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Pioneer VSX-516-K 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver, Black | 
| Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 26977
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 16.8 x 19.2 x 9.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VSX-516-K
Model: VSX-516-K
UPC: 012562785745
EAN: 0012562785745
ASIN: B000EYFGDI
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| Features:
| • | 7.1-channel A/V home theater receiver with 700 watts (100 watts x 7) total power | | • | DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, and Pro Logic IIx decoders | | • | 9 advanced surround modes; Sound Retriever brings CD-quality audio to compressed files | | • | 3 digital audio inputs (2 coaxial, 1 optical); 2 component video inputs; 5.1-channel input | | • | Includes remote control; measures 16.56 x 6.25 x 13.88 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
The VSX-516-K is a high-powered receiver ideal for users in the beginning stages of creating a home theater. With Dolby Digital EX, ProLogic IIx, DTS-ES Surround Sound decoding for a 7.1 surround speaker array, it is a great value. It includes Surround EX technology to up-convert 5.1 source material for a 7.1 surround sound configuration. Large speaker terminal for easy connectivity and expandability Dimensions (WxHxD) - 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 inches (420 x 158 x 352.5mm) / Weight 19 lbs 13 oz (9.0 kg)
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for a small to medium-sized home theater, the Pioneer VSX-516-K delivers robust surround sound to a full-blown 7.1 speaker array, giving your movie soundtracks the rich audio they deserve. The receiver is built around Pioneer's exclusive Hybrid Amplifier design, which drives 100 watts of power into each of its seven channels. Pioneer receivers also include such defining attributes as a digital signal processing (DSP) technique called Sound Retriever, which brings CD-quality audio to compressed formats; nine advanced surround modes; and a high-quality 192 kHz, 24-bit digital-to-analog converter that allows CDs and other audio sources to reach their full potential. p Movie buffs will dig the VSX-516-K's multiple surround decoders, which include DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. In addition, you don't need to buy a full 7.1 speaker setup to use the VSX-516-K out of the box. Not only does it support 5.1 and 6.1 systems, but you can also use the two surround-back amplifiers to drive the main front left and right speakers, giving you an extra 200 watts up front. It's the perfect setup for music and movie fans who want a combination of power and versatility. p The VSX-516-K also includes a number of audio extras, including a dialogue enhancement function, a midnight listening mode that suppresses the volume during particularly loud passages (ideal for households with kids), an AM/FM tuner, and a virtual surround back mode that makes it sound as though you own rear surround speakers even when you don't. p With a bevy of digital and analog inputs, the VSX-516-K can accommodate a ton of digital sources, such as DVD players, CD players, video game consoles, digital satellite receivers, and more. The rear panel options include three digital inputs (two coaxial and one optical), two component video inputs and one outputs, three composite inputs and one output, a 5.1-channel input, and a subwoofer preamp output. p The receiver measures 16.56 by 6.25 by 13.88 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor. p bWhat's in the Box/bbr VSX-516-K receiver, remote control, AM and FM antennas, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Excellent Value! June 11, 2008
Kenneth E. Timper (North Carolina)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First let me say that before I bought this receiver I was using a Pioneer VSX-454, which worked great for 12 + years. 5.1 surround had been out for awhile and I wanted to upgrade to a receiver that could reproduce it. There are so many choices that it was hard to decide, but finally decided on the VSX-516-K, based upon past experience and all the great reviews. Though this may be called an 'entry-level' receiver, do not let that discourage you. If top notch sound is what you're looking for, I venture that there is no better value for the money. br / br /First, it has PLENTY of power at 100 watts x 7, and the sound is clear and crisp. For my set up, I decided to go with the full 7 speakers, and the surround effect is simply awesome. For best effect, I recommend a digital coax connection from your sound unit (DVD for me). Additionally, I love to 'tweak,' and there are settings galore for customizing your setup. They include speaker distance from the listener, separate speaker volume for each of the 7 speakers, subwoffer crossover frequency and level adjustments, and much more. br / br /Before I purchased this receiver, I'd never heard of discrete 6.1 surround (DTS ES). There are only a handful of movies that utilize it (Blade 2 is one of them). The sound effects are amazing. One thing about the receiver that I did find difficult was attaching the speaker wires to the binding post terminals, though this is minor when considering the overall value and quality of this receiver. Now I'm just hoping that it is as dependable as the VSX-454 was.
Great product August 27, 2007
E. J. de Cuba (Melbourne, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great product for the price. For a home theater aplication this amp does more than expected. And for the price you just can ask anymore. I got this amp shipped very quickly and received it without any problems all the way in Aruba! The amp has a bunch of preset EQ's so you'll find one that'll fit you. I run these through old but faithfull Pinnacle 200 monitors and some RCA surrounds and the whole set just begs to be played out loud. It's been a while since I felt rumble in the room from such a deep bass. I think it's part amp part speakers. If you match them correctly you won't go wrong.
Easy and it works May 12, 2007
G. Williams (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Easy to set up, anyway you want. First I did it with 3 speakers, now it is hooked up to 5. It was simple to reprogram the surround sound from 3 to 5 speakers.
Handles the Sound End February 15, 2007
D. Varney (Coastal Maine)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This entry level A/V receiver does a fine job of powering my home theater 7.1 speaker setup. It has ample power to make the Infinity Primus Theater Pack(5.0) plus Primus 360 fronts and Sony SA-W700 subwoofer sing. No apparent distortion at any sound level I can bear! Only minus on speaker set-up is that all "small" speakers must share same crossover point to subwoofer. Has one digital input with a multitude of sound effects. Handles digital input decoding automatically and well. Also has 5.1 analog inputs for SACD. All-in-all a lot of bang for the buck!
Best $100 ever spent. January 16, 2007
Howard Hong
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great little receiver. At the price I paid it's untouchable. I wasn't even planning on buying a receiver but for the price I paid plus a $20 gift card, I couldn't resist. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to upgrade the older Sony I was using that was relying on my DVD player's DD and DTS decoding. I was reluctant because I had not done any research but I figured dirt cheap entry level cira 2006 had to be better than dirt cheap circa 2000. br / br /After having tried it out, I'd have to agree with the few professional reviews I could fine. One reviewer said if you didn't need all the bells and whistles of this reciever's older sibling the VSX-816, this one was sonically just as good minus 10 extra watts per channel. CNet said the 816 was a much better value, but they weren't taking into account how much I had paid. They said the 816 was an excellent value. And The Perfect Vision named the 816 as part of their budget system of the year. They said, "This receiver sounds good and works well, meaning it's nothing like typically wimpy-sounding budget AVR's." So if what the reviewers were hearing was anything like what I'm getting from my 516, I think I made a sound investment. br / br /As for the sound, it is noticably clearer than my old receiver. It certainly has much more updated features than my older receiver including Componenet switching and 7.1 surround. It does not, however, have s-video switching, but I was using an outboard switcher for lack of switching on my old receiver anyway. br / br /If I were paying full price, I would definitely pay the extra $100 and go for the 816. But then actually, I wouldn't have bought anything because, as I said, it wasn't actually in the plans. I'm glad I got the deal though. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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