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Pioneer VSX-421

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Frugal film fans looking for a fine-sounding, 3D-compatible AV receiver are unlikely to be disappointed by Pioneer's VSX-521. It provides an exciting listening experience, with more polish than you might expect for the price.Read more
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Pros

  • Surround-sound panning is fast and accurate
  • It provides an exciting listening experience

Cons

  • no video up-conversion
  • even find a USB port for local media playback

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired
  • Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 5.1

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Pioneer VSX-421 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels5.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)24-bit/96kHz
Frequency range5 - 100
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)130.0 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)98.0 dB
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD
Bass adjustmentyes
Treble adjustmentyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
Preset stations quantity30
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)415.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.45 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Composite video out1
Composite video in1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical in1
Digital audio coaxial in1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Number of HDMI inputs3
Number of HDMI outputs1
Ethernet LANno
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Video
3Dyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth14.29 in
Height6.61 in
Weight317.47 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
AirPlayno

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