Pioneer VS43X vs. Yamaha RX2300 vs. Onkyo TNSR800


Okay, in a life dilemma on these receivers. NHT speakers (1.5 fronts, audiocenter, subtwoi, superones rear).

Assuming only 5.1 to start, which of these would you recommend. Big room 3000 cubic foot.

Pioneer ELT VS43X
Yamaha RX 2300 (or 1300...can't seem to tell the difference)
Onkyo TNSR800
or Sony STR DA4ES.

-- 50/50 music/home theatre usage.
minivansteve

Showing 1 response by elevick

Personally, I would go with Denon, Marantz or Outlaw. The sony is difficult to use (I hate the remote), the yamaha is junk compared to the others, Onkyo makes better units, the pioneer is very nice but may not be able to handle the power requirements.
NHT are not easy to drive (but sound great). Most theater receivers are not rated below 8ohm speakers (especially yamaha). Check to see if they can drive the NHT. Also, due to the NHT's lack of efficiency, you will be working these amps hard and may blow the reciever.

Good luck,
Emery