Pioneer VSX-522-K

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    Highlights

    • 5.1 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)

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    Evaluation

    We evaluate Pioneer VSX-522-K and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    60

    Amplifier

    GOOD
    71

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 71 for Amplifier features.

    •   Few Channels - 5.1
    •   Low Power Output - 80 W

    Audio Features

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 64 for Audio Features features.

    •   Few Channels - 5.1
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   No Dolby Atmos
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No DTS:X
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   DSD via HDMI

    Video Features

    POOR
    46

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 46 for Video Features features.

    •   No HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No 8K Passthrough

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 57 for Connectivity features.

    •   No eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   No Wi-Fi
    •   No Bluetooth
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   4 HDMI Inputs
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   USB Input
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   No Ethernet

    Zones

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 55 for Zones features.

    •   No Zones

    Radio

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Pioneer VSX-522-K a score of 59 for Radio features.

    •   Analog Tuner
    •   No Pandora
    •   No Spotify
    •   No Tidal

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    Discussion

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