Product Description Experience the unprecedented performance of the VSX-1018AH-K receiver. Discover a receiver that utilizes DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD surround sound decoders, the Dual-Core 400MIPS processing DSP by Freescale, iPod USB digital direct connection, and delivers both XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready. Built with Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifiers, Advanced MCACC room calibration with a 9-band Symmetric EQ, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, Auto Level Volume Control, and 13 Advanced Surround Mode options. Experience the benefits of HD audio and video processing from engineers who simply could not be stopped in a receiver built with full HDMI connectivity including HDMI 1080p video scaling, digital video conversion to HDMI, Deep Color, xvYCC, HDMI CEC system control, and High-Bit Rate Audio Transmission. Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier Front Stage Surround Advance Auto Level Control Volume Management System Digital Video Conversion Converts Composite, S-Video and Component up to HDMI with Faroudja 1080p Scaler Freescale's Newest Dual-Core 400MIPS Processing DSP XM HD Surround Sound Powered by Neural Audio 192 kHz/24-bit DAC DTS-HD Decoder, Dolby TrueHD Decoder Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, and WMA9 Pro Decoders Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip Sync (0-200 ms) Advanced Surround (15 + 1 modes, including Front Stage Surround Advance) Terminals - HDMI (3 Inputs / 1 Output - Repeater for HD Contents), 7.1-Channel Input, 6 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 3 Optical, 1 Front Optical) and 1 Digital Out, Component Video Terminal (3 Inputs, 1 Output), Audio (Tuner Included)/Video Inputs - 3A/5AV, Audio/Video Outputs - 1A/2AV + 1V, SR+ (PDP Control Port), and Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR/C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL)
better sound dosen't have to break your wallet!November 21, 2008 Welcome to the Pioneer VSX-1018AH. At about $400.00 dollars, this receiver decodes the new Dolby True HD and DTS-Master audio formats. As for sound, this receiver hits all the notes beautifully with exceptional clarity for both movies and music. The highs and lows are crisp and clear through the entire sound stage. I like the different sound fields which include Action, Drama, Sci-fi, and Expanded. The variety of choices lets you experience movies in their own way. As for the price, you could not find any comparable receiver with as many features and performance in this price range. Just read the specs and justify for yourself.
Amazing powerNovember 13, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The receiver is powering 2 polk 300 Watt speakers and has no trouble. I mean I cannot go to full volume because it hurts my ears. The clarity is good but not as good as my Denon avr987. Overall worth the price especially for 130W per channel. The extra 20 W really do make a difference. No amp necessary with this receiver
HeavenOctober 30, 2008 This is one of the most simple things I have ever hooked up. I have this and the Klipsch Synergy Quintet III for my speakers snd it sounds so good the mike that comes with it is so easy to use i can't belive it also the hdmi upconversion is the sme one thats on the pioneer elites so don't feel bad that you bought this instead of one of those guys
Best value under $400October 30, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I haven't had this long enough to give a thorough review...I've yet to have time to really play with it. The sound quality is the best compared to others I've heard in same ballpark price. The features can't be beat. I wanted to note that the price just dropped by $50 recently so if you've done your research and are debating because of price I'd say go for it. More detailed review coming soon.
Fantatic Value !!!October 27, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I replaced my Pioneer Elite VSX-45 that I paid more than twice the price of this unit just a few years ago. This receiver rocks! It does all the latest sound codecs as well as 3 hdmi inputs. The best part is the improved MCACC, standing wave control, and phase control. My home theater never sounded better.
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Neatly Covering All A/V Formats, Precisely Tailored for Your Home
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Special Features-
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