Chief.'s Review of Pioneer VSX-811S
23rd May 2003
Overall Rating
- Value for money
100W/Channel in 6.1 mode or
100W/Channel with 100/2=50W for the Back Surround in 7.1 Mode.
Upgradable to full 7.1 with seperate amps/channel.
Fully configurable.
Good Quality Sound.
Price ($300<).
Nice & Clean looking (Front Panel).
Bad Points
Doesn't drop below 8 owms.
General Comments
The Pioneer VSX-811s is one of the best amplifiers for its money. It is fully configurable, down to the last mode, speaker, bass managent & attenuation.
It has loads of options depending on your needs and setup.
It could easily humiliate amplifiers in the $500 - $1000 range.
Similar amps cost over $1500
If you need more specs (THX) or more power look for the Pioneer VSX-1011 or VSX-2011 which are also avery good amplifiers for their money.
I would definately recommend it or buy it again.
On average, people found this review helpful
Members' Comments onChief.'s Review
Xander on 5th Feb 2004
Web Links
-
General Asylum: REVIEW: Pioneer vsx-811s Receiver by Joe Blow
Audio Asylum - General Asylum: REVIEW: Pioneer vsx-811s Receiver by Joe Blow - General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories. ... The receiver in question, the Pioneer VSX-D811S,
www.audioasylum.com -
Audio Asylum Reviews
Pioneer Elite ... vsx-811s - Read Reviews: [ Joe Blow ] ... VSX-D457
www.audioasylum.com -
Harmon Kardon AVR 4000 Review in Home Cinema Amplifiers at Review
Pioneer VSX-D512S Review - Home Cinema Amplifiers. Review of 37190; Harmon Kardon AVR 4000 Review in Home Cinema Amplifiers at Review; Pioneer VSX-D512S Review - Home Cinema Amplifiers.
www.reviewcentre.com -
Acoustic Solutions DS 1233 Review - Home Cinema Amplifiers. Review
Excellent Sound Quality ; Very easy setup ... Difficult to find in the shops ... Pioneer VSX-817
www.reviewcentre.com -
Cerwin Vega LW-12 Reviews
I also recently bought 4 cerwin vega ht-s5, a pair of cerwin vega v6-f's and a ht-c5 center which I also reviewed and a pioneer vsx-811s which I'm going to review this morning after this.
www.audioreview.com -
Harman Kardon HKB 6 Reviews
Bought a used Pioneer VSX 811S and decided to get some decent speakers. I bought the HKB6. They sound great with it. Great for cds, mp3s, and movies.
www.audioreview.com -
The Tech Zone Computer Hardware Reviews
CompGeeks - Pioneer VSX-811S Silver 6.1 Channel Receiver with DD EX, DTS-ES Discrete & Matrix, & DTS-Neo:6 for $249!
www.thetechzone.com
I agree! I worked at bestbuy for awhile and out of all the AMPs they sell this was the best one out of them all. Sure there are better amps and sure they might have better sound too! But you only have two ears and no matter what amp you have, this one or a Denon, H-K and other Higer end Amps you STILL will get the same result.
You want a deal and bestbuy for your dollar? Buy this Amp because you will not get a nicer unite for your hard earned money. I own this one and am very happy with the Quality of Pioneer.