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Overall a must have addition to any action movie collection, especially the Marvel Series. Ulton exemplifies a main antagonist in the truest sense of the word. Audio is somewhat questionable. A bit lower than normal but once volume is raised, sound effects and LFE are good to go. A must have and a must see.
This Pioneer VSX-1123-K receiver offers Internet connectivity for access to your favorite tunes. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs. Enjoy your favorite tunes with this Pioneer VSX-1123-K receiver that offers Internet connectivity for access to Pandora Internet radio and more. Includes HDMI 3D pass-through technology for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles.
This user is a My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member, who has spent $3,500 on eligible purchases and is now getting 1.25 points per dollar. They may have received My Best Buy® bonus points for submitting reviews. They may have also participated in an invitation-only program that provides My Best Buy® Elite Plus Members with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews.
I got this unit to replace my previous Yamaha RX-V375 receiver which served me very well. What really prompted my upgrade was not only that the YAMAHA system lacked proper sound range reproduction but also power which became evident when I upgraded my surround speakers to the Andrew Jones SP-FS52, SP-C22 and SP-BS22-LR speakers (these speakers by far posses the most precise sound drivers under $500). I could hear the YAMAHA struggling to push the speakers as high, low and even mid frequencies would cut off or suddenly go flat during music or movie play.
After I installed the receiver I played my first Hollywood blockbuster movie with all the bells and whistles to see what the system could really do. The difference in sound quality between the two receivers was similar in comparison to night and day. This Pioneer system audio amplification is POWERFUL, CLEAN, SMOOTH and WARM. The video stream is CRYSTAL CLEAR. Seriously! I have several movies I use as benchmarks and when I played them with this receiver I not only HEARD but also FELT sound effects I previously did not with the YAMAHA.
Granted, the YAMAHA I replaced was a baby beginner’s grade in my book and YAMAHA does make great receivers, but I am an avid movie goer and a self trained audiophile who gets commissioned to consult on sound related projects for churches, auditoriums, events etc. so I know a good frequency reproduction when I hear it. This summer I saw way less movies and my Blu-Ray collection is getting substantially larger because of this system. The MCACC Advanced gives you so many automatic and manually adjustable options with regards to speaker floor plan, positioning, distance, number of audio channels, frequency adjustment, LFE crossover frequency, etc, etc, etc. Multi Zoning good to go. Remote control functions are simple and straight forward. Slick Black Finish.
If I had paid a $1000.00 or more for the system I would give it a 4. because there are some minor things I detect and will not mention because they are only minor and will in no way effectively diminish the overall experience of owing this system. Especially at this price. Wish it also came with 2 coaxial and 2 optical ports instead one each. Not a deal breaker.
Bottom Line:
Awesome system at a great price. A great investment towards your home entertainment.
My Best Buy number: 0567541428
What's great about it: Sound Quality, Power, Functionality, Options, Easy Of Use, MCACC Advanced