For those looking for exceptional audio and video quality, your receiver is ready. Introducing the Pioneer VSX-821 AV Receiver. Streamlined and beautiful, the Pioneer VSX-821 delivers amazing home theater performance at an unrivaled value. And with Apple-compatibility, not only will it enhance your home theater experience, it will expand the possibilities of where that experience can come from. Turn it on and listen to the future of sound -- a future that takes you exactly where you want to go: closer than ever before to what the artist intended.
For those looking for exceptional audio and video quality, your receiver is ready. Introducing the Pioneer VSX-821 AV Receiver. Streamlined and beautiful, the Pioneer VSX-821 delivers amazing home theater performance at an unrivaled value. And with Apple-compatibility, not only will it enhance your home theater experience, it will expand the possibilities of where that experience can come from. Turn it on and listen to the future of sound -- a future that takes you exactly where you want to go: closer than ever before to what the artist intended.
Digital Direct connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPadThe VSX-821-K is compatible with iPod, iPhone, and now iPad devices and is specifically designed to enhance the experience you get from them. Right out of the box, your receiver comes with a USB/video cable, so there's no need to buy a separate dock to access all your music, videos, streaming content, and photos stored on your Apple devices.
Portable Device - Meet Home TheaterThe VSX-821-K is fully ready for wireless Bluetooth audio from virtually any A2DP profile Bluetooth device, including smartphones, laptops, etc. With the optional Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately), you can unleash yourself from headphones, cables and inputs. And you'll enjoy near CD-quality with Sound Retriever AIR technology, created specifically to enhance Bluetooth audio.
Ready for 3DAll of Pioneer's newest receivers support the latest HDMI specification. So not only do you get the most out of your existing movies and music, with the VSX-821-K you're prepared for the next generation of 3D video content. With 4 HDMI inputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available. All Pioneer receivers also offer advanced HDMI conveniences like Audio Return Channel and Power Save HDMI Standby Through.
True-to-Life, High-Definition Audio and New Dolby Pro Logic IIzOf course all the latest Pioneer receivers support high-definition audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio to give your Blu-ray Disc movies a soundtrack unsurpassed audio quality. But Pioneer also includes all of the Dolby and DTS surround formats best suited for the wide variety of entertainment sources, including the newest Dolby Pro Logic IIz height channel.
Ultimate Sound ControlPioneer's exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC) provides a near studio-quality, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your listening environment - just sit back and let MCACC do the work. Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced with another Pioneer exclusive, Advanced Sound Retriever, by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process. Additionally, the Auto Level Control feature can equalize volume level differences between tracks playing from an iPhone or iPod or during television programming so the volume can be enjoyed at a consistent level--no more jarring "blare" when switching audio sources.
Learn more about the Pioneer VSX-821-K
Model
Brand
Pioneer
Model
VSX-821-K
Details
Type
Receiver
Color
Walnut
Channels
5.1-Channel
Remote Control
Preset Remote Control
On Screen Display
Analog OSD
Other Specifications
Supported Apple Devices: 5th gen. Nano and Above / iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4, iPad
Supplied iPod/iPhone/iPad A/V Cable: USB + Composite Video
Digital Core DSP Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus
HDMI SACD Transfer: 2 Channel
EQ Bands: 5
MCACC Memory: 1
Distance Adjustment: 0.1 Feet
Surround Modes: 9+1 Mode DPS
Sleep Timer: 30, 60, 90 min.
Processing
Power Output
Power Output Per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm): 80W
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@8ohm): 110W
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@6ohm): 125W
Decoder
iPod Digital Audio
Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro-Logic Iiz
DTS-HD Master Audio
D/A Converter
Audio D/A Conversions: 192K/24-Bit
Speaker Switching
Speaker A/B
Audio
DSD to PCM Converter: 2 Channel
Auto Level Control: 2 Channel
Advanced Sound Retriever: 2 Channel
Sound Retriever AIR: Yes
Midnight Listening: Yes
Loudness: Yes
Tone Control: 2 Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync): Yes (9 Frames)
Video
3-D Ready: Yes
Audio Return Channel: Yes
HDMI Standby Through: Yes
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes
HDMI x.v. Color: Yes
Radio
FM/AM Tuner
30 Preset AM / FM Tunner
Satellite Radio Ready
SIRIUS
Connectivity
HDMI
4 In / 1 Out
Component Video
2 In
Headphone Jack
Yes
Pre-Amp Out
2.1 Ch (SW, SB/FH)
USB Port
1
Bluetooth
Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100
iPod Compatibility
5th gen. Nano and Above
Other Connectors
Composite A/V Input / Output: 5 In (Front 1, Rear 4) / 1 out
Analog Audio Inputs / Output: 2 In / 1 Out
Digital Audio: 3 In
Large Speaker Terminals: 7
Features
Features
Direct Energy Design
Made for iPod Certified
Made for iPhone Certified
Made for iPad Certified
Battery Charger for iPod Nano 5th gen. and Above / iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4, iPad