Pioneer VSX918V review
The ultimate entertainment solution for the home, boasting 95 W x 5ch power, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ, Front Stage Surround Advance, HDMI repeater, and iPod Digital Playback (Made for iPod).Pioneer celebrates the love affair between Australians and their music and movie collections, releasing a new surround sound station that allow consumers to enjoy their digital music and DVD movies on the big stage. Whether it is a party or any kind of social gathering, we all want to be able to entertain our friends and family with our music or DVD movie collection. Pioneer has answered the call, combining the benefits of a portable music docking station, as well as a conventional 5.1 surround sound amplifier, enabling consumers to connect numerous audio/video products, including their iPod, DVD player & high definition TV. Available in Silver (VSX918VS) and Black (VSX918VK). Whether it is a party or any kind of social gathering, we all want to be able to entertain our friends and family with our music or DVD movie collection.
Let’s face it. How many guests can you entertain utilising the 2-channel stereo sound provided by a TV set or portable music docking station? Not many.
Pioneer has answered the call, combining the benefits of a portable music docking station, as well as a conventional 5.1 surround sound amplifier, enabling consumers to escape the limitations of 2-channel stereo entertainment and optimise the audio in their living room.
The VSX-918V-S is ready for your iPod; however the main benefit is that the connection is digital, which guarantees a full digital transfer without intermediate digital-to-analogue, analogue-to-digital conversions; what you hear is pure.
Listeners can relax and enjoy the crystal-clear programming from each provider. The VSX-918V-S receiver also provide immediate "plug and play" enjoyment of iPod® music content via a front panel digital USB port.
With iPod Digital, the receivers are compatible with the iPod’s connector cable eliminating the need for a separate dock while maintaining functionality.The iPod can be fully controlled with the unit’s remote control and OSD capability allowing users to navigate and share their playlists.
Pioneer presents an advanced lineup of A/V receivers for creating the next generation home theatre. High-definition Blu-ray has brought a new dimension to audio as well as visual potentials. With Pioneer's new A/V receivers, you can enjoy the benefits of the new generation audio formats, such as DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, or play music from iPod and other portable digital devices with improved connectivity via USB.