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| Pioneer VSX-515K 6.1 Channel Surround Sound AM/FM Audio-Video Home Theater Receiver | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 54521
Category: CE
Publisher: Pioneer
Studio: Pioneer
Brand: Pioneer
Label: Pioneer
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 20.4 x 19.2 x 10.4
MPN: VSX515-K
Model: VSX515-K
UPC: 012562738055
EAN: 0012562738055
ASIN: B00093J0PE
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| Features:
| • | Built-in DTS-ES Discrete/ DTS 96/ 24/ NEO - 6/ Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder | | • | 110 Watts x 6 Channels | | • | 2 Component Video Inputs 1 Component Video Output, 3 S-Video Inputs 2 S-Video Outputs | | • | 3 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 1 Optical) | | • | 5.1-Channel Input |
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Product Description
Isn't it time you got more out of your movies, music, games, and PC? With Microsoft Pioneer co-developed a Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA-9) Professional Decoder, allowing you to listen to two-channel and multi-channel WMA compressed audio files directly from your PC in your living room! The VSX-515-K is also ready for super high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD multi-channel audio discs. This powerhouse receiver delivers an equal 110 watts to six channels and features advanced surround processing, with DTS-ES, Dolby Digital-EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding. Plus, Virtual Surround mode deepens and broadens the sound stage by creating a "phantom" rear surround effect - without using a rear speaker.With Pioneers Thermal Compensation Amplification Design, the amplifiers maincomponents are built onto a single integrated circuit, for perfect precision even when processing high-level current and a variety of temperatures. To eliminate undesirable electrical influence, Direct Construction keeps critical circuitry separate (for example, digital from analog, and video from audio). Also, the positioning of key parts is carefully mapped out to optimize signal transmission efficiency. For superior performance, the VSX-515-K employs a double-precision Motorola 48-bit DSP engine that's used in top theaters worldwide. Component Video Switching provides a connection for DVD players and even high-definition TV tuners, providing convenient control through the receiver without any degradation in picture quality.The VSX-515-K provides the convenience of Quick Setup and an easy-to-use remote that also controls other Pioneer "System Remote" equipment.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Good for the price May 16, 2007
This was my entry level reciever that i bought when i purchased my xbox360. Everything works great. i have 5 speakers and a power sub and the music and movies sound great and fill the room. Only thing that has bugged me is that there is only 1 optical input for digital audio
 Beats my living room system! December 20, 2006
This is even better than the old receiver in my living room...plugged a pair of Polk RTI-6 speakers, and with the optical line from my PC, the system SINGS!
Nice, inexpensive home theater component April 19, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this from a B&M electronic retailer last week and used it to replace an older Pioneer receiver that only had Pro-Logic capabilities. The Pro-Logic surround was so limited that I had even taken down my rear-channel speakers since they did so little.
Hooking this new receiver up to my DVD player (via the digital coax port) and re-attaching the rear surrounds, added a whole new dimension to my movie-watching. The DD and DTS decoding is really an astounding difference over Pro-Logic, and at less than $160, this was a no-brainer upgrade.
The setup options on the unit were pretty easy to use and the sound it puts out is more than acceptable for my medium-sized living room. The sound was clean and I didn't notice any distortion. Setting the volume between -40 and -30 dB (about 55-65% of the max level) is more than enough for an immersive, theater-like experience. I normally set it lower for day-to-day TV duty.
I also like the automatic mode capabilities; the receiver tries to determine the best listening mode based on the source and automatically sets itself appropriately. You can also select modes manually, but it's one less thing for my wife to worry about when she wants to watch a movie.
The front-face of the unit is very clean looking, and the buttons don't feel cheap or flimsy. The remote isn't anything special, but I don't need to use it very much. At least it has dedicated buttons for the important functions.
If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add multi-channel audio to your home entertainment center, this is a good way to go.
 Poor in all respect February 10, 2006
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
The only good thing about this purchase was the super fast shipping (maybe they want to get rid of it ASAP) It was not late when I realized WHAT HAVE I GOT AND WHY DID I. Man trust me I have a Denon AVR 600 5.1 and there is absolutely NO COMPARISON between the two. I returned it in hours.. Ended up paying 20$ out of pocket for the shipping. The LED display looks cheap and so does the remote and the rear connectors are a pain in the ... It doesn't power all your speakers equally and there is ABSOLUTELY NO DEPTH in the sound. I would highly recommend you to stay away from it. I have learnt it the hard way. Better throw in some more and get what truly is AN UPGRADE.
Amazing value for the price! January 25, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pioneer has created a wonderful low-end surround amp for cheapskates like me since I had to ask dad for the money. It has so many good features I will simply not list them because there's no room to type them all!
The only gripes are pretty minor, such as no S-video inputs, but it does have component input which is better, but it would have been nice to have S-video. More expensive pioneer receivers have them, so it basically boils down to how much money you want to spend for that. The rear surround channel essentially is one channel, but it does support 2 speakers. The last gripe is the teeny-tiny remote with small buttons. It should have been twice the size because even I have to squint to read the lettering, forget about using it in the dark!
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