guys, is the MCACC in the VSX-818 and VSX-819 important?
i'm torn between the HTP-819SW (comes with VSX-819) and HTP-519SW (comes with VSX-519) set.

would appreciate any input. budget is a major consideration, since the price difference is about RM800 between the sets.
both comes with RS3SW active sub, SMS800 speaker, just the AVR is different. i don't really need HD audio support right now (or in the near future).

anyone that have the VSX-819, could you tweak the time alignment settings?

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Added on February 3, 2010, 3:06 pmanswering my own question:
just downloaded and read the VSX-819 user guide and indeed users could tweak the time alignment settings.

but still doesn't answer whether the MCACC would be an important feature to have.

This post has been edited by paskal: Feb 3 2010, 03:06 PM

i know.
but i could get meself an SPL meter. friends have that (though they don't use it for HT calibration).
would it be that hard to set it up manually?

i've read VSX-519 user guide and it seems that the time alignment settings are done in distance (as opposed to delay in miliseconds).
so would an SPL meter and tape measure be enough to get the same performance as MCACC?

i've read around that manual calibration with spl meter fixs auto calibration errors. the best and most accurate calibration have to be done manually with spl meter.

guess i don't need MCACC after all. spl meter and tape measure it is then

and not to mention the pioneer vsx-819 could decode hd audio for bluray playback.

that's why north people like us are better off buying somewhere around penang. tol + gas + accomodation to kl are not cheap as it is.

does it come with a sub?

for that budget, maybe you could read here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1348551

i just tried a multichannel amp with an avr with preout on my setup.
if you have the dough, do go the multichannel way. even if the avr already have enough power to drive the speakers, the amp does things with better clarity.

power and loudness doesn't change much (hinting that the avr have enough power to drive the speakers), but the detail and clarity improved quite a lot.
hopefully the vsx-1120 won't take too long to reach malaysia.

why would you wanna waste that much just so that you could get the sub?
the rs3sw is good, but IMHO isn't that great compared to other sub-RM1k sub.

i'm using one and i do think you should try and audition other subs at around RM600-RM800. you might like others better

i believe you won't find some deep bass with the rs3sw. boomy bass maybe.. ha ha

not joking.

try and audit any 8" or 10" from other speaker manufacturer.
something from qacoustics, psb, velodyne, paradigm, wharfedale, b&w and etc etc and compare that to rs3sw.

i've heard some a lot a few 8" and 10" sub that will kick the srs3sw 12" a$$ flat out.
IMHO larger doesn't necessarily mean better.

not questioning your judgement, but have you audit other branded subs before buying the rs3sw?


but hey, maybe it's just me; and *maybe* my ears are broken somewhere.

anybody knows how to reset the protection mode on pioneer avr?

i reckon sr307 is the lowest entry level from onkyo, no?
whilst the vsx819 is a ladder up from vsx519

decent enough for starter setup. RM250 is a bargain if you're looking for the center and surround. i reckon a used unit was sold for RM550 not too long ago in garage sales.

US stocks for sure as it requires a step down transformer.
are those ES even selling here in malaysia? could sony service centre even reset their protection mode if it's not selling here? do they have the service manual for it if it's for US market?

what would happen if should the ES goes into protection say, if you accidentally shorted the speaker terminal? how to reset if sony service centre don't even have the service manual?

RM1.5k including a sub?
gonna be hard if including a sub tho

whichever sounds the best to your ears.

..and you might wanna try using the stereo mode for stereo input

i reckon it's quite a good deal as the vsx-1020k itself is quite pricey. anybody know what model is the speakers?

i think you should go to midvalley and hear the set before making up your mind. even though the torodoki is a huge tallboy with a few 6.5" drivers, i've heard some puny satellite that easily sound better.

and yes plugged into the same pioneer avr.
but hey maybe's it just me.

no need to be angry at me bro. i'm just voicing my opinion on the matter (and my personal experience auditioning speakers here and there). well maybe my ears have been damaged by hearing too much higher-up-the-ladder models to conclude that the torodoki lines does sound sucky not as good as some satellite.

the torodoki does sound unrefined and losses a lot of clarity. but hey it's just my opinion. and opinion varies.

if you've already ordered and paid, then yes it's worth it.