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Hey audiophiles, ? about todays Woot.
I would really like to get some surround sound going in my house. But I dont know much about recievers. From what I understand, with all the inputs this has, I can hook all my stuff into this, and then have 1 HDMI output to my tv and be done. Is that correct? Right now I have a Wii through component, xbox360s though composite, and cableboxDVR though HDMI to my tv.
http://www.woot.com/ Pioneer VSX-521-K 5.1 Receiver w/ 3D-Ready HDMI (4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, MCACC & Remote Power Amplifier Design: Direct Energy Channels: 5.1 Power Output Per Channel(20Hz-20kHz,0.08%THD@8ohm): 80 Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@8ohm): 110 Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@6ohm): 125 Decoders & Formats Digital Core DSP Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus 192K/24-Bit DACs: Yes Dolby True HD: Yes Dolby Digital Plus: Yes Dolby Pro-Logic IIz: Yes DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes HDMI SACD Transfer: 2 Channel Soundfield Calibration Phase Control: Yes Auto MCACC: Yes EQ Bands: 5 Symmetric EQ: Yes MCACC Memory: 1 Distance Adjustment: 0.1 feet Listening Modes Auto Surround: Yes Stream Direct: Direct, Pure Direct Advanced Surround: 9+1 Mode DPS Front Stage Surround Advance: Yes Headphone Surround: Yes Audio Features DSD to PCM Converter: 2 Channel Auto Level Control: 2 Channel Advanced Sound Retriever: 2 Channel Sound Retriever AIR: Yes Midnight Listening: Yes Loudness: Yes Tone Control: 2 Channel Sound Delay (Lip Sync): 9 Frames Video Processing 3-D Ready HDMI Standby Through HDMI 36-bit Deep Color HDMI x.v. Color Connectivity HDMI Input / Output: 4 In (Rear) / 1 Out Bluetooth Adapter Port: Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100 Component Video Input / Output: 2 In (Assignable) Composite A/V Input / Output: 4 In / 1 Out (Rear) Analog Audio Inputs / Output: 2 In / 1 Out Digital Inputs / Output: 3 In Pre-Amp Output: 2.1 Ch (SW, SB/FH) Headphone: 1 Out Front A/V Inputs: Mini AM/FM Presets: 30 Preset AM / FM Tuner Installation On-Screen Display: Analog OSD FL Demo Mode (Feature Flashing): Yes Auto Power Down: Yes FL Dimmer: Yes Remote: System Remote Control Sleep Timer: 30, 60, 90 min. Types of Surround Modes – Two Channel Sources Stereo Stereo ALC Straight Decode Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic II Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height Types of Surround Modes – Multi-Channel Sources Stereo Stereo ALC Straight Decode Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES DTS NEO: 6 Cinema DTS NEO: 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height Advanced Surround Action Drama Ent. Show Advanced Game Sports Classical Rock/Pop Unplugged Ext. Stereo F.S.S. Auto Direct Surround Direct Pure Direct Input Blu-ray DVD DVR/BDR TV/Sat CD CDR/Tape Tuner Portable Construction Front Panel: Glossy Black Large Speaker Terminals: 2 Dimensions: 17.16" W x 6.6" H x 14.27" D Weight: 19.8 lbs |
Yes. Same as my Onkyo. I have the cable box, xbox 360 and apple tv hooked into the receiver via HDMI with one cable into my tv's input 1. Change the receiver to either cbl/sat, dvd or aux and it will do the work for you.
I'm actually thinking about picking up the newest version of my Onkyo 7.1 because it comes wifi ready, can be controlled via iphone and stream directly from pandora. |
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 777899)
because it comes wifi ready, can be controlled via iphone and stream directly from pandora.
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Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777900)
Super lame. Thanks for your answers.
I NEED MOAR TECH!!!!111!!1 |
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 777901)
Lame???!?!?!?!
I NEED MOAR TECH!!!!111!!1 |
Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777902)
Its the jealousy talking, that sounds pretty badass. Can you control it from Android too or just iOs?
I know you can hook it up to your PC through the network, so I'm sure there's a way (or will be soon) to use Android as well. Here's the one I think it is. I was reading about it in the new crutchfield and don't have it here with me. |
Definitely miles from my price range lol. For a fairly basic home theater setup is the woot one any good?
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Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777904)
Definitely miles from my price range lol. For a fairly basic home theater setup is the woot one any good?
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-52...owViewpoints=1 Spec wise it looks like it has good features and power output, but I would still go off the reviews. The Onkyo I linked before is the 7.2 model. Here's the same type of receiver, only 5.1 like you want. You already have the speakers I take it? |
I really like my onkyo 7.1 set-up. Very good value. Obviously not super high-end but it seems to be about the best you can get for $400-700.
I need to go through and set mine up again. My puppy chewed through one of the speaker wires so it's been on ~6.1 for a while... |
Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777898)
[W]ith all the inputs this has, I can hook all my stuff into this, and then have 1 HDMI output to my tv and be done. Is that correct? Right now I have a Wii through component, xbox360s though composite, and cableboxDVR though HDMI to my tv.
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Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 777922)
You're looking for HDMI transcoding and scaling. The description reads as if it does HDMI switching only, which agrees with the price tag. So no, I does not look like it does what you want. It's also only 5.1, which is kinda lame.
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Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 777922)
You're looking for HDMI transcoding and scaling. The description reads as if it does HDMI switching only, which agrees with the price tag. So no, I does not look like it does what you want. It's also only 5.1, which is kinda lame.
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 777925)
Yeah I forgot to mention that part. Like with my system (cause its a few years old), its only considered a HDMI switch so I still have to run the audio with optical cables. Like Ben said though, for that price range that's what you can expect to see nowadays.
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I just got a new TV literally two days ago. It's my first TV in 10 years and I was switching component video through my nearly-ten-year-old Denon up til two days ago. Now I have 2 HDMI (PS3, TiVo HD) and one component (receiver which switches DVD and nothing now) and MY GOD the input switching on the TV is balls slow.
Not to mention that since I use a Harmony remote, I have to set the power-on delay to like 20 seconds with the new TV. but the TV is beautiful. and way lighter than the 176 lb CRT I had. believe me, the first thing I thought was "oh shit, new tech is gonna make me need all new components now!" |
Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777937)
So In order to do everything with one HDMI output I would need to connect stuff to the receiver with an HDMI?
Most receivers do not convert between video formats, they just switch within them. Do your Wii and Xbox not have HDMI outputs? |
Originally Posted by Ben
(Post 777922)
It's also only 5.1, which is kinda lame.
http://www.acousticsounddesign.com/c...pid=1629&sc=69 here's a deal: Harman Kardon AVR 2600 $364.95 but this model appears to be in your price range: http://www.buy.com/prod/harman-kardo...211914611.html Harman/Kardon AVR 1600 A/V Receiver - AVR1600 @ $199 |
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 777941)
Typically yes.
Most receivers do not convert between video formats, they just switch within them. Do your Wii and Xbox not have HDMI outputs? |
Originally Posted by icantthink4155
(Post 777947)
Its possible to get HDMI cables for them, I just dont own them. No reason to unless I get a receiver that has multiple HDMI inputs.
(Imagine the following being read in a kindergarten teacher's voice) Darren has three HDMI-enabled devices, and a receiver with four HDMI inputs. If Darren plugs all of his HDMI-enabled devices into his receiver, how many open HDMI ports will be left? |
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 777942)
but this model appears to be in your price range: http://www.buy.com/prod/harman-kardo...211914611.html
Harman/Kardon AVR 1600 A/V Receiver - AVR1600 @ $199 wtf this was $199 this morning, now its $250... BOOOOO |
I don't want to turn this into a debate about "audiophile vs consumer" goods, but consider the price of this Pioneer, or even the H-K receiver, and how much stuff is packed into it. Sound quality is going to suffer hugely, amplifiers are going to be pretty anemic, D/A converters are going to be bottom shelf, ect. If I were you I'd save a few more months and get something you'll be happy with from longevity and audio quality standpoints.
Just my .02 |
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