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The Pioneer VSX-818V-K is a 5.1 a/v receiver retailing for $349. It features 2 x HDMI (pass-through) inputs and one HDMI output. It is one of three receivers released in April 2008 along with the step-down VSX-818 (drops HDMI PCM audio processing) for $349 and the VSX-518 that drops HDMI altogether support for $199. It features 120 Watts / channel of output power and a second zone of stereo audio. The new Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K released in June 2008 adds video upscaling and high-definition audio decoding along with 7.1 channels of surround sound.
MSRP $349.00
Release date April, 2008
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Features
- 5.1 a/v receiver
- 120 Watts / channel
- HDMI: 2 x inputs, 1 x output.
- Linear PCM processing of audio over HDMI
- 3 x component video (assignable)
- 2 x digital optical S/PDIF, 1 x digital coaxial
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals for 5 surround channels (2 spring loaded terminal for 2nd zone)
- MCACC auto-calibration
- release date: April 2008
- price: $349
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Pioneer VSX-918V-K
• Pioneer VSX-918V 5.1-Channel AV Receiver
• VSX-918V-K Receiver
UPC: 012562884851
EAN: 012562884851
MPN: VSX-918V-K
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MSRP $299.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Processes uncompressed LPCM audio signals over HDMI
- 3 in 1 out HDMI capability with streamed audio/video
- Simple automatic calibration
Cons
- Doesn't transcode or upscale analog sources to HDMI or component
- Only has 2 x 5-way binding posts used for the Front L/R speakers in zone A
- Cheap, generic included remote - Harmony or bust.
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
50%
vs.
Sony STR-DG720
50%
MSRP $379.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- 3 HDMI inputs supporting 1080p
- Second zone of audio
- Bi-ampable front speakers
Cons
- HDMI pass-thru only - no audio
- No analog video upconversion
- Only 2 component video inputs
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR506
MSRP $450.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Analog video upconversion
- Front a/v inputs
- Bi-ampable stereo front speakers
Cons
- Doesn't decode high-def audio (TrueHD, HD-MA)
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competitors have 4
- Only 3 digital audio inputs
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6150
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VSX, 918, V, K, VSX918, 918V, VK, VSX918V, 918VK, VSX918VK
