Pioneer VSX-1016 7.1 Channels Receiver A/V Receivers Reviews


Pioneer VSX-1016 7.1 Channels Receiver
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With an HDMI interface (version 1.2), the VSX-1016V-S allows you to make a direct digital video connection between your receiver and any other HDMI-capable source with a single cable. Digital to analogue conversions are made redundant and you get the benefit of pure, high resolution audio and visual quality.You’re guaranteed the best possible sound reproduction using 7 channels, whether you’re watching, listening or playing. With THX Select2 and THX Surround EX certification, the receiver also supports all the latest surround sound formats.The VSX-1016V-S also gives you Basic Phase Control, which minimises any phase mismatching, calibrating the delay and aligning the phase precisely, to match it for all channels and achieve advanced levels of sonic purity.

   
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Reviewed by:
JIM
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
December 26, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Price Paid:  $424.00 from BEST BUY

Summary:
A TRUE 7.1 SURROUND HOME A/V RECIEVER DEDICATED TO FORMIDABLE MOVIE SOUND REPRODUCTION . A CERTIFIED THX SELECT SURROUND TRADEMARK IS EARNED AS THIS AMP PASSED ALL THE TEST AS REQUIRED. THE SPEAKER SETUP IS IDIOT PROOF AS THE MIKE SETS THE SPEAKER DISTANCE AND DB LEVELS AND EQUALIZERS ALSO! THE SPKR LEVELS ARE SEPERATELY ADJUSTIBLE W/ REMOTE . THE SOUND RETRIEVER BUTTON ON THE REMOTE EASILY RESTORES THE FULLNESS LOST ON COMPRESSED MUSIC SUCH AS FM,I ASSUME XM WOULD BENIFIT AS WELL! IM GOING TO FIND OUT SOON!

Strengths:
AT 110 WATTS X7 CH. ITS A BIT OVERPOWERED AND REALLY KICKS WHEN YOU DARE. THE SURROUND MODES ARE MANY AND DO OPERATE ALL 7 SPEAKERS NICELY ON ADVANCED SURROUND AS IM USING COX DIGITAL CABLE BOX. THE REMOTE IS A NICE STANDERD DISPLAY TYPE. MUSIC IN SURROUND NEED NOT BE LOUD AT ALL TO FULLY ENJOY AS THE SOUNDFIELD ENCOMPASSES ONESELF AS IVE NEVER IMAGINED! STANDERED STEREO MUSIC NOW SOUNDS LIKE MONO TO ME,USING HEADPHONES WOULD BE A DOWNGRADE TO WHAT IM HEARING NOW!

Weaknesses:
HDMI CABLE CARRIES UP TO 1080P VIDEO BUT NO AUDIO,SO I USED THE OPTICAL CONNECTOR FROM MY CABLE BOX TO THE RECIEVER WHICH IS BETTER ANYWAY! AUDIO TO YOUR TV USE THE DIGITAL OR ANALOG COAX OUT ON THE RECIEVER!,IT HAS BOTH OF CORSE!

Similar Products Used:
A 1996 JVC RECIEVER W/ DOLBY SURROUND REALLY ISNT SIMILAR BUT IT GAVE ME AN EXCUSE TO BUY A 100WATT JBL SUBWOOFER THATS GOT A ATITUDE!


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