David_Mos
Auditioning
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2003
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Good evening to all in HTFland!!
I have recently discovered the joys of this forum and I couldn't resist myself...I wanted to consult the great mass of knowledge that is Home Theater Forum. I'm ready to purchase my first real home theater receiver and after due research, I can't seem to decide between the Harman Kardon AVR525 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-45TX. I've auditioned them both, albeit with different speakers, and I was thoroughly impressed both times. I sampled the H/K with some Infinity towers (not sure which model) and in my opinion it sounded superior to the Onkyo TX-SR800 (which up until that point had been in the running). Next, I heard the 45tx driving some really nice KEF towers (again not sure which model) and IMHO it bested the Denon 3803 which was also on my short list. Truth be told, I had my mind set on the H/K and then I had the bright idea of going to listen to the 45tx . Now I'm torn between the two!! I figured I'd ask for you folks' opinions to try and make a decision. Hehehe...the funny thing is to my ear, I know I can't go wrong with either one and the main thing truly holding me back from just buying the H/K is the ever-popular MCACC. Is it really as brilliant as everyone says it is? Is it worth the price difference I can't seem to shrink between the two? I suppose I should add that I'm a 60/40 movies/music kind of person.
I welcome any and all comments/comparisons/opinions and experiences you're willing to share.
Cheers,
David
I have recently discovered the joys of this forum and I couldn't resist myself...I wanted to consult the great mass of knowledge that is Home Theater Forum. I'm ready to purchase my first real home theater receiver and after due research, I can't seem to decide between the Harman Kardon AVR525 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-45TX. I've auditioned them both, albeit with different speakers, and I was thoroughly impressed both times. I sampled the H/K with some Infinity towers (not sure which model) and in my opinion it sounded superior to the Onkyo TX-SR800 (which up until that point had been in the running). Next, I heard the 45tx driving some really nice KEF towers (again not sure which model) and IMHO it bested the Denon 3803 which was also on my short list. Truth be told, I had my mind set on the H/K and then I had the bright idea of going to listen to the 45tx . Now I'm torn between the two!! I figured I'd ask for you folks' opinions to try and make a decision. Hehehe...the funny thing is to my ear, I know I can't go wrong with either one and the main thing truly holding me back from just buying the H/K is the ever-popular MCACC. Is it really as brilliant as everyone says it is? Is it worth the price difference I can't seem to shrink between the two? I suppose I should add that I'm a 60/40 movies/music kind of person.
I welcome any and all comments/comparisons/opinions and experiences you're willing to share.
Cheers,
David