Still a peasant but nevertheless need to go one step higher. Which of the following is a better choice (they are about the same price range) :-

1) Pioneer 919
2) Onkyo 606
3) Yamaha 465

I know it's a bit vague and subjective, but leave some thoughts and comments. It's still appreciated.

Google doesn't seem to provide enough help for me to make a choice.

Isn't the 1909 already almost extinct Anyway can pls share your thoughts why you think the 1909 is better choice than the others? What are the plus factors?

Can also pls let me know what you think of the 465 that you are using. What are the 17 DSP programmes. Are they really good?

btw, the pioneer 819 calibrated 5 band equalizer not adjustable.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Oct 21 2009, 10:04 PM

That's a very helpful feedback. Thanks.

Like I said I am only peasant. Only using some 5.1 Satellite system for now. That's my next upgrade after AVR.

Thanks, but I also need to apportion some $$ for speakers upgrade. Don't think I will get anything above the three models I mentioned.

Anyone else have comments on the other two i.e Pioneer 919 and Onkyo 606 pls feel free to post your views

This post has been edited by Ngto: Oct 21 2009, 11:07 PM

Too far away from S'pore. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

I have already mentioned the 3 sets as per my topic header. I just want to know which of the 3 sets are better in your (whoever is contributing) opinion. Just some general feedback first.

Don't want to complicate with other matters for now.

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Added on October 22, 2009, 12:28 pmI did mention before that the 5 band equalizer cannot be adjusted. I sold because of that. But now that I have decided to get either of the 3 sets, I just want some general opinions, particularly from users of any of the above, so that I can at least now some pros and cons of the diff models.

Again, thanks for your very useful feedback on the 465.

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Added on October 22, 2009, 12:34 pmThanks for contributing. I had the same idea as you at first, that's why I bought the 819 in the first place.

But know I know better, the 919 has much more than the 819, features wise and espc the ability to save different calibrated equalizer settings and fine tune them to your satisfaction, which the 819 cannot do.

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Added on October 22, 2009, 12:38 pmThanks for the link, but I don't find the models I mentioned above listed there. Their price beyond my budget

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Added on October 22, 2009, 12:41 pmI am glad you are happy with the 606. Could you tell me a little more what you like most about the 606 or any features that make it exceptional. Thanks.

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Added on October 22, 2009, 12:45 pmHehe, shy to ask him because I am just asking here as a low end user. I just want to try my luck and buy the AVR first then upgrade the Speakers later on when have the funds (that might not be anytime too soon).

htkaki selling mostly higher end stuff, so I don't think I am in that league

This post has been edited by Ngto: Oct 22 2009, 12:51 PM

817 and 819 is not the same model my friend . I guess you don't know about the 819 then

btw, did you look at the date of my original post. Someone dig up old post

Actually I didn't buy finally because after I sold off the pioneer I used the money to buy the AC Ryan POHD. Till today still waiting for the promised HD Audio feature (Which I have already given up hope on). Without the HD audio from the POHD, I will put on hold my purchase of the AVR. I am still using my old Dolby/DTS 5.1 Sony AVR for now.

btw, I originally bought the 819 because I also thought like you it should at least allow the MCACC calibrated settings (The equalizer part) to be manually adjusted. Turned out they cut cost on the feature of the 819.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Mar 1 2010, 09:23 AM