Pioneer Electronics VSX-523-K 5.1-Channel AV Receiver, 140W Power Output/Channel, 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC, Four HDMI Inputs & One HDMI Output

SKU: PIVSX523K

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Ray A : Hello, I have a Klipsch HD 600 home theater system 5.1 channel. sub woofer is 100 watts, I am looking for an AV receiver that is compatible? Thanks, Ray

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Pioneer Electronics VSX-523-K Specifications

  • Channels

    5.1

  • Amplification

    Direct Energy

  • DAC Type

    192 kHz / 24-bit

  • DSP

    Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus

  • Power Output

    140 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-ch driven)
    80 W per channel (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD at 8 ohms FTC)

  • Inputs

    HDMI x 4
    AV (composite) x 2
    Digital coaxial x 1 (assignable)
    Digital optical x 1 (assignable)
    Audio x 1 (assignable)
    USB x 1 (iPod/iPhone/iPad/USB drive)
    MCACC setup mic input x 1

  • Outputs

    HDMI x 1
    Monitor (composite) x 1
    Subwoofer pre-out x 1
    Headphone jack x 1
    Speaker jacks x 5 (5-channels)

  • Dolby / DTS Decoding

    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Pro Logic IIz
    Dolby Digital Plus
    DTS-HD Master Audio
    DTS Neo:6

  • Power Requirements

    AC 120 V / 60 Hz

  • Power Consumption (Operating)

    415 W

  • Power Consumption (Standby)

    0.1 W

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    17.1x6.6x13.1" / 43.43x16.76x33.27 cm

  • Weight

    18.25 lbs / 8.27 kg

  • UPC Code

    884938206143

About Pioneer Electronics VSX-523-K

The Pioneer VSX-523-K 5.1-Channel AV Receiver features Direct Energy amplification with up to 140W per channel. It's equipped with Dolby and DTS high-definition surround sound decoding, as well as an on-screen display. The receiver features four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output that support 4K and 3D pass-through, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Deep Color (36-bit) and x.v. Color. Plus, there are multiple advanced surround modes and an AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets.

The receiver also features multiple analog audio and video inputs, a coaxial audio input and an optical audio input. There is a front panel USB port as well, which you can use to connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB drive. The USB port supports direct digital connection and it will even charge your device. Other features include multiple Pioneer sound enhancements and Pioneer Auto MCACC Room Calibration, which includes a setup mic so you can perfectly calibrate your system to your specific room dimensions.

Pioneer Electronics VSX-523-K Features

  • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Neo:6
  • Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus DSP
  • 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC
  • HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
  • Pioneer Auto MCACC Room Calibration
  • Action, Drama, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical and Rock/Pop
  • Front Stage Surround and Extended Stereo
  • ECO Mode 1 and ECO Mode 2
  • Four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output
  • 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc, Broadcast and Games)
  • Deep Color (36-bit) and x.v. Color
  • Ultra HD (4K) pass-through
  • iPod, iPad and iPhone digital transmission via front USB port
  • USB port charges iPod, iPad and iPhone
  • Music file playback via USB (MP3, WMA, AAC)
  • On-screen display (analog only)
  • Auto power down
  • Power save for HDMI standby through
  • AM/FM tuner with 30 presets
  • Sleep timer

What's in the box:

  • Pioneer VSX-523-K 5.1-Channel AV Receiver
  • Setup Microphone
  • Remote Control
  • 2 x AAA Batteries (for Remote)
  • FM Wire Antenna
  • AM Loop Antenna
  • CD-ROM Owner's Manual
  • Pioneer Warranty