Pioneer VSX92THX Elite vs Onkyo TX-SR 606

[REDoverBlu]

Pioneer VSX92THX Elite i have an opportunity to buy this model at roughly $100 more then what i spent for my onkyo TX SR 606 what are the benefits of upgrading and it it worth it??


the only downside i know off is it has one less hdmi imput?

please give me some advice and comments as i have to decide soon ... thanks!!

[Crypter]

Originally Posted by REDoverBlu

Pioneer VSX92THX Elite i have an opportunity to buy this model at roughly $100 more then what i spent for my onkyo TX SR 606 what are the benefits of upgrading and it it worth it??


the only downside i know off is it has one less hdmi imput?

please give me some advice and comments as i have to decide soon ... thanks!!

the Elite is the better receiver hands down.

[Blacklac]

Originally Posted by Crypter

the Elite is the better receiver hands down.

agreed.....

If there is nothing on the extra from the Onkyo that you NEED, spend the extra for the Pioneer, IMO.

[REDoverBlu]

i know i know..but besides more watts per channel and thx and what not what else am i benefiting from?


so is your vote to get it? and spend the $100 more?

[hifiguymi]

Get the VSX-92TXH. It has a lot more flexibility.

You get preamp outputs on all channels so if you wanted to add a separate amp later on you can. It has a multi channel input as well. You may never need it, but it's nice to have just in case.

The Pioneer also has both Sirius and XM capabilities so you have both options if you want to do satellite radio.

It also comes with a cable to hook up an iPod to it without having to purchase and iPod dock. You get all of the meta data on screen for the iPod and the receivers remote will operate the iPod.

The amps in the VSX-92TXH are very robust as well. It handles most speakers pretty easily.

We sell quite a few Elite receivers and they are really good receivers.

[SLARITY]

Id spend $100 more just because the Elites are SWEEEET looking

Seriously tho, where you getting that at? Anything I can get my paws on?

[crazzeto]

Originally Posted by hifiguymi

Get the VSX-92TXH. It has a lot more flexibility.

You get preamp outputs on all channels so if you wanted to add a separate amp later on you can. It has a multi channel input as well. You may never need it, but it's nice to have just in case.

The Pioneer also has both Sirius and XM capabilities so you have both options if you want to do satellite radio.

It also comes with a cable to hook up an iPod to it without having to purchase and iPod dock. You get all of the meta data on screen for the iPod and the receivers remote will operate the iPod.

The amps in the VSX-92TXH are very robust as well. It handles most speakers pretty easily.

We sell quite a few Elite receivers and they are really good receivers.

Aside from the preamp out (which I doubt the 606 has but I'm not sure) I'm fairly sure the 606 has basically everything else since my 605 also has every featuer you listed other than the pream out... Not to say my 605 is every bit as good as the pioneer, just saying if we're talking features then the 606 is very well matched.

[Arkadin]

I would definitely get the Pioneer.
It was released at $1500. not that $$ means everything, but getting this for $799 which I'm assuming you are talking about is a fucking steal.
I'm maybe a little biased because I just ordered mine from an Atlanta HiFiBuys 2 days ago, and am going to pick it up in the next week.
Every review I have read has been extremely positive.
hopefully it will marry my Kuro and we will all live happily ever after.

[Crypter]

Originally Posted by crazzeto

Aside from the preamp out (which I doubt the 606 has but I'm not sure) I'm fairly sure the 606 has basically everything else since my 605 also has every featuer you listed other than the pream out... Not to say my 605 is every bit as good as the pioneer, just saying if we're talking features then the 606 is very well matched.

Crazz.....it's more than just features. The AMP section on the Elite is also much better and more power per channel (130x7)

[hifiguymi]

Originally Posted by crazzeto

Aside from the preamp out (which I doubt the 606 has but I'm not sure) I'm fairly sure the 606 has basically everything else since my 605 also has every featuer you listed other than the pream out... Not to say my 605 is every bit as good as the pioneer, just saying if we're talking features then the 606 is very well matched.

I checked on Onkyo's website before I posted. All of the things I listed, the Onkyo doesn't have.

[REDoverBlu]

thanks guys... for the input....i do love my sr 606 but i did pay to much for it and why not pay a little bit for for the elite? seems its one i wont have to replace down the road...

on the elite will i be able to pass 1080p through components? i cannot do that on the 606 and xbox looks a lil worse pq wise....

[hifiguymi]

Does your TV accept 1080p through the component? What model is it?

[diverx]

Hmmmmm. When comes to sound quality we ve got Pioneer with 30 amps amplifiers versus Onkyo only with 16.....Well the aswer is obvious from the sound quality.

[REDoverBlu]

yes it does.. but i dont want to have two cables going to the tv.......


at least when my 360 is plugged in through component the info says 1080p on the tv

[requiem960]

I'd think any audiophile would vote for Pioneer Elite models over standard Onkyo models any day! Now, if you were in the Onkyo Integra line that's a different story.

Pioneer has their Elite line, Sony has the ES line and Onkyo has the Integra line. Most of which are designed more for the A/V mided people instead of big box store consumers.

By stepping into the Pioneer, you are getting more power, better speaker handling, everything hifiguymi stated. But, you're getting better room calibration (on board). You'll be getting better amps, should be getting better cooling and better DACs.

But the best feature with a good A/V receiver is headway to upgrade your home theater. I don't think the Pioneer has any networking support. But neither does the Onkyo 606. Either way, the Pioneer will be worlds better than an entry level Onkyo receiver. ...and if you're paying a $100 extra, you're making a wise decision to take that step!