Pioneer VSX-D511 Digital Audio/Video Receiver A/V Receivers Reviews

Price Paid:  $300.00 from SMAC

Summary:
Have used and did extensive audio tests using HP network analyzer and found this product comparable to Onkyo DS494 based on data collected. Speakers used are locally made but output generated by Pioneer VSX-D511 is very good.

Strengths:
Power output, built-in DSP, low THD. Speaker connection and remote are the types an engineer would look for.

Weaknesses:
Incapable of onscreen display.

Similar Products Used:
Onkyo DS494, Yamaha RXV430

Price Paid:  $590.00 from JB HiFi

Summary:
Brought this reciever (2002 model) a few of weeks ago and has exceeded expectations to date. 5 x 120 watts per channel coupled with DTS, Doby Digital and Pro Logic II makes this a great asset to home threatre setup (including 5 DVDs thrown in). Also has an array of sound enhancements but who ever uses them. It rrp was $749 but with a bit oh haggling was able to get it down to $590.

Strengths:
Ease of set up, nice appearance, puts out great sound (when coupled with good speakers, naturally)and 3 year warranty.

Weaknesses:
Poor remote control, speaker clips - even a base model shouldn't have these anymore, tone test is weak making it diffciult to calibrate.

Similar Products Used:
Sony 675 receiver