Pioneer VSX-1131 review

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A concern may be that this rampaging low-end and powerful presentation is hiding shortfalls elsewhere. Certainly not with steering or effects separation – the subterranean shootout in Sicario (Dolby Atmos) is well-orchestrated. However, the VSX-1131 can feel a little light on mid-range drive and articulation. Centre-channel dialogue is clean and clear, but I wanted a bit more body to voices. Likewise, with music material, the AVR is more in tune with basslines and rhythmic impact than unearthing subtleties in instrumentation. Def Leppard’s rocker Animal sounds stonkingly energetic and drips with swagger, but the guitars need more of a cutting-edge.”

 

Pioneer VSX-1131 review

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“A concern may be that this rampaging low-end and powerful presentation is hiding shortfalls elsewhere. Certainly not with steering or effects separation – the subterranean shootout in Sicario (Dolby Atmos) is well-orchestrated. However, the VSX-1131 can feel a little light on mid-range drive and articulation. Centre-channel dialogue is clean and clear, but I wanted a bit more body to voices. Likewise, with music material, the AVR is more in tune with basslines and rhythmic impact than unearthing subtleties in instrumentation. Def Leppard’s rocker Animal sounds stonkingly energetic and drips with swagger, but the guitars need more of a cutting-edge.”

 

Pioneer VSX-1131 Review

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“You won’t be able to play songs off your smartphone through USB – that’s where Bluetooth and AirPlay come in – but the inclusion of dual band wi-fi (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) means you can stream high resolution files up to 24-bit/192kHz in FLAC, AIFF and WAV files over your home network.You can play DSD files wirelessly, too, instead of just plugging a stick full of files into the USB port. There are no interruptions over wi-fi during our test, and there’s always the ethernet connection if you want a more stable link.”