how good is the pioneer VSX-1014 going to be compared to the elite..... - Page 9

DerrikW · 11-07-2004, 09:06 PM

My local BB has them in now. Couldn't listen to it or tinker with it much, since it wasn't hooked up, just plugged into an outlet. I picked it up and moved it around a little, and I must say it seems very well built, alot heavier than my 811.

As I was looking at it a salesman comes up to me and asks if he can help me, I said no, just looking. He's like ok, are you looking to get into surround sound? I said nope, already got it. He goes, cool. Are ya looking to upgrade anything. I said not really. He's like, well if you are, this model here (1014) has a brand new feature that you can actually hook a microphone up to it and it automatically calibrates everything for you. I just said yup, I know that, and he walked away. I just had to laugh.

Tingwe · 11-12-2004, 05:26 PM

just ordered 1 hooray!!

Yung · 11-12-2004, 05:50 PM

Tingwe,
Good to know you joined the club. Enjoy!

Jarett · 11-12-2004, 07:24 PM

what do u all think about the 1014 remote, heard its not backlit and poorly laid out, any truth in this?

Stephen Hopkins · 11-12-2004, 11:22 PM

The remote isn't backlit but it seems logicly laid out to me. It learns well and has alot of preprogrammed codes. I use a Pronto for all my remote needs but I wouldn't have any problem using the 1014's remote for everything if need be.

Jarett · 11-13-2004, 06:10 AM

sounds good thanks for your coments...anone know where i might be able to find one of these in canada? futureshop dosn't have them and bestbuy.ca only has the 814 i think.
Also, would someone be able to take a picture of their reciever as weel as the remote / MCACC microphone? I'd like to see what it looks like other than the dolled up photos on website lol..,.thanks

Bryan X · 11-13-2004, 06:10 PM

I just bought a 1014 up this morning. VERY nice receiver.

JohnGag · 11-13-2004, 06:34 PM

Hopefully you don't have a Dolby Digital Expressvu or Dishnet Receiver that you want to use it with, because it doesn't work. I sent mine back for that reason. I got a Yamaha V2400 instead, more money, but alot more features including auto speaker setup. And it works perfectly with my satellite system.

Stephen Hopkins · 11-13-2004, 06:50 PM

The 1014TX has auto speaker setup just like the V2400. The 2400 has more channels of EQ but it's been known to introduce phase issues when doing room-eq. The ExpressVU/Bishnet incompatible is unfortunate.

Steve_L · 11-13-2004, 08:28 PM

Hey all, I've been lurking for a bit. I am just jumping into HT and have a budget of about $2500. I think I am going to go for one of these Pioneers 1014s. Best Buy has them in my area for $473

Now, I'm undecided on speakers. I was originally going to go for a 5 channel system.. do I need the center rear? My HT room is a living room kitchen area that is open and mounting a rear speaker might be a problem. Myt room is about 13 feet by 23 feet. with a cathedral ceiling.

Any suggestions for speakers in the under $2K range??

Thanks for any suggestions.

Bryan X · 11-13-2004, 08:29 PM

I get my HD through Time Warner, so the Dolby Digital Expressvu and Dishnet issues won't affect me.