Performance meets value for Pioneer's 2009 A/V lineupA/V receiversYou could rely on your TV for audio playback, but nothing beats the true cinematic experience delivered by a proper A/V receiver-centric home theater system. Pioneer's new ensemble comprises the VSX-519V, VSX-819H, VSX-919AH, VSX-1019AH and the high-end VSX-LX52. Putting aside the entry-level VSX-519V, the remaining models have enhanced iPod and iPhone compatibility via a bundled USB A/V cable. You can playback multimedia files and YouTube videos from the Apple devices using the receiver's remote and a color graphical user interface on your TV screen.Although most of these receivers will readily decode high-resolution Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound, their overall performance still rely heavily on an appropriate user setup. Here, Pioneer has eliminated most of the guesswork via its Multichannel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC). Test tones are measured using an external microphone for calculating key speaker configurations and sound equalization to optimize the system. Some of the higher-end kits have Advanced MCACC, which takes room reverberation into account to improve the tuning accuracy. On the picture quality front, the VSX-LX1019AH's 1080p upscaling is powered by Anchor Bay technology used in professional outboard video processors. A highly sought-after feature by the videophiles, this promises smooth and jaggie-free images from DVDs and regular TV broadcasts. For users who need reassurance with reserved power, the THX Select 2 Plus-certified VSX-LX52 is your safest bet for listening in spaces larger than the average living room. The unit is also well-endowed with five HDMI inputs and two corresponding outputs for simultaneous display capability. Key specifications at a glance
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