Pioneer VSX-818V 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver

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With exceptional surround sound reproduction, Sound Retriever Technology, HDMI switching x2, and component video inputs, the Pioneer VSX-818V-K 5 x 120W 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver will take your home theater experience to new heights. In the convenience of your own home, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with the FSX-818V-K. It offers you the same surround sound entertainment value you would expect from a night out at the movies. It uses an advanced DSP digital technology to create independent sound fields that envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. In addition, it features Basic Phase Control, which is a bass management system that ensures a precise low frequency output, preventing unwanted distortion or coloring of the sound. Moreover, it presents superb audio reproduction that will be hard to match. By incorporating a 192KHz/24-bit audio D/A converter and Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (P.H.A.T.), this receiver offers the ability to fill your room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. With connectivity to multiple A/V sources, XM Satellite/SIRIUS Ready, and a slew of DSP modes, the Pioneer VSX-818V-K offers superb functionality that will satisfy even the most discerning home theater pundit.

Specification	Description
Model	VSX-818V-K, VSX818V
UPC	012562884769
3D Virtual Surround	Yes
Analog Audio	(2) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(6) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(2) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video	(3) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	Front Input
Channels	5.1
Color	Black
Component Video	(1) Rear Output
Component Video	(3) Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	13.9
Dolby Digital EX Surround	Yes
Dolby Digital Surround	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Surround	Yes
DTS (usually referred as ’dts’)	Yes
DTS Neo6	Yes
HDMI	(1) Rear Output
HDMI	(2) Rear Input
HDMI	Yes
Headphone Jack	Front Output
Height (Inches)	6.25
iPod Integration	Digital/USB
Multi-Channel	5.1 Channel Input
On Screen Display	Yes
Optical	(2) Rear Input
Radio Frequencies	AM FM and Sirius or XM Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets)	30
Remote Control	Included
Satellite Radio	Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Satellite Radio	XM Radio Ready
Speaker Switching	A+B
Surround Modes	DTS 96/24
Surround Modes	Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround Modes	Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Modes	XM HD Surround
Surround Power Rating	120 Watts x 5
Tuner	AM
Tuner	FM
Tuner	Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Tuner	XM Radio Ready
Type of Receiver	Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel	120
Weight (Pounds)	17.6
Width (Inches)	16.6

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★★★★★

5.0

Great multi-purpose 5.1 channel receiver

"I use this receiver with a pair of Cerwin Vega E-78's (bookshelf spkrs.)for stereo,Bose 161 (surrounds)and VCS 10(center)for theatre use and the seperates sound very well together. Can not wait to hook up a good sub. The Receiver runs and stays strong over time with no listening fatigue after 6 straight hrs. of music & video. I am glad I purchased the Pioneer VSX 818 and I know that adding a pair of floor standi..." Read Full Review »

Dec 29, 2008 by ubetcha

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[...] Some Glitches

"[...] I prefer a dial to adjust radio stations and was surprised that the system requires that you use push buttons. Also, all buttons have only fine print and are very hard to read. Once set up, sound quality is excellent...." Read Full Review »

Jan 13, 2009 by Jim

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★★★★★

5.0

"This is a great value. The sound quality is excellent. This receiver has really awakened my Yambeka surround speakers. I recommend using the 'auto detect' mode as the default surround setting. Note that the HDMI inputs do not handle audio, but rather pass the video signal through the receiver to the …" Read Full Review »

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Ties the room together

★★★★★

5.0

"This is an awesome, awesome receiver. It sounds great and it has a huge array of inputs (I have PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox, and an N64 hooked up to it right now). It takes a little while to get used to for someone who's not used to home theater receivers. For the price (I paid about $300 total), it's reall …" Read Full Review »

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not on elite but i love it

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4.0

"I got this as an upgrade from my older one at only 500 watts max this has 600 watts so of course more power was an issue. But my sub blew out a week ago and it was sounding distorted with out a sub, me wanting to try many out before i buy one i just decided on a receiver with more power. i went into …" Read Full Review »

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Oct 25 2008

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4.0

"I cant get sound directly from My blueray only from the tv. The surround sound doesn't work (or hasn't yet). When I hook the player up with all the HDMI & RCA cables i get no sound. If i run HDMI to the TV then RCA to the amp i get sound through the main speakers only. I'm probably not understanding …" Read Full Review »

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Great multi-purpose 5.1 channel receiver

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Great receiver for the money...

Ties the room together

not on elite but i love it

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