Is the Pioneer VSX-456 any good?
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 22, 2011 #2 "any good" for what? Are you looking to get it at a goodwill shop?
adk highlander Sith Lord Aug 22, 2011 #4 humsin94 said: How good is it as a receiver? Click to expand... As BSA was asking we need more information. The VSX-456 is an entry level model that has very basic features. So if you are comparing it to anything that has been released in the last few years it is severely lacking in features. If this is something you are going to use to power a small pair of bookshelf speakers in a dorm room/office or garage then it may be ok. We need to understand the application of the product to make a recommendation.
humsin94 said: How good is it as a receiver? Click to expand... As BSA was asking we need more information. The VSX-456 is an entry level model that has very basic features. So if you are comparing it to anything that has been released in the last few years it is severely lacking in features. If this is something you are going to use to power a small pair of bookshelf speakers in a dorm room/office or garage then it may be ok. We need to understand the application of the product to make a recommendation.
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 22, 2011 #5 adk highlander said: As BSA was asking we need more information. The VSX-456 is an entry level model that has very basic features. So if you are comparing it to anything that has been released in the last few years it is severely lacking in features. If this is something you are going to use to power a small pair of bookshelf speakers in a dorm room/office or garage then it may be ok. We need to understand the application of the product to make a recommendation. Click to expand... that plus if you considering to buy it - it's price will determine it's value. I'd think that even $20 is too much for it, but at 5-10$ i'd consider it.... if the features meet your needs Last edited: Aug 22, 2011
adk highlander said: As BSA was asking we need more information. The VSX-456 is an entry level model that has very basic features. So if you are comparing it to anything that has been released in the last few years it is severely lacking in features. If this is something you are going to use to power a small pair of bookshelf speakers in a dorm room/office or garage then it may be ok. We need to understand the application of the product to make a recommendation. Click to expand... that plus if you considering to buy it - it's price will determine it's value. I'd think that even $20 is too much for it, but at 5-10$ i'd consider it.... if the features meet your needs
H humsin94 Enthusiast Aug 22, 2011 #6 I just dug it out of a pile of old stuff in my garage. I am currently using the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Do you have any good recommendations?
I just dug it out of a pile of old stuff in my garage. I am currently using the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Do you have any good recommendations?
M markw Audioholic Overlord Aug 22, 2011 #7 humsin94 said: I just dug it out of a pile of old stuff in my garage. I am currently using the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Do you have any good recommendations? Click to expand... recommendations about what? You've really got to work on those communicatio skills. We ain't mind readers and we're getting tired of playing 20 questions.
humsin94 said: I just dug it out of a pile of old stuff in my garage. I am currently using the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Do you have any good recommendations? Click to expand... recommendations about what? You've really got to work on those communicatio skills. We ain't mind readers and we're getting tired of playing 20 questions.
M markw Audioholic Overlord Aug 22, 2011 #9 humsin94 said: recommendations for receivers Click to expand... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$?
H humsin94 Enthusiast Aug 22, 2011 #10 I need a receiver that will power the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Something under $500
gmichael Audioholic Spartan Aug 22, 2011 #11 humsin94 said: I need a receiver that will power the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Something under $500 Click to expand... The VSX-456 will drive them. Have you tried it? What did you think of the sound? Is it lacking anything for what you want to use it for? If it sounds good to you, I'd save the money for now. Wait until you have more and can step up to something that will make a major improvement. If it's lacking, then we'll need to know a few things. Is this for 2.0 music or HT? % of each if both. Size of the room? What kind of music will it be playing? How loud will you play it?
humsin94 said: I need a receiver that will power the Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 as a stereo. Something under $500 Click to expand... The VSX-456 will drive them. Have you tried it? What did you think of the sound? Is it lacking anything for what you want to use it for? If it sounds good to you, I'd save the money for now. Wait until you have more and can step up to something that will make a major improvement. If it's lacking, then we'll need to know a few things. Is this for 2.0 music or HT? % of each if both. Size of the room? What kind of music will it be playing? How loud will you play it?
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 22, 2011 #12 what gmichael said and if you feel you need to drive them louder, Yamaha R-S500 should do the trick. of if you crave more bells and whistles - Onkyo TX-8050
what gmichael said and if you feel you need to drive them louder, Yamaha R-S500 should do the trick. of if you crave more bells and whistles - Onkyo TX-8050
gmichael Audioholic Spartan Aug 22, 2011 #13 Newegg has a deal on a new RX-A800 under $500. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u1427943t3227220f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16882115274
Newegg has a deal on a new RX-A800 under $500. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u1427943t3227220f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16882115274
H humsin94 Enthusiast Aug 22, 2011 #14 I use it purely as a 2.0 stereo in a small room. I listen to classical and jazz mostly. When I bi-amp, there's hardly any bass. When bi-wiring or standard, then the highs are slightly reduced.
I use it purely as a 2.0 stereo in a small room. I listen to classical and jazz mostly. When I bi-amp, there's hardly any bass. When bi-wiring or standard, then the highs are slightly reduced.
M markw Audioholic Overlord Aug 23, 2011 #17 Proof positive This is the same schmuck who is spewing verbal diarrhea in the speaker forum trying to compare speaker cabinets to violins in a speaker break-in thread. He starts spewing a few pages in, but here ya go. If this isn't yer classic troll, I don't know what is.
Proof positive This is the same schmuck who is spewing verbal diarrhea in the speaker forum trying to compare speaker cabinets to violins in a speaker break-in thread. He starts spewing a few pages in, but here ya go. If this isn't yer classic troll, I don't know what is.
H humsin94 Enthusiast Aug 23, 2011 #18 Wow, didn't know there were so many ignorant people on this forum...if you haven't noticed, all arguments have been objective and about the point. In fact, aren't personal arguments, like those made by markw, considered trolling??
Wow, didn't know there were so many ignorant people on this forum...if you haven't noticed, all arguments have been objective and about the point. In fact, aren't personal arguments, like those made by markw, considered trolling??
M markw Audioholic Overlord Aug 23, 2011 #19 What arguments? humsin94 said: Wow, didn't know there were so many ignorant people on this forum...if you haven't noticed, all arguments have been objective and about the point. In fact, aren't personal arguments, like those made by markw, considered trolling?? Click to expand... You're just asking poorly worded questions in order to keep te thread going wit as little input as possible. ...classic troll. You're just pissed you were called out so soon. ...ttfn
What arguments? humsin94 said: Wow, didn't know there were so many ignorant people on this forum...if you haven't noticed, all arguments have been objective and about the point. In fact, aren't personal arguments, like those made by markw, considered trolling?? Click to expand... You're just asking poorly worded questions in order to keep te thread going wit as little input as possible. ...classic troll. You're just pissed you were called out so soon. ...ttfn
3db Audioholic Slumlord Aug 23, 2011 #20 markw said: Anyone else thinkin' what I'm thinkin? Click to expand... Only a mother can love a face like that .
markw said: Anyone else thinkin' what I'm thinkin? Click to expand... Only a mother can love a face like that .
