Name: VSX-528
Brand: Pioneer
SKU: 408395
Rating: 3.8 (46 reviews)

the ease and speed it switches between inputs without delay and 6 hdmi inputs
a good balance between sound and useful features
Pioneer's sound is good for the price

offer the final word in sound or specs
Bass is prominent but not overpowering
very nice with MP3 and is totally inappropriate with FLAC

Receiver type: Surround
Connectivity technology: Wired
Wi-fi: no
Colour of product: Black
Silver;black:
Optical drive included: no
Handheld remote control: yes
Supported radio bands: AM, FM
Audio output channels: 5.1

Pioneer VSX-528 - Pros & Cons

the ease and speed it switches between inputs without delay and 6 hdmi inputs
a good balance between sound and useful features
Pioneer's sound is good for the price
capable
functional sound that needs more punch to be great
A good level of agility also helps
VSX-528 is fairly well equipped
The tonal balance is good
sound quality was excellent
nicely high levels and very listenable sound
Sound quality is great with my B&W 600 series speakers

offer the final word in sound or specs
Bass is prominent but not overpowering
very nice with MP3 and is totally inappropriate with FLAC
Spotify Connect was a bit flaky
sound a bit scratchy and irritating
entry-level network home theatre receiver
Network function clunky in places

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Pioneer VSX-528 - Full Specifications

Receiver type	Surround

Audio output channels	5.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)	24-bit/192kHz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)	24-bit/96kHz
Audio amplifier	yes
Impedance	6.0 Ω
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	130.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)	130.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	1.0 %
Audio formats supported	AAC MP3 WMA
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Neo:6 DTS-ES DTS-HD DTS-HD Master Audio
Equalizer	yes
Volume control	Rotary

Colour of product	Black,Silver Black
Display type	LCD

Supported radio bands	AM FM
AM antenna ports quantity	1
FM antenna ports quantity	1
Preset stations quantity	30
Radio Data System (RDS)	yes
Internet radio	yes
Internet radio services supported	vTuner

Power consumption (typical)	450.0 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.1 W
Energy Star certified	no

Connectivity technology	Wired
Composite video out	1
Composite video in	3
Digital audio optical in	1
Digital audio coaxial in	1
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Headphone outputs	1
Number of HDMI inputs	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	yes
USB ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN	no
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Wi-Fi	no

3D	yes
Deep colour support	yes
x.v.Color support	yes

Width	17.13 in
Depth	13.05 in
Height	6.61 in
Weight	292.77 oz

Optical drive included	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Card reader integrated	no
Graphical user interface (GUI)	yes
Multi-Zone capability	yes
On Screen Display (OSD)	yes
AirPlay	yes
Apple docking compatibility	iPad iPad iPad 2 iPad 3 iPad 4 iPad mini iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPhone 5 iPod iPod Nano 1 iPod Nano 2 iPod Nano 3 iPod Nano 4 iPod Nano 5 iPod Nano 6 iPod Nano 7 iPod Touch 1 iPod Touch 2 iPod Touch 3 iPod Touch 4 iPod Touch 5
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	yes

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Pioneer VSX-528 Pioneer - Editorial Reviews (3)

Pioneer VSX-528 Pioneer VSX-528 home theatre receiver

CNET

Published: 29.11.2013

Pioneer VSX-528 home theatre receiver

The Pioneer VSX-528 home theatre receiver offers good network and home theatre support with some useful extras, such as Spotify, at an entry-level price.