AV Amplifiers & Receivers

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SC-LX85SC-LX85 SC-LX75SC-LX75
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Type 9.2 9.2
HDMI inputs Front 1, Rear 6 Front 1, Rear 6
HDMI outputs 2 2
Output per channel (6ohms/1kHz) 190W (THD1%) 180W (THD1%)
Phase Control (?) Full Band Phase Control/Phase Control Plus Full Band Phase Control/Phase Control Plus
MCACC (?) Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC
Bluetooth Ready Yes Yes
PC file playback (USB) WAV, MP3, WMA WAV, MP3, WMA
PC file playback (network) LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
iPod/iPhone/iPad Digital Direct Yes Yes
1080p upscaler Yes Yes
DLNA, AirPlay, Internet Radio Yes Yes
iControlAV,
Air Jam ready (?)
Yes Yes
PQLS (?) Bit-stream/Multi/2ch Audio Bit-stream/Multi/2ch Audio
AVNavigator Yes Yes
Virtual Speakers Surround Back/Height/Depth Surround Back/Height/Depth
Advanced Video Adjust Yes Yes
Stream Smoother Yes Yes
Wireless LAN Ready Yes Yes
Direct Energy HD Amplifier Yes Yes
Tuned by AIR Studios Yes Yes
RF Remote Included Optional
VSX-LX55VSX-LX55 VSX-2021-KVSX-2021-K VSX-1021-KVSX-1021-K VSX-921-KVSX-921-K VSX-826-KVSX-826-K
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Type 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.1
HDMI inputs Front 1, Rear 6 Front 1, Rear 6 Front 1, Rear 5 Rear 4 Rear 4
HDMI outputs 2 2 1 1 1
Output per channel 150W (THD1%) 150W (THD1%) 150W (THD1%) 150W (THD1%) 130W (THD1%)
Phase Control (?) Full Band Phase Control / Phase Control Plus Full Band Phase Control / Phase Control Plus Phase Control / Phase Control Plus Phase Control / Phase Control Plus Yes
MCACC (?) Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC Advanced MCACC Yes
Bluetooth Ready Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PC file playback (USB) WAV, MP3, WMA WAV, MP3, WMA WAV, MP3, WMA WAV, MP3, WMA MP3, WMA, AAC
PC file playback (network) LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC LPCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC 48 kHz / 24 bit
iPod/iPhone/iPad Digital Direct Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1080p upscaler Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DLNA, AirPlay, Internet Radio Yes Yes Yes Yes No
iControlAV2, Air Jam (?) Yes Yes Yes Yes No
PQLS (?) Bit-stream/Multi/2ch Audio Bit-stream/Multi/2ch Audio Bit-stream/Multi/2ch Audio Multi/2ch Audio No
AVNavigator (?) Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Virtual Speakers Surround Back/Height/Depth Surround Back/Height/Depth Surround Back/Height Surround Back/Height No
Advanced Video Adjust Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Stream Smoother (?) Yes Yes No No No
Wireless LAN Ready Yes Yes Yes Yes No
New - VSX-S500VSX-S500 New - VSX-S300VSX-S300
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Type 5.1 5.1
HDMI inputs Rear 4 Rear 4
HDMI outputs 1 1
Output per channel (6ohms/1kHz) 100W (THD1%) 100W (THD1%)
Phase Control (?) Yes Yes
MCACC (?) Yes Yes
Internet Radio Yes No
Wireless LAN Ready Yes No
Made for iPod/iPhone Yes No
File playback (USB) FLAC, WAV No
Bluetooth Ready Yes Yes
Eco Mode Yes Yes
VSX-821-K VSX-521-K VSX-421-K
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Type 5.1 5.1 5.1
HDMI inputs Rear 4 Rear 4 Rear 3
HDMI outputs 1 1 1
Output per channel (6ohms/1kHz) 130W (THD1%) 130W (THD1%) 130W (THD1%)
Phase Control (?) Yes Yes Yes
MCACC (?) Yes Yes No
Bluetooth Ready Yes Yes No
iPod/iPhone/iPad Digital Direct Yes No No
PC file playback (USB) MP3, WMA, AAC No No

Phase Control

Phase Control manages the time and phase response of the speakers to minimise the effect of additional sound delays, usually due to the filtering process of multi-channel recordings.

By combining our AV receivers and speakers that support Phase Control, multi-channel sound is reproduced faithful to the original source.

MCACC

Often, speakers for surround sound can't be ideally positioned. MCACC therefore analyses the existing sound field using a custom microphone (included), just like a sound professional. It then adjusts each speaker's virtual size, level, distance, and response to precision-tune the system to your room.

iControlAV2, Air Jam

In a WiFi environment, you can perform all foremost operations through the iControlAV2 app for iPod touch/iPhone, iPad (dedicated app).

Air Jam is Pioneer's social app that lets you add your songs to a shared playlist that is streamed directly to the receiver.

PQLS

Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, causing sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS "speed synchronises" the digital audio data between the receiver and compatible Blu-ray Disc player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.

AVNavigator

AVNavigator includes Wiring Navi for support with connecting your receiver to your speakers and other devices, while the interactive manual lets you intuitively explore every feature. AVNavigator is included on a CD-ROM and is also available as a free iPad app.

Stream Smoother

Video from your portable device or streamed over DLNA or AirPlay often has a lower bit-rate, resulting in video artefacts and noise on your screen. Stream Smoother reduces distortion and refines the image for better quality.

Reasons why customers chose a Pioneer AV receiver The price/quality ratio of your Pioneer Receiver

Why people choose Pioneer

Each successive year, we conduct intensive satisfaction research among Pioneer customers. Hearing their voice helps us plan and implement improvements in future line-ups.

Our most recent survey showed that the price / quality ratio of our AV receivers had the highest satisfaction score of all our product categories.
Sound quality and variety of connection possibilities also received high satisfaction scores.

In fact, it is these 3 factors we consider to be most important in our receiver line-up.

Customers also told us that previous remote controls and the user interface could be improved. So we've made significant changes to both to make the control and use of our receivers all the more simple – and pleasurable.

Our AV receivers: what people are saying

  • VSX-920 5 stars

    "Setup was astoundingly easy, and having used the automatic process that analysed my room [...] the sound is clearer and more natural than it ever was with my previous unit." – Neil
  • VSX-LX53 5 stars

    "The product delivers everything that's said about it and more. The sound it delivers is awesome, no matter what the source." – Terry
  • VSX-920 4 stars

    "I absolutely adore the sound that this unit products." – Derek
  • VSX-LX53 5 stars

    "Excellent all around performance. 3D is absolutely jaw-dropping and music playback is brilliant." –Jayson
  • SC-LX83 5 stars

    "This AV amp makes movies feel alive. The ICE Amplification really adds that extra definition and bite to HD movies which makes you want to watch your movie collection again." – Gavin
  • SC-LX83 5 stars

    "Outstanding in almost all ways. This made a huge improvement over my previous amp in the sound quality." – Sean
  • SC-LX73 5 stars

    "I bought this product based on Pioneer's reputation for excellent performance and build quality, and I was not disappointed. The sound from the AV amp is superb. The detail is exceptional, along with the power to blow your windows out, if needed." – Allen

Our AV receivers: what experts are saying

  • CNET:

    Pioneer's VSX-1021-K is an excellent AV receiver with built-in AirPlay and top-notch sound quality…

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  • Best AVReceiver (VSX-1021):

    Delivering remarkable performance in an elegant package, it's a receiver designed with advanced technology that performs exquisitely in the moment, while at the same time never taking its eyes off the future.

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  • Big Picture big sound:

    It may not be the cream of the crop, but Pioneer's VSX-821 is a solid, entry-level 5.1-channel surround receiver with excellent audio and video performance, within its limitations.

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  • Home Theater Gears (VSX-921):

    This elegantly designed receiver incorporates some of the latest technologies and provides a fun experience for those who own an iPod, iPhone or iPad.

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