Pioneer VSX-1120-K Receiver First Look

[ComputerNerd]

I am thinking of doing about the same thing but using an HK 635. I know the 635 has the power to drive my Axiom 5.1 setup, but lacks the newest formats and HDMI. Any reason I shouldn't go that route?

 

[WannaRip]

Pass thru

Cant find this awnser anywhere is the pioneer vsx-1120-k passthru??

 

[cybrsage]

Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not, depending on the components used.

It does not work for me, but it does work for some people. Crap shoot on it, so if you need it, consider it to not have passthrough.

 

[Donaldroy]

Upgrade and 3D Questions

Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not, depending on the components used.

It does not work for me, but it does work for some people. Crap shoot on it, so if you need it, consider it to not have passthrough.

I just bought a Samsung 8000 series 3D LED HDTV and a Samsung BDC7900 3D Blue-ray player......

I have a Pioneer VSX-5600 receiver from 20+ years ago that is still going strong that we use for movies.

I want to upgrade now to a newer Pioneer, and looking at a Pioneer VSX-1120-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver.

I'm wondering about the compatability. I also read a previous message that talked about not having passthrough.

Will this effect my 3D quality?

Thank you, Don

 

[texas123]

Power Output ????

Guys,

I have 5.1 setup with Pioneer 1120. I dont think it is outputting 120 w per channel. It is connected to surge protected where all my TV, Sub, PS3 are connected. Should I plug into wall directly??


or What am I missing, should I use Amp to pump up all 5 channels??

 

[bikdav]

Good Review, but a question

My biggest concern is two channel performance. I'm more into music than movies. I do have a home theater surround set up, but I'm not concerned about "top notch" surround performance. Will one of the other Pioneers _ like the VSX-920 or VSX-820 do a good job, or should I concentrate on this one? I'm committed to a receiver, but I don't want to buy more receiver than I'll utilize.

 

[Adam]

Guys,

I have 5.1 setup with Pioneer 1120. I dont think it is outputting 120 w per channel. It is connected to surge protected where all my TV, Sub, PS3 are connected. Should I plug into wall directly??


or What am I missing, should I use Amp to pump up all 5 channels??

Hi. You certainly could try plugging it directly into the wall and see if that makes any difference. Might not help, but it sure won't hurt. Well, as long as you're not in the middle of a lightning storm, that is.

BTW, do you have the speaker impedance switch set to 6 Ohms? If so, I suggest switching it to 8 Ohms. The lower setting just limits the current flow, but the amps shouldn't be at risk with lower impedance speakers because the receiver has a protection circuit. If the "AMP OVERHEAT" trips, then set the impedance switch back down.

What makes you question the power? Does your audio sound "muffled" or lack dynamics at high volume? If so, I experienced a similar experience with my VSX-1015 years ago. When I got an amp for the front two channels, it really helped with the overall dynamics because it provided more power for the front two channels and lightened the load on the receiver, allowing it to power the other three speakers without any issues (at least, in my set up).

 

[texas123]

Hi. You certainly could try plugging it directly into the wall and see if that makes any difference. Might not help, but it sure won't hurt. Well, as long as you're not in the middle of a lightning storm, that is.

BTW, do you have the speaker impedance switch set to 6 Ohms? If so, I suggest switching it to 8 Ohms. The lower setting just limits the current flow, but the amps shouldn't be at risk with lower impedance speakers because the receiver has a protection circuit. If the "AMP OVERHEAT" trips, then set the impedance switch back down.

What makes you question the power? Does your audio sound "muffled" or lack dynamics at high volume? If so, I experienced a similar experience with my VSX-1015 years ago. When I got an amp for the front two channels, it really helped with the overall dynamics because it provided more power for the front two channels and lightened the load on the receiver, allowing it to power the other three speakers without any issues (at least, in my set up).

In US model, there is no option to setup speaker impedance. So it is defaulted to 8 ohms, that is not an issue. If I really want to hear sounds in all 5 channels, I have to raise volume so high. I tried increasing speaker leves to +3 db or so, still I have to really pump up the volume to middle of the total volume to get decent range of sounds. Else it is so dead in all channels.

Forget to mention, I have High 15 feet high ceiling 20 feet x 15 feet hall.

I was in small apartment with small hall, i was having Onkyo 508 with same set of speakers, i was able to hear clear sounds even at lower volumes.