Pioneer 1015TX vs. Onkyo SR603X

[JEidt]

Greetings All,

I am a rookie who is about to purchase my first HT system.
I've narrowed my choice of Receivers to: 1015TX or Onkyo SR603X.
Both are comparable in price. I am not interested in THX or Zone2. These receivers will be paired to Polk Audio 50's, 60's or 70's.

I am seeking a System that will play music as well as provide surround sound for watching movies
Based on this, which receeiver would you choose.

Thanks in advance,

John

 

[Zuke]

The Pio 1015, its a simplified Elite VSX-52TX.

 

[Spiffyfast]

I have the 1015tx and think its great

 

[Nuzy]

I also have the 1015 and I am extremely happy with it. It is definitely more than an entry level receiver. I have it hooked up to Polk R30 fronts, CS2 center, R15 surrounds, and a SVS PB10 sub. The speakers aren't top of the line by any means, but for an entry level/value speaker set up they sound great (however, I would put the SVS PB10 well above entry level, IMO). I have been thinking about upgrading my fronts to Monitor 60s or 70s. With the SVS sub, I will probably go with 60s because the sub provides more than enough bass for my needs. Just waiting to find a killer deal on some 60s. I have read that it's best to stay away from the Monitor 50s (not sure exactly why).

 

[Ralph]

Was there any specific reason why you chose the Pioneer over the Onkyo?
I was planning on buying the Onkyo 603 and I wondered if there is anything that stood out on one or the other, or was it just more personal preference on your part.

 

[Zuke]

I like the clean look and THX

 

[Nomo]

The one thing the Pioneer has that the Onkyo does not is pre-outs.
Those may come in handy in the future for using a separate amp to drive those Polks.
That aside I still feel the sound quality, power, and user friendliness of Onkyo is tough to beat.

But the pre-outs, or lack there of, may become an issue.

Can I confuse the issue with another candidate? Take a look at the Yamaha RX-V657.

 

[S.R. Johnson]

i voted for the Pio 1015

 

[malvado78]

What are the prices you are currently look at for these two?

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10595910

The above is a link fo rthe Onkyo 702. It is last years model but it is still a step up from the 603. It does have pre outs and is what I would consider a great deal at $349 plus shipping. This item is a refurb on UBID and comes with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Gary935]

Onkyo 603X

I think either receiver would be great. If you are interested on the Onkyo go to

accessories4less.com.

They are an authorized Onkyo-Marantz dealer and have the 603x for $ 329.0. The 703's are $ 449.00. I have brought items from them since 2000 and have not had one issues. I am lucky though because I live in orlando and I can just go to their location and pick up the items.

I just brought the 603X and an Onkyo 6 disc dvd player to replace a Pioneer Elite 24TX that died after 5 years and a Pioneer Elite DVD changer C-36 that died two weeks after the receiver...also 5 years old. I'm having an issue with Pioneer's quality right now after speanding $ 1600.00 5 years ago on both items. (Pioneer Elite was brought at Sound Advice now Tweeters.

I had brought Acoustic Research 312HO speakers from accessories4less in 2000 and still have them as my Flagship speakers in my home system.

The service is impeccable. I can't say enough good things about them.

 

[Inspire]

Onkyo for me

All comes down to sound. I have had a couple of Pioneer Receivers but in truth was never that happy with the sound. I now run an Onkyo 603 and I am more than happy with it.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I'm trying to figure out why the last two posts revived a thread that ended back in January? I'm sure the original poster found a unit by now.

FWIW, you would need to step up to the Onkyo 703 to begin to compare to the Pioneer 1015.

 

[shokhead]

I'm trying to figure out why the last two posts revived a thread that ended back in January? I'm sure the original poster found a unit by now.

FWIW, you would need to step up to the Onkyo 703 to begin to compare to the Pioneer 1015.

Jan? I hope he's found something and i perfer Pioneer over Onkyo. Seems Onkyo which was right up with everybody else has fallen abit over the last few years. The prices hasnt.