guys i really need advises here.
the budget is floating at circa-RM3k-ish. max i could go without complaints is RM3.5k

considering to get the Pioneer S-MS800 speaker set with Pioneer S-RS3SW sub and either the Pioneer VSX-819 or the Yamaha RX-V465.
i can't get an audition up here. no demo sets. so have to order blind from shops and hope that it sounds great in my living room.

i don't need dts-ma and true-hd, but think i'm gonna get hd audio support anyway. currently will output from my htpc either through coax or optical. would be used mainly for movies and maybe a little bit of mp3 music and rm radio.

which of the AVR you guys think would complement the S-MS800 and S-RS3SW sub better? the VSX-819 or the V465?
would appreciate any recomendations, pros/cons to the setup. thanks guys

with this S-MS800 and S-RS3SW sub speaker package, i will just get myself a cheaper VSX-519, unless you're planning to get a better speaker in the future.

the speaker and sub isn't that good issit?

I have been using this setup of 819 for 4 months now. Is very good for me. I watch mostly BD movies

Im using vsx-1019 + S-MS800 + Boston XB6 Subwoofer + JBL Surround.. Results = Damn Awesome 7.1 setup and i really fully satisfied with it.. seriously..

you can actually test both sets at Harvey Norman in Queensbay Mall, Penang... Kedah to Penang is quite near.. why not make a day trip down and check 'em out?

I've tested the 819 and found it ok only.. I hear the Yamaha 465 is better but yet to check it out.

I didn't know Harvey Norman in Queensbay Mall, Penang, have audio audition room?

no room la but you can test their systems.. think only Senq has rooms. Forgot to add that I tested the Pioneer 819 system at Senq

then all the surround will be at the front on top of the floorstanders
i've auditioned both the vsx-519 and vsx-819 with the s-ms800 and s-rs3sw at eng hifi bukit mertajam. spent nearly 3 hours testing, retesting, calibrating, tweaking, auto-calibrating, turning the knob here and there, switching dvds in and out.

and walked away with the set and a vsx-519. vsx-819 is too much for the speaker and sub combo. vsx-819 sounds warmer though, but i kindda prefer the sound when the speaker paired with vsx-519 better.
excellent service from eng hifi. the don't bug me when i'm playing with the system. they just left me tweaking and listening until i'm satisfied.

Bro, how much u get this vsx-519?

RM3k for the whole set?

Sure you don't want to bitstream HD audio to your Amp? Maybe in future Blu-ray players might no longer do Decoding of HD Audio, then you would be left with an obselete AVR. But then by that time, I guess you would be buying a new Amp

the vsx-519 is at RM1050. but i got it together with the set. RM2350 including the speaker & sub

RM3k for vsx-819 paired with the speakers & sub.
only RM2350 for the pack with vsx-519


i'd be buying a new amp in the future. this is just a startup set.
my htpc don't even have a hdmi output. haha. right now i'm running vga cable to the tv.

Paskal, whats the difference between 518 and 519, other than the 519 support for HDMI switching?

Did you find other amps in the RM1K range?

I'm thinking of getting one too.

This post has been edited by azbro: Feb 9 2010, 11:01 AM

The 519 has HDMI but does not allow HD Audio bitstream . However it can at least allow decoded LPCM HD audio. Also it does not have the MCACC calibration feature.

As for 518 ???? That's a long obselete model.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Feb 9 2010, 11:36 AM

Well, then i better get the 518 cause I dun need LPCM HD audio.

But need to survey the price first, if not much difference can get the 519

This post has been edited by azbro: Feb 9 2010, 11:42 AM

If don't need HD Audio why not get the 818 (if you can still find it) ? It's older model than the 519 but it's cheaper + it's got MCACC.

Did some homework, prices I got.

518 = RM730 (Demo set)
519 = RM810
818 = RM990 (Demo set)
918 = RM1390 (Demo set)
1019 = RM1600 (Demo set)

Just maybe I settle for the 519

Still not made up my mind

This post has been edited by azbro: Feb 9 2010, 12:52 PM

Funny how the 519 price dropped below the 818 price.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Feb 9 2010, 01:21 PM

yup..519 usually Rm1299...

Grab it or what?

right on! the lowest that i got for the 519 is RM1050. RM810 is seriusly cheap bro!
MCACC isn't really neeeded. after calibration, i find that i'm turning off the auto-eq (from mcacc) most of the time. sound with the mcacc turned on is fatiguing.

but hey, maybe that's me. hehe
at RM810, you could sell it off losing RM200-300 and get a better unit with hd-audio in the future.

RM810 for an AVR that has HDMI repeater is too cheap. go grab it.

Anymore 519's for RM810? I think it's really a good buy as Harvey Norman is selling above RM1K

I get it first then I tell you

azbro where did you got quoted 1019 demo set for RM1.6k?
in JB issit?

Check your PM..

i also want to know ... looking for that also

Waiting for Paskal to reply, if he dun wan I pass the contact to you...after that belanja me starbuck coffee

you got some serius good prices there bro. all are cheaper than market price.

But if in JB you think worth it to go get it?
Any how azbro, demo set means what? Other then being use for demo, does it still comes complete or have things missing/damages? And how's the warranty for demo set?

No lah..all in KL...demo comes with everything..even remote..
All from shop..not individuals.

Lucky I'm not staying in KL, if not sure money all gone..

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Added on February 10, 2010, 10:36 amOK..check your PM

This post has been edited by azbro: Feb 10 2010, 10:36 AM

Azbro, can you PM the contact too, I planning to get 1 demo set b4 CNY leh. TIA

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Added on February 10, 2010, 12:19 pmHi AZbro, can you PM me those store and contact that located in KL. TIA

This post has been edited by utellme: Feb 10 2010, 12:19 PM

everyone wanna get demo units now.

that unit already sold
only left LX82

at that price, i'm sure it'll get snapped pretty quick.

hehe..1019 got sold off..hehe..I probably know who bought it...whats why...you guys so late make up mind...

bad news is my 519 also sold off..hehe..wait to wait after CNY to get new stocks...

Well, there is always better deals...just have to look around.

+1

Wow, you got cables & connection everywhere!

Try Yamaha NS-P380 speaker with RXV-465 AVR. It sound is perfect to me.

For those interested in the 519 at RM800++..you can PM me now on where to get them...but take note...stocks are 'after' CNY holidays

Cheers

hi i want to sell my Pioneer home theater set 5.1 VSX819.
-AVR
-2 Standing speaker
-1 center
-2 surround
-1 active subwoofer

pm for detail.tq