receiver recommendation? ~$350 range

[Slvrtg277]

Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt

Originally posted by: Slvrtg277

Originally posted by: armatron
bought the pioneer 1014.... cool...

Sad. To each his own though.




Maybe I should swap my proc for a celeron.

The only sad thing is your brand whore loyalism. The Pioneer 1014 is an awesome receiver for the price.

I've listened to it. There are better receivers for similar pricing offered by all 3 of the companies I mentioned above. And don't forget, this is based on MY LISTENING PREFERENCE.

Just because my preference happens to be shared by many many people doesn't make it right though, I guess......

 

[whattaguy]

The Best

Edit: Oops. That's not a receiver...I like my Yamaha.

IIRC, Yamaha invented Dolby Surround Sound. I could be terribly wrong though.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Slvrtg277

Originally posted by: torpid
The Denon AVR 1705 is $399 at crutchfield (which isn't a super cheap place) and is better IMO than the kenwood. But it certainly is not great for a denon. A 2xxx would be nicer if you can find it for a reasonable price.

He already bought a pos Pioneer.

Calling the 1014tx a pos is a bold statement considering its specs, tested power, and loads of features your suggestion lacks.

Saying its a pos because you didn't personally like the way it sounds is pretty harsh.

Here's a whole thread on other opinions.