Pioneer Elite VSX-30,31,32, and 33 Receiver Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Titan · 06-29-2010, 02:34 AM

Pioneer Elite VSX-30

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Pioneer Elite VSX-30 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 80 watts. iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz.

Pioneer Elite VSX-31

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Pioneer Elite VSX-31 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 80 watts. iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification.

Pioneer Elite VSX-32

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Pioneer Elite VSX-32 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 110 watts.
iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz. Zone 2 Composite Video and Audio. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification.

Pioneer-Elite-VSX-33

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Pioneer Elite VSX-33 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 110 watts. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification. iPhone & iPod compatible - 2nd Zone Video and Audio. 3rd Zone Audio.

Fors* · 06-29-2010, 11:33 AM

Ate there any bench tests on these models yet? I remember last years non-Elite's not living up to spec in regards to their power ratings....I would hope that Pioneer wold have improved upon these model's amp's performance....

scottyinfrisco · 07-11-2010, 05:00 AM

I did see a VSX-30 in BB and it was not working. Kept powering on and off by itself. Hopefully this is the exception not the rule!!

lojack1976 · 07-11-2010, 08:11 PM

Everyone should take a look at the PDFs on these models. The VSX-30 and VSX-31 are variations of the VSX-1020-K and the VSX-32 and VSX-33 are variations of the VSX-1120-K. The number of HDMIs are less on the lower two, and they paid for THX certification on three. That's pretty much the only difference. Power supplies and output are the same.

azereus · 07-11-2010, 08:19 PM

The picture in the first post of the VSX-33 looks odd. I think it's either wrong here or it's wrong on Pioneers website.

lojack1976 · 07-11-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azereus

The picture in the first post of the VSX-33 looks odd. I think it's either wrong here or it's wrong on Pioneers website.

Yeah that picture does look wrong. Its like the others in the PDF brochure.

JJ · 07-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Suddenly, my 03 looks very antiquated. Jeez, has it really been that long since I've posted in these sections?

Yes, the VSX-33TX Titan listed is a 2003 model!

Is the new one.

frank75fl · 07-12-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Yes, the VSX-33TX Titan listed is a 2003 model!

Just recently I came across this model VSX-33TX and was wondering if it was the same as VSX-33. That 'TX' threw me off. Thanks for clarifying that it's an older model and has nothing to do w/ this year's release of Elite receivers.

callas01 · 07-12-2010, 04:14 PM

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-35.Kuro

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-37.Kuro

There are the SC-35 and SC-37 receivers, I see they just showed up on Pioneers Website

JJ · 07-12-2010, 04:15 PM

And I'm still against upgrading my receiver until my 03 craps out on me. Heck, with the Emo, do I really have to?

callas01 · 07-12-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

And I'm still against upgrading my receiver until my 03 craps out on me. Heck, with the Emo, do I really have to?

no dude, your good... enjoy what you have and buy an SVS or Hsu sub.

jcs913 · 07-12-2010, 07:07 PM

I read that all the new 1.4a models do not support the ethernet channel and 4k resolution, like they are supposed to. I guess a new connector is supposed to be out late this year or next.

BarkingGhost · 07-13-2010, 09:10 AM

At the last minute I tried to get a deal on the 33, but the local dealers wanted list. So, I am going to be testing the competitor. I managed to get like 25% off of list on the competing model.

I'll be re-purposing the c.2002 VSX-45TX to two-channel use for the wife.

azereus · 07-16-2010, 08:53 PM

I was very interested in checking out one of these models, likely the VSX-33, but now that I've seen Pioneers ridiculous Canadian pricing on these I'll have to look into other options.

Case in point:

VSX-33: US Suggested Price: $1,000.00
VSX-33: CA Suggested Price: $1,599.99

An extra $600? They can keep it.

kesando · 07-16-2010, 10:25 PM

Im holding out for the Elite VSX-32 over the 1120K for the 12V triggers on the Elite model. This will be perfect for powering up my new Emotiva XPA-3.

4Dblu · 07-17-2010, 08:56 PM

i was going for the 820, 1020 but now i'll b going for the 30. its listed a $1 more then the 1020

so y bother when i can have an elite. its just for the bedroom and its priced ok. $550 vs $549 for the 1020.....

according to Pioneer site....

lojack1976 · 07-17-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Dblu

i was going for the 820, 1020 but now i'll b going for the 30. its listed a $1 more then the 1020

so y bother when i can have an elite. its just for the bedroom and its priced ok. $550 vs $549 for the 1020.....

according to Pioneer site....

Actually you can get the 1020 HERE for $425 shipped. The VSX-30 has two fewer HDMIs and its the same receiver otherwise. They paid for THX certification and slapped an Elite badge on it. If you really prefer the VSX-30 the same site has it for $430 shipped HERE. You won't get the Pioneer warranty however since you have to buy Elites in store at authorized dealers for them to honor it. Of course those dealers will charge $550 as Pioneer suggests.

K-amps · 07-27-2010, 05:19 PM

abt will have the 33 for about $800 US. Or $750 US if they need to charge you sales tax (e.g. IL/IN).. whenever they come in stock.

kesando · 07-27-2010, 11:01 PM

After doing some searching on the internet, I found that Best Buy has the new Elite Models posted on their website. Apparantly some stores in the US already have them in stock though nearby stores in NYC could only special order them for now.

For those near New York State you may want to check out this website: valueelectronics.com

They are an authorized dealer of all pioneer products and are able to sell the Elite VSX-32 over the phone or in person only. Best of all, they are selling this model at a 20% discount!

The only catch is that you must live within a 250 radius to order over the phone as per agreement with Pioneer Elite sales policy.

I will be placing my order tomorrow and should get it by next week according to the gentlemen I spoke to over the phone.

BarkingGhost · 07-29-2010, 10:46 AM

I just may have to go with the VSX-33 as Denon, available inventory, etc. are keeping me without a new AVR. What sucks is the 33 (and those below it) doesn't have 7.1 multichannel analog inputs. For that, one must jump from MSRP 1,000 to $1,600, which is way too much IMO.

And while I am looking for an AVR, its not based on power amplification as I am externalizing that job to my Emotiva amps. BTW, Best Buy would do any better than $1,000 on the Denon AVR-3311CI ($200 off MSRP, compared to the $600 they took off the 3310CI).

Somehow I am not seeing them being all that generous in the discounting and trying to buy remotely has kept me empty handed for 2.5 weeks now. My local boutique Elite dealer is saying mid-August for the 33.

06-29-2010, 02:34 AM	#1
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Binary Land Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:1276 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:76	Pioneer Elite VSX-30,31,32, and 33 Receiver Thread Pioneer Elite VSX-30 pioneer VSX-30_ANGLE_med.jpg Pioneer Elite VSX-30 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 80 watts. iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz. Pioneer Elite VSX-31 pioneer elite 31.jpg Pioneer Elite VSX-31 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 80 watts. iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification. Pioneer Elite VSX-32 pioneer 32.jpg Pioneer Elite VSX-32 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 110 watts. iPhone & iPod compatible. Dolby IIPLz. Zone 2 Composite Video and Audio. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification. Pioneer-Elite-VSX-33 pioneer-vsx-33tx.771971.jpg Pioneer Elite VSX-33 HDMI 1.4a (3D) Receiver. 7.1 channels - 110 watts. THX® Select2 Plus Processing & Certification. iPhone & iPod compatible - 2nd Zone Video and Audio. 3rd Zone Audio. Most anticipated release: The Hidden Fortress

06-29-2010, 11:33 AM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Having a pint with Gandalf at the Prancing Pony; Lancaster, PA Home Theater Gallery:112 Blu-ray collection:120 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:11	Ate there any bench tests on these models yet? I remember last years non-Elite's not living up to spec in regards to their power ratings....I would hope that Pioneer wold have improved upon these model's amp's performance.... VIDEO Projector:Sanyo PLV-Z60 Screen:Elite 92" Manual TV:Samsung 46A650 Blu-Ray Player:Oppo BDP-83 DVR:DirecTv HR24-500 AUDIO(6.2) AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-05 Amps:3 Emotiva UPA-1's Front Speakers:AV123 RSC-200 "Bigfoot" Center & Rocket Signature 850 Towers Surround Speakers:2 X Paradigm Titan v.2 Sides & 1 X Atom v.2 Back Subs:2- SVS PC12-NSD's OTHER Remote:Harmony One Transducer:Buttkicker Protection:Belkin PF-60

07-11-2010, 08:11 PM	#4
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Everyone should take a look at the PDFs on these models. The VSX-30 and VSX-31 are variations of the VSX-1020-K and the VSX-32 and VSX-33 are variations of the VSX-1120-K. The number of HDMIs are less on the lower two, and they paid for THX certification on three. That's pretty much the only difference. Power supplies and output are the same. 106" Motorized 16x9 Screen - Optoma GT700 Projector - Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M Plasma 1080p(living room) Panasonic PX75U 50" Plasma 768p(bedroom) Pioneer SC-05/Crown XLS1000 Amp & Martin Logan Preface Left/Right, Fresco Center, Sunfire HRS-12 Sub, Harman Kardon HKTS 11 5.1 sub/satellites = 7.2(living room) Onkyo HT-RC180 & JBL CST55/Energy Act6 5.1(bedroom) PS3 60GB and Xbox 360(living room) PS3 40GB(bedroom) Harmony One remote(living room) My blood runs Blu!!!

07-11-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- PS3 collection:- Trading Score:12	The picture in the first post of the VSX-33 looks odd. I think it's either wrong here or it's wrong on Pioneers website. Michael

07-12-2010, 03:38 PM	#7
JJ Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:115 Blu-ray collection:397 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:49	Suddenly, my 03 looks very antiquated. Jeez, has it really been that long since I've posted in these sections? Yes, the VSX-33TX Titan listed is a 2003 model! Is the new one. ███ ♠ - I didn't say that. Lee Majors did. ================ Sonus Faber - Pioneer Elite - Epik - Emotiva - Sony Orbis non Sufficit Last edited by JJ; 07-12-2010 at 03:41 PM.

07-11-2010, 05:00 AM	#3
scottyinfrisco New Member Member since:Jul 2010	I did see a VSX-30 in BB and it was not working. Kept powering on and off by itself. Hopefully this is the exception not the rule!!

07-12-2010, 04:14 PM	#9
callas01 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:188 DVD collection:45 Hardware reviews:17	http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-35.Kuro http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU.../ci.SC-37.Kuro There are the SC-35 and SC-37 receivers, I see they just showed up on Pioneers Website Video: Panasonic 55" P55ST50, Oppo BDP-103 Amplification: Integra DTR-40.2, Naim Nait 5i-2 Integrated, Jolida FX Tube DAC Speakers: Dynaudio Focus 160s, Excite X22 Center, DM 2/6 Subwoofer: eD A2-300, Auralex Subriser Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III, Sumiko Pearl Cart, Bellari VP130 Tube phono Bedroom: Samsung LNT-4061 40" LCD, Sony BDP-360, XBox 360 Girls room: Vizio 32" VX32L, Sony Upconverting DVD player Boys room: Samsung 32" LN32B360, Panasonic BD-35k

07-12-2010, 04:15 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:115 Blu-ray collection:397 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:49	And I'm still against upgrading my receiver until my 03 craps out on me. Heck, with the Emo, do I really have to? ███ ♠ - I didn't say that. Lee Majors did. ================ Sonus Faber - Pioneer Elite - Epik - Emotiva - Sony Orbis non Sufficit

07-12-2010, 07:07 PM	#12
jcs913 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:234	I read that all the new 1.4a models do not support the ethernet channel and 4k resolution, like they are supposed to. I guess a new connector is supposed to be out late this year or next.

07-13-2010, 09:10 AM	#13
BarkingGhost Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:30519 Blu-ray reviews:3	At the last minute I tried to get a deal on the 33, but the local dealers wanted list. So, I am going to be testing the competitor. I managed to get like 25% off of list on the competing model. I'll be re-purposing the c.2002 VSX-45TX to two-channel use for the wife.

07-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#14
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- PS3 collection:- Trading Score:12	I was very interested in checking out one of these models, likely the VSX-33, but now that I've seen Pioneers ridiculous Canadian pricing on these I'll have to look into other options. Case in point: VSX-33: US Suggested Price: $1,000.00 VSX-33: CA Suggested Price: $1,599.99 An extra $600? They can keep it. Michael

07-16-2010, 10:25 PM	#15
kesando Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Queens, NY	Im holding out for the Elite VSX-32 over the 1120K for the 12V triggers on the Elite model. This will be perfect for powering up my new Emotiva XPA-3.

07-17-2010, 08:56 PM	#16
4Dblu Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:2	i was going for the 820, 1020 but now i'll b going for the 30. its listed a $1 more then the 1020 so y bother when i can have an elite. its just for the bedroom and its priced ok. $550 vs $549 for the 1020..... according to Pioneer site....

07-27-2010, 05:19 PM	#18
K-amps Member Member since:Jul 2010	abt will have the 33 for about $800 US. Or $750 US if they need to charge you sales tax (e.g. IL/IN).. whenever they come in stock.

07-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#19
kesando Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Queens, NY	Good News for those near NY After doing some searching on the internet, I found that Best Buy has the new Elite Models posted on their website. Apparantly some stores in the US already have them in stock though nearby stores in NYC could only special order them for now. For those near New York State you may want to check out this website: valueelectronics.com They are an authorized dealer of all pioneer products and are able to sell the Elite VSX-32 over the phone or in person only. Best of all, they are selling this model at a 20% discount! The only catch is that you must live within a 250 radius to order over the phone as per agreement with Pioneer Elite sales policy. I will be placing my order tomorrow and should get it by next week according to the gentlemen I spoke to over the phone.

07-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#20
BarkingGhost Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:30519 Blu-ray reviews:3	I just may have to go with the VSX-33 as Denon, available inventory, etc. are keeping me without a new AVR. What sucks is the 33 (and those below it) doesn't have 7.1 multichannel analog inputs. For that, one must jump from MSRP 1,000 to $1,600, which is way too much IMO. And while I am looking for an AVR, its not based on power amplification as I am externalizing that job to my Emotiva amps. BTW, Best Buy would do any better than $1,000 on the Denon AVR-3311CI ($200 off MSRP, compared to the $600 they took off the 3310CI). Somehow I am not seeing them being all that generous in the discounting and trying to buy remotely has kept me empty handed for 2.5 weeks now. My local boutique Elite dealer is saying mid-August for the 33.

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