Pioneer Receiver Reviews

"Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up, Good Power Great unit, especially the video processor that converts all signals to the HDMI output at 720p or 1080i..." 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 »

"LCD screen Home Media Gallery 6 HDMI inputs Powerful amplifiers Exceptional build quality Excellent 2-channel performance...No HD Radio Confusing speaker connections No video processing of HDMI inputs...What separates a good A/V receiver from a great one...Not only is it beautiful, the SC-09TX is built like a tank with rigid, separated construction for the digital, analog, audio, and video sections in a dual-chassis structure...Add a hatch and a turret,..." 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 »

"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 »

"The Pioneer VSX-918V hails from the value line where it is second from the top...I’m going to depart from the norm and tell you my conclusion up front...If you prefer to tweak your receiver manually, Pioneer recommends that you run the auto setup, then copy the settings to the custom menu and take it from there..." 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 »

"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 »

"its four HDMI inputs should be sufficient enough for most home theaters, and the multiroom connectivity works really well if you're looking to have a music/video station in another room around the house...Other pluses include an intuitive graphical user interface, analog video upconversion to 1080p (with pretty darn good image quality), onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, Sirius-ready radio, and automatic speaker calibration...We listened to some Pinnacle speakers plugged into this receiver at our local AV shop and were blown away at the smoother-than-butter sound that came from the unit..." 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 »