Pioneer VSX-9300TX Multi-Channel A/V Receiver

Pioneer VSX-9300TX Multi-Channel A/V Receiver

Product Description
Product Description:
With the VSX-9300TX, multi-channel movies, music, and games will never be the same again. Its Advanced Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) with 7 point EQ timing andPC Display offers studio-quality set-up and calibration of your system, and it works in any room.

Average customer rating:

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K 7.1

Surprised this is a pioneer product.

Great home theatre receiver for the price...

Pioneer 1016-TXV A/V Receiver

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

THX Select Processing and Certification

Dolby Digital EX- DTS-ES- DTS 96/24

XM-HD with Neural Surround

770 Watts Total System Power - 110 Watts x 7 (20Hz - 20kHz- 8 ohms)

Dialogue Enhancement

ASIN: B000HC0BJG

Product Description

top-of-the-line VSX-1016TX dishes out intensely great home-theater performance. It's the world's first receiver to process THX Select 2, for high-impact, multi-channel audio for cinema, concerts, and gaming in rooms of up to 2,000 square feet. It also features advanced surround processing, with DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding. Pioneer's Digital Core Engine performs all digital signal processing with one powerful, compact circuit board, for a shorter signal path and less radiation. A double-precision, high-speed (180 MIPS) Motorola 48-bit DSP ? the same chip used in Dolby and DTS theater systems worldwide ? delivers a super-accurate PLL sound-processing clocking module, very low jitter, and virtually no audio degradation. The VSX-1016TX sends 120 watts of equal power to all seven channels. Our Advanced Direct Energy MOSFET discrete transistor amplifiers offer high-power drivability, ultra-efficient amplification, stable imaging, extremely low energy loss, and ultra linear ouput to all channels. And with Automatic MCACC, the VSX-1015TX actually measures and calibrates your audio system for sonic perfection specifically for your living room, regardless of shape or size, automatically. With Microsoft, Pioneer co-developed a Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA-9) Professional Decoder, allowing you to listen to two-channel and multi-channel WMA compressed audio files. Plus, Video Conversion up-converts S-Video and composite video into component video, for a simpler, higher-quality video connection to your TV. Audio/Video Output 2 Audio / 2 Video Digital Inputs 5 / Optical In 3 / Coaxial In 2 / Optical Digital Output 1 / Multi-Channel Input 6 Channel / Audio Preamp Output 7 Channel / Composite Video Input 5 / Composite Video Output 2 / S-Video Input 5 / S-Video Output 2 / Component Video Input 2 / Component Video Output 1 / Headphone Output / Front A/V Inputs Unit Weight 33

Amazon.com

Home entertainment gets a powerful boost with this Pioneer® 7.1 channel A/V receiver. High-quality audio and video comes with ultra-convenient connectivity. The receiver's six digital inputs includes two HDMI inputs (and one HDMI output) with 1080p compatibility for the very best in high-definition video. The all-digital HDMI interface eliminates the hassle and mess of wires, with one-cable connections and super-fast transfers of uncompressed — and uncompromised — high-res video content from source to screen. With three HD capable component video inputs, you can connect a progressive scan DVD-player/recorder, an HD gaming console, and an HD cable or satellite set-top box to your receiver and access them with the touch of a button. Add in the ability to receive content in XM-HD Surround powered by Neural Audio*, connect to an iPod® player via an optional IDK-01 dock (sold separately), and decode WMA-9 Pro files, and you can also enjoy multi-channel digital satellite radio, iPod player content and PC audio files played through your home theater system. In glorious surround sound. Pioneer's patent pending Sound Retriever technology even enhances compressed audio formats to give them more dynamic range and acoustic impact.

Sonic boom

Don't just experience your home entertainment. Immerse yourself in it, with 110 watts across up to seven speakers, THX Select2™-certified surround sound, and eight advanced concert and cinema surround modes including Dolby® Digital EX, DTS® ES, and DTS 96/24. All optimized by Pioneer's Digital Core Engine powered by dual 48-bit Freescale® DSP processing LSIs. Go ahead, and turn it up. Pioneer's ultra-efficient Advanced Direct Energy Amplifier design results in extremely low energy loss, so you can play it loud and still enjoy superior sound quality.

Fine-tune your audio performance.

Recreate the studio engineer's original intent, in your home. In any room. Instantly — thanks to the first automatic Multi-Channel AcoustiC Calibration System (MCACC). Using the supplied microphone. MCACC makes your initial set-up easy and accurate by automatically measuring your room's acoustic environment, then fine tuning the sonic performance of your system. The result is truly accurate multi-channel audio reproduction any sound engineer would admire.

Customer Reviews:

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K 7.1.......2007-06-28

I have this receiver paired with JBL speakers. This is my first surround sound set up and I am pleased with my purchase. It arrived on time and I did not have any shipping problems.

Surprised this is a pioneer product........2007-06-27

I'm not one to write reviews, or especially long drawn out critiques. The short list:

Perks:
More than ample power at most any listening level
THX2, Prologic II, 7.1
HDMI/Comp/Svid/RCA control/conversion
Beautiful
Heavy and sturdy

Cons:
Onscreen menu graphics are odyssey-era
limited front inputs.

Great home theatre receiver for the price..........2007-06-12

Comparing to the alternatives you get a great one for the price. I had the 1015 for 3 years before I upgraded to this to get the HDMI plugs. I use it with 7.1 PolkAudio 7.1 speaker set and active subwoofer (400 watts). Drawbacks: If you use this for a home sound system where I have speakers in the ceilings in all of the main areas and the patio the receiver does not have speaker B outlet in the back and you have to use the rear surround speakers for that purpose (to run it through a speaker switch). The quality you get out mode B is not the same as what you get in Mode A and in mode B your Subwoofer does not work. Second issue is that you don't have on screen menus for set up that is useful for a theater room setup.

Pioneer 1016-TXV A/V Receiver.......2007-05-15

I paired this receiver with a Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system for excellent sound performance. I especially like the MAcc feature for balancing speaker output levels.

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver.......2007-04-13

The best!!! I'm using it with a high-grade Polk surround speakers-the audio quality rocks!

Pioneer VSX-917V-K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Average customer rating:

Pioneer VSX-917V-K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Dayton SKRL-12-100 12 AWG OFC Speaker Wire 100 ft.

Product Features:

XM and SIRIUS Satellite ready 7-channel AV receiver featuring HDMI
Provides equivalent high power to all seven channels
Built-in Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders
Stream Direct for pure and unprocessed digital sound
3 composite, 3 S-Video, 3 component, and 4 digital inputs

ASIN: B000OQ3RH8

Product Description

The Pioneer VSX-917V-K Audio & Video Receiver turns up your home theater experience with up to 7 channels of high-powered amplification that immerse you in 3D surround sound. You can enjoy XM Satellite Radio or Sirius Satellite Radio with optional accessories on your home theater system. Because of WMA9 Pro compatibility, you can bring compressed Windows Media Audio encoded music and other content to surround sound life. Fill your ears with 110 watts of sound across 7 channels in advanced surround modes. The Freescale 180 MIPS Digital Signal Processor is coupled with Pioneer's Sound Retriever technology to brings near-CD richness to compressed audio formats like MP3s. Built into a single integrated circuit, the Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier with Thermal Compensation Transistor Design delivers perfect sound precision, despite heat variations. The VSX-917V-K's Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier design is a unique structure to reduce the distortion caused by the dynamic change of heat in the system. 14 Advanced Surround Modes including Virtual Surround Back Preset Remote Control MCACC Auto Room Set-Up With 5-Band EQ 192KHz/24-Bit Audio DAC, 96 kHz/24-Bit Video DAC Digital Video Converter (to Component Video) Sound Retriever For Enhanced Portable Audio Playback Subwoofer Preamp Out Speaker A/B (B Speaker Or Bi-Amp) AM/FM Audio Tuner With 30 Random Preset Stations SR (Smart Remote) Terminal Output Phase Control Bass Management System Midnight Listening Mode Sleep Timer 4-Step Fluorescent Display Dimmer On-Screen Display Inputs & Outputs - 3 HDMI (2 In/1 Out), 4 Component Video (3 In/1 Out) Connections, 2 Coaxial, 3 Optical Digital Audio In/1 Digital Audio Out, 3 S-Video In/2 Out, 3 Composite A/V In, Headphone Out Dimensions - Width 16.56 x Height 6.25 x Depth 13.88 inches Weight - 20.25 pounds Sirius and XM connectivity require subscriptions

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pioneer VSX-917V-K Audio and Video Receiver turns up your home theater experience with up to 7 channels of high-powered amplification that immerse you in 3D surround sound. You can enjoy XM Satellite Radio or Sirius Satellite Radio with optional accessories on your home theater system. Because of WMA9 Pro compatibility, you can bring compressed Windows Media Audio encoded music and other content to surround sound life. Fill your ears with 110 watts of sound across 7 channels in advanced surround modes. The Freescale 180 MIPS Digital Signal Processor is coupled with Pioneer's Sound Retriever technology to bring near-CD richness to compressed audio formats like MP3s. Built into a single integrated circuit, the Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier with Thermal Compensation Transistor Design is a unique structure that reduces the distortion caused by the dynamic change of heat in the system. It ensures perfect sound precision despite heat variations.

Pioneer Inno XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player (Pink)

Average customer rating:

The best of both worlds and great reception
inno works well but needs a better antenna
Great music and talk all the time with the Inno
Best XM Unit Ever
reception sucks in Portland, OR

Pioneer Inno XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player (Pink)

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B000K7LYKS
Release Date: 2006-11-11

Product Description

PINK PIONEER INNO GEX-INNO1P: Portable XM Satellite Radio with MP3; includes Home Kit and Earbuds. Take a listen to our latest innovation, the Pioneer inno. Small in size, big on features, it's the first satellite radio that plays MP3s and WMAs. You heard right; now you can select and record from over 170 crystal-clear channels of live XM radio or play your own MP3/WMA mix. Anytime you want, at home or on the road, hear talk radio, college sports, Major League Baseball, NASCAR and any kind of music you choose. That's unheard of variety and options. And innovation, now available with the Pioneer inno. Get Live XM on the Go! Get XM's over 170 channels live on the go, in the home or in your car. Own one of the world's first portable XM Satellite Radio MP3 player Hear it, Click it, Save it! Record your favorite XM channels at home or in the car (no PC required). Record not only music, but also sports, talk shows, and more Listen to what you want, when you want Mix your MP3s/WMAs and XM Tracks! Mix recorded XM with your MP3s and WMAs. Create your own unique and original playlists. Manage playlists and files without computers or internet. Discover it, Tag it, Own it! Hear a great tune, tag it and purchase it online with XM Napster. Get recommendations on XM Napster. Explore new music on both XM and XM Napster. Includes: Home Dock Home Antenna Home AC Power Adapter Remote Control RCA Cable Travel Adapter USB Cable Ear Buds Belt Clip/Carrying Case Memory: Flash memory for up to 50 hours of recorded XM programming (approx 1 GB) Built-in, wireless FM transmitter XM AUTHORIZED DEALER: XM DEALER # 1-467964617

Amazon.com Review

The original lineup of XM2Go products (the MyFi, Tao, and Airware) were the first attempt from either XM or Sirius at providing a truly portable satellite radio receiver. As first-generation products, they offered such tantalizing features as a built-in antenna for receiving live XM broadcasts on the go and the ability to record content for playback later. But, like many first-generation products, these technologies were not yet perfected.

With the Inno, you can receive and play live satellite broadcasts while you're on the go. View larger.

XM radio offers an incredible selection of music, sports, talk, and more.
Fast-forward a few years: the sequel--the Pioneer Inno--is a radical step forward in both performance, features, and design. (Note: Samsung's Helix is essentially the same model with a slightly different shell.) Boasting a much smaller form factor, slick casing, color screen, and simple user interface, the Inno is the first satellite radio player to make people think twice about buying a straight-up MP3 player.

That's important because not only does the Inno receive all of XM's great content, but it also has built-in storage for your MP3 collection. You can either record up to 50 hours of live XM content into memory, or split it for 25 hours of XM and 25 hours of your personal tunes. Having the option to load a few hundred songs is the perfect antidote for when you're in an area where the Inno can't receive a live signal.

Having some backup entertainment is great, but rest assured that with the Inno, antenna reception is much improved. The Inno's stubby antenna (think a slightly thicker antenna than on your mobile phone) pulled in rock-solid reception all around downtown Seattle, even when placed inside a jacket pocket. Performance will vary depending on your location relative to XM's satellites and network of ground-based repeaters, but it's way better than any of the original XM2Go units. Adding XM's antenna headphones can improve your experience even more.

Thanks to a 10-minute buffer, the Inno is also able to download an entire song from XM, even if you decide to hit record at the end of the song. Connect your player to your PC once you're at home and you'll instantly have the option of downloading that song for keeps via XM's new partnership with Napster.

Another highlight of the interface is the navigation pad. To go directly to a channel, hit the left arrow and then use the virtual keypad to punch in the channel number. If you just want to surf around, hit the right arrow and the display groups the channels by category (Rock, News, Sports, etc.).

The Inno comes with a remote control, a home dock with relevant cables and antenna, nice earbud headphones, software, and more. The rechargeable battery lasted about 4 hours when playing live XM programming, and it will last longer for MP3 playback. An adjustable color screen is another great addition, as it's much easier to see in sunlight and it gives the Inno a high-end feel.

Amazon.com Review

Fast-forward a few years: the sequel--the Pioneer Inno--is a radical step forward in both performance, features, and design. (Note: Samsung's Helix is essentially the same model with a slightly different shell.) Boasting a much smaller form factor, slick casing, color screen, and simple user interface, the Inno is the first satellite radio player to make people think twice about buying a straight-up MP3 player.

Amazon.com Product Description

Finally, a portable device that lets you play live XM radio content. That's right, wherever you roam the Pioneer Inno lets you tap into more than 150 channels of satellite radio. It's a big step forward for XM radio lovers, but there's more. With the Inno, you can combine live XM radio with your personal digital music collection (MP3s and WMA). This means you can enjoy your own music library while being exposed to all the new music and content that XM radio has to offer.

So how did they get a complete satellite receiver into a device that measures 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches? By using an advanced satellite/terrestrial internal antenna that allows the device to receive signals from anywhere. The device is light, too, weighing in at just 4.5 ounces. The unit's full-color, 180 x 180 TFT display, as well as a user-friendly interface, make it easy to save and delete content. In addition to making it easy to find the music you want to listen to quickly, the interface lets you build your own playlists right on the device that consist of XM radio content and your own digital music. Another cool feature is the Inno's built-in memory buffer, which allows you to save an entire XM radio song even if you decide to save it in the middle of the song. The Inno's internal memory supports up to 50 hours of saved content.

Featuring a full array of programming -- from talk shows, comedy programs, and live Major League Baseball broadcasts to just about every musical genre from bluegrass to jazz -- XM Radio is the fastest growing satellite radio network in the world. All XM metadata is displayed on the Inno's display, including full song title and artist name, as well as information extras such as stock and sports score tickers. The device also sports a category list for saving and accessing favorite channels.

Another great feature of the Inno is TuneSelect, which alerts you when one of your favorite artists or songs is being played on an XM channel. And last, but certainly not least, the Inno features an integrated wireless FM transmitter so you can beam XM content to any FM radio frequency (with the Pioneer Inno Accessory Car Installation Kit), making it very easy to listen to XM content on any home or car stereo.

The Inno comes with earbuds and everything you need for portable and home use.

Customer Reviews:

The best of both worlds and great reception.......2007-06-21

I love my Inno already! I used the included antenna and even though I work in a large mall like building I get great reception. The device is extremely easy to use and I had it up and running in a matter of minutes. I really like that you can do both pre-recorded XM and your own MP3s/WMAs in your custom playlists. This is a great feature! Like other reviews my only criticism is that recording of a song/channel ceases once you change the channel. I can understand the logic in the recording cutoff feature, which would prevent you from filling up your memory if you forget to turn recording off. It would be nice if at least the song that was in progress of being recorded would finish up before stopping recording. Alternatively it would be great if you could continue to record at least if you switched to listen to your pre-recorded music or MP3s and the device asked you once ever say 5-10 minutes if you really wanted to continue recording.

inno works well but needs a better antenna .......2007-05-13

in our rural area the inno works pretty well. indoors, you have to move it around a little and then hold it still once you've found a good spot. I can usually find a good spot in each room. this is without the docking station antenna. When you use the docking station antenna, the reception is perfect. Outside the inno gets a signal most of the time. Somtimes I have to put it on a different side of my body to keep a signal. Overall i'm pleased with the Inno. I cant wait for the antenna technology to improve. I may try the antenna headphones.

Great music and talk all the time with the Inno.......2007-05-10

I absolutely love my Pink Pioneer Inno XM2go! The reception without the additional antenna is pretty good, but with the included home antenna, it comes in great!

It also works well with the optional satellite antenna headphones and comes with a case that clips on to workout wear easily. Walking has become a pleasure being able to listen to so many varieties of music. I really grilled the salesperson about the reception with the anttenna because the one that came with my Delphi was a piece of junk.

I can't imagine walking without the Inno. The only con for this radio is the battery life. It really only lasts about 48 hours. If it dies, I keep a regular battery powered RIO MP3 player as a backup.

Best XM Unit Ever.......2007-04-14

I just bought because I can't get XM in my new office....I set it up at home or in my car and set it to record my favorite XM Channel 202 then listen to it later. I never miss my favorite boys O&A or Ron & Fez anymore. My home antenna that came with it works great in my house....I doesn't even face a window....and the reception is awesome. Can't wait to take it out and about more so I can see how portable it is. Best purchase I have ever made for Xm.

reception sucks in Portland, OR.......2007-01-23

Ok, we've tried everything. I've stood in our living room with the extra, better antenna, turning it this way and that...and no matter what I do, can't get more than one "bar" of reception. Even better, once we get it pointed *just* the right way, I just have to walk by and the signal cuts out!

Don't even ask about using the antenna built onto the unit! It seems to be worthless. I'm going to try and return my unit.

Buyer beware! The reception is very iffy! --Steve

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 Cdsr100 Steering Wheel Remote Control

Average customer rating:

Do-It-Yourself set
Nice control, easy to operate
if you need two remotes floating around your car.
handy little tool
Good Remote !

Pioneer Cdsr100 Steering Wheel Remote Control

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ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

For use with select Pioneer receivers
steering wheel mount

ASIN: B00009QOWW

Product Description

Pioneer is a world leader in the consumer electronics industry and digital entertainment products. The confidence to innovate. The skill to harness the limitless possibilities of cutting-edge technology. The commitment to enhance the lives of its customers throughout the world. These are the qualities that have put Pioneer at the forefront of new product development.

Customer Reviews:

Do-It-Yourself set.......2007-06-28

Well, it didn't work for me after initial setup. Honda CRV is the worst possible cars for this remote to work: the radio has some deep housing around, plus it's on top, plus there is transmission's column-mounted selector lever covering the radio from the left. It worked only in total darkness, 2 o'clock mounted.
Here comes the fix.
It's infrared, so I stared looking for a LED, which is supposed to transmit the signal. Take any home TV remote and see how it works. You'll find some clear plastic, covering a LED, or LED with no cover coming out to send a signal. Basically, it's an invisible light, nothing more.
I was surprised and shocked to find no LED visible anywhere on Pioneer CD-SR100. Since it didn't work for me and I'm too lazy to ship it back, I've decided to open the unit to see what's inside. It wasn't really hard, actually. You start from the bottom, where Pioneer logo is, carefully using a small flat screwdriver, and quickly have the unit in two peaces. This is when you'll see the LEDs, two of them, hidden inside right behind that Pioneer logo. There is a tiny hole of a hair size which, according to minds of Pioneer engineers, is big enough for the signal to come out. I don't want to use any other words here, but I totally disagree with Pioneer on their idea.
To continue, you have to remove the volume control board. It's attached with 4 small screws. After that, I took a drill, a 1/8 drill bit and just drilled a hole near that LED, which was closest to my head unit on 2 o'clock position. That's it. I even trimmed the volume board with scissors to open up the LED even more and pushed its head to the new hole. You can assemble the unit back after that.
And now it WORKS! It works at 2 o'clock, at 6, at 10, at darkness, at sun - it just works. Once again, don't want to comment Pioneer's engineers. People, finalizing the design of this unit should be fired. Actually, the soldering of the board was so-so, it's on very cheap side, has 4-5 parts on the board, and for the money the unit is too overpriced.
You're loosing you warranty after doing what I did, I bet, but for me the only way before was just to throw the unit away, so I don't care.
Thanks.

Nice control, easy to operate.......2007-03-19

Is a nice solution for remote control, is a little hard to found the perfect position on the steering wheel, but you can operate very wheel, I have my remote on the 2h30m angle, but the remote is reversed.

if you need two remotes floating around your car........2007-03-01

pros,cheap remote. cons,mounting broke on install.Do not waste your money unless you want to have a second remote to keep track of.

handy little tool.......2007-02-11

bought this remote because i play my music loud and needs a att button close by, the remote that comes with the head unit barely stays in 1 place, and the Cdsr100 was an ideal choice. install was easy and fast. just that some times it does not send the signal at certain points and it have to turn the steering at an angle for it to work, while this might be dangerous while driving

Good Remote !.......2006-10-08

I've been using this remorefor one month now to control a FHP-4200MP Pioneer Double-DIN Radio/Cass/CD installed at about the 2 o'clock position on the steering wheel of my Toyota Camry XLE It works well and is very convenient. No interuptions regardless of driving conditions. Actually it works as well as the original "card" type remote accompaning the head unit.

PIONEER AirWare XM2Go Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver

Average customer rating:

Unit is touted as stand alone-IT IS NOT
Although a little bulky a solid player through and through
Good Product - bad ear phone connections
Great service if you never plan on canceling
PIONEER AirWare XM2Go Portable XM SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER

PIONEER AirWare XM2Go Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

XM Reception through XM Tuner (service required)
Included rechargeable battery provides up to 5 hours play on a single charge
Built-in Memory records and stores up to five hours of broadcasts
Built-in Wireless FM Transmitter for playing through any car stereo, home stereo, or boom box
Text information get a personalized stock ticker and sports scores on the brilliant LCD display.

ASIN: B0009I96LM

Product Description

Join the new satellite radio revolution with the revolutionary Pioneer AirWare - One big idea can change everything. And XM Satellite Radio is one big idea. America's most popular satellite radio service offers over 150 crystal-clear digital channels. Listen to music, sports, talk, comedy, drama, news and kids programming, from coast to coast. XM reception requires a monthly subscription to XM (documentation included in package). LCD Monitor displays traffic reports, stock prices, sports scores, and so on (InfoExtras) Built-in XM Antenna Scrolling info extras, such as sports scores TuneSelect alerts you when any of 20 songs you've saved is playing 20-song memory bank Up to 30 user-programmable channel presets for easy access Unit Dimensions - 2-7/8W x 4-3/8H x 1-1/8D / Weight - About 7.2 oz.with battery Audio Output - 3.5 mm diameter ministereo jack Includes Headphones, Remote Control, Case with Belt Clip Requires Subscription to XM Satellite Radio at a nominal monthly fee. Information enclosed in product packaging

Also available at our Macy's Herald Square location

Customer Reviews:

Unit is touted as stand alone-IT IS NOT.......2007-06-13

Product description says "Internal XM antenna".
Ask yourself why you would pay $200 for an XM receiver otherwise. You can get a car receiver AND a home receiver together for less.
Here's the problem: if you are walking about anywhere or jogging let's say, you will not be happy with the reception, even though not being tethered to a wired antenna is probably the reason you bought this device in the first place. The internal antenna is awful. And don't waste your money on that little device you'll see on the web that plugs into the hole on the side and "doubles" your reception for $19.99. Double nothing is still nothing. Direct line of sight to satellites is constantly interrupted and repeater stations sometimes help, sometimes don't. And if you get out of any populated area, you know that there are no repeater stations and your "stand alone" XM receiver is useless.

The unit works great when attached to a proper XM antenna in the house or in the car. So unless you want to walk around with your home antenna and 25 foot cable in your hand, forget it.

XM service is fine.

Buy a home unit or a car unit, save your money.

Although a little bulky a solid player through and through.......2007-05-13

This player delivers on most fronts. The ability to records XM songs live and replay them later as truly portable is why I purchased the system in the first place. One disadvantage of the player is the all or none of recording. System does not allow selective deletion of individual recorded songs as the 5 hours capacity fills up. To make room for more songs, all previous songs must be deleted.

Good Product - bad ear phone connections.......2007-05-05

I've had two Pioneer xm2go receivers over the last 1.5 years. I returned the first one to the dealer that I bought it from because I had trouble getting a consistent sound from the receiver. I have the same problem with my second unit (must be a manufacturing device). The internal antenna is very strong. I'm thankful for that because I cannot pick any stations up using the docking station and the antenna. Good functionality in the product but it has some design and performance issues that are frustrating to deal with.

Great service if you never plan on canceling.......2007-04-25

I have been a subscriber for 4 years. Back in November my account was turned off due to a billing issue. The week prior to it being turned off I started receiving 3 calls a day for payment. I advised one of the reps to wait a week for the payment, payment was made. Calls stopped for another week. The radio was then turned off and the 3 calls a day started up again. I explained to the bill collectors I owed nothing and when offered to reactivate the radio I told them not to bother, at this point I wanted nothing more to do with XM. They offered me 3 months of free service to come back, anyone who cancels can get this by the way, and I refused. The 3 calls a day continued for the next week, I was informed that it simply takes a week for your name to fall out of their automated system....

2 more months go by and then I start receiving a bill saying that I reactivated my radio and owe for 2 months of service and all the late fees that go with that. 40 dollars. I call in and state I never reactivated my radio, thus I don't owe for reactivating my radio and the 2 months of service that would have followed. The customer service rep told me that it would be taken cared of, 2 weeks later I get another bill. I call back and the rep tells me the same thing and apologizes for my inconveniences. I even called back the next day just to make sure it was finally resolved, and that rep confirmed that I no longer owed anything. So then last month I start receiving COLLECTIONS NOTICES. YOU HAVE ONE MONTH TO PAY THIS BEFORE IT GOES TO COLLECTIONS. I called in and was promised they would look into it and call me back. This apparently has taken care of the issue, though I never received the call back. This week I called 6 times, 3 of which I was promptly hung up on for no reason, and was told each time that it had been resolved. So hopefully this time it really is... To anyone considering XM I suggest you just get an MP3 player.

PIONEER AirWare XM2Go Portable XM SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER.......2007-02-26

This receiver is FANTASTIC. I hate scratchy off frequency noise. When I got this Pioneer AirWare XM2Go and played XM Satellite Radio stations.... I was blown away. I could easily hook up to my car Stereo Speaker System by popping it into the docking station, or I could zip it right out of the car along with my handbag and pop it right into the docking station in the living room....AND it would play out of my 7.1 Surround Sound Home Theater System without needing any wire hookup to speakers. I could take the Receiver on hikes and walks thru the woods and have the marvelous sound of XM Radio !!! If you like quality sound when listening to music or VINTAGE RADIO programs, you will love this receiver. EASY to use and and OUTSTANDING PIONEER QUALITY.

Pioneer VSX-817-K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Average customer rating:

Pioneer VSX-817-K Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Dayton SW-25 Subwoofer Cable 25 ft.
Dayton RGB-6 Component Video Cable 6 ft.
SANUS SF22B 22" STEEL SPEAKER STAND PAIR BLACK
Pioneer S-HF21-LR Bookshelf Speakers
MTX Monitor 60i Dual 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair

Product Features:

XM® Satellite ready and SIRIUS® Satellite ready 7-channel AV receiver
Equal high power for all seven channels (110 Watts x 7, 1 kHz, 1.0 % THD, 8 ohms)
Built-in DTS-ES™/DTS® 96/24/DTS® NEO:6/Dolby® Digital EX/Dolby® Pro Logic IIx decoders
Dialogue Enhancement, Auto and Advanced Surround features
Stream Direct for pure and unprocessed digital sound

ASIN: B000OW3592

Product Description

The world of digital satellite radio entertainment charges into the home theater with this Pioneer VSX817 XM Satellite Radio Ready and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready 7-channel A/V Receiver. It comes loaded with Pioneer-exclusives, like Phase Control for bass management, Sound Retriever, for near CD-quality audio from compressed music files, and Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ and microphone, a calibration feature that fine-tunes each speaker to best suit your particular listening room. Enjoy the vast array of satellite radio's digital music and entertainment options in the comfort of your home theater with direct connectivity to the XM Connect & Play antenna and the SiriusConnect SC-H1 Tuner (both sold separately; monthly subscription required.) Best of all, you can access your favorite satellite radio programming using the receiver's convenient on-screen display and the preprogrammed remote control. XM subscribers will even enjoy select music channels in 5.1 surround with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Audio. This high-powered receiver earns a well-deserved spotlight in any home theater. Built-in DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/DTS NEO - 6/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx Decoders Advanced Surround (14 modes, including Front Stage Surround Advance) Dialogue Enhancement /Auto Surround Stream Direct for Pure and Unprocessed Digital Sound XM Satellite Radio Ready with OSD /SIRIUS Satellite Ready with OSD 5.1-Channel Input /4 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 2 Optical) /Component Video Terminal (3 Inputs, 1 Output) /S-Video Terminal (3 Inputs/2 Outputs) Front A/V Input - Audio (Tuner Included)/Video Inputs - 5A/4AV / Audio/Video Outputs - 1A/1AV + 1V Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR/C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL) Power Requirements - AC 120 V/60 Hz /Power Consumption - 370 Watts / Standby Power Consumption - 0.5 Watts Dimensions (W x H x D) - 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 inches (420 x 158 x 352.5 mm) /Weight - 20 lbs. 4 oz. (

Amazon.com Product Description

The world of digital satellite radio entertainment charges into the home theater with this Pioneer VSX817 XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready 7-channel A/V Receiver. It comes loaded with Pioneer exclusives, like Phase Control for bass management, Sound Retriever for near CD-quality audio from compressed music files, and Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ and microphone--a calibration feature that fine-tunes each speaker to best suit your particular listening room. Enjoy the vast array of satellite radio's digital music and entertainment options in the comfort of your home theater with direct connectivity to the XM Connect & Play antenna and the SiriusConnect SC-H1 Tuner (both sold separately; monthly subscription required). Best of all, you can access your favorite satellite radio programming using the receiver's convenient on-screen display and the preprogrammed remote control. XM subscribers will even enjoy select music channels in 5.1 surround with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Audio. This high-powered receiver earns a well-deserved spotlight in any home theater.

Pioneer Jd612V 6 Disc Cd Player Magazine

Average customer rating:

Pioneer Car CD Changer Magazine

Pioneer Jd612V 6 Disc Cd Player Magazine

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

For use with select Pioneer 6-disc CD changers

ASIN: B00009QOVF

Product Description

6-Disc DVD/MCD Magazine for Pioneer 1996 to 2000 line of 6-Disc MCD Changers will help you to store and organize your expanded disc collection.

Customer Reviews:

Pioneer Car CD Changer Magazine.......2007-01-11

Kinda hard to say a whole lot about CD changer magazine, but this one does the job well. Little trouble in extracting each 'sleeve' that holds the disc in place. Rugged design, and easy to load and unload into the changer (It helps that I'm able to put the six-disc changer into the glove box).

I wouldn't mind if Pioneer put an extra label in the package since it's I sometimes reorganize my discs. I have several CD changer magazines and some discs 'fall out of favor' and get replaced with other CD albums.

Pioneer Dehp77Dh Single Play Compact Disc For Gm Or Chrysler Vehicles (PIONEER DEHP77DH)

Average customer rating:

Great Sound, Perfect dash fit
Plenty of power and features, easy to install, performs well

Pioneer Dehp77Dh Single Play Compact Disc For Gm Or Chrysler Vehicles (PIONEER DEHP77DH)

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

CD receiver with built-in MOSFET45 amplifier (22 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs and CD-Rs
Easy EQ with six presets and a 3-band parametric EQ
compatible with Pioneer iPod adapter
satellite radio-ready (tuner, antenna, and XM or SIRIUS service subscription required)

ASIN: B00009QOV8

Product Description

Does your GM or Chrysler vehicle have the oversized dash opening blues? Pioneer's DEH-P77DH will boogie those blues away with great performance and an incredible list of features. MOSFET45 high power will get your speakers jumping, while the tone-shaping Easy EQ and Front Image Enhancer transform your vehicle into a music-lover's paradise. Three pairs of preamp outputs make system expansion a breeze when you add external amplifiers. The built-in DFS alarm protects your vehicle from intruders (at least two relays required to operate alarm functions). Wireless remote is also included.

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound, Perfect dash fit.......2007-06-12

I bought this stereo for my 2000 Chevy Tahoe, because I wanted a radio that would fit perfectly in the dash without any modifications. 1.5 din car stereos are hard to find. I love the sound and all the features it has. Really worth the price! I only have problems mounting it properly, unfortunately the brackets of the original radio do not fit this unit. But I'll figure something out. Overall,...very good deal!

Plenty of power and features, easy to install, performs well.......2004-10-12

The used Durango I recently purchased came with the "90-pound-weakling" equivalent of a factory stereo. I wanted to do a better job than when I added an aftermarket system to the Dakota a few years back, so I researched which CD receivers would be the best fit for the 1.5 DIN (oversized) dash opening (found in a bunch of Chrysler and GM vehicles).

I settled on the Pioneer DEH-P77DH, and I remain convinced that this was an excellent choice for several reasons.

First, the sound quality is rich and full-45 watts x 4. I can hear details and nuances with clarity. I've paired it up with four 6.75 inch Alpine speakers in the doors, and I have plenty of low end (I don't want to rattle anyone's windows). So far, the CD player has not skipped once or failed to play any of my compilations.

Second, the unit was easy to install. (Of course, having a neighbor who is an electronics whiz is a bonus.) Be sure to order a wiring harness, solder the connections, and then plug and play. It fit snugly into the opening---no cheap looking adapter plate kits needed.

Third, the DEH-P77DH is full of features, including an equalizer, a high pass filter (which is useful if you are running a subwoofer), and a low, mid, and high options for the loudness control. The removable head unit is a nice security feature. There are three RCA outputs, one of which is for a nonfading output for a subwoofer.

Supposedly, this CD receiver will work seamlessly with a satellite radio receiver, too. And there is a small, nifty remote control that is a snap to use. I, for one, happen to like the big volume control knob but some folks might not.

Fourth, programming radio stations is easy, and this unit has a very sensitive tuner, allowing me to pull in better programming than the mess that clogs the airways around here.

A few cons, to be fair, should be noted.

First, the display is a bit dated looking compared with some of the fancy "organic" graphics popular today.

The design of the head unit has a couple of vexing features. One button near the top left switches from on to off, from CD to radio. Then another button left off center at the bottom switches between three levels of FM settings (you can store 15 FM stations in memory) and the AM settings. This design is irritating when you want to jump to AM to check traffic reports, for instance. Also, this unit does not play MP3s, so be forewarned.

Setting up the menus and functions will require keeping the manual within reach the first few times because some of the programming is not that intuitive.

All in all, the Pioneer DEH-P77DH has taken much of the misery out of my commute and made road trips quite enjoyable and its many pluses outweigh the minuses.

Pioneer VSX-816-K 7.1-channel XM-Ready A/V Receiver, Black

Average customer rating:

Terrible Manual
Performance close to my Rotel-1065!
Steve's Pioneer receiver
Great full-featured basic system
Pioneer Home Theater

Pioneer VSX-816-K 7.1-channel XM-Ready A/V Receiver, Black

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design
Auto MCACC Setup with 5-band EQ
Sound Retriever for Improved Sound Quality of Compressed Music Files
Equal High Power for All Seven Channels (110W x 7)
XM Surround for Optimum Surround Sound from XM Radio

ASIN: B000EYH8TS

Product Description

The VSX-816-K is an excellent choice for audiophiles looking for the best possible sound quality for their home theater. Advanced DSP combines with the unit's room-tuning feature to create a studio-like auditory experience closer to what the filmmakers and musicians intended their audiences to hear. Compensating for speaker distance and level, as well as the room's specific acoustics, the receiver equalizes the audio output of each speaker for optimum performance. When combined with the receiver's 100 watts of power to 7 channels, sound accuracy is better, and dialogue and action sequences are clearer, for a more enjoyable auditory experience. When paired with an XM Satellite Radio Connect & Play antenna and XM subscription service (not included), the VSX-816-K will receive more than 100 channels of music, sports, news and comedy through XM. Music fans will be pleased to know that the VSX-816-K is the first A/V receiver to incorporate XM Surround broadcasts powered by Neural Surround for multiple channels of complete surround music. Power Requirements - AC 120V/60HzDimensions (WxHxD) - 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 inches (420 x 158 x 352.5mm) / Weight - 20 lbs 4 oz (9.2 kg)

Customer Reviews:

Terrible Manual.......2007-04-29

The Pioneer Receiver is a good product if you know how to hook up modern equipment. I have not seen as bad a manual as comes with this product in a long time. There is no overall diagram for the back pannel, unless you are hooking your compnents up exactly as they describe, you better read and understand the entire manual. Took me way to long to do a simple connection of DVD player with s-video and optical digital audio input. Right now I am not sure I can connect all of my components into this reciever because of the pathetic manual.

Performance close to my Rotel-1065!.......2007-02-28

After owning a 1997 Pioneer Elite Series Receiver for 10 years now, I thought it was time for an upgrade. I'm Extremely Picky when it comes to audio as I've been a member of the Audio Engineering Society for over 30 years, own and operate a 30 track recording studio with very high end audiophile gear ( Crown Reference Power Amps And Tannoy DMT-15 Monitors, etc) and perform regularly as a Jazz Fusion & Rock Bassist.

We additonally have a high end double walled Home Theater with Phil Jones AAD Q-40 Series Speakers and a Rotel-1065 Receiver with (2) additional 1,000 watt subwoofer amplifiers driving (4)-10" Phil Jones Subwoofers.

As I went to choose my new Pioneer Elite ( Love the Direct Feature as you can hear your CDs as they were mixed right off the recording console-the VSX-816 has it too) I realized that they are now deeper than my old unit and wouldn't fit into our Media Center.

It appeared I would have to "down grade" to the Pioneer VSX-816 to get a unit that would physically fit, as it is under the 18.5" in depth of the other Pioneer Receivers. I read several online reviews and saw it got great ratings as a "budget" or "starter" receiver. The very low cost concerned me. How good could it be? I also saw a couple of reviews elsewhere that said it lacked warmth or low mid bass.

My concerns grew but thought it worth a try as if it didn't work out, it could go into our office or another area and the old Elite could be re-installed.

The unit arrived today well packaged. I was ready for a test run with our Phil Jones AAD 2000 Series Speakers & Velodyne Subwoofer. At a cost of close to 10K for these speakers, was the VSX-816 an insult to Phil's & Velodyne's Products?

Initial trials were disappointing with my reference CDs. Clearly the "warmth" or "low mid bass" was lacking as a reviewer on another site stated. Specs showed the VSX-816 only had a 6DB gain at 100Hz while to older Elite had a gain of 10DB. It really needed something at around 200Hz in our very live room. My wife even shook her head and said "It doesn't sound as good Lover, back to the old unit"

But wait....I'm like any other guy and haven't read the manual!

With less than 10 minute reading I found there was a Graphic EQ on the menu that allowed exceptional control at various frequencies while also allowing you to select your subwoofer crossover point. In less than 30 minutes the new Pioneer VSX-816 was out shining the old Elite and performing almost as well as the high end Rotel-1065.

This unit would be a bargin at twice the cost!

We use a Real Time Spectral Analyzer in the Studio and our large Home Theater to set EQ levels and I'll eventually use it with the VSX-816 as well but for now, my ears don't lie. My wife gives it a two thumbs up as well.

DO NOT be Mislead by the low price!

Tons of features with lots or control over various surround settings for Music & Video. All kinds of inputs but missing HDMI at this price point.

This receiver will do everything you want with only one exception. Many high end audiophile speakers lack effeciency as a trade off of accurate reproduction. The AAD 2000s are in the high 80db range at 1 meter. It takes tons of power to get high volumes with these virtually perfect speakers and the VSX-816 doesn't have it...but the highest end Pioneer Elite doesn't either. My old Elite didn't @ 120 watts. As long as you're happy with 100DB or less ( I know your ears will last longer) you simply can not go wrong here.

Take to time to read and manual and learn about basic sound EQ and you'll be a happy camper. Absolutely 100% Satisfied with only 30 minutes of tweeking!

Steve's Pioneer receiver.......2007-01-21

Super product. Great and varied features. Very technically advanced product. Easy setup. Do not like the post type of speaker cable connects. Prefer the push/pull type. Had hard time getting speakers connected properly. Otherwise, a super receiver.

Great full-featured basic system.......2007-01-12

Does everything it says it does. Lots of connections for all you could want. Cool way to set up the room sound. Fairly easy operation and manual, provided you know what you're doing to begin with. Best value for all these features. I haven't used XM so I can't comment on that, but I've used all the other features. Shipment arrived very quickly and was in good/new condition.

Pioneer Home Theater.......2007-01-10

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. Sounds great, looks good, good price, fast shipping everything is peachy

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