PIONEER Home Theater Receiver VSX515-K

PIONEER Home Theater Receiver VSX515-K

Product Description
Product Description:
To enjoy cinema-quality sound from the VSX515K, just connect a Pioneer DVD player and surround system speakers and you're ready. Virtual Surround Back Mode Pioneer SR Remote Control 192,000 Hz/ 24-Bit Audio Pioneer Hybrid Amplification 6-Channel Stereo 9 Advanced Surround Modes Including Movie, Music, Theater, TV Surround, Sports, Game and more Balance Control for All Channels, Loudness, Electric Tone Controls 30 Random Preset Stations 4-Step Fluorescent Display Dimmer DVD-Audio/ SACD Ready Subwoofer Preamp Output WMA9 Pro Compatible Dialog Enhancement, Auto Surround Audio with Tuner Included and Video Inputs - 3Audio 3 Audio Video Audio/Video Outputs - 1 Audio 1 Video 1Audio Video Large Banana Speaker Terminals Unit Weight - 21.75 pounds Unit Dimensions - Width 16.56 x Height 6.25 x Depth 15.81 inches

Pioneer VSX-516-K 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver, Black
Average customer rating:

Easy and it works

Handles the Sound End

Best $100 ever spent.

Great for the price

Entry-Level Receiver

Pioneer VSX-516-K 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver, Black

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

7.1-channel A/V home theater receiver with 700 watts (100 watts x 7) total power

DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, and Pro Logic IIx decoders

9 advanced surround modes; Sound Retriever brings CD-quality audio to compressed files

3 digital audio inputs (2 coaxial, 1 optical); 2 component video inputs; 5.1-channel input

Includes remote control; measures 16.56 x 6.25 x 13.88 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

ASIN: B000EYFGDI

Product Description

The VSX-516-K is a high-powered receiver ideal for users in the beginning stages of creating a home theater. With Dolby Digital EX, ProLogic IIx, DTS-ES Surround Sound decoding for a 7.1 surround speaker array, it is a great value. It includes Surround EX technology to up-convert 5.1 source material for a 7.1 surround sound configuration. Large speaker terminal for easy connectivity and expandability Dimensions (WxHxD) - 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 inches (420 x 158 x 352.5mm) / Weight 19 lbs 13 oz (9.0 kg)

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for a small to medium-sized home theater, the Pioneer VSX-516-K delivers robust surround sound to a full-blown 7.1 speaker array, giving your movie soundtracks the rich audio they deserve. The receiver is built around Pioneer's exclusive Hybrid Amplifier design, which drives 100 watts of power into each of its seven channels. Pioneer receivers also include such defining attributes as a digital signal processing (DSP) technique called Sound Retriever, which brings CD-quality audio to compressed formats; nine advanced surround modes; and a high-quality 192 kHz, 24-bit digital-to-analog converter that allows CDs and other audio sources to reach their full potential.

Movie buffs will dig the VSX-516-K's multiple surround decoders, which include DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. In addition, you don't need to buy a full 7.1 speaker setup to use the VSX-516-K out of the box. Not only does it support 5.1 and 6.1 systems, but you can also use the two surround-back amplifiers to drive the main front left and right speakers, giving you an extra 200 watts up front. It's the perfect setup for music and movie fans who want a combination of power and versatility.

The VSX-516-K also includes a number of audio extras, including a dialogue enhancement function, a midnight listening mode that suppresses the volume during particularly loud passages (ideal for households with kids), an AM/FM tuner, and a virtual surround back mode that makes it sound as though you own rear surround speakers even when you don't.

With a bevy of digital and analog inputs, the VSX-516-K can accommodate a ton of digital sources, such as DVD players, CD players, video game consoles, digital satellite receivers, and more. The rear panel options include three digital inputs (two coaxial and one optical), two component video inputs and one outputs, three composite inputs and one output, a 5.1-channel input, and a subwoofer preamp output.

The receiver measures 16.56 by 6.25 by 13.88 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
VSX-516-K receiver, remote control, AM and FM antennas, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Easy and it works.......2007-05-12

Easy to set up, anyway you want. First I did it with 3 speakers, now it is hooked up to 5. It was simple to reprogram the surround sound from 3 to 5 speakers.

Handles the Sound End.......2007-02-15

This entry level A/V receiver does a fine job of powering my home theater 7.1 speaker setup. It has ample power to make the Infinity Primus Theater Pack(5.0) plus Primus 360 fronts and Sony SA-W700 subwoofer sing. No apparent distortion at any sound level I can bear! Only minus on speaker set-up is that all "small" speakers must share same crossover point to subwoofer. Has one digital input with a multitude of sound effects. Handles digital input decoding automatically and well. Also has 5.1 analog inputs for SACD. All-in-all a lot of bang for the buck!

Best $100 ever spent........2007-01-16

This is a great little receiver. At the price I paid it's untouchable. I wasn't even planning on buying a receiver but for the price I paid plus a $20 gift card, I couldn't resist. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to upgrade the older Sony I was using that was relying on my DVD player's DD and DTS decoding. I was reluctant because I had not done any research but I figured dirt cheap entry level cira 2006 had to be better than dirt cheap circa 2000.

After having tried it out, I'd have to agree with the few professional reviews I could fine. One reviewer said if you didn't need all the bells and whistles of this reciever's older sibling the VSX-816, this one was sonically just as good minus 10 extra watts per channel. CNet said the 816 was a much better value, but they weren't taking into account how much I had paid. They said the 816 was an excellent value. And The Perfect Vision named the 816 as part of their budget system of the year. They said, "This receiver sounds good and works well, meaning it's nothing like typically wimpy-sounding budget AVR's." So if what the reviewers were hearing was anything like what I'm getting from my 516, I think I made a sound investment.

As for the sound, it is noticably clearer than my old receiver. It certainly has much more updated features than my older receiver including Componenet switching and 7.1 surround. It does not, however, have s-video switching, but I was using an outboard switcher for lack of switching on my old receiver anyway.

If I were paying full price, I would definitely pay the extra $100 and go for the 816. But then actually, I wouldn't have bought anything because, as I said, it wasn't actually in the plans. I'm glad I got the deal though. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Great for the price.......2007-01-10

If you aren't looking to spend a lot, this is a great deal. Sounds great; and where can you find 7.1 receiver for $170??? Plus I got $30 off for signing up for the Amazon credit card.... so I got it for $140, which is less than what I payed for the older generation 5.1 Pioneer I used to have!

Entry-Level Receiver.......2007-01-06

For the price its the best deal in town. Lots of setup options, lots! It is an excellent work of art.

Pioneer VSX-515K 6.1 Channel Surround Sound AM/FM Audio-Video Home Theater Receiver

Average customer rating:

Good for the price
Beats my living room system!
Nice, inexpensive home theater component
Poor in all respect
Amazing value for the price!

Pioneer VSX-515K 6.1 Channel Surround Sound AM/FM Audio-Video Home Theater Receiver

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Built-in DTS-ES Discrete/ DTS 96/ 24/ NEO - 6/ Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
110 Watts x 6 Channels
2 Component Video Inputs 1 Component Video Output, 3 S-Video Inputs 2 S-Video Outputs
3 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 1 Optical)
5.1-Channel Input

ASIN: B00093J0PE

Product Description

To enjoy cinema-quality sound from the VSX515K, just connect a Pioneer DVD player and surround system speakers and you're ready. Virtual Surround Back Mode Pioneer SR Remote Control 192,000 Hz/ 24-Bit Audio Pioneer Hybrid Amplification 6-Channel Stereo 9 Advanced Surround Modes Including Movie, Music, Theater, TV Surround, Sports, Game and more Balance Control for All Channels, Loudness, Electric Tone Controls 30 Random Preset Stations 4-Step Fluorescent Display Dimmer DVD-Audio/ SACD Ready Subwoofer Preamp Output WMA9 Pro Compatible Dialog Enhancement, Auto Surround Audio with Tuner Included and Video Inputs - 3Audio 3 Audio Video Audio/Video Outputs - 1 Audio 1 Video 1Audio Video Large Banana Speaker Terminals Unit Weight - 21.75 pounds Unit Dimensions - Width 16.56 x Height 6.25 x Depth 15.81 inches

Customer Reviews:

Good for the price.......2007-05-16

This was my entry level reciever that i bought when i purchased my xbox360. Everything works great. i have 5 speakers and a power sub and the music and movies sound great and fill the room. Only thing that has bugged me is that there is only 1 optical input for digital audio

Beats my living room system!.......2006-12-20

This is even better than the old receiver in my living room...plugged a pair of Polk RTI-6 speakers, and with the optical line from my PC, the system SINGS!

Nice, inexpensive home theater component.......2006-04-19

I purchased this from a B&M electronic retailer last week and used it to replace an older Pioneer receiver that only had Pro-Logic capabilities. The Pro-Logic surround was so limited that I had even taken down my rear-channel speakers since they did so little.

Hooking this new receiver up to my DVD player (via the digital coax port) and re-attaching the rear surrounds, added a whole new dimension to my movie-watching. The DD and DTS decoding is really an astounding difference over Pro-Logic, and at less than $160, this was a no-brainer upgrade.

The setup options on the unit were pretty easy to use and the sound it puts out is more than acceptable for my medium-sized living room. The sound was clean and I didn't notice any distortion. Setting the volume between -40 and -30 dB (about 55-65% of the max level) is more than enough for an immersive, theater-like experience. I normally set it lower for day-to-day TV duty.

I also like the automatic mode capabilities; the receiver tries to determine the best listening mode based on the source and automatically sets itself appropriately. You can also select modes manually, but it's one less thing for my wife to worry about when she wants to watch a movie.

The front-face of the unit is very clean looking, and the buttons don't feel cheap or flimsy. The remote isn't anything special, but I don't need to use it very much. At least it has dedicated buttons for the important functions.

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add multi-channel audio to your home entertainment center, this is a good way to go.

Poor in all respect.......2006-02-10

The only good thing about this purchase was the super fast shipping (maybe they want to get rid of it ASAP) It was not late when I realized WHAT HAVE I GOT AND WHY DID I. Man trust me I have a Denon AVR 600 5.1 and there is absolutely NO COMPARISON between the two. I returned it in hours.. Ended up paying 20$ out of pocket for the shipping. The LED display looks cheap and so does the remote and the rear connectors are a pain in the ... It doesn't power all your speakers equally and there is ABSOLUTELY NO DEPTH in the sound. I would highly recommend you to stay away from it. I have learnt it the hard way. Better throw in some more and get what truly is AN UPGRADE.

Amazing value for the price!.......2006-01-25

Pioneer has created a wonderful low-end surround amp for cheapskates like me since I had to ask dad for the money. It has so many good features I will simply not list them because there's no room to type them all!

The only gripes are pretty minor, such as no S-video inputs, but it does have component input which is better, but it would have been nice to have S-video. More expensive pioneer receivers have them, so it basically boils down to how much money you want to spend for that. The rear surround channel essentially is one channel, but it does support 2 speakers. The last gripe is the teeny-tiny remote with small buttons. It should have been twice the size because even I have to squint to read the lettering, forget about using it in the dark!

Pioneer VSX-515S 6.1 Channel Surround Sound AM/FM Audio-Video Receiver

Average customer rating:

I love PIONEER audio/video receivers!

Pioneer VSX-515S 6.1 Channel Surround Sound AM/FM Audio-Video Receiver

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Pioneer SFCRW240LS Home Theater Speaker System

Accessories:

Duracell CEF90NC 30 Minute Charger with 4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package

Product Features:

660 Watts Total System Power
Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS 5.1
Digital Analog Converter
Dialog Enhancement
Sleep Timer Function

ASIN: B00093Z5X0

Product Description

To enjoy cinema-quality sound from the VSX515S, just connect a Pioneer DVD player and surround system speakers and you're ready. Virtual Surround Back Mode Pioneer SR Remote Control 192,000 Hz/ 24-Bit Audio Pioneer Hybrid Amplification 6-Channel Stereo 9 Advanced Surround Modes Including Movie, Music, Theater, TV Surround, Sports, Game and more Balance Control for All Channels, Loudness, Electric Tone Controls 30 Random Preset Stations 4-Step Fluorescent Display Dimmer DVD-Audio/ SACD Ready Subwoofer Preamp Output WMA9 Pro Compatible Dialog Enhancement, Auto Surround Audio with Tuner Included and Video Inputs - 3Audio 3 Audio Video Audio/Video Outputs - 1 Audio 1 Video 1Audio Video Large Banana Speaker Terminals Unit Weight - 21.75 pounds Unit Dimensions - Width 16.56 x Height 6.25 x Depth 15.81 inches

Customer Reviews:

I love PIONEER audio/video receivers!.......2006-03-15

I was skeptic about purchasing an entry level PIONEER receiver. I already own a PIONEER ELITE(flagship line) receiver. But I wanted one for the family room and I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I questioned the quality before I purchased it, then when I heard it for the first time the sound BLEW ME AWAY. There are features on this model that are NOT on my flagship model that says alot about the quality of this receiver. Any first time home theater fans will not be disappointed with this item.

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