1/7/2024 0 Comments Pioner vsx921You still get Pioneer’s excellent MCACC room EQ with Standing Wave Control, you still get the naff plastic set-up mic, and the dull remote is also virtually identical. The VSX-922 has the same 7x150W claimed power output and a cosmetic appearance that could be an identical twin to its predecessor. Both Denon and Yamaha offer this on their AVRs and it’s good to see Pioneer following suit – not only can it help save on your power bill, it means fewer angry yelps from technophobe family members who want to watch TV without having to work two remote controls. The HDMI inputs are now each equipped with a stand-by pass through mode, too, so you can view sources without having to power up the receiver. This adds immediate flexibility and will be a major bonus to most buyers. Pioneer has obviously taken criticism of the VSX-921 onboard and increased the HDMI input count from four to six (all v1.4 3D-compatible). It matters not whether you want to use a standard HDMI input, AirPlay, an Apple i-device, USB or DLNA server – the VSX-922 treats them all like normal inputs and brings them together under its classy GUI, or the absolutely stunning 2012 version of the Pioneer iControlAV App.Ī quick scan of the features list might make you think the VSX-922’s actual hardware has changed little, but what alterations have been made are important. Not exactly a new concept, I grant you, but one which Pioneer has polished to perfection better than any other brand to date. The key premise of Pioneer’s latest receivers is mating potent processing and beefy power with seamless network integration. It’s best described as just a lightly fettled and updated version of last year’s receiver. This new contender is not a radical departure, however. Last season’s VSX-921 bagged the EISA award for best European Home Theatre Receiver, and the Japanese brand will hope the VSX-922 can be in the running for the same accolade. May saw Pioneer doing its traditional launch of a new range of AV receivers. As usual, the lower- and mid-range models break cover first – and the VSX-922 is one of the latter. AV behemoth is suited to all sources and backed up by the best control app in the business
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