Advice on receiver and speaker matchup

[sdifox]

Fiberglass isn't plastic

well, components on pcb. And pretty sure the epoxy is a type of plastic

 

[TJ 2]

Hey guys, been looking at the pioneer vsx 1021 receiver, anyone have any experience with them or can give me an opinion on it's quality?

 

[sdifox]

Hey guys, been looking at the pioneer vsx 1021 receiver, anyone have any experience with them or can give me an opinion on it's quality?

I would suggest get a previous model year one since they are cheaper. That way you can get a higher amperage one.

 

[TJ 2]

?? Please explain?

 

[sdifox]

?? Please explain?

2012 model year receivers are out, you can see if you can find 2011 models, they tend to be discounted heavily but they are not too distinct from the 2012 functionally. That way you can get a higher output model for the same money.

 

[Anubis]

yea buying last years model is a good idea, year to year changes dont normally ad anything major

The Pio receivers are well liked, good value for the money, the support all the new stuff and have ample connections and all that, only downside is they use MACC vs audyssey for room correction, which is a pretty minor issue

 

[SithSolo1]

The 1021k is last years model. It also lists 6 ohm support in the manual. Might also look for the vsx-1020k which was the 2010 model.

 

[TJ 2]

Main reason I'm looking to upgrade is as you can see with my previous threads, I'm looking for a powerful amp that will have no problems driving any speaker I throw at it!!!

 

[sdifox]

Main reason I'm looking to upgrade is as you can see with my previous threads, I'm looking for a powerful amp that will have no problems driving any speaker I throw at it!!!

and that has nothing to do with model year.

 

[TJ 2]

Any suggestions for amp doesn't have to be pioneer??

 

[sdifox]

Any suggestions for amp doesn't have to be pioneer??

is there an online retailer website from Australia we can look at?

 

[TJ 2]

One of the biggest hi fi stores in Australia is jb hifi , receivers are so fucking expensive over here it's not funny, that pioneer vsx 1021 is retailing fir $1182 AU that's insane right!! The worst thing is besides buying things online like eBay etc they are pretty much the cheapest hifi store in Australia!!!! So frustrating!!

 

[Anubis]

that does seem insane, other popular brands are Onkyo and Denon, the Denon 1911/1912 is a solid offering the 16xx series isnt bad either, cheaper because its the lower end model.

 

[TJ 2]

So what brands offer the best power?? And best ohm ratings??

 

[kornphlake]

To me the VSX1021 doesn't look much better than the VSX521, it's got more features but the amp section looks about the same, it's not going to sound any different. If you're just going to throw money around I'd advise spending on a well reviewed pair of 8 ohm speakers.

 

[TJ 2]

Ok, most people have been saying to upgrade the amp?? I've got plenty of descent speakers, just need a capable amp??? I have a HK av134 receiver, a pioneer vsx521, and. Sony htddwg700 and none of them are handling or driving the speakers the way I want them too just frustrated at the moment??

 

[TJ 2]

The problem I'm having is the vsx521 is overheating so I wanna get a amp with better power to drive the speakers

 

[sdifox]

have you tried giving it more room to breath? Where is it placed?

how much is a ticket to hong kong? :biggrin:


another thing to check is did you set the speakers to small in the receiver setting?

 

[TJ 2]

I Spose the thing to mention is I'm using this system for music ie stereo 2 channels only it's rare on this system that I watch movies.

 

[TJ 2]

Underneath my plasma television room is fairly well ventilated, only had thus problem since I've upgraded speakers, ie power ohm.

 

[TJ 2]

It's blown 2 speakers in 2 weeks same side???

 

[sdifox]

Underneath my plasma television room is fairly well ventilated, only had thus problem since I've upgraded speakers, ie power ohm.

add some 12cm fans behind the receiver to draw air? Try elevating the receiver legs with small blocks of wood or something so there is a bigger space below it so heat dissipation works better.

 

[sdifox]

It's blown 2 speakers in 2 weeks same side???

some thing is not right if you reduced the volume and if still blew the speaker.

 

[TJ 2]

Yes I know I'm confused not that it takes much to confuse me

 

[TJ 2]

I think it's the amp so I just wanna get something powerful that won't have problems driving speakers and won't overheat if I wana use it at high volumes!!??