Review Pioneer VSX-1020 (VSX1020K) Black 7.1ch 3D Ready AV Receiver With HD Audio And 1080p Upscaling

The key to an exceptional home entertainment system is to have a great AV amplifier of receiver at the heart of the system like the pioneer VSX-1020. The Pioneer VSX-1020 is a great example of Pioneers ability to produce outstanding, high performing, yet affordable receivers and amplifiers that get the most out of you Av equipment.

Some of the features on the Pioneer VSX1020-k include a useful USB digital connection, HD Audio decoding, 3D ready and HDMI Upscaling to 1080p.

In a standard home cinema set up the Pioneer VSX1020K would act at the heart system, controlling the outputs and sound quality. The Pioneer VSX1020 has 7 speaker outputs, and one subwoofer output. With 7 speaker outputs, you have the ability to create 7.1 home cinema systems. In a 7.1 speaker system you will have a centre speaker, a pair of front speakers and a pair of rear speakers as you would in a standard 5.1ch speaker arrangement. The extra pair of speakers would be best placed in between the front and rear speakers, enhancing the overall experience of surround sound.

The connection capabilities on the Pioneer VSX1020 are exceptional, with six HDMI inputs, 4 composite inputs, two component, 2 coaxial and two optical connecting you equipment should be plain and simple. HDMI inputs you have plenty of connections to connect your latest AV equipment. With so many HDMI outputs you can simply connect your, Blu-ray player, HD satellite box or HD games console without the hassle of changing and switching cables around. A handy connection on the Pioneer VX1020 is the USB input. With the USB input you can connect you iPod or iPhone and listen to your music and tunes without a loss of quality during the conversion. The exclusive Pioneer Advanced Sound Retriever on the VSX1020 restores quality lost during compression.

The Pioneer VSX1020 has also been certified by Apple meaning the iPhone and iPods can be used with this AV receiver. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch you can down load an IControl AV application and then have the flexibility of using it as a remote, to access the main functionalities.

With the latest Blu-ray and high definition movies the sound quality is just as important as the picture. The Blu-ray discs feature HD audio files in order achieve the best quality of Sound. The Pioneer VSX1020 has the ability of decoding the latest HD audio files, delivering and processing impressive punch sound that enhances the overall movie experience. As well as HD audio decoding the Pioneer VSX1020 has the ability to upscale picture quality to also 1080p resolutions. By upscaling to 1080p you will receive all the benefits of high definition even on standard DVDs. The best thing about high definition is the detail that is achieved, colours appear brighter and motion is sharper. As motion earlier the Pioneer VSX1020 has a 1.4 HDMI output. A 1.4 HDMI output allows for 3D signals, making the Pioneer VSX1020 ready for the next generation of LED, LCD, and plasma televisions.

The Pioneer VSX-1020 is great little AV receiver, that is fully prepared for the future with its ability to process 3D signals. With a wide selection of connection on the back of the receiver, connection to your latest Av equipment could not be easier. Multiple HDMI inputs means connection our home cinema equipment is simple and straight forward.

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Sound & Power Output

-Dolby Pro-Logic IIx

-Dolby Digital

-Dolby Digital EX

-Dolby True HD

-Dolby Digital Plus

-DTS-HD Express

-DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

-DTS-HD Master Audio

-DTS 96/24

-DTS Neo 6 Cinema

-DTS ES

Connections

-Inputs x6 /Output x1 x HDMI Connection/s

-Input x2/ output x1 x Component Video Connection/s

-Input x4/ Oupt x1 x Composite Video Connection/s

-1 x USB 1.1 Connection/s

-1 x Ethernet Connection

Accessories Supplied

-Remote Control

-User Manual

-Mains Cable

Power, Weight & Dimensions

-10,2 Kg Unit Weight (Approx)

-420 x 158 x 379 mm (W/H/D) Dimensions

-245 W Power Consumption

-0.60 W Standby Power Consumption

-AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz Power Supply