Pioneer VSX LX303 + bookshelf speakers for music?

[Greggerly]

Hi
Would Pioneer VSX LX303 with a pair of decent bookshelf speakers work for music?
Predominant use would be music from a turntable or laptop (would need a DAC for that as well) and occasionally movies from either TV or laptop.
If this makes sense then what set of speakers would match this amp? I would be looking at not the biggest bookshelf (limited space) with an external sub. Budget ideally within £400 if doable
thanks

 

[Deleted member 196519]

Hi
Would Pioneer VSX LX303 with a pair of decent bookshelf speakers work for music?
Predominant use would be music from a turntable or laptop (would need a DAC for that as well) and occasionally movies from either TV or laptop.
If this makes sense then what set of speakers would match this amp? I would be looking at not the biggest bookshelf (limited space) with an external sub. Budget ideally within £400 if doable
thanks

Personally I have always found Pioneer amps to be very good with music. This amp seems no exception in this review:

Pioneer VSX-LX303 Review (9.2 CH 4K AV Receiver) | HME

In our Pioneer VSX-LX303 review we test this middle tier av receiver that offers good audio performance and many streaming features for under a grand making it one of the most affordable 9.2 channels receivers in the market.

h-m-entertainment.com

 

[Deleted member 196519]

I would imagine B&W speakers would match the amp nice. Some like these:

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition Standmount Loudspeakers

Offering power and scale that belies its compact form, the 607 S2 Anniversary Edition features the Continuum™ cone and updated crossovers to ensure exceptional resolution and musicality. Ideal for stereo or surround sound use.

petertyson.co.uk

 

[Deleted member 196519]

B&W 606 speakers here for £400 with an extra £60 off with code on eBay page:

Bowers & Wilkins 606S2 120W Standmount Center Speaker - Black for sale online | eBay

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PeterTyson also has Monitor Audio speakers which I have heard are good with Pioneer amps too.

 

[gongli]

Monitor Audio sub sounds wonderful to my ears, if you can stretch your budget somewhat.

 

[Al ears]

Monitor Audio sub sounds wonderful to my ears, if you can stretch your budget somewhat.

Not sure what this has to do with the OPs question, perhaps you might like to make an attempt to answer it.

 

[Al ears]

Hi
Would Pioneer VSX LX303 with a pair of decent bookshelf speakers work for music?
Predominant use would be music from a turntable or laptop (would need a DAC for that as well) and occasionally movies from either TV or laptop.
If this makes sense then what set of speakers would match this amp? I would be looking at not the biggest bookshelf (limited space) with an external sub. Budget ideally within £400 if doable
thanks

Can we assume you already own the Pioneer, or do you intend to buy one?

 

[gongli]

Not sure what this has to do with the OPs question, perhaps you might like to make an attempt to answer it.

The thread starter mentioned about adding a sub on another thread, so I was trying to be helpful...

 

[Al ears]

The thread starter mentioned about adding a sub on another thread, so I was trying to be helpful...

That was on another thread, which I haven't seen, so couldn't see the relevance of your post on this one.

 

[Greggerly]

yes i do have this amp. i was using it in my previous set up for movies but seems i will be moving to a soundbar for movies so this amp will be either up for grabs or i can re-use it in the office for music only. so i fugured i better keep it and get a set of new speakers.

btw yes will defo need a sub for this setup as small bookshelf speakers will never have enough punch