Pioneer AV receivers

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD High Resolution, 9 bands, MP3, WAV, WMA, Universal remote control, Gloss black, 16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in, 19.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1018AH's solid sound and generous feature package make it a great value in the midrange AV receiver class.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 650 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 17 in x 6.8 in, 29.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver delivers excellent audio quality and a host of cutting-edge features, but competing models offer even better values at this price point.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 6.8 in, 33.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: With an extensive feature package, rock-solid build quality, and awesome sound, the Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS is a worthy combination of everything we expect in a high-end A/V receiver.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 910, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 7.4 in, 35.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1016TXV offers formidable home-theater sound and a solid feature set for a midrange A/V receiver, with only its minimalist HDMI features falling short.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, THX Select 2, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, THX Surround EX decoder, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital - 5 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 6.8 in, 33.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-516 is the company's entry-level A/V receiver for 2006, but the step-up VSX-816 model offers a much better deal.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in, 19.6 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-516 is the company's entry-level A/V receiver for 2006, but the step-up VSX-816 model offers a much better deal.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Silver, 16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in, 19.6 lbs

The Bottom Line: Boasting a host of impressive features and stellar sound quality, the affordable Pioneer VSX-816 delivers amazing value for an A/V receiver.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in, 20.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: Boasting a host of impressive features and stellar sound quality, the affordable Pioneer VSX-816 delivers amazing value for an A/V receiver.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Silver, 16.5 in x 13.9 in x 6.2 in, 20.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-72TXV's winning combination of cutting-edge features and audiophile sound quality are hard to beat, but its HDMI features fall just a hair short.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 9 bands, Remote control (Infrared), 16.5 in x 18.2 in x 7.4 in, 35.1 lbs