Pioneer VSX 2020 AV Receiver - 1/2 Price deal!

Richersounds.ie: John

Guys,

I have been offered a deal on a few Pioneer VSX2020 AV Receivers.



http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/42/98/405/VSX-2020-K/index.html

With 2 HDMI outputs and speaker connections for 7.1 surround sound, this receiver is the heart of a versatile home cinema set-up.

You can easily connect a second screen or switch between your screen and your projector without having to reconnect the HDMI cable.


The VSX-2020 is able to decode the latest HD audio formats and supports x.v.Colour and Deep Colour for vibrant, lifelike colours with smooth gradient transitions. With the latest HDMI version 1.4a, it’s also ready for 3D content.

Enjoy content from broadcasting soures and games to home cinema with resolutions up to 1080p. Standard definition video is upscaled to HD format.

The receiver provides full iPhone and iPod integration: listen without quality loss caused by D/A conversion.

Also, use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control. With the iControlAV application, you can access the receiver’s main functionalities, and more over your wireless LAN.

Bluetooth and internet radio
Stream audio content to your receiver using Bluetooth (additional adaptor required). The Sound Retriever AIR restores sound quality lost during streaming.

Connect your receiver to the internet and enjoy your favourite radio stations online. Listen to preloaded stations or easily update your personal favourites.

The receiver has an intuitive and fresh-looking GUI (Graphical User Interface), giving you quick and easy access to the functions you need.



Anyone that knows these beasts knows just how good they are but here is a sample of the feature list:

Output Power per Channel - 150W

Inputs/Outputs
6 x HDMI Inputs(1080p upscaling) (1 Front Input)
2 x HDMI Outputs

4 x Composite
2 x Component
2 x Coaxial
3 x Optical
1 x USB host
1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included)
1 x Ethernet
Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT100
1 x Composite Output
1 x Component Output
1 x Optical Output

HD Audio Formats: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio Return Channel

Internet Radio
Remote Control Glow-key, preset remote control (learning)


These did retail at £999.95 - the cheapest around online at the moment are at £699 ish - we have done a deal to get them in at £499.95 which is an absoloutely spanking deal and leave this high end receiver coming in at the same price as middle market receivers!

If you would like to snaffle on of these beasts give us a shout - it's first come 1st served! Drop us a PM or a quick email to sales@richersounds.ie and we will get one of the guys to get you sorted!

Keep me posted and thanks as ever for looking in,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

davoxx

how heavy is it?

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi Davoxx.

It's 13.1kg.

Cheers


Dave

davoxx

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi Davoxx.

It's 13.1kg.

Cheers


Dave

cheers!!, i know it might have seemed a strange question, but i need to figure out how to get it home

almee

Damn you with your special deals! Bought the 920VX in January from you but can't say it blows me away....

PC

John do you have any left...I might stick my name on one...any delivery costs to Meath ?.

pc

Richersounds.ie: John

PC wrote: »

John do you have any left...I might stick my name on one...any delivery costs to Meath ?.

pc

Guys as an extra special Boardie deal - I'll do delivery in it at £9.99 / €9.99.

PC - I'll put your name on one?

Keep me posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

stephenmckenna

Hi, now I'm really torn. I was caught between a Onkyo TX-NR609 and a Denon AVR-1912.

Now I have this in the mix, all at the same price! which would you recommend?

I'll also be looking for Boston Accoustic 5.1

Steve

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi Steve.

Between the 609 and the 1912, I would have to say that there really isn't any competition.

This Pioneer would win the race. The Onkyo 709 would be a closer competitor.

The Onkyo and the Denon are good receivers but this Pioneer for the same price has the performance over the other 2.

It has internet radio, iphone control, THX certification, 2 HDMI outputs, power galore and in my opinion is the one to go for at £499.

I hope this helps.

ATB


Dave

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi PC.

We have these in now.

Would you like one held or despatched ?

ATB


Dave

Owen

Christ I wish I could go for this. My Pioneer VSX-300 is dying a slow miserable death. Keep meaning to fix it, but time's against me. Will keep my eyes peeled for something less fancy here though, the TV I got from you guys is still going strong and wouldn't want to deal with anyone else.

PC

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi PC.

We have these in now.

Would you like one held or despatched ?

ATB


Dave

Ok Dave...thanks for that. As you know, through our pm's , I'm also considering the Onkyo 709 and you have quoted me a price for that, so can you leave it with me for the moment and I'll be in touch. I'll probably go for the Onkyo because, we both agreed I think, that it would be the best match for my M&K speakers.

Regards
pc

stephenmckenna

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi Steve.

Between the 609 and the 1912, I would have to say that there really isn't any competition.

This Pioneer would win the race. The Onkyo 709 would be a closer competitor.

The Onkyo and the Denon are good receivers but this Pioneer for the same price has the performance over the other 2.

It has internet radio, iphone control, THX certification, 2 HDMI outputs, power galore and in my opinion is the one to go for at £499.

I hope this helps.

ATB


Dave

Thanks Dave

Could you PM me your best price for one along with the Boston acoustic 5.1s and cable etc.

Thanks
Steve

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi PC.

Of course. Didn't spot the boards ID !

Hope you're not losing any sleep over it !

Cheers

Dave

pires

Hi Lads,

Would this work well with a Jamo Studio S 606 HCS 3

I read that the onkyos are not good with Jamos....

Thanks

TorresLegend

Like the look of this, pm sent!

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Back to you.....sounds like we've got our own Wimbledon going on. :-)

ATB

Dave

jonon9

Are they more left in stock???

jesus_thats_gre

About to ask the same thing Anymore in stock?

Richersounds.ie: Dave

PM sent to both of yas.

Chris

PPC

Just trying to spec up a system at the moment, are these still available at this price?

Richersounds.ie: Dave

PM sent.

kingaaa

Dont suppose there's any of these left at this price Dave? if there is, put me down for one!

Richersounds.ie: John

kingaaa wrote: »

Dont suppose there's any of these left at this price Dave? if there is, put me down for one!

King,

Frayed Knot - completely sold out now :mad:

..anything else you are interested in that I could cut you a Boardie deal on???

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

kingaaa wrote: »

Dont suppose there's any of these left at this price Dave? if there is, put me down for one!

King,

Frayed Knot - completely sold out now :mad:

..anything else you are interested in that I could cut you a Boardie deal on???

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

Gutted!!!! John,I need at least 5-6 hdmi inputs,something that sounds as good with music as home theatre,2hdmi outputs would be nice, and a speaker package with decent sized speakers that can be wall mounted.Anything spring to mind?

kingaaa

kingaaa wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

kingaaa wrote: »

Dont suppose there's any of these left at this price Dave? if there is, put me down for one!

King,

Frayed Knot - completely sold out now :mad:

..anything else you are interested in that I could cut you a Boardie deal on???

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

Gutted!!!! John,I need at least 5-6 hdmi inputs,something that sounds as good with music as home theatre,2hdmi outputs would be nice, and a speaker package with decent sized speakers that can be wall mounted.Anything spring to mind?

Been checking out some of the 5.1 speaker packages, would the satelite speakers not be too small for music playback in a large room? Oh and by the way,the receiver must have analogue upscaling to hdmi?????

kingaaa

John,I think im sorted for a receiver,picked up a yamaha 667 from another boardie but I still need speakers and Im not pushed on small satelite speakers as I want a good punchy deep sound for music - any ideas?

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi Kingaa.

What's the budget ?

The new Boston XS 5.1Se pack is brilliant.

The Vector 5.1 is always a boardies favourite and there are others.

Let me know and I'll see what we can figure out for you.

ATB


Dave

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi Kingaa.

What's the budget ?

The new Boston XS 5.1Se pack is brilliant.

The Vector 5.1 is always a boardies favourite and there are others.

Let me know and I'll see what we can figure out for you.

ATB


Dave

Dave, I'm trying to get away from those small satalite speakers - just dont think they cut it with music (I like it loud!) but would like a package. I was thinking of speakers around the same size as an average studion monitor that can be mounted high on a wall? What are the Vectors like and whats the price?

Richersounds.ie: John

kingaaa wrote: »

Dave, I'm trying to get away from those small satalite speakers - just dont think they cut it with music (I like it loud!) but would like a package. I was thinking of speakers around the same size as an average studion monitor that can be mounted high on a wall? What are the Vectors like and whats the price?

Vectors are brilliant and they have finally brought out dedicated wall brackets which make the package all the more attractive! They retail at over £500 in the UK for the complete 5.1 system - we occassionally do Boardie specials - so what the heck - £349.95 for the pack!

http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/monitor-audio/vector-5.1/moni-vector-5.1-blk

.....However....If you are not 110% keen on small and satellite speakers - I would have a long hard look at getting a REAL 5.1 system with real speakers and if you can fit them ( and are allowed ) I'd go for the proper bronze package including:

BX1 Front speakers

BXFX Rear Speakers
BX LCR Centre
BXW 10 Subwoofer

Total retail should be £1050 - Boardie deal at £799.95.....??

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

Vectors are brilliant and they have finally brought out dedicated wall brackets which make the package all the more attractive! They retail at over £500 in the UK for the complete 5.1 system - we occassionally do Boardie specials - so what the heck - £349.95 for the pack!

http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/monitor-audio/vector-5.1/moni-vector-5.1-blk

.....However....If you are not 110% keen on small and satellite speakers - I would have a long hard look at getting a REAL 5.1 system with real speakers and if you can fit them ( and are allowed ) I'd go for the proper bronze package including:

BX1 Front speakers

[URL="http://www.richersounds.com/product/bookshelf-speakers/monitor-audio/
bronze-bxfx/moni-audio-bxfx-blk"]BXFX Rear Speakers[/URL]
BX LCR Centre
BXW 10 Subwoofer

Total retail should be £1050 - Boardie deal at £799.95.....??

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

John,looks exactly like what im after,but the budget wont stretch that far,are there any alternatives to the monitor audios?

Richersounds.ie: John

kingaaa wrote: »

John,looks exactly like what im after,but the budget wont stretch that far,are there any alternatives to the monitor audios?

Yep lots :D

Throw me a bone - give me an idea of budget - (via PM if you prefer) - also can you take Floorstanders??

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

Yep lots :D

Throw me a bone - give me an idea of budget - (via PM if you prefer) - also can you take Floorstanders??

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc

John, would prefer wall-mounted.The system is basically for a cabin I have, so as well as a home theatre it serves as a pub, so want to keep the speakers up and away from my drunken guests!!!! Thats why I need good punchy/bass from the speakers for music in the 5.1 stereo mode. Budget is around the €500 mark for everything, might manage a bit more? BTW, its a big room, approx. 28 feet x 16 feet.

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi Kingaaa.

Is it €500 for the speakers including the sub ?

Have you looked at the Boston A series ?

The excellent A25 for front speakers, A23 rears and matching centre.

These would come in at £369 / 435 Euro. This retails at £500, so that's a mega price and the A25 got a great review in What Hifi. Depending on the size of the room, the Cambridge S80 sub at £99.95 would fill in the bottom end.

http://www.whathifi.com/review/boston-acoustics-a-25

The speakers can be mounted just using a screw in the wall as they have a keyhole.

Delivery would be £19 to deliver the lot.

Let me know what you think.

ATB


Dave

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi Kingaaa.

Is it €500 for the speakers including the sub ?

Have you looked at the Boston A series ?

The excellent A25 for front speakers, A23 rears and matching centre.

These would come in at £369 / 435 Euro. This retails at £500, so that's a mega price and the A25 got a great review in What Hifi. Depending on the size of the room, the Cambridge S80 sub at £99.95 would fill in the bottom end.

http://www.whathifi.com/review/boston-acoustics-a-25

The speakers can be mounted just using a screw in the wall as they have a keyhole.

Delivery would be £19 to deliver the lot.

Let me know what you think.

ATB


Dave

Dave, I want to get a fairly even sound with music from the receiver, as it will be used for music as much as home cinema. What would speakers like the Tannoy Mercury be like for music and home cinema?

kingaaa

John/Dave, I've just been reading up on the Vectors and seemingly they give quite a good account of themselves, I think I'll go for those plese! Just a couple of questios:

1. you mentioned dedicated wall brackets, are they included?

2. can another 2 vectors be bought seperatley to make it a 7.1 system? (excuse my question but never had a 7.1 before)

Get back to me as soon as you can so I can get these delivered!

Richersounds.ie: Dave

Hi Kingaaa.

The brackets are not included in the Box.

The Monitor Audio Brackets are £24.95 per pair or we have universal brackets that are £14.95 per pair that we can offer also.

The V10's are available to buy as a pair and are sold at £129.95 for the pair.

Keep me posted.

ATB



Dave

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: Dave wrote: »

Hi Kingaaa.

The brackets are not included in the Box.

The Monitor Audio Brackets are £24.95 per pair or we have universal brackets that are £14.95 per pair that we can offer also.

The V10's are available to buy as a pair and are sold at £129.95 for the pair.

Keep me posted.

ATB



Dave

Dave, give me a good boardie deal on a 7.1 vector system with brackets (the proper ones), and the deal is done!!!!

Richersounds.ie: John

kingaaa wrote: »

Dave, give me a good boardie deal on a 7.1 vector system with brackets (the proper ones), and the deal is done!!!!

Jeez lads I'm going to ask the guys to stop doing price tickets as you Boardies never pay retail anyway .

Ok Kingaaa -

Vector 7.1 system - £449.95 and we will do the MA brackets at £22.99/pair..

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

kingaaa

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

Jeez lads I'm going to ask the guys to stop doing price tickets as you Boardies never pay retail anyway .

Ok Kingaaa -

Vector 7.1 system - £449.95 and we will do the MA brackets at £22.99/pair..

Keep mc posted,

ATVB,

John Mc & Crew

Thanks John, how do we do the transaction?

kingaaa

John, it's ok - one of your lads rang me at home (Sorry, I never got his name!) and we completed the transaction over the phone - reckoned he could get them with the courier today! Smashing deal mate, thanks.