Pioneer VSX-527-K AV-Receiver

So I got the Pioneer VSX-527-K AV-Receiver yesterday via Hermes. The first impression was very positive. Workmanship very good, even if it is slightly bigger and bulkier thus acts as my old Kenwood receiver. The connections are all well located and convenient, only the attachments for the speaker cable (thus this rotating / quetsch connections) are a little shaky, but work great. The establishment of the unit was playing out of hand. The vote means MCACC was a bit fiddly, but in the end it went quite well. Also, the app which it for the various smartphones, tablets, Macs, etc (there is also an Android app, which I have not tested this but) there is sufficient. One can thus use the device (change input source, volume and volume down and on and off switch), but nothing more. it no EQ functions are given, but what bothers me personally either. Now push the negatives .. where you want to call it that. It is nice that you can access via the Internet to thousands of radio stations, but unfortunately it is my build so far not been possible to construct a favorites list for this channel. Sounds at first not dramatic but if you realize once about how many channels start in D with "antenna", it can be quite costly fumble. Not to mention if you are looking for a sender begins with a letter in the middle field of the alphabet, one can browse the gaaaaaaanze list with the arrow down key. Quite time-consuming, annoying, and seems somehow unfinished. There is also no search function (at least I have not found) which would have been browsing through this can defuse. BOTTOM LINE ... ... I think that someone like me who needs a reasonable immersion Eiger receiver, which has a decent sound and is easy to set up, this can without hesitation. For all those who are looking for an absolutely top unit .. well .. should consider whether they wish to be looking in the wrong price range ;-).

One thing first: The sound and the possibilities of this receiver is just TOP! The included Sound Retriever feature enhances the sound of enormous and the Midnight / Loudness provides a clear sound (Midnight) and deep bass (loudness) at low volume. Clearly 5 Stars! But now the weak points: Operation: Manual Without this device is hard to see through. There are simply too many features with too many acronyms. The number of functions not to star deduction leads! Network Services: The Internet radio airplay and the functions work fine after some initial difficulties. Airplay: Here was my router not recognized initially, and if only for a few minutes. This could not, however, overcome by a shorter IP reallocation interval through the router as well as a reboot of the  service (Windows) Internet Radio: came Again, the sudden termination as with AirPlay, but again this is for the shorter IP reallocation- Intveralls history. Access the feature on Windows media servers using receiver is a matter of patience, because the load times take a long time. But better then streaming works directly from the computer. Conclusion: Due to the mentioned shortcomings, I prefer this one (yes only one) from Stern, since although they were very annoying first, but solve are. Also, the sound, the versatility (of soft music to hear about watching movies such as a party), and the price just TOP! Strong buy recommendation for those looking for a cheap receiver with a great sound and many functions but also to bring tolerance and patience.

Pioneer VSX-527-K AV-Receiver Reviews

I have satisfied this AV receiver for about 4 weeks in use and am very far. The set with the calibration microphone was super easy. In connection with my Harman / Kardon HKTS 16 5.1 speaker system, it is a fantastic surround sound. The on-screen display, although not graphically beautiful but functional and thus reaches out completely. Connectivity it offers enough (iPhone, iPod, etc.), the network function is really handy. Also can be combined with the Control App, the system operated very well, if the receiver is connected to the home network. I can recommend this unit without hesitation.

Appearance: The receiver looks great and fits perfectly with black flat screens. Timeless and elegant - just beautiful. Processing: the receiver is the price more than reasonable. Features: 6 x HDMI, 1 x USB, but unfortunately only for it (and that is not in this price range, of course) all speaker connections to the screws. Thumbs up! The network capabilities of models to those same high 400-500 €, so here thumb! Operation: The operation is simple and mostly self-explanatory! Sound: Music playback is great and the EQ settings are sufficient for beginners anyway. With movies, including Dolby audio track a great sound experience is offered. Bottom line: The Pioneer VSX-527 is designed for beginners in home cinema systems that require only 5.1 and want to connect boxes under € 1,000, in my view, a good choice. The value for money, given the great features more than satisfactory.

At an unbeatable price, I can empehlen the receiver only. The HDMI cable of the various devices (Media Receiver by Telekom, Apple TV, and DVD player) I have not put to the receiver, because no digital audio is looped through. I just did not manage it. After I plugged the HDMI cable from each device to the TV and connect the optical cable from the TV to the receiver, everything worked perfectly.

Thanks to the quick start guide easy to put into operation. for all other functions is the detailed guide on CD. no problems with the Audio Return Channel. No dropouts or something similar here, everything has been criticized. And who can not be bothered to read a manual just because it came with no printed (the poor trees) and then afterwards complained that nothing works .....

Airplay and DLNA works right away, speaker setup a breeze, balanced sound app for control over network could be far better

have now decided after much back and forth for the pioneer vsx 527 and do not regret it. everything works as it should and it offers individualization options for my taste enough. can not completely understand the bad reviews regarding the poor and cumbersome device ... as long as you at least 08/15 English dominates and logical thinking, the whole sugar is one lick. I am satisfied POINT!

The unit is ok for the price, first it looks very classy and processing is technically nothing to complain about. Also on the back does the processing. Construction: The construction is really very quick and easy, the quick guide accompanies you when you have done this many times before but you need not read this really. After all wiring just plug the wait completed the setup microphone. Sound / Sound: The sound of the speakers is leaving after calibration (in my case my Magnat Monitor System) is quite appealing, and for this price range but convincing. Whether Dolby Digital / TrueHD / DTS / etc listen to class, own the Pioneer DSP programs not convince me fully, which are also used very little in practice. In Transformers 3 (DTS) the only sound swirls around without ever losing pressure. Even with classical music from an audio CD, the receiver quite convinced. Netzwergfähigkeit: all audio files are streamed easily by both USB or DLNA (Media Player PC / Samsung Galaxy Tab) and have no errors or wobbles and sound very good. OSD: Here one can not wonder the on-screen display can I expect really unsightly, similar to the game Pong, so very simple large white block letters without pictures or animations. Oh just in SD resolution. It but it serves its purpose and is very clear and easy to set up, each find their way around without guidance. This "problem" has an impact on the Internet radio, but which offers great quality and a wealth of channels that you probably never manages to listen to all. Negatives: - It is extremely used to the sources of the large dial left "looking" for. - It can be set to any latency. That means it can not be influenced the sound of a source such as switched from a BluRayplayer delayed asynchronous / is added to the image or runs, because in my (Samsung LE46C750) of clay about 300 MS is shown in front of the corresponding frame. - The Sourroundausgänge only terminal connections are positive: - The value for money is great - Lots of sound for the money. - Great look / feel - Good remote control - power reserves for large floorstanding speakers Conclusion: If you are not in the 500 - Shoppers 1,000 EUR League is quite well served with this unit. If you also want to buy a speaker system for the equivalent one bike, this unit gets exactly what he wants, the one great 5.1 sound enthusiastic, and surprises with great effects. I tested this unit with multiple sources and boxing and was always very different from the space that it generates very excited. As a comparison I have the Onkyo TX NR 809, which operate only at very high levels or in 7.1 stands out clearly. So I can highly recommend the Pioneer VSX-527-K AV-Receiver