Pioneer's 2010 AV receivers

djaddy

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Key features of the Pioneer VSX-520-K:

    * 5.1 AV receiver, 110 watts per channel
    * 3 HDMI 1.4 inputs
    * 3D-compatible (able to pass 3D HDMI signal from 3D Blu-ray player to 3D TV)
    * Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, plus Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding
    * Bluetooth-ready (can stream Bluetooth audio from compatible A2DP devices with $100 AS-BT100 adapter)
    * Advanced Sound Retriever and Automatic Level Control processing
    * $230 | Available in April

Key step-up features of the Pioneer VSX-820-K:

    * 4 HDMI 1.4 inputs
    * iPhone/iPod compatibility via USB, using included cable
    * Basic onscreen display (text-only)
    * Automatic speaker calibration
    * Sirius-ready
    * $300 | Available in April

Key step-up features of the Pioneer VSX-920-K:

    * 7.1 AV receiver, 110 watts per channel
    * Analog video upconversion
    * Full color graphical user interface
    * Anchor Bay video processing (ABT1015)
    * Two channel PQLS
    * $400 | Available in April

Key step-up features of the Pioneer VSX-1020-K:

    * 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs
    * Controllable with Pioneer's new iControl iPhone app
    * Onscreen album art for iPhone/iPod
    * Powered second zone functionality
    * Internet radio, using Ethernet port
    * Improved automatic speaker calibration (Advanced MCACC)
    * $550 | Available in April

Key step-up features of the Pioneer VSX-1120-K:

    * Marvell Qdeo video processing
    * PC control
    * Multichannel PQLS
    * RS-232 port
    * $750 | Available in April

That's a lot of information, but two models in particular really standout as sweet spots: the VSX-820-K and VSX-1020-K.

The VSX-820-K offers up all the basic functionality most people need for only $300, including 3D compatibility; Sony's cheapest 3D-compatible AV receiver costs $500. Yes, the VSX-820-K lacks analog upconversion, but realistically, how many home theaters still use analog video sources? The Nintendo Wii is the exception, but we think most people would rather save the money on their receiver and make a separate connection to their TV.

The VSX-1020-K is more expensive than last year's VSX-1019AH-K, but Pioneer has added significant functionality. Six HDMI inputs should cover all but the most complicated home theaters and the addition of an Ethernet jack, internet radio functionality and iPhone control are features that were only available on much more expensive receivers last year. On the other hand, we weren't overly impressed by the initial descriptions of the iPhone app we've heard; much of the functionality is based on tilting the remote to make adjustments, which sounds a little gimmicky. We're looking forward to getting our hands on these new models and testing out the new functionality.

freeman324

除左佢地support Bluetooth 之外:


其中一款VSX-1020-K仲support iPhone App 名為"iControl", 睇落都幾得意

djaddy

Pioneer VSX-1020-K
(Credit: Pioneer)

djaddy

Pioneer VSX-1120-K Audio Video Receiver:

rictsang

any preout for 1020 ?

claero

too fast .....

KEVIN9178

都係goh 句,,,,,,,,,小弟唔識問下.
係戲院睇條片源 + 3d眼鏡出3d效果,
player唔係 3d,個幕唔係3d,

點解屋企要tv+amp+ player +hdmi1.4 full set 至出到 3d??

真係要努力種金至得.

francis_leung21

其實部投影機+PLAYER+解碼係3D..依家問題係3D 投影機既問題...3D TV 效果出佐..根住唔係電影院個感覺...加上要眼鏡...幾百蚊1千蚊副...

djaddy

Honestly, besides the 3D functions, the feature packed Pioneer 1120 @ $under $6k retail price is a bargain!

djaddy

This week Pioneer introduced five new receivers, from $230 to $750. All have HDMI 1.4 switching for 3D, and all have Pro Logic IIz surround. But one model stands out, the $550 VSX-1020-K, a worthy successor to our Battlemodo champ.

Receiver technology has become amazingly affordable, and to me, the sweet spot is the 1020, with crazy tech that would’ve cost thousands only a few years ago:
• An Anchor Bay 1080p upscaler for analog-to-digital video, making every gadget you line in available on your TV via a single HDMI cable
• Sound Retriever AIR for improving quality of MP3s and other compressed formats, a step-up from something that we found actually worked well on previous models
• Advanced microphone-enabled automatic room calibration (called MCACC) for balancing speakers
• Precision Quartz Locking System (PQLS), which provides jitter-free CD playback when combined with a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray player

But best of all, this thing can be controlled and adjusted by Pioneer’s AVR iControl app. Anyone who’s slagged through their fair share of shitty AV receiver menus—whether on screen or on the receiver itself—knows what a boon it is to have a nice GUI in the palm of your hand as you walk around the room, tweaking your settings. Trust me, this isn’t just a gimmick. Here are some screens:

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Not much more to say, except that if you respected our judgment call on the 1019 in our receiver Battlemodo, you have all the more reason to spend an extra $50 on its replacement when it ships in May. In the meantime, here’s the basic lowdown on all the new receivers: the junior-grade VSX-520-K and VSX-820-K, and the upper deck VSX-920-K, VSX-1020-K and flagship VSX-1120-K, which for $200 more replaces the Anchor Bay upscaler with a Marvell, and has a few extra AV-nerd perks.

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