How long to wait for the amp to burn in so that the sound will be optimum ?

I'm thinking to get the 519 for RM1190... is it good enough for novice like me.. I need it just to decode DTS/Dolby Digital from HD movies played from WDTV....

This post has been edited by entaro: Sep 16 2009, 02:18 PM

It depends in what type of amp you have, usually they will sound a better after one month of regular use.

I am basing this on my personal experience and am not any sifu of any kind, ok??

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Added on September 16, 2009, 6:33 pmThen it will suit you nicely, but then again, the even cheaper V518 will work ask well, as u can connect yr WDTV using the optical out.

Desa may still have a couple units lying there, last i saw it was RM699 (surely it will be cheaper by now).

This post has been edited by Poadster: Sep 16 2009, 06:33 PM

I'm looking for V819. Anyone know where i can get this amp and the price range.

Quite easily available. Try Desa Home Theatre. Negotiate the price, if possible RM1,600/- or cheaper.

wow 518 so cheap..

I got the 515, must be worth 200bucks by now..

One guy Johannes was selling vsx-818 clearance stocks (New sets) at RM699/- recently. By now all sold out already.

818 for rm699.. damn cheap man.... where's the link, i need to see it to believe it or could it be 518?

819 selling for 1590

This post has been edited by entaro: Sep 17 2009, 03:06 PM

If you do a search at the right sections, I believe you will find quite a lot of seperate thread posted on the same sale by Johannes.

But I think I read it one of his very recent postings that all have been sold out.

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Here, let me do the search for you :-

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1089499&hl=vsx

His last posting on Sep 6 indicated all have been sold out.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Sep 17 2009, 06:39 PM

Yesterday go to Desa home...but the sales guy say 819 is selling 1699...and he say this is discounted price. Btw, he is asking me to pair this amp with Boston Acoustic 5.1 set that sell for 1899. He say that MS-800 not so good. Is it true? Actually what is the best speakers to pair with 819?

Desa ... Just go there if they are throwing prices, no need to listen to their sales people, they know nuts.

Erm..luckily i just go there to survey the price 1st and get the feedback from all the sifus here.

I agree, only go there when they have offers and sales, and even then compare their prices. Still, i think the V819 is priced arnd 1600 region, as is the Yammy V465 (similar spec-ed).

I think that a Pioneer AVR will be best matched with a Pioneer speakers, no?? Obviously he is wanting to sell u the other speakers he have in stock. Ask him how much for the MS800 speakers (without the sub) is, was told by several places that the MS800 speakers alone = RM1999, yes, even at Desa.

U can get the V819 + MS800 5.1 set (aka RS70) for RM2999 in Harvey Norman.

My personal feelings is I do agree the Pioneer sub not quite suit the overall sound of the speakers. Ask Desa HT to try out both Pioneer and Boston speaker sets for you. Listen for yourself and let your ears decide.

Altrenately you can just listen to the Complete 819 set at Harvey Norman Sunway and see if it suits your ears. They already have a set-up there and supossedly calibrated by a Pioneer rep. It should sound better here than at Desa HT.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Sep 18 2009, 12:51 PM

Currently, was playing around with my budget of 3K+. Definately will buy V819 as my AVR but speaker wise, still considering

1. Boston 5.1 speaker
2. MS-800 5.1 set
3. Paradigm 5.1 set

Will visit a few more AV shops before decide.

I am currently using 819 pairing with MS-800. The sound is satisfying for me. I watch Blu Ray movie with this amp.

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Added on September 18, 2009, 5:56 pmRM2999 does it include the active sub ?

This post has been edited by sonerin: Sep 18 2009, 05:56 PM

YAMAHA AMP RX-V365
PIONEER SPK MS-500
ROGER 10" ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
PIONEER DVD 310S
ONLY RM 2999

The price (including active sub) ranges from RM2,900/- to RM3,299/- with 1 yr warranty. Someone in Penang bought for RM2,900/-. Over in KL unless you are very good negotiator, mostly around RM3K/-.

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Added on September 18, 2009, 10:21 pmLet us know how the 3 diff speakers sound combined with the 819. I would like to know your observations.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Sep 18 2009, 10:30 PM

REAL PRICE

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Added on September 18, 2009, 10:25 pm
BEST DEAL IN TOWN

This post has been edited by lancicai: Sep 18 2009, 10:25 PM

Desa Home advertised recently for RM3599 or installment (12X299.92) for this:

Pioneer VSX-819H-K receiver
Pioneer S-MS800 speaker system
Pioneer S-RS3SW active subwoofer

dunno where can get better offer??

Harvey Norman price is without the sub RM2999,
any other hifi shop might sale cheaper?

This post has been edited by alvinnhw: Sep 21 2009, 01:31 AM