I finally acquired enough pieces to play Bullit so I could watch the chase scene and be happy I still need a sub but the sound is decent through what I have. The Pioneer receiver isn't the most musical thing I've ever listened to but it's a cheap model. I have around 400.00 in the whole shebang and while it wont replace my 2 channel system it has it's place. It does make a movie come alive which is it's reason for being.
Wayne Parham Messages: 18796 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
Some of the new HT stuff is pretty good. Which model Pioneer did you buy? Might be good to recommend it for others for a budget model that sounds nice.
The systems that bug me are the ultra-cheap ones that have tiny little micro-speakers. Look at the specs, they indicate 10% THD. In a world of components that advertise 0.001% THD, that's nothing to brag about.
The Pioneer is a VSX D 309. I doubt it's a current model as I bought it used for 85.00. It has 60WPC X 5 with less than .2 THD. So it's not high end for sure. It has AM/FM, 4 other inputs three are video and one is audio with no phono. It's easy to setup as I was able to do it without trouble I stayed with vintage speakers because the little KLH's aren't fatiguing to listen to. Here's sort of a breakdown on the system cost TV- Phillips 27" used 65.00 HT Receiver- Pioneer VSX D 309 used 85.00 DVD- Denon 755/1910 refurbished 135.00 Speakers-KLH 17's used 4@ 25.00 ea 100.00 No sub woofer yet. Total 385.00
I have a Yamaha Ht integrated amp I got for 25.00 I'd rather use but it doesn't have a remote or do DTS. It has less power than the Pioneer but sounds a whole lot better. I tried to find a remote but it's a model that uses a fancy remote and the guy kept it for the new receiver he bought to replace it.
Wayne Parham Messages: 18796 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I had a couple of Yamaha receivers, one made in 1978 and the other made in 1980. The second one was a little more powerful than the first. Both were excellent.
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I still need a sub but the sound is decent through what I have. The Pioneer receiver isn't the most musical thing I've ever listened to but it's a cheap model. I have around 400.00 in the whole shebang and while it wont replace my 2 channel system it has it's place. It does make a movie come alive which is it's reason for being.
Pioneer VSX-D309
