HTR Pioneer VSX-515

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited November 2010 in Electronics
Looking to put together an inexpensive HT system for the son. This Pioneer VSX-515 is near me. Seems they had a model S and K.

Anyone offer advice. I've seen some good reviews on the 515, but I assume it is pretty low end.

thanks....
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2010
    The 500 series is now, Pioneer's entry level model. Many were 5.1 some 7.1 depending on the year. Probably rated as 100/channel....but more like 45-50 watts. It's certainly an acceptable AVR for a cheap starter system.

    My first Dolby Digital AVR was a Pio VSX-711--good enough for my needs at the time. It still does Basement duty quite well with some Garage sized L/R speakers and a Pio center?

    The important thing is that you don't PAY too MUCH for that!

    cnh
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2010
    It is pretty low end. S and K are Silver and blacK. Should work fine for a kids first system though...
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    thanks a lot...
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