Pioneer VSX-818V 5.1 Channel 130 Watt Receiver including Panasonic 5.1 speakers
| Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| Stereo RMS Power | 120W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms |
| Surround RMS Power | 120W per channel x 5, into 8 ohms |
| No. of Channels | 5.1 |
| Audio Processing | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX | No |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS Neo:6 | No |
| THX Surround EX | No |
| THX Certified | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.7 x 6.25 x 13.8" (420 x 158 x 352.5mm) |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1kg) |
| Color | Black |
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.
- Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (P.H.A.T.)
- Since heat introduces noise into a signal output path, Pioneer incorporates a special Thermal Compensation Transistor into its hybrid amplifier design, to maintain correct bias levels regardless of temperature. Thus, reproducing a high-quality audio output even under extreme circumstances.
- High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Switching x2
- If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this receiver will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of switching 2 HD signals through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video on a single cable.
- 5.1-Channel and Digital Audio Decoding
- It uses specific Dolby Digital and DTS codecs to reproduce an enveloping 5.1-channel surround sound experience. The unit encodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS 96/24, and WMA9 Pro Decoding.
- High-Performance Inputs/Outputs
- With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features component video inputs/output for high-resolution low-distortion video reproduction, and digital audio inputs for high quality audio reproduction.
- Freescale 180 MIPS Processing DSP
- The Freescale 180 MIPS DSP chip offers low distortion, super-crisp sound processing, and virtually no audio noise in the signal path.
- Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration
- For enhanced room acoustics, Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration technology is included with this powerful receiver. This technology detects speakers, and then sets levels, delays and crossovers, as well as measuring room acoustics. It is designed to work with home theater systems to create a larger, fuller listening area without distorting the sound.
- High-Quality 24-bit Audio Processing
- Pioneer's 196KHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter is the backbone to this receiver's exceptional multichannel audio conversion. By executing an accurate sound-field reproduction and reducing analog noise in the signal path, it is capable of reproducing an enveloping audio signal that is unsurpassed.
- Exceptional Surround-Sound
- It reproduces Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS audio at a frequency response of 20Hz - 20KHz. The dynamic range of this receiver is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.
- XM Satellite/SIRIUS Ready
- It is capable of receiving XM Satellite and SIRIUS digital radio, XM Satellite Radio offers XM-HD Surround, which provides 5.1-channel surround sound audio of over 150 digital channels. To listen to XM or SIRIUS radio programming, you would need the (optional) docking adapters and activation of (optional) XM or SIRIUS service.
- iPod Connectivity
- This receiver features a convenient front panel mini port, which enables you to simply connect a portable audio device, and a Direct USB port for iPod connectivity. Your iPod effectively becomes another Pioneer component flowing through the receiver.
- Built-In AM/FM Tuner
- Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
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| SKU | VSX-818V-K |
|---|
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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.
- Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (P.H.A.T.)
- Since heat introduces noise into a signal output path, Pioneer incorporates a special Thermal Compensation Transistor into its hybrid amplifier design, to maintain correct bias levels regardless of temperature. Thus, reproducing a high-quality audio output even under extreme circumstances.
- High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Switching x2
- If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this receiver will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of switching 2 HD signals through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video on a single cable.
- 5.1-Channel and Digital Audio Decoding
- It uses specific Dolby Digital and DTS codecs to reproduce an enveloping 5.1-channel surround sound experience. The unit encodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS 96/24, and WMA9 Pro Decoding.
- High-Performance Inputs/Outputs
- With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features component video inputs/output for high-resolution low-distortion video reproduction, and digital audio inputs for high quality audio reproduction.
- Freescale 180 MIPS Processing DSP
- The Freescale 180 MIPS DSP chip offers low distortion, super-crisp sound processing, and virtually no audio noise in the signal path.
- Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration
- For enhanced room acoustics, Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration technology is included with this powerful receiver. This technology detects speakers, and then sets levels, delays and crossovers, as well as measuring room acoustics. It is designed to work with home theater systems to create a larger, fuller listening area without distorting the sound.
- High-Quality 24-bit Audio Processing
- Pioneer's 196KHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter is the backbone to this receiver's exceptional multichannel audio conversion. By executing an accurate sound-field reproduction and reducing analog noise in the signal path, it is capable of reproducing an enveloping audio signal that is unsurpassed.
- Exceptional Surround-Sound
- It reproduces Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS audio at a frequency response of 20Hz - 20KHz. The dynamic range of this receiver is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.
- XM Satellite/SIRIUS Ready
- It is capable of receiving XM Satellite and SIRIUS digital radio, XM Satellite Radio offers XM-HD Surround, which provides 5.1-channel surround sound audio of over 150 digital channels. To listen to XM or SIRIUS radio programming, you would need the (optional) docking adapters and activation of (optional) XM or SIRIUS service.
- iPod Connectivity
- This receiver features a convenient front panel mini port, which enables you to simply connect a portable audio device, and a Direct USB port for iPod connectivity. Your iPod effectively becomes another Pioneer component flowing through the receiver.
- Built-In AM/FM Tuner
- Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
| SKU | VSX-818V-K |
|---|
