Please help me choose betwen these two receivers. - Blu-ray Forum

supermoore1025 · 01-02-2009, 12:45 AM

I plan on getting a Pioneer vsx-1018 or a Denon avr-1909, I also thought about Onkyo 606 but heard too many problems about it. I will be using a receiver for 50% music and 50% movies.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 01-02-2009, 01:11 AM

What have you heard bad about the 606?

Between the other 2 I would get the Denon. Thats what I had before I got my Onkyo and loved it! Denon makes really nice equipment. I am not saying that that means there is anything wrong with the Pioneer.

But for features vs. price, the 606 would be a no brainer for me. That $200 could go a long way. Just my opinion.

Santeria · 01-02-2009, 03:40 AM

my onkyo 606 has no problems so far...

Mr. HiDef · 01-02-2009, 03:42 AM

I have the 605 and have no problems

callas01 · 01-02-2009, 04:29 AM

I have never heard the Denon, but the Pioneer sounded awesome when I was between that and the Sony I bought.

elwaylite · 01-02-2009, 01:45 PM

1909.

The 1909 replaced a 605, much better sound and Audyssey setup than the Onkyo. BTW, you can get the 1909 from 6ave for under $500

Galley · 01-02-2009, 03:07 PM

The Denon gets my vote.

jdlivestrong · 01-03-2009, 05:55 AM

I was in the exact same boat...did lots of reading and research and ended up with the Pioneer 1018. I bought it from J&R for $429 with free shipping (they price matched NewEgg). I'm very happy with it so far!

To be honest though, I think you'd be really happy with either of them.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 01-03-2009, 07:25 AM

Onkyo 606 does not have many problems however I would go with the Pioneer

D1105 · 01-03-2009, 08:46 AM

If your Bluray player already decodes HD format, then I would add the Denon AVR-888 to your list to save some cash. I would put the rest of the money on a power conditioner like the APC H10 for your surge protection, noise filter, and power regulation.

Good luck
-Derick

Colglizity · 01-03-2009, 09:19 AM

Denon and Pioneer are in a different league than the Onkyo... I would go with the Denon, but not too far behind the Pioneer... good luck!

Geezer00003 · 01-03-2009, 12:16 PM

Denon Denon Denon=Quality that lasts!

supermoore1025 · 01-05-2009, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the great replies, I heard about huming issues with the onkyo 606

01-02-2009, 12:45 AM	#1
supermoore1025 Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MS, USA Blu-ray collection:32	Please help me choose betwen these two receivers. I plan on getting a Pioneer vsx-1018 or a Denon avr-1909, I also thought about Onkyo 606 but heard too many problems about it. I will be using a receiver for 50% music and 50% movies.

01-03-2009, 05:55 AM	#8
jdlivestrong Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:104	Pioneer I was in the exact same boat...did lots of reading and research and ended up with the Pioneer 1018. I bought it from J&R for $429 with free shipping (they price matched NewEgg). I'm very happy with it so far! To be honest though, I think you'd be really happy with either of them.

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01-02-2009, 01:11 AM	#2
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	What have you heard bad about the 606? Between the other 2 I would get the Denon. Thats what I had before I got my Onkyo and loved it! Denon makes really nice equipment. I am not saying that that means there is anything wrong with the Pioneer. But for features vs. price, the 606 would be a no brainer for me. That $200 could go a long way. Just my opinion.

01-02-2009, 03:40 AM	#3
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	my onkyo 606 has no problems so far...

01-02-2009, 03:42 AM	#4
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I have the 605 and have no problems

01-02-2009, 04:29 AM	#5
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 have never heard the Denon, but the Pioneer sounded awesome when I was between that and the Sony I bought.

01-02-2009, 01:45 PM	#6
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	1909. The 1909 replaced a 605, much better sound and Audyssey setup than the Onkyo. BTW, you can get the 1909 from 6ave for under $500

01-02-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	The Denon gets my vote.

01-03-2009, 07:25 AM	#9
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Onkyo 606 does not have many problems however I would go with the Pioneer

01-03-2009, 08:46 AM	#10
D1105 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:31	If your Bluray player already decodes HD format, then I would add the Denon AVR-888 to your list to save some cash. I would put the rest of the money on a power conditioner like the APC H10 for your surge protection, noise filter, and power regulation. Good luck -Derick

01-03-2009, 09:19 AM	#11
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	Denon and Pioneer are in a different league than the Onkyo... I would go with the Denon, but not too far behind the Pioneer... good luck!

01-03-2009, 12:16 PM	#12
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:669	Denon Denon Denon=Quality that lasts!

01-05-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
supermoore1025 Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MS, USA Blu-ray collection:32	Thanks for the great replies, I heard about huming issues with the onkyo 606

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