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Pioneer VSX-1020-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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Brand | PIONEER |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI |
Controller Type | iOS |
Special Feature | It has a internet radio, iControl pioneer AVR iPhone / iTouch "APP" Multi-Zone A/V pre-out, preset remote control, Dolby Pro-logic IIz or B speaker, Dolby True-HD / DTS-HD master audio and advanced MCACC, 110 Watts X 7, 7 channel configurable amplifier, surround back, Auto crossover setting See more |
Compatible Devices | Speaker |
Connector Type | RCA |
Audio Output Mode | Surround |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2 Channel, 7 Channel, 2.1 Channel |
Item Weight | 15 Pounds |
Output Power | 110 Watts |
About this item
- Front USB connectivity provide iPod, touch, and iPhone users ultimate plug-and-play integration of their Apple products with their home theater
- Simple connectivity to high-performance HD video, HD audio, portable, internet, wireless, and analog components
- The latest version of HDMI inputs and outputs provide more HD connectivity options with "future-proof" 3-D capability
- 1080p video conversion and upscaling ensures the highest quality video from any source
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Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Remote Control | 3.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Screen quality | — | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | — | — |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.2 | — | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Tracktown Treasures | Homegoods Shop | Huppins | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of channels | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI | Bluetooth | HDMI | Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth |
control method | touch, remote, application | voice | remote | voice | remote | remote |
controller type | iOS | Amazon Alexa | Remote | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Android, iOS | Push Button |
audio output type | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers |
supported services | Internet Radio | TuneIn | — | SoundCloud, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, Spotify | Deezer, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, Spotify | — |
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Product Description
You're an audio perfectionist. you don't want to compromise your sound, even--perhaps especially--when it comes to your portable digital music. you love the convenience of carrying your favorite tunes everywhere on your iPod or iPhone device, but when you're ready to take out the earbuds, do you really want to settle for the poor performance of a wimpy speaker system? pioneer's audition series is the answer. you don't have to compromise audio quality when it comes to reproducing your digital music files. with its clean, modern styling and rich 2.1-channel sound with a dedicated built-in subwoofer, your portable music has never sounded so good on a compact unit. and with an optional Bluetooth adapter, any one of your portable a2dp profile Bluetooth-enabled audio devices can benefit from the audition series' incredible sound.
From the Manufacturer
Key Features are 110 Watts X 7, 7 Channel Configurable Amplifier, Surround Back. Dolby Pro-logic IIz or B Speaker, Dolby True-HD / DTS-HD Master Audio and Advanced MCACC. It has a 9 Band EQ. Auto Crossover Setting, USB to PC Graphs, PQLS – 2 Channel, Auto Level Control – Multi-Channel, Sound Retriever AIR – Multi- channel. It has a Internet radio. iPod Digital USB / USB Memory Audio. Its iPhone Certified, Sirius Satellite Radio, HDMI Repeater (6 In / 1 out), Analog to HDMI Video Conversion, HDMI to HDMI 1080p Scaler, Component Video (2 in / 1 out), Full Color GUI, iControl pioneer AVR iPhone / iTouch “APP” Multi-Zone A/V Pre-out, Preset Remote Control
Product information
Product Dimensions | 21.2 x 10.4 x 14 inches |
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Item Weight | 15 pounds |
Manufacturer | Pioneer |
ASIN | B0039XQQX0 |
Item model number | XWNAS3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #566,431 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #167 in Audio/Video Receivers & Amplifiers #617 in Audio Component Receivers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 4, 2010 |
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"...Also has plenty of analog audio inputs, a couple analog video inputs, 2 component video inputs (and output) and 2 optical/2 coax digital sound..." Read more
"...Both receivers sound very similar with only the difference is in the loudness boost. Other than that b oth receivers are very similar...." Read more
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"...out of the box and provided a lot of features and excellent sound and video reproduction...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the av receiver. They mention that the instructions are okay, the auto configuration utility did a great job, and the on-screen menu is easy to navigate. They also say that the menus are clear and easy to understand. Customers also mention that iPod connection is easy and the mic sensor used to set up the surround was good.
"...-Device specific iPhone App, free-Very easy to navigate on-screen menu-5+1 HDMI input (you never know when you need the 5th one)..." Read more
"...appreciate, just like any other Joe out there, good sound and easy to use features...." Read more
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"...artifacts; HDMI functionality is brilliant and interfaces great with my other home theater products; nice addons like internet radio, USB and iPod..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the av receiver. They say it's an impressive receiver, with fantastic true-HD, true-to-film, fully immersive, and fully 100% every time. The blu-ray player and dvr are truly outstanding, and the volume controls allow you to adjust the volume. Overall, this is a great amp/tuner with tons of inputs and outputs, and has good output. The remote control is included and is serviceable, although the keys are tiny. The Internet Radio is kinda cool, although they'll probably never use it.
"...5 on the rear, one up front. I was particularly impressed with the front HDMI. It is a must have for those who own HDMI cameras...." Read more
"...The receiver has no scratches that I can sse and is truly like new. The only thing that it was missing was the AAA batteries to power the remote...." Read more
"...Overall, I am in love with this receiver! It is fantastic, true-HD, true-to-film, fully immersive, fully 100% every aspect customizable fields, audio..." Read more
"...is crowded with lots of small buttons, and so is functional, but not great...." Read more
Customers like the value of the av receiver. They mention that it has a lot of features for the money and comes in well below their budget cap. Some say that the learning curve to setup is well worth the effort.
"...n't intend to have a lengthy review, so in short, this is a great receiver for the price...." Read more
"...In short, this receiver is a great item and at a very reasonable price. I strongly recommend it." Read more
"...Pros - Good value, especially if you don't need pre-outs, second subwoofer output...." Read more
"...This was by far the best buy for the amount of money I had available...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the av receiver. Some mention it's performing well, while others say that the internet radio didn't work as expected, the iPhone/iPod functions are ok at best, and the lack of HDMI wasn't working too well.
"...-Very functional universal compatibility with FIOS and Cable remotes-Front HDMI (very important if you need to hook up an HDMI camera)..." Read more
"...Upon arrival the box look very raggid but the contents inside was flawless. The receiver has no scratches that I can sse and is truly like new...." Read more
"...It has served me well, but the lack of HDMI wasn't working too well with my modern DVD and Blu-ray players, plus it had a dead input and I wanted a..." Read more
"...The midrange is Marantz's claim to fame, with a fast, liquid quality reminiscent of real high-dollar stuff...." Read more
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"...As long as, you hook up an Ethernet cable to the receiver, connection is not problem. Once it is connected, make sure to upgrade the firmware...." Read more
"...radio through the receiver is a let down because of how slow it is going between channels and the fact that you need to have your TV to see what it..." Read more
"...was connected directly to the tv, and that's all I expect - no apparent loss of signal...." Read more
"...It has more two-way communication along the HDMI path between components, and seems to respond logically to signals from the sat dvr box, video game..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the av receiver. Some mention that it has nice features, easy setup, great sound, and a ton of features for audiophiles. However, others say that it's slow, the remote is awful, and the user guide is not as helpful. They also say that the manual is a bit scarce and difficult to document the many features.
"...The GUI interface is a pretty nice upgrade over the Atari/Pong-espue UI of the 820/920...." Read more
"...Really like the iPhone integration features...." Read more
"...and interfaces great with my other home theater products; nice addons like internet radio, USB and iPod playback...If you are looking at the Onkyo..." Read more
"...It's very hard to read for my poor 46 year old eyes, especially in the dark. I have to put on reading glasses to use it. Nevertheless, it works fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the av receiver. Some mention it runs all 7 speakers with plenty of power for the room they have it in, while others say that the power is not enough for them and they need some new features. Some say the unit would not power up, have serious issues with the power unit, and the amp would cycle on and off all by itself.
"...to save precious watts for my speakers because this receiver isn't terribly powerful...." Read more
"...The VSX-1020 does have a lot to offer feature-wise and has plenty of power to push my old LG HTIB speakers and Polk PSW10 sub...." Read more
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I purchased this item after another purchase went sour with a Yamaha Receiver (simple shipping damage by UPS). I was originally very attracted to Pioneer, however, I did not want to pay extra $150. Lucky for me, damaged Yamaha became an excuse to upgrade to this Pioneer.
I admit, I am not an audiophile. However, I have much experience with technology, and technology is what got me with this device.
Summary of Goods:
-Internet Radio built-in, IP configurable
-Device specific iPhone App, free
-Very easy to navigate on-screen menu
-5+1 HDMI input (you never know when you need the 5th one)
-Very pleasant design
-Very clean sound, with good speaker of course
-Multiple pre-configured presets for various movie and music situations
-Very functional universal compatibility with FIOS and Cable remotes
-Front HDMI (very important if you need to hook up an HDMI camera)
-Front iPhone/iPod interface (also charges, I think. cable is provided)
Not so good (but still OK)
-Very complicated remote with small keys
-Depth size is a bit high, if you have IKEA TV stand (stands out about and inch)
-No Wi-Fi (Ethernet only)
As you an see, this receiver does not have many negatives that would effect its functionality much, especially the sound quality. Therefore, I will not focus on details for what is good, rather give some tips to potential purchasers. I will also provide more information here later in coming months based on further experience.
I would also like you to pay attention to a general tip at the end of this review for possible network connectivity challenges you might have in your current and future system and how to over come.
TIPS:
Set-up and configuration:
Basic set-up was very easy, and teh system was on after 10 minutes. Make sure you use the BD input for Blu-Ray, and HDMI 1 input for cable/sat source. It becomes easier to navigate later on. You can go to home menu and rename the sources as you like.
Provided booklet is a bit complicated but it is worth reading, in fact, it is a must to read it. You will have to go to it back and forth later in advance configuration phase.
Given my lack of experience with home-theater systems, originally I tried to use it with only two Polk Audio Monitor 70 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) , only to find out that you MUST have a center speaker in a system like this in order to comprehend the spoken word on TV. The system will otherwise eat up the dialogs and output the effects and music only..So, I later on picked up BIC America FH6-LCR Dual 6.5-Inch 175-Watt LCR Speaker with Mid/High Frequency Horn . It made all the difference. You may be able to survive without rear speaker in an home-theater system, but center is a MUST.
Internet Radio:
I am an avid internet radio listener. This device connects to internet with ease and stream any ".pls" URL's with ease. Forget about trying to set-up radios from the remote. You can go to the system's home menu and see the IP address of the receiver, and then log-into it from your computer and change default radio stations URLs. Unfortunately, there are only 24 stations at any given time. It is OK for most of the users I guess, but not for me. Still, having a built-in Internet radio is sufficiently awesome.
Internet Connectivity:
As long as, you hook up an Ethernet cable to the receiver, connection is not problem. Once it is connected, make sure to upgrade the firmware. the one on the receiver is not the latest version.
HDMIs:
Unlike many of the current receivers, VSX-1020 has 5+1 HDMI inputs. 5 on the rear, one up front. I was particularly impressed with the front HDMI. It is a must have for those who own HDMI cameras. Nowadays, many manufacturers are providing HDMI out-put on digital cameras. Imagine the convenience.
iPhone/iPod:
There is a free app in the app-store for this device which enables you to control many functions of this device from your iPhone/iPod. You must be on the same network connected via the same Wi-Fi network. Once both your iPhone and receiver are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app immediately recognizes the receiver without further configuration. Again, make sure you are in Wi-Fi with your iPhone, not 3G for this.
Blue-tooth:
I do not own the Pioneer Electronics AS-BT100 Bluetooth Adapter for Compatible Pioneer Products (Black) for this. You should be able to stream in music from your iPhone (or another blue-tooth enabled device) via this. I am yet to try, perhaps if the adapter sells below $50, I will. Yet, I am afraid it will increase the depth of the receiver and became more problem to fit into some shelves. Alternatively, you can get an Airport Express and stream all the music you like from iTunes on your computer. Again, with he internet radio, I am sufficiently connected to external music sources already.
Remote:
For some configuration and mode changes you definitely need the Pioneer remote. However, to increase the sound level, mute, and turn it on and off, you can easily program your cable/FIOS remote to turn on all the connected systems (TV, Box, receiver, blu-ray) at once. I think, you would prefer to use a single button to turn on and off your entire home-theater system, instead of switching between remotes. Just read the user manual for your Cable remote, it is easy. Not only you have to enter the right codes, but also configure it that the sound controls (volume, mute) works for the receiver not TV.
Design:
Like all other Pioneers, this receiver is nicely designed, with curvature corners. two large knobs to control Volume and Source looks very classic.
GENERAL TIP ON NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IF YOU LACK ETHERNET JACKS:
If you are getting this system or a system like this one, you are likely to have or will have network connected TV and/or Blu-ray player already. Today, NOT many HDTVs and Blu-rays come with built-in Wi-Fi. If you have one that does, good for you. However, for those of you who need to connect his/her blu-ray player, HDTV and receiver to the network via Ethernet cable, you have a challenge. But there is a solution, less than ideal but it works.
If you are lucky like me and you have single Ethernet jack on the wall, it is still not enough for all four devices. What I did to overcome this was to purchase TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-639GR (Black) for $50 and then hook it up to the single available jack and use the LAN jacks on the wireless-router as splitter. It worked fine, now I have a faster N router,a nd wired all four devices still room for another future one.
Of you have no Ethernet jack close by, and you do not feel like laying one across the rooms for a single connection Airport Express works fine, but it has single Ethernet jack on it. For multiple connectivity, you will need to use the wireless router as bridge. Still a $90 solution, but for today home media devices connectivity is a must to upgrade the firmware, stream radios and watch Netflix.
**FIRMWARE UPDATE QUESTIONS:
Just confirmed by calling Pioneer USA at 1-800-421-1404. There is no way to update the firmware by the end-user from home. AND THERE IS AN UPDATE TO THE FIRMWARE. The item must be taken to closest Pioneer authorized service center for an update. Please visit the Pioneer USA website or call the number above to get the location for nearest service center. I think, firmware update is important. I would call the service center about to get it done. IT IS FREE. I hope this info helps.
That is all folks..I will provide more information with more time pent on this receiver.
***Buy it or Do not Buy it ??***
DEFINITELY, BUY IT !
Thanks..
I spent a good part of Dec 2010 looking/researching for a new receiver for my living room/home theater setup as this is my first real A/V receiver purchase (I've owned a couple HTIB's in the past). Mind you, I'm no audiophile. I don't have really good, or expensive speakers, but I do appreciate, just like any other Joe out there, good sound and easy to use features. After going through reviews and specs/descriptions of Sony, Yamaha and Pioneer receivers, I decided to go Pioneer. Main reason being that Pioneer seemed to have more features in my price zone and those features generally had favorable reviews. I first went with Pioneer's VSX-820 because of the good reviews (and my wife didn't want me to spend much $$), but it lacked upscaling output through HDMI, so I returned it and purchased Pioneer's VSX-920 . This offered the HDMI upscaling, but we (read, wife) didn't like the on-screen UI and we (read, wife) thought the iPod control was broken, so we (read, I) spent the extra $30 and got the receiver I (read, I) wanted to begin with. The VSX-1020 does have a lot to offer feature-wise and has plenty of power to push my old LG HTIB speakers and Polk PSW10 sub . The GUI interface is a pretty nice upgrade over the Atari/Pong-espue UI of the 820/920. The VSX-1020 also has a more advanced Auto/Manual MCACC speaker calibration which seems more intuitive than the previous models and really seems to have set my speaker levels closer to my liking (I adjusted the sub to give a little more oomph). The MCACC not only sets the levels, but also runs an acoustic calibrator, so it sets the EQ and reverb to match the room for better sound...and I can't complain about the sound. In the past, these speakers didn't sound nearly as good as they do now. I had one of these Netgear wireless adapters lying around from a previous network experiment, so I set it up to my network and hooked it up to the 1020. I found that I can change/set the Internet radio's stations on my laptop/pc through the receiver's IP address. Much easier than trying to type in the web addresses through the remote. I also found that I can plug in my USB keyboard and name my HDMI slots (TV, XBOX, PS3, etc) vs having them named HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc. Again, much easier than doing this with the remote. I do like the iPod/iPhone control feature of the reciever as well. While I do have to plug in my iPod/iPhone into the front of the receiver ("not as pretty" according to my wife), it functions as advertised. One thing though, if you're plugging in your iPhone, make sure you have the latest OS (4.2). I found that first, my VSX-920's iPod control was not broken, and secondly, OS 4.1 apparently screwed something up for audio output via the dock connector/USB port. I don't know what it was, but when I initially hooked up my iPhone to the 1020, I had the same problems as the 920. A little research on the net, and found that I needed to update my phone and voila!, sound is crisp and clean, just as I expected it to be. I really like the upscaling feature. I have a Wii connected via component cables and wanted only one wire running to my tv (HDMI). This receiver lets me do just that. And if you want, it even upscales to 1080p. I opted not to do that and am running "PURE" (480p for the Wii) because the 1080p upscale reduces the image size on the screen to accomodate (54" tv's picture reduced to about a 48" tv's output) this feature. Not a deal-breaker for me as I'm not a big fan of up-conversion to a resolution non-native to the original source. Overall, the picture being sent from my components is top-notch. Looks just like it did when all was connected directly to the tv, and that's all I expect - no apparent loss of signal. Speaking of HDMI, this receiver has 6 (total) HDMI inputs vs 4 on the previous units. That's more than enough for me, and pretty much guarantees that I'll have plenty HDMI when/if a new gadget comes out that I must buy that requires HDMI. Also has plenty of analog audio inputs, a couple analog video inputs, 2 component video inputs (and output) and 2 optical/2 coax digital sound inputs.
The remote is not user-friendly at all. Many, many buttons on it and just not easy to use. I've not yet purchased a Harmony (or similar) universal remote (read, wife doesn't think we need one), so I've had to learn (and teach the wife) how to use the remote, and once set up, is pretty intuitive. So I need to knock the receiver a half star for this because it really isn't all that friendly for the average Joe.
The iControl iPhone app is also useful and pretty neat (it also impresses non-techie friends). It can toggle through the inputs, control some speaker settings and power off the receiver. It cannot power on the receiver as standby mode does not keep the receiver on the network (I read they did this to get the energy star rating). The 1020 also uses HDMI 1.4, which means it's 3-D ready and supports the full spectrum of HD sound (7.1 channels). I'm not a 3-D guy and only run 5.1, but I hear/read both these features work well. I give the receiver an additional .25 stars for this.
Not sure if all receivers do this since this is my first real A/V receiver, but when I was running the MCACC, the receiver kept turning off. Because I have runs about 25' long (or longer), and I didn't have that long of cable when I initially hooked everything up, I patched wire to make it work. When running MCACC, the receiver would "short" and turn off. I replaced all my speaker wire with this Monster speaker wire . I chose this wire not because of brand, but because this RCA speaker wire was out of stock on Amazon and was going to cost almost as much as the Monster from another vendor, so I figured spend the $4 and get it from Amazon (with Prime shipping). I'm sure it isn't because of the brand of wire, but now my speakers sound even better than before.
I didn't intend to have a lengthy review, so in short, this is a great receiver for the price. I'm guessing the 2011 models are coming out soon because the price of this (and other Pioneer's) has been dropping over the last few weeks. If you can get the VSX-1020 for $365 or less, buy it. It is definitely worth it.
Props to Amazon as well. I purchased this on a Saturday, with options to pay $3.99 for 1-day to be delivered on Tues or settle for my Prime 2-day (free) on Wed. I opted for free 2-day and still received it on Tues!