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0.5 stars
"Very Disappointing - CNET Hung me to Dry on this one"
Pros: Shiny Product Made by Pioneer.
Nice Remote.Cons: Not Reliable - After 18 months, a short has developed and I cannot keep a consistent volume output (or the center channel sound goes out).
Confusing Options - Even Pioneer's tech support couldnt explain when to use the various features.Summary: I bought the Pioneer VSX-816 based on CNET's ... read more
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2.0 stars
"A lemon that doesn't make lemonaid"
Pros: Automatic setup makes it a breeze to get decent sound from any speakers.
Cons: - Seems to die a very common death of a "short" or broken connection internally that causes volume issues and front and center channels especially to completely die.
- "Universal" remote only deals with searching by manufacturer, not entering code.Summary: If you are looking for a good, high-quality r... read more
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3.0 stars
Pros: Self adjusting surround sound is awesome!
Cons: Partial failure of remote control
Summary: Set up and arrangement of the system is not p... read more
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4.5 stars
"An outstanding receiver for the price."
Pros: Very easy to setup and MACC auto speaker setup is fantastic and so easy to use. Outstanding price for what you get. Plenty of power.
Cons: No HDMI, Display a little small
Summary: I just love this receiver. I still can't bel... read more
