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Pioneer 509S Receiver

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A Great Home Theater Receiver!

bysurferdude7 Mar 24, 2001
77 Helpfuls 78 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Has most everything you need for a home theater receiver.
Cons Learning all that it will do!
Recommended it? Yes

For a good home theater system you need a good receiver. The Pioneer VSX-D509S is a great receiver with an excellent price. With the list price over $400, you can buy them for as low as $249 if you shop around.

These days everyone is looking for DTS (Digital Theater Sound) and Dolby 5.1... Read full review »

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Simply terrific for the price!

bynarenji Apr 1, 2001
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Remote, features, value, sound (esp. in digital).
Cons No graphic TV menus
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this receiver totally on impulse, contrary to all my beliefs about shopping. It was the big day-after-thanksgiving sale, and Best Buy had this receiver on sale for only $199, and this was the most expensive Pioneer model they carried. Well, somebody must have messed up there, because the... Read full review »

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Pioneering a great receiver...

bywahoodude23 Feb 23, 2001
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros delivers great sound and picture for modest price, easy to setup, digital ins/outs, s...
Cons channel looping on the remote
Recommended it? Yes

Overview
I started with a 19" TV and a mid-range DVD player. By the time I was done aspiring to home theater greatness (given my severely limited budget) I had achieved 27" on the TV, a VCR, a pair of Paradigm stereo speakers, and a Sega Dreamcast to go along with my DVD player.
Knowing... Read full review »

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Bang for the buck in Home Theater

bybozackula Jun 13, 2000
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Dolby Digital and DTS Decoder, AC3
Cons FM Tuner controls hard to use, small wire inputs for rear surround
Recommended it? Yes

I spent many hours researching this receiver purchase, due to the large price / quality / feature variations in home theater recievers. The first task was to eliminate units that were merely "Dolby Digital READY". This translates to "DOES NOT HAVE A BUILT IN DECODER", but merely has inputs for... Read full review »

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DVD Movies Never Sounded So Good

byroarhowl Jan 20, 2001
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Dolby Digital & DTS For A Great Price. Plenty of bells and whistles to satisfy.
Cons Not A Single Thing
Recommended it? Yes

While DTS is still a growing standard a few movies have it currently, I still wanted a receiver with DTS, Digital Theater Systems, decoding to ensure I wouldn't be out-dated to quickly.

After browsing the competition, I settled on this little beauty. Why you may ask, well because it had... Read full review »

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A Fine Deal

bybamorse Nov 5, 2000
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Sounds good, lots of S-Video support, runs cool...
Cons high sub x-over, no TV setup screens
Recommended it? Yes

Searching for a receiver can be a long, arduous process, but finding a receiver like the Pioneer VSX-D509S at the end of that process makes it worth while. Boasting a multitude of features and steady performance, the receiver is one of the best deals around for those looking to start a nice home... Read full review »

10

Pioneer=No Customer Service

byjkingo Sep 16, 2000
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Price
Cons Customer service
Recommended it? No

I bought this receiver because it had alot of features and it was a good deal (Costco). Mistake.

I set it up instinctively. I lost the manual. Called Pioneer customer (dis)service and waited on hold for 18 minutes (told only 5). A new manual would cost 20 smackers, plus a 4-week wait... Read full review »

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Great Receiver For The Money

bydave8335 Apr 20, 2001
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Easy to Set up. Simple Instructions. Functions Easy to Use.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I have been searching for a good DTS receiver for over a year. I am not a huge audio junkie but I like movies and the sound associated with them. I did not want to spend a lot of money and was amazed at the price of this receiver when I found it at Costco. It was far less than any other receiver... Read full review »

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BEST FOR THE MONEY

bymlt2 Dec 5, 2000
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros DD, DTS, PRO LOGIC, GREAT PRICE.
Cons Bad crossover, no on screen display
Recommended it? Yes

I have looked far and near for a Receiver that could do ever thing. But do it for very little money. Well that's just what the Pioneer VSX-D509S does. What more could you want? It is a little hard to setup at first. You have to play around with the setting. But when you get it setup it rocks. Kick... Read full review »

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High Power Digital DTS A/V Receiver

bytipstir Jun 28, 2002
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Clear crisp DTS and Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Features, Remote
Cons Remote doesn't light up
Recommended it? Yes

Okay, everyone has reviewed this clear crisp sounding receiver, and it's my turn.

I have owned 4 Pioneer VSX Receivers before, and this one makes the 4th one. Previous one was the VSX-D608 w/0.09% distortion, this one only has 0.02% and a better remote, but unlike the VSX-D608 remote did... Read full review »

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