Ventilation issues? VSX 919 vs Sony DH800: What features make the the Pioneer worth the extra $100 besides the GUI &amp; IPOD connection?
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I just ordered this receiver and I already knew that the space I am putting it in will be tight as far as ventilation goes. I thought I'd mention my fairly cheap solution in case it can help anyone else out. I bought a line voltage cooling fan for $18 at Frys Electronics (I'm sure there are similar units available from Amazon). I cut out a hole in the back of my cabinet, and hooked up the fan to exhaust to the space behind it. Although the fan was not noticeable when the television or my soon to be replaced receiver were on, it was kind of noisy to have it running all the time. I bought a line voltage cooling thermostat (LV3 Lux Products) through Amazon for about $17 and it works great. I just set the thermostat to about 80 and the cooling fan kicks on only when necessary to keep the cabinet cooled down. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E7BTFO/ref=oss_product
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Never bro.. Never compare pyle with pioneer.. Best advice? Buy a pioneer and secure you money!
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Dear E. Thanks for your inquiry. The X series of Denon receivers offers and upgraded Audyssey setup, a longer warranty, and other features that are designed for more custom installations. The same is true for comparing the AVRS900 and the AVRX1100. The AVRS900 has a few more inputs but does not have the upgraded Audyssey, the longer warranty and the detachable power cord. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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Go with yamaha,the onkyo's run hot. Loys of complaints by other owners with heat issues.
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Thank you so much for the info. The clouding was a BIG factor against Sony, but if its fixed, Ill probably lean towards the Sony. Thank you again!
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Hi Folks,I just purchased the Pioneer Elite VSX-31 but I am most likely taking it back to buy the VSX-1021. The 31 has very limited network capability and the i-phone app is weak as well. I also couldn't find a way to increase the base response. I am also considering the RX-V671 from Yamaha. It comes out next Month and has many more features. Has anyone looked at the RX-V671.Thanks,chuckp
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You can now buy the VSX-820 off the Pioneer site as of this morning. Hopefully Amazon starts shipping soon.
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From the comments I've seen, it looks like the Kenwood DNX891HD has gotten rave reviews and scant criticism. Its a completely different OS. The software was written by a different party than the DNN991HD. I haven't sprung for the 891 since I already have the 991. If the prices come down significantly, then I will probably make that swap.
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thanks so much, for your response.Do you know the difference Onkyo 708 and av 891?? Been readingthe reviews and going crazy, this one, get too hot, and problems with certain ones.I had a Denon for 39 yrs, but there was not all this extra stuff to worry about.
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What I'd seriously do is find one in the flesh and look carefully at the back. Now I bought one of them and wasn't too keen about it so I got one from another party for my shop with an equalizer For the house I looked and got a pioneer vex 51 series because its one of he last ones with stereo jacks and maybe at the older pioneer Yamaha Sony receivers and get a Pyle pro eq like I did outstanding sound Hope this helps so let me know. Bud Lucas yerington nv
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Instead of getting the Pioneer DV-410, I just got a refurb Philips DVP5990 from buy.com for $35, and was very satisfied with it. Anyway this is for the 27" tv in my bedroom, so video quality is not the most critical issue. For my 42" LCD I bought a Western Digital TV HD player which plays almost every video formats from a usb hard drive or flash drive in 720P or 1080P.
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thanks, now I'm not concerned anymore to have Pioneer next to my plasma. I was considered Sony too, are they really bad comparing to Pioneer?Thank you
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You may get more features & a better built but it doesn't give better sound & picture. I have the pioneer reference BDP-09FD at $2,500.00 and it now has problems playing new blu-ray discs. I purchased a $89.00 Sony in May of 2014 and it had just the same great picture & sound that the pioneer has,however i needed to return the Sony because it also had problems playing some blu-ray discs by freezing & the player turning itself off!? At this time no new firmware were available for these players. I'm done with blu-ray!
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I've owned both. The pioneer is smaller and not as heavy. I prefer the pioneer.
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Sony website just had the 350 for $150 yesterday, not having any fancy hookups (just using the sony front speakers) I can't justify the difference in cost. However, I appreciate the simple and clear reply given to the original question and will refer back to it when choosing a new BD player and sound setup. Espcially if trying to get more life out of our old (sony) receiver.From what I understand of the answer, if the setup is more modern, it would not make any difference which player.
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I bought the Zune 80 because I made the mistake of listening to the geek at best buy. I had the same problem with no tv or movies. I took it back the next day and exchanged it for the IPOD 80 after a little research.
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My wife and I have similar problems and just bought a ZVOX 555. It has definitely made it easier to hear vocals. Vocals appear to be clearer to us on all settings and are further enhanced when the DE mode is enabled.