Denon 1610 Vs Pioneer 1019AH-K

[kuko92]

I can't decide on what reciever I should use. Here is the background story...after so much research I have only been able to make a decision about my sub...which is going to be the SVS 12" Cylinder. Ok that parts done...but as a for speakers and reciever I've hit the wall. I was choosing between DefTec 800's...Aperion 4B's...and NHT Zero's...when I finally decided on the Zero's I found out they were 6ohm nominal and some people said it would put a strain on a Denon 1610 while others said it would be fine? So now I'm thinking about maybe going for the seemingly more Powerful Pioneer? But its about 10lbs lighter than the Denon...by the specs it seems better...about 45 watts more per channel than the Denon but can this Pioneer back it up? Should I just go with the Denon 1610 and the NHT Zero's?...or would I be better off with Aperion 4B's and choose between the 1610 and the 1019AH-K...I really need some helpful feedback because it seems the more replies I get to my other post the more confused on what will work I get. Room specs...11 by 11 with 8 ft ceilings...Engineered Wood Floor glued down to cement slab...extensive carpeting though. Would greatly appreciate the help...

 

[rnatalli]

http://hometheatermag.com/receivers/pioneer_vsx-1019ah_av_receiver/index4.html

Here's a bench test for the 1019. It came in a 28wpc into 5 channels. Lousy performance. Denon receivers usually bench close to their stated specs so it's likely the 1610 will outcrank the 1019. Also, I did a review of the 1610 in the review section of the site and was driving Aperion 4B speakers with it. The Denon had no problem pushing those speakers in a fairly large room; certainly larger than 11x11x8. I also doubt the NHT's will present a problem. The decision of which speakers is up to your ears as both Aperion and NHT make great products.