Pioneer VSX818V review
95 W x 5ch power, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ, Front Stage Surround Advance, HDMI switching, and iPod Digital Playback (Made for iPod)The VSX818V takes you into a world of pristine sound and flawless technology. A world with more connectivity options than ever before. It’s a realm of engineering beyond anything previously imagined.The VSX818V is designed to connect to your iPod player where the Advanced Sound Retriever brings near CD quality to your compressed music files elevating you to a whole new level of acoustic enlightenment. Abundant HDMI connectivity, 1080p compatibility and 5.1 surround all come together to ensure the highest quality home audio experience possible. Also for those that think less is more when it comes to speakers, our unique Front Stage Surround feature allows you to place your speakers directly next to the TV and recreate a virtual surround sound experience.Available in Silver (VSX818VS) and Black (VSX818VK). 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.