Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Receiver - Blu-ray Forum

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-14-2009, 03:51 AM

As some of you know, I'm in the hunt for a new Reciever. I have it narrowed down to the Onkyo and Pioneer. I really like the Pioneer 1018 for the price, but that Onkyo 806 keeps haunting me. I was also wondering whether I should wait for the new models to come out from Pioneer...if it might make a difference.

I'm also looking to bi-amp until I have more money to get some Surround Back speakers.

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Amazon: Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K

ZIPPO · 01-14-2009, 11:08 AM

Pioneer 919, 1019 or 1018. Get the cheapest.

cawgijoe · 01-14-2009, 01:12 PM

I owned the 1018 for about three weeks until I traded it back in for the Elite VSX-01. That was when the price was higher and I decided to go for the longer warranty and the backlit remote. At today's price the 1018 is an absolute steal.

As for Onkyo, I know there are alot of fan's out there, and I have owned Onkyo receivers in the past, but the heat issue that I kept reading about really bothered me.

Keiths Light · 01-14-2009, 02:56 PM

Should be able to get a good deal on the 1018 once retailers start clearing them out to make way for the newer models.

mikewills · 01-14-2009, 09:40 PM

I have an 806 and haven't encountered any issues with it. I've tried to duplicate the blue dot or PQ issues you read about......but mine performs flawlessely. Bang for buck, one of the best out there. Just my opinion. Mid-year I'll purchase an Emotiva amp to add some real horsepower.

Mike

swingle007 · 01-14-2009, 09:59 PM

fellow forum member pointed this deal out to me today. in case you might want an elite for the price of the 1018.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PIOVSX91TXH

Siri · 01-14-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingle007

fellow forum member pointed this deal out to me today. in case you might want an elite for the price of the 1018.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PIOVSX91TXH

That is an amazing price! see anything like that for the VSX-92TXH? Lol

swingle007 · 01-14-2009, 10:11 PM

ageed......info came a bit too late for me as i just ordered the vsx-01. not sure how long that deal will last, but should be some peeps jumping on that!

Siri · 01-14-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingle007

ageed......info came a bit too late for me as i just ordered the vsx-01. not sure how long that deal will last, but should be some peeps jumping on that!

Yeah, I was ecstatic until I saw it only has 2 HDMI inputs

I need at least three. I will probably just get the 1018 unless there is an awesome deal near my bday next month

01-14-2009, 03:51 AM	#1
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Receiver As some of you know, I'm in the hunt for a new Reciever. I have it narrowed down to the Onkyo and Pioneer. I really like the Pioneer 1018 for the price, but that Onkyo 806 keeps haunting me. I was also wondering whether I should wait for the new models to come out from Pioneer...if it might make a difference. I'm also looking to bi-amp until I have more money to get some Surround Back speakers. Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Photo pioneer_610x306.jpg Amazon: Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Last edited by Blu Titan; 04-18-2010 at 04:52 PM. Reason: Added photo and Amazon link.

01-14-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
mikewills Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chesapeake, VA Home Theater Gallery:15	I have an 806 and haven't encountered any issues with it. I've tried to duplicate the blue dot or PQ issues you read about......but mine performs flawlessely. Bang for buck, one of the best out there. Just my opinion. Mid-year I'll purchase an Emotiva amp to add some real horsepower. Mike Last edited by mikewills; 01-14-2009 at 09:43 PM.

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01-14-2009, 11:08 AM	#2
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	Pioneer 919, 1019 or 1018. Get the cheapest.

01-14-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	I owned the 1018 for about three weeks until I traded it back in for the Elite VSX-01. That was when the price was higher and I decided to go for the longer warranty and the backlit remote. At today's price the 1018 is an absolute steal. As for Onkyo, I know there are alot of fan's out there, and I have owned Onkyo receivers in the past, but the heat issue that I kept reading about really bothered me.

01-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Should be able to get a good deal on the 1018 once retailers start clearing them out to make way for the newer models.

01-14-2009, 09:59 PM	#6
swingle007 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Kingwood, Tx. Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:17	fellow forum member pointed this deal out to me today. in case you might want an elite for the price of the 1018. http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PIOVSX91TXH

01-14-2009, 10:11 PM	#8
swingle007 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Kingwood, Tx. Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:17	ageed......info came a bit too late for me as i just ordered the vsx-01. not sure how long that deal will last, but should be some peeps jumping on that!

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