Pioneer Receiver Reviews

"While receivers aren't shy when it comes to features, they've never really tickled the fancy of the purists when it came to their overall sound and picture quality until, perhaps, now...The Pioneer SC-09TX, reviewed here, is a receiver in the traditional sense, but follows the lead set by the separates camp as well...The front-mounted display can showcase the SC-09TX's menus, features, source image or any combination of the three, which is hugely beneficial to those who have projection-based systems, but may want to listen to Internet radio or the iPod without wasting valuable bulb time...The SC-09TX's ICE amplifier section churns out an impressive 140 watts across all 10 of its channels..." read more »

"This receiver uses HDMI jitter reduction, Deep Color and x.v.Color support to ensure exceptional video reproduction and 1080p upconversion...Include a freescale dual-core DSP engine, symmetric EQ, HDMI jitter reduction, Deep Color, x.v.Color, standing wave control, phase control and DSD to PCM conversion..." read more »

"All of Pioneer's new AV receivers at CES 2009 score pretty well on the price-to-feature metric, but the VSX-819H hits the sweet spot...The connectivity and decoding options already make the $300 price tag look good, but when you throw in more unique features like Auto Level Control, and the ability to browse both Sirius and your iPod onscreen, it jumps out as a great deal...It will be interesting to see how the VSX-819H stacks up when competitors release their new 2009 lines, but right now it looks like a top contender for those looking to maximize their home-theater dollar..." read more »

"With exceptional surround sound reproduction, Sound Retriever Technology, and Component Video Inputs, the Pioneer VSX-517-K 5 x 110W 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver will take your home theater experience to new heights...In the convenience of your own home, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with the VSX-517-K...The VSX-517-K uses an advanced DSP digital technology to create independent sound fields that envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience...In addition, the VSX-517-K features Basic Phase Control which is a bass management system that ensures a precise low frequency output, preventing unwanted distortion or coloring of the sound...Moreover, the VSX-517-K presents superb audio reproduction that will be hard to match, by incorporating a 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter, the surround sound experience becomes more enveloping with less signal noise...One of newest and most technologically advanced audio components from Pioneer, this 5.1-channel A/V receiver features our exclusive innovation, Sound Retriever, which improves the sound quality of compressed music files - a must in world of digital audio..." read more »

"The VSX-91TXH Elite receiver from Pioneer is all you need to spread harmony throughout your home...Have it all, hear it all with the VSX-91TXH...Have it all, hear it all with the VSX-91TXH..." read more »

"Outstanding sound quality for the price; four HDMI inputs; can connect an iPod/iPhone directly to its USB port and browse music using onscreen graphical...Advanced controls can be difficult to setup; confusing manual....Good Features Average Sound" - Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K user review and rating - CNET Reviews...Tell us what you like about this product...That thunder is lacking in the Pioneer - it sounds merely good......" read more »

"And the VSX-519V is certainly no exception...And with an output of 550 watts (110 watts per channel at 0.05% THD), the VSX-519V provides more than enough power for a high impact experience...So whether you choose to watch a Blu-ray Disc movie in the living room or listen to a CD in your bedroom, the capabilities of the VSX-519V are designed to impress – whatever room you may choose to be in..." read more »

"Thanks to Advanced MCACC, setting up the VSX-59TXi was a relative breeze...Overall, I liked the result, clearly preferring it over the unequalized signal, which was somewhat muddy by comparison...That's why I particularly like the single-cable digital connection between the Pioneer DV-59Ai universal player and the VSX-59TXi...This sophisticated fusion band sounds as good as ever on this disc, with Bob Mintzer's sax and Russell Ferrante's keyboards dovetailing perfectly with Jimmy Haslip's electric bass and Marcus Baylor's drums..." read more »

"Home Media Gallery 4 HDMI inputs Clean, dynamic amplifiers Excellent two-channel performance Decodes Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks Internet...No HD radio No video processing of HDMI inputs No video processing of 1080i/720p component signals...UltimateAVmag.com: Pioneer Elite SC-05 A/V Receiver......" read more »