Pioneer VSX-818V 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver Review
Summary
- Product Name: VSX-818V 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver
- Manufacturer: Pioneer Electronics
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: August 29, 2008 18:22
- MSRP: $ 249
- Specifications
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Power Amplifier Design: PHAT
Surround Power: 120w x 5
THD: 1kHz w/O.O5% THD @ 8 ohm
Inputs/Outputs:
2 Video HDMI
3 component video in / 1 monitor out
4 AV in / 1 Rec. out
5 Audio in / 1 Rec. out (including tuner and front)
iPod compatible through USB
XM and Sirius ready
1 Digital coaxial input
2 Digital optical input / output
Room EQ: Auto MCACC Speaker Calibration (including 5 EQ bands)
DSP: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro-Logic II, DTS 96/24, WAM9 Pro, EX HD Surround
Additional Features: Onscreen Display, Sleep Timer, Display Dimmer, Front A/V Terminals, 30 AM/FM Presets
Remote: Preset
Dimensions (inches): 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 7/8
Weight: 17 lbs 9 oz
Warranty: 1 Year
Pros
- On-screen display
- Large speaker binding posts
- Great sound
- Excellent Value
Cons
- Non-discrete output devices for all but the main channels
- Limited digital inputs
- Cluttered remote control
- No HDMI audio support
- No 5.1 pre-amp outputs
Introduction
Can a receiver with a $249 price tag deliver the sound quality worthy of a true Audioholic? We took the new Pioneer VSX-818V A/V receiver for a spin to find out. With an onscreen display, straight to digital iPod connectivity, and Pioneer’s MCACC speaker calibration system and a solid amp section, the VSX-818V has certainly given it a good shot. Read the full review to find out more.
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gliz posts on September 02, 2008 12:04
jamie2112;450360
Its just a review. And its a holiday why are you worried about something so trivial? Go fire up the grill for god's sakes.........
I was smokeing a pork sholder for about 18hrs, had a little time to kill
BTW it was awsome pulled pork!!!
gene posts on September 02, 2008 11:39
on thing, if no video scaling is expected at this price, why is it listd as a "con"?
Good point and I will remove it. I think the only real strike at this price is the usage of opamps for the center and rear speakers. Personally, I'd rather them ditch the HDMI and upgrade the amps for those channels. You can buy a 4 x 1 HDMI switcher for like $99 or less now.
Adam posts on September 01, 2008 15:30
gliz;450355
on thing, if no video scaling is expected at this price, why is it listd as a "con"?
jamie2112;450360
Its just a review. And its a holiday why are you worried about something so trivial? Go fire up the grill for god's sakes.........
It's a legitimate question, my friend. I would guess that gliz isn't worried about it, just asking.
As for the grill...excellent suggestion!
jamie2112 posts on September 01, 2008 15:26
gliz;450355
on thing, if no video scaling is expected at this price, why is it listd as a "con"?
Its just a review. And its a holiday why are you worried about something so trivial? Go fire up the grill for god's sakes.........
Adam posts on September 01, 2008 15:17
gliz;450355
on thing, if no video scaling is expected at this price, why is it listd as a "con"?
I believe the statement, "No video upscaling (expected at this price)" is intended to read that video scaling is expected at this price and that it's a con because this unit doesn't have it.
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