VSX-94TXH Conclusions and Overall Perceptions
The Pioneer VSX-94TXH is a solid, well-built 7-channel receiver. The flaws it has are mostly in peripheral areas that certainly don't affect sound quality or its overall audio/video performance. Still, with the amount of competition at this price range, Pioneer has a little ways to go before it is a clear leader. For now, those who love Pioneer can rest assured that this flagship product will deliver power in droves and will receive and decode the latest high definition audio formats, Video processing is above-par and the VSX-94TXH's ability to network with your home PC is a cool feature that gives it all that much more functionality. It's also a very beautiful receiver. For the marketplace in general, I'd probably encourage everyone to take a look at all the available options before plunking down their money on this product. For those who consider power to be king, give the Pioneer a second look - it's got that department nailed.
Pioneer VSX-94TXH
MSRP $1800
Pioneer Electronics
1925 E. Dominguez St.
Long Beach, CA 90810
Call (800) 421-1404
www.pioneerelectronics.com
About Pioneer Electronics
Pioneer’s Home Entertainment and Business Solutions
Group develops high definition home theater equipment for discerning
entertainment junkies. Its flat panel televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, A/V
receivers and speakers bring a new level of emotion to the HD experience. The
company brands include Pioneer and Elite®. When purchased from an authorized retailer,
consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two
years with Pioneer Elite products. More details can be located at
www.pioneerelectronics.com.
The Score Card
The scoring below is based on each piece of equipment doing the duty it is designed for. The numbers are weighed heavily with respect to the individual cost of each unit, thus giving a rating roughly equal to:
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In my experience i've always bought the warranty and the only time I used it is when my receiver was electrocuted. The warranty covered that replacement and several other warranties covered my TV, PS2 and powered subwoofer that all received the power surge from the receiver. (Surge came over the cable line, traveled to my receiver via the s-video cable which subsequently sent it to all my other equipment) The only item that didn't have a powered subwoofer and Circuit city fixed it for a nominal charge. This is all because I didn't have a surge protector that protected the 2 coax inputs going to my cable box.
Thunder18;410217
Congrats. Did the audioholics review sway you any? I really like that receiver, but I just can't seem to stand the remote ;-p
Ah well, from the looks of the other post, it looks like you're happy with it. Good luck with this one. I've had 4 Pioneer receivers and none of them have ever had a lick of trouble save the one that was electrocuted.
Thanks and actually the review made me lean towards it more, I like the power it has and how cool it runs. I put it and my paradigms threw some tests for sure by that I mean listening to it louder than I normally would, im in a house so I can crank it up when im in the mood and probably dont tick off to many of my neighbors lol im pretty considerate though after 10 but anyway my point is after a 2 hour movie with the volume loud enough to were I was reaching for the remote so I wouldnt go deaf and the 94 was just warm. All my other receivers were pretty hot by then especially above the receiver on the audio rack was toasty hot with others but not the 94 it was just warm. Im very impressed with the sound quality and picture to. I think what sold me on the review was the statement at the end " if you want a powerhouse look no further " I think with out going seperates this reciever should should keep me happy for a long time and it makes me even happier to know your pioneers have been good to ya actually im getting use to the remote its not that bad and im learning were all the important buttons are on it like for quick access for speaker level ect, thx, adv surround and so on can easliy be navigated in the dark movie mode now : ).
