Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > DVD & Home Theater Gear
Reload this Page >

Sony STR-DE945 or Pioneer VSX-D509S???

DVD & Home Theater Gear Discuss DVD and Home Theater Equipment.

Sony STR-DE945 or Pioneer VSX-D509S???

Old 03-05-01, 09:57 PM
  #1  
Cool New Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have been comparing these two, and many others, but I am still undecided, as the Pioneer is less expensive by about $100 or so.

Has anyone had any good/bad experiences? I'm new to HT, so any suggestions for a first receiver would be most appreciated.

Also, anyone have any good places to find these two things online, cheap? I've been reading the threads and know about how Sears will pricematch, but so far, no luck in finding anywhere that sells them cheap.

Many thanks,

pieront
Old 03-06-01, 02:07 AM
  #2  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Trelach24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,007
Received 18 Likes on 14 Posts
I've had the Pioneer for over a month now and I have to give it a big thumbs up.

I got mine through Yahoo's shopping link. They will compare about 10-15 different prices on each item. I got it for $254 shipped from a place called iDealsmall.
Old 03-06-01, 10:55 AM
  #3  
Cool New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would recommend the Pioneer over the Sony. I have not been happy with the performance and quality of the Sony DE series receivers. I think the Pioneer is a better unit.
Old 03-06-01, 08:18 PM
  #4  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would go for the Pioneer for a hundred bucks less, but if you really like Sony drop a couple more dollars and get the DB series, either the 840 or 940. Much better build quality and amp section compared to the DE line. I have had my DB series for almost a year and have not been disappointed once. Great performer, a bargain for the price.

J
Old 03-06-01, 09:48 PM
  #5  
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: California
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Vote for Pioneer

The current Sony DE series does not have good build quaility. I've had a Pioneer Pro-Logic receiver for years and it's worked beautifuly. It also has a good build. I currently use a Sony DA series receiver but agree that the Sony is only worth getting if you are getting a DA or DB series receiver. If these are not in your budget, go for the Pioneer.
Old 03-07-01, 01:08 PM
  #6  
BT
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 1,293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pioneer Baby


I'd also like to cast my vote in for the Pioneer VSX-D509s, I've had this receiver for a few months now and it is a great value for the price. DD, DTS, 100Watts, multiple S-Video inputs, all for $199? I got mine at Sears. I think that's the better deal than the Sony. Don't you?
Old 03-07-01, 10:36 PM
  #7  
Cool New Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks everyone. I think I am definately going to go with the Pioneer...

But where the heck did everyone find it so cheap ($199). I think the best price I've seen so far is @ $250 or so. Can someone point me in the right direction as far as finding a good comparison shopping site or similar tools??

Thanks!
Old 03-08-01, 03:54 PM
  #8  
BT
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 1,293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Check prices

Originally posted by pieront
Thanks everyone. I think I am definately going to go with the Pioneer...

But where the heck did everyone find it so cheap ($199). I think the best price I've seen so far is @ $250 or so. Can someone point me in the right direction as far as finding a good comparison shopping site or similar tools??

Thanks!
pieront, try Pricescan and Pricegrabber to search for prices on the Pioneer receiver.

Also check your local Fry's Electronics (if you live on the West Coast), Sears, Good Guys, and Circuit City. The VSX-D509s was probably discounted so much b/c it was being phased out and replaced by a newer model. That's usually the case when a $400 receiver is discounted so much. It's been around a while now too so no surprise there.

Good luck!

[Edited by BT on 03-08-01 at 01:57 PM]

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.