Pioneer AV-receiver reviews

Pioneer SC-LX71 AV-receiver
Pioneer SC-LX71 AV-receiver

Receivers Pioneer latest series LX look very elegantly by a glossy piano - black finish front panel. However, the design - not the only difference from the previous innovations of standard components and audiophile lines. On the example of SC-LX71 shows how the company has progressed in various audiovisual...
Pioneer SC-LX72 AV-receiver
Pioneer SC-LX72 AV-receiver

Gloss on the facade of the impressive size emphasizes the solidity of the machine without making it intrusive. Being "drowned" in a rack, this unit will fit into any interior, because it will not attract too much attention. This is also facilitated rotary switches twin and discreet bezel - it reflects...
Pioneer SC-LX73 AV-receiver
Pioneer SC-LX73 AV-receiver

Only the large knobs of the input selector and the volume control stand out on the strict and impressive front panel. Secondary controls, jacks for headphone and a measuring microphone are hidden under the lid, equipped with a micro-lift. Also there are hidden USB connectors and HDMI inputs, so there...
Pioneer SC-LX75 AV-receiver
Pioneer SC-LX75 AV-receiver

In quite the wide range of AV-receiver Pioneer has two devices that stand out at the head of the lineup - it sets a series LX, whose indices start at 7 and 8. However, formally the top-end of the receiver is Pioneer SC-LX90 SUSANO, but he had long has not been updated, while the younger representatives...
Pioneer VSX-1015 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-1015 AV-receiver

THX Select2 certificate, extensive sound correction capabilities, excellent workmanship, an attractive design with a flap lid and a huge display are just the obvious advantages of Pioneer VSX-1015. The improved MCACC calibration system is the pride of Pioneer engineers. In addition to the standard manual...
Pioneer VSX-1016V AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-1016V AV-receiver

Perhaps, it is the Japanese Pioneer that should be considered a trendsetter in the development of AV receivers. No other company so quickly introduces the most advanced functions into its equipment. And here is another proof of this - VSX-1016V. This is the only receiver among competitors that complies...
Pioneer VSX-5000 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-5000 AV-receiver

What I am about to describe may sound like two, three, or even four separate audio and video components. In fact, however, all of the features and functions I'll be discussing are contained in a single receiver, and not a particularly large or heavy one at that. Frankly, it took me more than an hour...
Pioneer VSX-806RDS AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-806RDS AV-receiver

The impression is that at the development of Pioneer VSX-806RDS for the sake of "artistry" the designers have forgotten about functional combination of controls, placing volume control in one side, loudness button in the opposite direction and tones and balance somewhere in the middle of the panel. The...
Pioneer VSX-808RDS AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-808RDS AV-receiver

The receiver Pioneer VSX-808RDS used a powerful processor, which allowed the company to provide the listener not only the standard formalized mode Dolby Digital, but modified by a DSP. Moreover, the company could not resist, or deliberately chose to use it in the playback mode, a stereo two-channel analog...
Pioneer VSX-821 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-821 AV-receiver

The budgetary Pioneer VSX-821 attracts by a decent performance. It can accept up to four HDMI sources, has a wide range of analog inputs, and a separate USB port on the front panel. The five-channel amplifier has a power of 5 x 130 W, and there are linear outputs to connect another pair of rear channels....
Pioneer VSX-915 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-915 AV-receiver

The new line, as recognized in the Pioneer, shifted down (at a price, of course, but not in quality) relative to last year. In other words, the model that you see on the photo, the level corresponds to the VSX-814. Nevertheless, VSX-915 looks rich and thoroughly: the control buttons on the front panel...
Pioneer VSX-915-S AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-915-S AV-receiver

Appearance receiver Pioneer VSX-915-S is misleading: Stylish front panel turned out to plastic for a model of this class - a rarity. No other structural compromises. There are seven channels of amplification, the ability to reassign inputs, and most importantly, the system auto-calibration. Result of...
Pioneer VSX-916 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-916 AV-receiver

The front panel of Pioneer VSX-916 has quite large display and successful layout. The purpose of all controls on the receiver as well as on the remote control (by the way, it also has a display) are easily recognized, that's why the device is comfortable and easy to be adjusted and used. The receiver...
Pioneer VSX-917V AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-917V AV-receiver

The Japanese electronic giant, Pioneer Corporation, updates with enviable regularity the model range of AV equipment, in which theatre receivers take one of leading positions. Here is VSX-917V - the market novelty and the representative of the latest generation. The first thing, which you should notice,...
Pioneer VSX-AX3-S AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-AX3-S AV-receiver

The receiver Pioneer VSX-AX3-S fully corresponds to the specification of THX Select - there are seven channels of amplification by 100W. If the user thinks that five speaker systems and subwoofer are enough for the playing of multichannel soundtracks, he can activate the amplifiers of rear back channels...
Pioneer VSX-AX5i AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-AX5i AV-receiver

Initial setting of multi-channel audio is carried out in two stages. Down (Normal) is a traditional procedure for selecting the type of speakers (and their staff), adjust the volume level (+/- 10 dB, resolution 0.5 dB) and delays, which are given to the speaker distances (0,1-9 m in steps 0,1m). However,...
Pioneer VSX-C301 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-C301 AV-receiver

"Pioneer" is hard to suspect that he is - pretty powerful receiver. In the apparatus slim, at least on the front panel buttons, and almost the entire central part of the display is the indicator. Behind the VSX-C301 also bears little resemblance to the receiver: there is only aerial terminal, fan, four...
Pioneer VSX-C502 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-C502 AV-receiver

Familiarity with this novelty immediately led to the idea that Pioneer in the development of thin receiver at the center put a different value - not the functionality and sound quality. While this is speculation, but judge for yourself. It's heavy. With less power VSX-C502 consumes network more than...
Pioneer VSX-D1011-K AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-D1011-K AV-receiver

The main feature of the receiver is a wide folding panel that hides the least required controls and the analog AV input. The left rotary knob is used in normal mode to switch signal sources, and in Setup mode - to configure. The device is THX-certified, i.e. has 7 amplification channels (by the standards...
Pioneer VSX-D512 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-D512 AV-receiver

The asymmetrically filled front panel of the Pioneer VSX-D512 receiver proved to be very functional - thanks to the contrasting inscriptions, the desired buttons are searched without difficulty. The installation algorithm is less successful: in the simplified version (Quick Setup) only approximate setting...
Pioneer VSX-D714-S AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-D714-S AV-receiver

Harmonious design of the front panel of Pioneer VSX-D714-S receiver is impressive; the controls are clearly grouped into work areas. Switching capabilities are quite wide and allow you to easily modify to 6.1 configuration - you should connect only an additional amplifier to linear Surround Back output....
Pioneer VSX-D810S AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-D810S AV-receiver

This model - a very low price, which is nice and happy at the same time raises the question... if it is not inferior to the rest of proportion to the cost? However, neither the functions nor the level of study of the major decisions of radical differences we discovered. Six identical channels amplifier...
Pioneer VSX-D811S AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-D811S AV-receiver

The flap cover, passed on to Pioneer VSX-D811S receiver from older brothers, hides most controls and a full AV input (including connectors for optical digital signal and S-Video), so the front panel does not look overloaded - rather the contrary. But this is the facade. Six-channel amplifier is behind...
Pioneer VSX-LX53 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-LX53 AV-receiver

When you get acquainted with Pioneer VSX-LX53 receiver, you immediately draw attention to its impressive design, typical for LX series. The facade is shot with a cold metallic luster and is cut horizontally by a groove into two approximately equal parts. The central place of the upper part is given to...
Pioneer VSX-LX55 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-LX55 AV-receiver

The new Pioneer VSX-LX55 receiver seems to have reached its highest level of communication with the outside world. Support for AirPlay technology and DLNA protocol allows you to play music from your computer, as well as from portable Apple devices connected to your home network. The file format can...
Pioneer VSX-LX70 AV-receiver
Pioneer VSX-LX70 AV-receiver

Extremely rich by different functions receiver Pioneer VSX-LX70 has one interesting feature - it has a network port LAN. Familiar to any user slot is unnoticeably located on the back panel near HDMI connectors (5 ones). The presence of LAN means that the oldest device of LX series supports Digital Living...