5.1 surround sound system in place at the home. Speakers are already ran IN the wall and ceiling. All wires are hidden. All channels are used. HDMI input from TV to 5.1 receiver which outputs to the 5 channels that run through my walls. Here's the problem. I'm not getting enough center audio...

I recently had an issue with my Pioneer VSX-821-K and wound up having to do a factory reset on the unit. That fixed my problem, but I think I have another problem. I thought beforehand I had pass through audio on it, and now that's not working. Seems like there were times I could play my...

 I hate setting up a new receiver and am looking for a simplified, no frills receiver with push pin connections that is reasonably priced yet sounds good. Is there such a receiver ?

I am currently Running Pioneer VSX 821K Towers- Polk Monitor 50 Center - Polk Monitor CS1 Rears - Polk Monitor 30 Sub - Polk PSW10 I am looking at Pioneer VSX-1123-K or Pioneer VSX-1023-K I know the 7.2 or 7.1 is a great upgrade, but I really am clueless when it comes to Power...

I need to replace the Pioneer because it's toast due to a spill. I'm running Martin Logan MLT-1 5.1 Speakers and looking to spend about $250 at Newegg or another deal site. The new version, pioneer VSX-822-K didn't get that great of reviews.

 My buddy was over and the Packer game was just about to start.  My son had the remote earlier and pushed something so I couldn't get any sound (I'll figure that out later)  My buddy was trying to take a look and accidently poured some beer in the top of it.  I turned it off and unplugged for a...

Hi, I just bought a subwoofer to go with my current 5.0 surround setup but I can't quite figure out how to hook everything up. Any help would be much appreciated! This is a picture of the back of my receiver (VSX-821-K): And this is the back of the subwoofer I just got (PSW108): Do I...

I've had this receiver for nearly and had no issues until late. Now, BluRay movies will not play in DTS-HD. They just play in standard DTS. I even did a complete reset and still the same issue. Any ideas?

 Hello All,   I am new to the forums, so please forgive me.   I have had the Pioneer VSX-821-K for about 3 years now. I’ve been really happy with it, but as of late, I have been having random audio issues. It’s doesn’t matter if I am using the cable box or my Xbox 360, the audio just...

I've had the Pioneer VSX-821-K receiver for almost two years. I've been pleased with it. About two weeks ago, I noticed I have no sound coming from the rear speakers. I thought it was the movie I was playing at the time. But all others are the same way. It doesn't matter if it's from my BluRay...

Looking to set up a small system in my bedroom, nothing fancy. The room is 12'x16'x9'. I'm looking for a no-frills receiver with just a few HDMI inputs. Not really going to use it for anything more than just movie watching in the bedroom (Apple TV) and maybe some gaming. The cheaper the better...

 I setup my speakers using the auto MCACC feature.  I can hear the tone from all the speakers during setup (tried redoing setup) but when I play back anything no sound is coming from the rear speakers.  How do I correct the problem?

 Hi everyone...long time reader, first time poster here.    I pulled the trigger on a pair of DefTech SM350's yesterday ($180 @ Newegg) and I'm now wondering if my receiver has good enough power to adequately drive these speakers.  I've read that these speakers don't do well with "budget"...

 Hi,   I am newbie and my questions may sound stupid. I have bought a used 821 k receiver last night. My setup:   1. samsung f8000 55 inch tv 2. 821 k receiver 3. engergy tech classic 5.1   I would like to play my tv audio through the receiver.   Here's what I did.   1. I have...

I have a Pioneer VSX-821 that is suppose to play SACDs. I run a Sony DVP-CX 995V that is a CD/DVD/SACD? etc player. I used to run the Sony through a different receiver and was able to get SACD sound out of it. I don't get any SACD sound out of the Pioneer VSX-821. All the other formats, CD...

It appears to be a very common problem, but nothing I have found posted so far resolved the issue I am having with my AVR. Here are the details as best as I can describe, if I am leaving any important info out please let me know: AVR pioneer VSX 821-k HDMI inputs - HTPC (Foxconn...

Hi All, Have the above Receiver & just got the 5.1 surround Mix DVD for Mike Oldfield's Crisis. The Dolby track sounds crisp & clear, but the DTS 96/24 sounds dull & muffled. My DVD/Blu-Ray plugs into the 821, The Amp recognises the signal automatically as DTS 96/24, so the Blu-ray must...

I can not seem to find anything on the web regarding how to independently change the volume of my center channel, as well as my front left/right channels. I am already hard of hearing when it comes to voices and surrounding sounds at the same time, so that does not help at all. I am using a...

I have a Pioneer VSX-821 along with a dvr from directv and cant seem to get the lips to sync anyone???? It only does it while watching tv not a problem when watching a DVD or blue ray

Hey guys, I've never used this forum before but after you all seem rather helpful and I need some help so here i am. Just bought a VSK-821K and I'm having a problem that is getting really frustrating. Trying to hook the cable box into the receiver through HDMI and just don't get any...