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Pioneer Electronics has unveiled a pair of new A/V receivers that fit into its Elite range. The receivers include the VSX-43 and VSX-70. The VSX-43 is a 7.1-channel receiver while the VSX-70 is a 7.2-channel receiver. Both of the receivers also support multiple zone and multiple source audio management.

Other common features for the two receivers is support for high-resolution file format playback, custom installation features, and 4K Ultra HD compatibility. Both receivers can be controlled via the Pioneer ControlApp and iControlAV2013 app. The 43 series can be configured as a true 7.1-channel set up or a 5.1-channel set up with the two extra channels operating a pair of speakers in the second room for dual zone capability.

The receiver supports the ability to do things like watch a movie on the main zone and listen to music from a CD in the second zone at the same time. The 70 series offers the ability to use different entertainment sources in three zones at the same time. The second zone supports two speakers while the third zone supports an additional HDMI source.

The VSX-70 has eight HDMI inputs. Each receiver also supports Mobile High Definition Link connectivity and the front HDMI inputs on the receivers double as an MHL 2.0 input for MHL equipped Android devices. The VSX-43 will sell for $525 and the VSX-70 will sell for $750. Both receivers are available at Pioneer retailers now.

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Pioneer Electronics has unveiled its new 2013 line of home theater A/V receivers. The new receivers promise to make it easy to integrate your smartphone into your home theater entertainment options. The new A/V receiver line includes the VSX-523 and VSX-823 5.1-channel, VSX-1023 7.1-channel, and VSX-1123 7.2-channel receivers.

All of those receivers share many of the same features. The new receivers have expanded iPhone, iPad, and iPod support allowing users to listen to their music store those devices and display album art and metadata when connected to a TV or other display source. The three top models in the range can play content from the iPad and charge the device with support for iPhone and iPod devices via cables.

One of the cables available does support the Lightning port on the iPhone 5. The high-end 1123 unit also has an interactive owner’s manual that helps users learn the functions of the receiver by automatically opening content about a specific feature on the receiver when the user presses a button and needs more detail. The 823 and 1023 receivers can also be controlled using smartphone applications.

On 823 and higher models, the receivers feature a MHL 2.0 input and the new receivers also support HTC Connect. The three top models of receivers support Apple AirPlay for wireless streaming from the iPhone or iPod. Other features of family include 4K Ultra HD Pass Through on all of the new receivers and the high-end 1123 is able upscale analog and HDMI video signals to 4K Ultra HD resolution. The new receivers will be available in March at prices ranging from $279 up to $629.

[via Pioneer Electronics]

Pioneer unveils new AV receivers with smartphone integration is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sony’s just launched a high-end home cinema receiver that’s finally good enough to pair up with its IFA-fresh Bravia KD-84X9005 TV or existing VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector. On top of native 4K for supported displays, the receiver will upscale standard HD movies, promising greater color, contrast and detail. For audiophiles, the system has 9.2 channels of surround sound for so-called Front High and Surround Back speakers, on top of the standard 5.1 speaker setup. A feature called “Movie Height” enables the sound to be virtually adjusted up or down to better match the screen position, and acoustics can be selected to match famous concert halls like those in Vienna or Berlin. Finally, you can take advantage of all that Hi-Fi and display tech by streaming from your laptop, smartphone or tablet through a LAN hub on the receiver. There’s no availability or pricing yet, but if you’re not too concerned about that money stuff, check the PR for the rest of the story.

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Yamaha has outed a new high-end home theater in a box to ensure that whatever audio / visual device you use, it’ll sound amazing. The YHT-679BL includes an Ethernet port for internet radio, networked music and pulling down AirPlay tunes. It’s got an iOS, Android and Kindle Fire-compatible app and there’s even a USB port up front that’ll charge your device as you use it. Offering 4K HDMI and pass-through 3D video, the unit’s clad in piano-gloss black, while a 6.5-inch, 100W subwoofer will add some floor-shaking to the two tower and three satellite speakers that are included. It’ll set you back $750, plus whatever it costs to get some soundproofing done once your annoyed neighbors are done with you.

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