Pioneer Elite or Denon????? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Colglizity · 05-27-2009, 12:58 AM

Yes I live about 2 hours away. That is for the VSX-03TXH

Blu-Raider · 05-27-2009, 01:00 AM

Love Denon. Owned three of them, and when the time comes, I hope there's a fourth.

Rob J in WNY · 05-27-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

Yes I live about 2 hours away. That is for the VSX-03TXH

$650 for the 03? That is a pretty good deal for a brick-&-mortar store. A VERY good deal, actually! Now if it was the 05, then it would be hotter than hot!

That said, you would not be dissatisfied with the 03.

Colglizity · 05-27-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Love Denon. Owned three of them, and when the time comes, I hope there's a fourth.

Yeah, I love Denons too, but there is just something extra sexy about these elite receivers... IDK.

doctorD · 05-27-2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

Yes I live about 2 hours away. That is for the VSX-03TXH

Maybe this comparison page will help you make a decision:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...eivers.Default

doctorD · 05-27-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

$650 for the 03? That is a pretty good deal for a brick-&-mortar store. A VERY good deal, actually! Now if it was the 05, then it would be hotter than hot!

That said, you would not be dissatisfied with the 03.

The 05 was $999 when the 07 was $1399. Now the 07 is $1199 for this week only.

Sonny · 05-27-2009, 01:26 AM

Pio makes the sexiest AVR's of all time.

Colglizity · 05-27-2009, 01:27 AM

OK everyone, I have to log off here. Any final thoughts before I go and buy this sucker tomorrow? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

callas01 · 05-27-2009, 01:38 AM

dude, my advise, go with your gut, you do not want buyers remorse, Both are great receivers and you will be happy with either one.

Rob J in WNY · 05-27-2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

OK everyone, I have to log off here. Any final thoughts before I go and buy this sucker tomorrow? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Have a safe and fun road trip! It'll be worth it!

Geezer00003 · 05-27-2009, 02:14 AM

I've listened to Pioneer and have no regrets with my two Denon Receivers.

Go Denon!

cdot2four · 05-27-2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

Yeah, I love Denons too, but there is just something extra sexy about these elite receivers... IDK.

Personally I think the pee colored letters on the pio are ugly

Rob J in WNY · 05-27-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cdot2four

Personally I think the pee colored letters on the pio are ugly

I thought I'd not care for the amber display, either, but I got used to it very, very quickly. I guess the improvement in audio over my last receiver just made it all worthwhile.

The OP is coming from a Yamaha 663 receiver, so he's already used to the amber look.

rded · 05-27-2009, 03:11 AM

Aren't you tires of the stereotypical BS when it comes to receivers???How about something totally DIFFERENT! Have you heard of Sherwood Newcastle??? FYI, they have been manufacturing receivers for Denon for years that tells you something. And yes they're just as good and generally sound better than Denon and onkyo.

http://www.sherwoodusa.com/prod_r872.html#

You can buy them at www.Axiomaudio.com

Edit here's a review

Blove23 · 05-27-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Colglizity

Hi folks- Time for another one of these.......
Looking to upgrade my Yamaha 663 for something that has a little more power, has TrueHD and DTSMA displayed on the display, and has some kind of video conversion for a little better pic. Looking at the Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH, or a Denon 2308CI, or maaaaybbeee something else. Your thoughts and opinions are very much appreciated!

I would go with the Denon, but the Pioneer is the second option. I had the 2309 and it was excellent when I had my Hitachi 55 plasma. The sound is so rich at times you don't even need your subwoofer. The Pioneer on the other hand pushes out more watts than the Denon. I would test them both out first.
The only reason I have the Pioneer is because I have an elite television and I want Pioneer on Pioneer. I will co-sign for the Denon, they are great receivers and you will not be disappointed, plus the Denon has a little more bells and whistles than the Pioneer..

JunkBoy · 05-27-2009, 04:14 AM

As a past owner of an Elite 84 series and a current owner of an SC-07 I say go with Pioneer. You will not be disappointed!

BReeves588 · 05-27-2009, 05:28 AM

Who needs a 75-pound receiver? I do, now that I've lived with two Denon AVR-5308CI. Its sound is superb, its video processing is state-of-the-art, and it offers access to just about any source I could dream of. Add to that it's phenomenal flexibility, which meant that it not only did everything I needed, it did everything I could think of.

Yes, it is big, heavy, complicated, and, at MSRP $5,500.00, now to $3,699.99 but expensive, however those are features more than bugs. Big and heavy because it's so well-built, complicated because it does everything, and expensive because no corners were cut.

Do I recommend it? Unreservedly and enthusiastically. One box to rule them all, indeed.

Superb sound from 2-channel to 7.1 sources
Extremely flexible configuration
Every input imaginable (7 HDMI!)
LAN compatible

doctorD · 05-27-2009, 06:39 AM

Don't forget to let us know what you ended up getting!

werewuf · 05-27-2009, 07:32 AM

I currently own a VSX-94TXH and a VSX-92TXH which I use in two different rooms. Previously I owned a Lexicon DC-1 which I ran through 4 Hafler XL-280's which had 200 watts per channel. It was a very high end system at the time and one of the first 7.1 pre-pro's (original MSRP for the DC-1 was $5000). When I moved I had to downsize and went with Pioneer Elite. I am extremely happy with my Elite's, the first one I bought was the 94 and I auditioned it up against the 3808 and the 4308 (the 4308 has a $2699 MSRP) I felt the VSX-94TXH blew both Denons away on a head to head audio shoot out. The 94 was more musical and robust sounding than both of the Denon's. The 3808 was very weak and thin in comparison, the 4308 was closer, but the 94 had a much more impressive dynamic range.
I was totally willing to spend more money on the 4308, (which did have a few more features) however I went for the more impressive sounding of the three receivers, and was so impressed I purchased the 92 recently for my home office.

Crypter · 05-27-2009, 08:53 PM

I just upgraded to a Denon 2808CI from a Pioneer Elite VSX-24tx last year. Granted the Pioneer Elite served me well for many years. The Denon sounds fantastic and I have no yearning to upgrade! Granted, the PioElite had no HDMi and going from Optical (DD/DTS) to HDMI (TruHd/DTS-MA) probably has more to do witht he increase in sound quality than going from Pioneer Elite -> Denon.

I think you will be happy either way! Enjoy it!

As a side note, I do prefer the color of the LED panel and controls on my Denon better than the Pioneer Elite Amber colored LED's

05-27-2009, 03:11 AM	#34
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Aren't you tires of the stereotypical BS when it comes to receivers???How about something totally DIFFERENT! Have you heard of Sherwood Newcastle??? FYI, they have been manufacturing receivers for Denon for years that tells you something. And yes they're just as good and generally sound better than Denon and onkyo. http://www.sherwoodusa.com/prod_r872.html# You can buy them at www.Axiomaudio.com Edit here's a review Last edited by rded; 05-27-2009 at 03:40 AM.

05-27-2009, 05:28 AM	#37
BReeves588 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	One AV Receiver box to rule them all, indeed!!!! Who needs a 75-pound receiver? I do, now that I've lived with two Denon AVR-5308CI. Its sound is superb, its video processing is state-of-the-art, and it offers access to just about any source I could dream of. Add to that it's phenomenal flexibility, which meant that it not only did everything I needed, it did everything I could think of. Yes, it is big, heavy, complicated, and, at MSRP $5,500.00, now to $3,699.99 but expensive, however those are features more than bugs. Big and heavy because it's so well-built, complicated because it does everything, and expensive because no corners were cut. Do I recommend it? Unreservedly and enthusiastically. One box to rule them all, indeed. Superb sound from 2-channel to 7.1 sources Extremely flexible configuration Every input imaginable (7 HDMI!) LAN compatible

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05-27-2009, 12:58 AM	#21
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yes I live about 2 hours away. That is for the VSX-03TXH

05-27-2009, 01:00 AM	#22
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Love Denon. Owned three of them, and when the time comes, I hope there's a fourth.

05-27-2009, 01:26 AM	#27
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Pio makes the sexiest AVR's of all time.

05-27-2009, 01:27 AM	#28
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	OK everyone, I have to log off here. Any final thoughts before I go and buy this sucker tomorrow? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

05-27-2009, 01:38 AM	#29
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	dude, my advise, go with your gut, you do not want buyers remorse, Both are great receivers and you will be happy with either one.

05-27-2009, 02:14 AM	#31
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	I've listened to Pioneer and have no regrets with my two Denon Receivers. Go Denon!

05-27-2009, 04:14 AM	#36
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	As a past owner of an Elite 84 series and a current owner of an SC-07 I say go with Pioneer. You will not be disappointed!

05-27-2009, 06:39 AM	#38
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Don't forget to let us know what you ended up getting!

05-27-2009, 07:32 AM	#39
werewuf Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:2	I currently own a VSX-94TXH and a VSX-92TXH which I use in two different rooms. Previously I owned a Lexicon DC-1 which I ran through 4 Hafler XL-280's which had 200 watts per channel. It was a very high end system at the time and one of the first 7.1 pre-pro's (original MSRP for the DC-1 was $5000). When I moved I had to downsize and went with Pioneer Elite. I am extremely happy with my Elite's, the first one I bought was the 94 and I auditioned it up against the 3808 and the 4308 (the 4308 has a $2699 MSRP) I felt the VSX-94TXH blew both Denons away on a head to head audio shoot out. The 94 was more musical and robust sounding than both of the Denon's. The 3808 was very weak and thin in comparison, the 4308 was closer, but the 94 had a much more impressive dynamic range. I was totally willing to spend more money on the 4308, (which did have a few more features) however I went for the more impressive sounding of the three receivers, and was so impressed I purchased the 92 recently for my home office.

05-27-2009, 08:53 PM	#40
Crypter Member Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:93	I just upgraded to a Denon 2808CI from a Pioneer Elite VSX-24tx last year. Granted the Pioneer Elite served me well for many years. The Denon sounds fantastic and I have no yearning to upgrade! Granted, the PioElite had no HDMi and going from Optical (DD/DTS) to HDMI (TruHd/DTS-MA) probably has more to do witht he increase in sound quality than going from Pioneer Elite -> Denon. I think you will be happy either way! Enjoy it! As a side note, I do prefer the color of the LED panel and controls on my Denon better than the Pioneer Elite Amber colored LED's

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