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The Pioneer VSX-817 is a very solid 7.1 surround sound home theater receiver that would be a good fit for any home system. It features a very flexible (assignable) input system, a strong 110W per channel, built in decoders for just about every format out there, and it is XM and Sirius Ready (Special Cable required). Not listed in the features is the upscale and downscale of different signals or the cooling fan for the unit. Last but not least is the advanced sound mapping (DSP) which is more than just a label as it actually works.

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Specs

POWER

  • 770 Watts - 110 x 7 / 1kHz .9% THD 8 Ohms
    • Some advanced bridging options
    • A+B, A or B, selectable Outputs

INPUTS

  • XM and Sirius compatible
  • Audio/Video Output 1A / 1AV + 1V 
  • Digital Inputs 4:
    • Optical In 2 - Assignable
    • Coaxial In 2 - Assignable
  • Multi-Channel Component Input 5.1
  • Preamp Output Sub 
  • Composite Video Input/Output - 3 to 1
  • S-Video Input/Output - 2 to 1
  • Component Video Input/Output - 3 to 1
  • Headphone Output 
  • Front A/V Inputs
  • AC Outlet
  • Banana Speaker Terminal

DIGITAL DECODING & PROCESSING

  • Digital Engine Freescale 180 MIPS Processing DSP
  • Dolby(R) Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • DTS(R) 5.1
  • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • Pro-Logic II
  • WMA9 Pro
  • Front Stage Surround
  • 5 / 6 / 7 Channel Stereo 7
  • Virtual Surround Back
  • Mid-night Listening
  • Dialogue Enhancement
  • Loudness
  • Basic Phase Control
  • MCACC
  • Sound Retriever
  • Speaker Configuration
  • Speaker Size Adjustment (Per sets- F/S/R+R)
  • Speaker Level
  • Speaker Distance
  • Acoustic Equalization
  • Digital Analog Conversion (DAC) 192kHz / 24-bit

NOTE: The K designates BLACK and S is for Silver (case color)

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1 comment about Pioneer VSX 817

1.  avatar Charon9  Dec 29, 2007 4:17am

I got two of these for Christmas (Three Cheers for Santa's goof!). I have always been a big fan of Pioneer, and this unit is no different. The first unit is my main AV processor for home theater. It powers the custom built full range speakers with only a slight lack of punch (I guess 15's all the way around is just a little too much), I will have to add a powered subwoofer (Gasp) to bring out the low range.
The Second unit is on my main computer (Yeah, Overkill and I love it). The performance is much better on this system as it is satellite speakers with a Powered Subwoofer and when connected to my ProDigy card the sound is just amazing.

I would call this a mid range unit, although budget would be more accurate. In the end however it has a lot of bang for the buck. Also, the Pioneer VSX-516 is the same unit less the XM Sirius and front panel connectors - plus being a close out it is cheaper.

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    Key Features:

    Audio Inputs Digital Optical, RCA, Digital Coaxial, XM, Sirius
    Manufacturer Pioneer
    Number of Channels 7.1, 8
    Price $240.00
    Release Date Jan. 1, 2007
    Video Inputs Composite, S-Video, Component, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical
    Watts per Channel 110 W

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    3 contributors -  Charon9, Omar, Erik
    Created: 12/29/2007 - 3:47
    Modified: 04/25/2008 - 16:39
    Model # variations:

    VSX, 817, VSX817