Pioneer VSX-820-K Audio/Video Receiver
- “Works with iPhone” certification and front USB connectivity (cable included) provide iPod, touch
- Simple connectivity of high-performance HD video, HD audio, portable, internet, wireless
- The latest version of HDMI inputs and outputs provide more HD connectivity options with “future-proof” 3-D capability
- The latest Dolby Pro Logic Iiz as well as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for an immersive audio experience
- High-Power Discrete Transistor (HPDT) multi-channel amplifiers and proprietary Pioneer room calibration technology
Product Description
Key Features are 110 watts X 5, Dolby True-HD / DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro-Logic IIz Height Channel Decoder, Auto MCACC with room EQ, Phase Control Auto Level Control – 2 Channel, Advanced Sound Retriever – 2 channel, iPod Digital USB / USB Memory Audio / OSD, Front A/V Inputs, Sirius Satellite Radio w/OSD, Bluetooth Ready w/ optional AS-BT100, HDMI Repeater (4 In / 1 out), Deep Color, x.v. color, Component Video Inputs (2 in / 1 out), Audio Inputs (6 in / 1out – includes Tuner), Audio/Video Inputs (4in / 1 out), Digital Inputs (3 – 1 coax / 2opt), Dolby PLIIz Pre-Out, Glossy Black Cosmetic, Preset Remote Control.
Pioneer VSX-820-K Audio/Video Receiver
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sound quality was good until I ran the Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system. Then It became superb (don’t skip running it)
this is a great receiver packed with features. although I consider to exchange it to the Pioneer VSX-1020-K Audio/Video Receiver for the upscaling and the ipod application.
UPDATE:
It stopped working, suddenly one day after 3 weeks it has no sound. I was planning to return it anyway but now they saved me the 25 dollars cost of shipping it back.
I reduce the score only to 3 stars because when it worked it plays beautifully.
UPDATE 2:
Today after hoking to same setup a Denon AVR-791 I understood what I was missing.
this product goes down to 2 stars. (We actually had some good moments together)
Average sound quality and died after 3 weeks.
Rating: 2 / 5
I wanted a receiver that could play music from my many ipod/iphone products. This was a cheap alternative to the lack of receivers that could do this simple thing. On paper it looks great. The pioneer was shipped defective. Apparently this is rare… No sound. After many days this was repaired and shipped back to me. Now there is sound but the connection between Iphone/Ipods doesn’t work. Have they no shame? Where is the workmanship pride? More importantly how many times will I be stuck sending in a defective product? Pioneer used to be good quality but not anymore. This is a recurring theme with many new tech equippment lately. China? Cheap labor=bad stuff.
Rating: 1 / 5
I like it.
Have’nt had time to set up the auto calibration thingahmajob.
Sound is pretty good right out of the box.
Got this with a new PS3 and a Samsung LN40C630.
Very Cool stuff.
So far, putting all my MP3 CD’s on the PS3.
Good sound.
Good picture.
Good times.
Cheers!
Rating: 4 / 5
Unless you are an ultra-geek, this is all the receiver you will ever need. Lots of features that I know I will never use. Only 5.1 capability as it comes out of the box, so if you need more, go to the 920. This unit best suited for small to medium size home theaters.
Rating: 4 / 5
This reciever is simply fantastic. I connected it to a Polk 5.1 system and the sound is just superb. I will recommend this to anyone wanting a very good but inexpensive Reciever. Pioneer, Bravo
Rating: 5 / 5