pioneer vsx 416

VivekMansata · #1 28-12-07, 07:38 AM

hi,

i am being offered pioneer vsx 416 brand new at 8.8k and marantz sr 301 at 12k. what would be your choice???

my choice of speakers as of know is jamo s406/606, wharfedale 8.4. The chaces of former are high

plz. pour in your suggestion fast as i need to make decision before end of 2007

Thanks

Vivek

unleash_me · #2 28-12-07, 07:10 PM

Not a big fan of Pioneer AVRs. Would suggest Denon, Marantz or Onkyo anyday.

What is your budget Vivek?

VivekMansata · #3 28-12-07, 09:02 PM

hey buddy,

thanx for the reply. 15k. actually i asked because the other day i saw vsx 416 brand new at 8k so thought to buy for time being. Also today a dealer offered me marantz sr 301 at 12k. what would be your choice???

Thanks

Vivek

Jambumali · #4 29-12-07, 05:30 AM

Pioneers have good reputation in AVRs.
416 is a lower-end model, as is the SR301. But, the prices you mentioned, are these in India, with bill? or grey market??

VivekMansata · #5 29-12-07, 06:17 AM

hi jambumali,

yeah the prices are in india and with bill

. I think probably because its a obsolete model, discontinued long back.

plz. post your views (all)

cheers

Vivek

soundofmusic · #6 29-12-07, 10:49 AM

hi

choose Marantz SR301 instead of pioneer, marantz is more musical then the pioneer, though an entry level , SR 301 is better then Yamaha 361 and Pioneer 416
happy listening.

mohan

VivekMansata · #7 29-12-07, 12:37 PM

hi mohan,

thanks for the reply. is 12k right price for sr 301????

peoples plz. pour in your valued suggestions.

Thanks

Vivek

Jambumali · #8 30-12-07, 04:53 AM

If you can, audition both & finalize. That would be the best way.
Else, as the purchase is for the "time being", I would go for the Pioneer, save the money & use it to buy a better one the next time. All the best.

unleash_me · #9 02-01-08, 06:29 PM

Hmm... this is a fix. On one side you have a good offer going on for you and on the other side you are being offered a very old and entry level model. Well, my openion if you have to choose between these models would be-

Marantz SR-301 + Wharfedale Diamonds

It cant get more musical than this! Dont forget to add the Sub150 with this.

best regards.

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