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Pioneer VSX-520-K Audio/Video Receiver |  | Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
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as of 9/9/2010 17:00 PDT details
New (4) Used (8) Refurbished (1) from $165.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 593
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.6
Dimensions (in): 13.7 x 16.6 x 6.2
MPN: VSX-520-K
Model: VSX-520-K
UPC: 884938108843
EAN: 0884938108843
ASIN: B0039XQKXQ
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Simple connectivity of high-performance HD video, HD audio, portable, internet, wireless and analog components | | • | Front panel mini jack provides portable audio player users easy integration of their devices with their home theater | | • | The latest version of HDMI inputs and outputs provide more HD connectivity options with "future-proof" 3-D capability | | • | 1080p video conversion and upscaling ensures the highest quality video from any source | | • | High-Power Discrete Transistor multi-channel amplifiers and proprietary Pioneer room calibration technology combine to ensure best |
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Product Description
The Pioneer VSX-520-K delivers amazing home theater performance in an elegant package at a surprising value. With connectivity options for all your latest high-definition home theater components, the VSX-520-K takes it a step further with support for the latest high-definition audio formats, and support for your portable devices via a front panel mini-jack input and compatibility with Bluetooth sources (using the optional AS-BT100 adapter, sold separately). Specifications: * Power Output: 110W x 5 (1kHz, THD 0.05% @ 8 ohms) * Auto Surround * Stream Direct for pure and unprocessed digital sound playback * HDMI connections: 3 inputs, 1 output * Component video connections: 2 inputs, 1 output assignable * Digital audio connections: 2 optical inputs, 1 digital coaxial input *2.1 Preout (Subwoofer + Surround Back/Front Height Channels) *30 tuner presets * Dimensions: 6-1/4" H x 16-9/16" W x 13-11/16" D * Weight: 19.6 lbs.
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 Awesome Sound, Awesome Features, Awesome Price September 2, 2010
ej
This replaced a broken Harmon Kardon AVR, and I was initially concerned that the quality would not be as good, but I was proved wrong. I used the same speaker set up, same room, and the new sound blew it away. Everything is so much clearer and full of voluminous sound. Highly Recommend the system.
great value! August 18, 2010
just_listen
My primary purpose for buying this receiver is to listen to mp3 music directly from my computer. The computer speaker systems being offered these days really don't provide the sound output I desire, and since I already owned some extra speakers, all i needed was an amp to bridge the gap. I looked at "stereo" amps, but figured I might as well go ahead and get something that i could possibly build a second home theater around, so I chose to get an "entry level" AVR. With these Klipsch B-2 Synergy Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Pair) and this BIC PL-200 Acoustech Platinum Series Subwoofer i get a very satisfactory listening experience. Granted, it is not audiophile quality, but this is not what most of us are after, and anyone that expects this at this price range is fooling themselves. HOWEVER, for those of us that like good music and appreciate above average quality at moderate to even higher volumes, this receiver will DO THE JOB.
Keep in mind, my set up is simplistic, but from what I have experienced, set up is easy and very intuitive. I ran a 3mm jack out of my computer speaker output into an RCA cable, then connected it the the CD input on the receiver. Then I performed the speaker setup by setting the front speakers on "small", set the crossover at 80Hz, selected yes on the subwoofer, and I was ready for business. An additional setting I like is the Advanced Sound Retriever that really fills out the sound of mp3's to a near CD quality. It really does work!
Again, i can't speak for how it works within a "home theater" set up, but I imagine it would do a fine job. I know it meets my needs - and for less than $200 - I am very satisfied. I highly recommend this product!
An Improvement August 16, 2010
Chris John Philhower (NJ)
I ordered this unit from Amazon. Arrived ahead of schedule. Still trying to figure out the different modes and functions. But I can say this, The VSX-520K is a Big Improvement over my old VSX-D514. The sound quality is so much better. More dynamic while watching movies and listening to the radio. The faceplate is going to take some getting used to. Used to the position of buttons on the old one.
Full Featured Receiver July 14, 2010
D. Brewster (Tacoma, WA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered this for a friend as a replacement for a Panasonic SA-HE70 (which got good reviews a few years ago). He isn't disappointed. He now is set for both 3D and blu-ray HiDef. With his Bose speaker system, he doesn't need much power, but this little receiver seems to have alot of it for the money.
This is Pioneer's bottom of the line, but don't let that fool you. It has 3 HDMI 1.4a inputs, decodes Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Audio, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz, is Blue Tooth ready (need adapter), and 3-D video ready. Quite a bargain for $200.
Cons: Spring Clips for surround sound speakers (binding posts for the mains).
If you don't connect with HDMI, DVD audio is monitored thru the "CD" connection. It took a little while to figure this out -causing much anxiety.
If you want a basic surround reciever that is fully capable of supporting all current forms of video and audio, you could do alot worse than the VSX-520-k, and, for the money, you would be hard-pressed to do better.
Great! June 19, 2010
A. Khan (CHICO, CA, US)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just replaced my 10 year old Sony Receiver with this guy.. great price! and has everything a home theater needs... maybe not for an extreme enthusiast.. but 3 HDMI ports, 5.1, 110 w speaker out put.. its great.. hooked up to my PS3 and Dish HD DVR... simple set up.. controllable with my Harmony 680 remote... and its 3D ready.. for when I am.. in 2-3 years...
its running my bose floor standing front speakers, and bose surround as well... for the price.. i absolutely love it.
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