[Lionanimal]

Noticed the following press release Wednesday March 12, 2014 announcing:
2014 Pioneer Elite VSX-44 and VSX-80 audio / video receivers (AVR's).

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140312005161/en/Pioneer-Elite-Home-Theater-Receivers-Ideal-Custom#.UyCHQxC2zHg

http://www.twice.com/articletype/news/pioneer-debuts-av-receivers-latest-hdmi-specs/110237

http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer-Launches-New-Roku-Ready-A-V-Receivers-with-HDMI-2-0-Support-Enhanced-Calibration.shtml

 

[Lionanimal]

So, do readers, lurkers and pundits feel these 2014Pioneer Elite VSX-80 and VSX-44 AVR products are an advancement at the MSRP price point ?


Is the room correction, auto-feature an improvement ?


Hyperlink to Pioneer USA website:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/VSX-80

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/VSX-44

 

[Br0s]


Wait wait wait....

 

So now MCACC (both normal version and advanced) EQ the subwoofer(s)?

 

[Br0s]


I'm confused......

 

For the VSX-44, the bullet points at the top of the screen say "Advanced MCACC with sub EQ", but the list of features and explanations below that only show the VSX-44 having normal MCACC, whereas the VSX-80 says Advanced MCACC.

 

So which is it?

 

[altpensacola]

VSX-80


Pre Outs = Left, Right,

Sub x2.


Why!

What is so hard about putting full pre- outs on units under $1000?

 

[JOgden]

When will these be available I'm looking at replacing my VSX-1020-K with the VSX-1024-K.


Also, the 1023-k talked about being Windows 8 certified... I can't find any information on that for the 1024- did they remove that feature? I want to be able to stream my music from my desktop.

 

[oztech]

I noticed besides adding sub eq they are including Sabre DAC's in the new models other than top of the line and HDMI 2.0.

 

[Lionanimal]

At the following hyperlink there are a few more details provided and photographs of the business end, back-end of each 2014 Pioneer Elite VSX-80 and VSX-44 audio / video receiver (AVR).

http://www.ecoustics.com/products/pioneer-vsx-44-80-elite-receivers/

 

[Lionanimal]



 

[silverdream]

No MCH (inputs and pre-outs)

 

[Walkamo]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Br0s  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced#post_24473029


I'm confused......


For the VSX-44, the bullet points at the top of the screen say "Advanced MCACC with sub EQ", but the list of features and explanations below that only show the VSX-44 having normal MCACC, whereas the VSX-80 says Advanced MCACC.


So which is it?

Hi,


Sorry for the confusion.


Only the VSX-1124 and VSX-80 have Advanced MCACC with Sub EQ....


The Website is incorrect. I will have fixed in the morning.


Chris Walker

Pioneer Electronics

 

[Walkamo]



Quote:
Originally Posted by JOgden  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced#post_24473796


When will these be available I'm looking at replacing my VSX-1020-K with the VSX-1024-K.


Also, the 1023-k talked about being Windows 8 certified... I can't find any information on that for the 1024- did they remove that feature? I want to be able to stream my music from my desktop.

Hi,


All of the new announced models will be shipping from our warehouse this week to dealers. Some of the big brick and mortar retailers take some time before the show up on the shelves, however the online stores should have them by the end of next week.


Also, yes all of the models are Windows 8 certified...


Thanks,


Chris Walker

Pioneer Electronics

 

[datranz]

Chris, how capable is the sub eq?

 

[datranz]

I have the 1522, if the sub eq is anything like the comp in the latest gen, I'm game to buy a pioneer again.

 

[sdurani]



Quote:
Originally Posted by datranz  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced#post_24476074


I have the 1522, if the sub eq is anything like the comp in the latest gen, I'm game to buy a pioneer again.

 

[mercury]

interested!

 

[Br0s]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkamo  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced#post_24476009



Hi,


Sorry for the confusion.


Only the VSX-1124 and VSX-80 have Advanced MCACC with Sub EQ....


The Website is incorrect. I will have fixed in the morning.


Chris Walker

Pioneer Electronics

Thanks.

 

Yeah I later saw that banner at the top of the website which stated the only models with Advanced MCACC were the ones you listed. 

 

[David Susilo]



Quote:
Originally Posted by sdurani  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced/0_100#post_24476162

Hmm, only 2 bands below 80 Hz ?

 

[sdurani]



Quote:
Originally Posted by David Susilo  /t/1522219/2014-pioneer-elite-vsx-80-vsx-44-avrs-announced#post_24477657


Hmm, only 2 bands below 80 Hz ?

Yup, 4 fixed bands for the subwoofer output, but only 2 below the most commonly used crossover point (80Hz).

 

[David Susilo]

Well, that's useless :s