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The Pioneer VSX-521 features a Bluetooth wireless audio option with 550 watts of high powered 5.1 home theater audio playback. Other features include 4 HDMI 1.4a 3-D ready inputs, hi resolution Dolby and dts multi-channel audio playback from Blu-Ray discs, Pioneer's proprietary Auto MCACC room calibration system, and On-Screen display.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1597 in Consumer Electronics Color: GlossyBlack Brand: Pioneer Model: VSX-521-K Dimensions: 6.60" h x 17.20" w x 14.30" l, 19.80 pounds Bluetooth Ready 110 Watts x 5 Direct Energy Amplification Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Decoders HDMI 1.4a 3-D Ready with Audio Return Channel Pioneer MCACC Room Calibration

Introducing the Pioneer VSX-521-K AV Receiver Combining elegant style and state-of-the-art technology. View larger The Pioneer AS-BT200 let's you play music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled devices. View larger With clean, compelling lines, the VSX-521-K has been streamlined to look as elegant, modern and state-of-the-art as the technology inside. Technology designed to serve one singular purpose: to get you closer than ever before to the artist's true intent. Bluetooth-ready (with optional AS-BT200 adapter, sold separately) Support for the latest HDMI spec (3D, Audio Return Channel), plus high-definition audio support including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Exceptional Pioneer power and build quality at an entry-level price point Ultimate Sound Control Of course the VSX-521-K supports the latest high-definition audio formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to give your Blu-ray Disc soundtracks unsurpassed audio quality. But Pioneer also includes all of the Dolby and DTS surround formats best suited for the wide variety of entertainment sources, including the newest Dolby Pro Logic IIz height channel. New for this year, the VSX-521-K features Pioneer's exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC), providing a near studio-quality, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your listening environment. An included microphone measures every speaker's connection, and notes its size, distance from the listening point, sound levels and timbre to calibrate and maximize performance. Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced with another Pioneer exclusive, Advanced Sound Retriever, by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process. And since the only thing that should shock you is how good it sounds, there's also an Auto Level Control that eliminates jarring volume changes between your favorite songs, albums and audio sources by equalizing volume differences between portable audio tracks or television programming. Unleash your Smartphone’s Music with Bluetooth The VSX-521-K is fully ready for wireless Bluetooth audio from virtually any A2DP profile Bluetooth device, including smartphones, laptops, etc. With the Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter, you can untether yourself from cables and inputs. And you'll enjoy near cd-quality with Sound Retriever AIR technology, created specifically to enhance Bluetooth audio. The latest HDMI technology with 4 inputs for connectivity to all your home theater components. View back panel Ready for 3D? You are with the Latest HDMI Technology All of Pioneer's newest receivers support the latest HDMI 1.4a specification. So not only do you get the most out of your existing movies and music, with the VSX-521 you're prepared for the next generation of 3D video content. With 4 HDMI inputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available. All Pioneer receivers also offer advanced HDMI conveniences like Audio Return Channel and HDMI Standby Through. On-Screen Display The VSX-521-K features an intuitive on-screen menu for use with the included remote, so you can make guided adjustments to your home theater sound. What's in the Box Microphone (for Auto MCACC Setup) Remote Control Two (2) AAA Batteries AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna Operating Instructions Making Your Pioneer VSX-521-K a Complete Home Theater Premium in-wall speakers create a complete home theater Looking to complete your ultimate Pioneer home theater? Consider adding these suggested premium Pioneer in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for a rich, immersive home theater experience without taking up a lot of room. Or keep things personal with a pair of Pioneer advanced audiophile over-ear headphones for intense critical listening. 5.1 Speaker Packages for the VSX-521-K The Pioneer S-IC631-LR 6.5" In-ceiling Speaker for Front Left and Right The Pioneer S-IW531L LCR In-wall Speaker for Your Front Center Channel The Pioneer S-IW631-LR 6.5" In-wall Speaker for Your Rear Surround The Pioneer S-W601 12" Powered Subwoofer Headphones The Pioneer SE-A1000 Flagship Audiophile/Home Theater Headphones Which Pioneer VSX Receiver is Right for You? VSX-521-K VSX-821-K VSX-921-K VSX-1021-K VSX-1121-K Power/ Channels (20Hz - 20kHz @ 8 Ohms) 80 x 5 80 x 5 80 x 7 90 x 7 110 x 7 HDMI 1.4a Inputs 4 4 4 5 7 3D Ready Audio Return Channel MCACC Room Calibration Advanced Advanced Bluetooth Ready (opt. adapter required) iPod, iPhone, iPad Compatible 1080p Video Scaler - - - AirPlay Equipped - - - Pioneer iControlAV2 Control App Compatible - - - Pioneer Air Jam Bluetooth App Compatible - - - vTuner Internet Radio - - - AV Navigator Interactive Owner's Manual - - - Pandora Internet Radio - - - - Sirius Internet Radio - - - - 2nd Zone Audio Preout - - - - RS-232C - - - - 12-Volt Trigger (x2) - - - - Advanced Direct Construction - - - - Detachable Power Cord - - - -

Most helpful customer reviews 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. It's OK with B, my choice for a new entry-level receiver was between this and the Sony STR-DH720. I chose Pioneer if I replace a 10-year-old Pioneer who recently started acting and I was quite happy with. This receiver is very high, but I have two major complaints. My first (and biggest) is that it does not seem to ARC or standby support transit if you enable "control over HDMI", which only works with certain pieces of equipment that can only be specified in the manual. On the website they just have a check mark next to the two functions, so I expect no warnings have. Maybe I am wrong in thinking that the HDMI signal will cause the receiver if it is inactive, or "control over HDMI" is set and regardless of what equipment compatible Pioneer, but I think it's a bit misleading in my head. Note that I'm no expert / V, so what I say with a pinch of salt and feel free to research yourself Right now I am looking to replace the HDMI out on my screen and use the inputs dual perspective, as I did with my old receiver. My second objection is that on-screen display (OSD) just get through the RCA ports and not through HDMI. After buying new HDMI 1.4 cable and try to get rid of all the other optical Toslink cable, etc., it seems a bit retro to just let the configuration menu to review the RCA video output. Just my opinion, decide yourself, but with regard to the information I have now, I could have gone with DH720 and hoped for the best. December 11 people found this review helpful. Great entry level receiver to receiver J. Childress wonderfully with audiophile-quality performance you expect from Pioneer. It is clean and elegant look is not horrible with all the audio features of any home theater system should be treated in a fraction of the cost of higher end receivers instructions very well and easy to understand complicated. It took me about an hour to setup and get all the internal settings to my liking. All receiver functions via remote control. Only a few minor negative points I could find was on-screen menu setting is analogous and just everything about the basic needs of the remote device, so you will not lose! I think the top end units do not have this series on these topics. Things like this are obviously to this affordable for the budget left. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The first two were defective, no thank you Pioneer! By Scott A. Chôdes I had great expectations of this new model year 2011 Pioneer receiver. I used an old 2-channel Pioneer, which had lasted for years and have great sound. Now, with advances in technology, HDMI has become a necessity, as well as its attractiveness for 51 channeling effect. To my disappointment, when I tried the unit with the tuner I feel open and echoes from HD 300 Klipsch speakers. Fiddle through the manual and could really use some improvement, I was finally able to stop the POP and the roar of the most time with the audio in "Pure", leaving me with a glorified two-channel stereo without even the subwoofer kicks in more play with the options (features) and I was able to get the subwoofer to work only to find the crackling and roaring back and end up with no sound. I had the same problems with the brand new Pioneer DVD / CD player and the HDMI connection for the U-verse service. I eventually came to the conclusion that had a defective unit, so Amazon came to the rescue and UPS will pick up the phone when they traded for another, hoping that the expectations add to the reality, yes, one must use component cables for video or RCA to the "menu" configuration screen, but what it is.