking for a new receiver. Don't care for 7.1, I just care that it will have DTS-MA and Dolby THD

06-08-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Take some pictures when that bad boy shows up!

06-08-2009, 08:01 PM	#12
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	will do hey I see you have the Polk 50's, are you happy with those?

06-08-2009, 11:47 PM	#13
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Im a super happy with the way they look and smell right out of the box, but I have no idea how they sound as I am still waiting to buy a reciever and have no way of even testing the speakers out. So as soon as I get everything all hooked up and working ill have to report how everything sounds. I'm sure ill have more questions before now and then

06-09-2009, 09:51 AM	#14
esko1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1	does the pioneer do lpcm?

06-10-2009, 12:51 AM	#15
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Well I was going to go up to BB and grab the Pioneer tonight, but they just HAD to not be in stock. I was so ready to just grab a reciever and run tonight, but they really messed up my ju ju for the evening.

06-10-2009, 12:53 AM	#16
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	get it off Amazon, man. Only $253. Dont pay $45+ more if you dont have to.

06-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#17
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	I have never ordered off of amazon, any good?

06-10-2009, 04:42 PM	#19
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	+1 except the price for the Pioneer just went up to $274. I got mine just a couple days ago for $253. If you give them hell about it, maybe they'll adjust the price for you.

06-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#20
Newmason Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Member of the "ECPP" Blu-ray collection:21	Am I a moron? So I go into a best buy tonight to just look at recievers, these two particuarly. The BB has a Magnolia theather in it, so the guys working there should know whats going on. Well I had one guy tell me that the 819 will not accept audio through HDMI and will only transfer it through either fiber optic or component. Is this correct for this reciever? I read the specs and it says that it will allow audio through HDMI..... Seriously?

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