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If you're looking for a high-end AV receiver to complete your home entertainment system, the Pioneer Elite AV receivers have you covered. Featuring Dolby Atmos, each model reproduces object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements for an immersive experience Read More
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LCaseyK
54
Aug 28, 2018
Curlyman72I have Klipsch and JBL. My stereo speakers are JBL, which I've had for about thirty years, they've been reconed, and I like the JBL because they have a good even sound, but can push the bass when needed. My surround speakers are all Klipsch, because they are complementary to the JBLs. I will note that these are not "audiophile" speakers, they are high end consumer grade, but they can handle the power of the Pioneer AVR and the sound they put out is nice, even and clean. Because this is surround sound, to get a higher grade speaker would mean spending considerably more than I am prepared to spend for the speakers (11 for 9.2, so to upgrade from my existing 7.1, I only had to buy 2 ATMOS speakers and a subwoofer, which were both on sale from Klipsch recently, so I was able to save what I overpaid on the 701 because I was too impatient for this drop).
LCaseyK
54
Aug 27, 2018
These are really good prices, and I'm sorry that I didn't realize that these were going to drop repeatedly until they got traction. I've had mine for a month now and still working to figure out the set-up. That being said, there is a decided convenience factor in having a set-up screen (mine old Pioneer predates that innovation). Set-up is fairly intuitive, though like any electronics manual, it could use some work.
The naming conventions on the remote are somewhat odd for my use (I don't do gaming, though I have it available for my children, I'd prefer a label for the computer instead). I'd also prefer a toslink output, but that seems to have gone the way of the dinosaur.
Speaking of dinosaurs, the phono pre-amp is resurrected in this AVR, so even though I can't hook up an optical out directly for digitizing my vinyl, I can at least play my vinyl without a pre-amp (after I bought one not that long ago).
One quirk: if you want to listen through the AVR, but not the TV, you will need to mute the TV, but in my case, I have to turn the volume on the tv down rather than mute it as it has a mute bug onscreen. I am not yet sure about the energy consumption from using this as my primary listening device, so am reluctant to use it all the time. I am also concerned about the heat it generates from being left on, since the first time I used it and forgot to turn it off overnight, it raised the temperature in my media room noticeably, but less so since. Not sure that's an issue.
As to the sound, I haven't cranked it yet, but at a lower level, which is what I listen to it for TV, it has a clean sound and the surround sound is fairly creepy, meaning really good placement, which is the most you ask for with surround sound.
Bottom line, even with my limited use to date, at these prices, this is a really good deal. Specs on these are on par with competitive brands (Denon, Yamaha, Sony, Marantz), and at these prices, I can't anyone being disappointed on this drop.
The naming conventions on the remote are somewhat odd for my use (I don't do gaming, though I have it available for my children, I'd prefer a label for the computer instead). I'd also prefer a toslink output, but that seems to have gone the way of the dinosaur.
Speaking of dinosaurs, the phono pre-amp is resurrected in this AVR, so even though I can't hook up an optical out directly for digitizing my vinyl, I can at least play my vinyl without a pre-amp (after I bought one not that long ago).
One quirk: if you want to listen through the AVR, but not the TV, you will need to mute the TV, but in my case, I have to turn the volume on the tv down rather than mute it as it has a mute bug onscreen. I am not yet sure about the energy consumption from using this as my primary listening device, so am reluctant to use it all the time. I am also concerned about the heat it generates from being left on, since the first time I used it and forgot to turn it off overnight, it raised the temperature in my media room noticeably, but less so since. Not sure that's an issue.
As to the sound, I haven't cranked it yet, but at a lower level, which is what I listen to it for TV, it has a clean sound and the surround sound is fairly creepy, meaning really good placement, which is the most you ask for with surround sound.
Bottom line, even with my limited use to date, at these prices, this is a really good deal. Specs on these are on par with competitive brands (Denon, Yamaha, Sony, Marantz), and at these prices, I can't anyone being disappointed on this drop.
ElectronicVices
2937
Aug 27, 2018
Anyone know if the MCACC EQ applies to the subwoofer? The Audessey "Platinum" room correction package includes subwoofer equalization and I really don't want to have to go do it by hand again with a new receiver.
LCaseyK
54
Aug 27, 2018
ElectronicVicesThis is what Pioneer says: MCACC Pro, the pinnacle of Pioneer’s auto room tuning technology, analyzes the phase and group delay characteristics to precisely control phase differences between speakers. MCACC Pro corrects phase differences in all ranges and all channels, from phase difference in the original audio material to the sound emitted from the speakers.Required microphone is included in box.
Tex-Arozzi
5852
Arozzi
Aug 27, 2018
Howdy Everyone,
There is some extra discounts on this drop this time around so please take note.
Note: The drop price listed is the Minimum Advertised Price set by the manufacturer. Massdrop is not allowed to advertise lower than the MAP price. At checkout, you can choose the SC-LX701 (- $750), SC-LX801 (- $500), or the SC-LX901 (primary drop price).
Meaning that at checkout this will be the pricing available SC-LX701 = $849.99 SC-LX801 = $1099.99 SC-LX901 = $1599.99
Cheers.
There is some extra discounts on this drop this time around so please take note.
Note: The drop price listed is the Minimum Advertised Price set by the manufacturer. Massdrop is not allowed to advertise lower than the MAP price. At checkout, you can choose the SC-LX701 (- $750), SC-LX801 (- $500), or the SC-LX901 (primary drop price).
Meaning that at checkout this will be the pricing available SC-LX701 = $849.99 SC-LX801 = $1099.99 SC-LX901 = $1599.99
Cheers.
Link4
12
Aug 15, 2018
if you found it any where else cheaper it must have been used or refurbished. these prices are very good. i would buy one if i had the money. i hope this drop comes again when i do have the money.i have owned pioneer elite for some time now and love it but i bought mine in 2011. and i had one before that and they were both grate. new price one the 901 is 3k, 801 is 2k and 701 is 1.5 k. i believe that these are new on massdrop so they are killer prices
RayF
22221
Aug 15, 2018
Hmm...don't mind the price, but have no interest in A/V receivers--or rattling the windows, cracking the plaster, or setting off car alarms. How about a nice 2.1 integrated receiver for listening to music--through--dare I suggest it--speakers (as in TWO SPEAKERS--as in STEREO--as in no subs, no centers, just left and right channels)?!!!
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