Pioneer VSX-522-K 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver Opinion Wanted

[zodiak]

Guys

I currenly own a Pioneer A/V Receiver, but its not 3d ready, was curious whats the opinion here on this what seems to be a budget model from Pioneer.
Id be making this purchase simply for the 3d value, can some owners and others with an opinion/knowledge of this pioneer model comment please.

[shayneca]

What type of speakers?

[Yungheat]

I no you said you want pioneer but have you ever looked into yamaha there entry level reciver blow the pioneer ones out the water like this one for example it's 3d ready and 4k

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007JF...sr=8-1&pi=SL75

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by Yungheat

I no you said you want pioneer but have you ever looked into yamaha there entry level reciver blow the pioneer ones out the water like this one for example it's 3d ready and 4k

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007JF...sr=8-1&pi=SL75

Blow it's a very strong word , both have pros and cons . He should audition as much as he can and decide .

[shayneca]

Once things like network features for pandora and AirPlay ext, then it is a good option but also look at the denon stuff you can get the denon stuff refurbished for a good price like the avr-1612, avr-1713.

[zodiak]

Guys thanks for the replys,

The receiver I have currently is very good IMO Pioneer Elite 03, however as I have mentioned it is not 3D ready, im not even sure how I would view 3D content(my Sony BD player is 3D cabable) and be able to get the HD audio.
This is why Im researching 3D receivers just cant spend a lot on a receiver, and features like Netflix and such are not important I can get that with my BD player and PS3.

I will check out the suggested receivers BTW I didnt say it must be pioneer, simply I currently own a Pioneer, so familiar with the brand.

My speakers are Polk Monitor 100's.

[Scarriere]

Does your player have 2 HDMI's out? If so, couldn't you run one HDMI to the display and the other to your receiver for sound?
Just a thought.

[Blu Myers]

I just picked up the Pioneer 523 K and I love it. It's 700W, 3D and 4K Ready, and only costs $249. I upgraded from a Yamaha.

[zodiak]

Originally Posted by Scarriere

Does your player have 2 HDMI's out? If so, couldn't you run one HDMI to the display and the other to your receiver for sound?
Just a thought.

No my BD player is 1 HDMI out put however thats an interesting work around, might be more affordable to find a BD player with 2 HDMI outs than a new A/V receiver.

I just picked up the Pioneer 523 K and I love it. It's 700W, 3D and 4K Ready, and only costs $249. I upgraded from a Yamaha.
thats a decent price, mind if I ask where you picked it up at that price?

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by zodiak

No my BD player is 1 HDMI out put however thats an interesting work around, might be more affordable to find a BD player with 2 HDMI outs than a new A/V receiver.

I just picked up the Pioneer 523 K and I love it. It's 700W, 3D and 4K Ready, and only costs $249. I upgraded from a Yamaha.
thats a decent price, mind if I ask where you picked it up at that price?

Getting a new 3D player with 2 HDMIs sounds like a better move then changing a nice receiver and am sure you can find a need for your present one. My reasoning is that with 4K coming up, it's still not yet defined if we're going to see HDMI 2 over HDMI 1.4 and if so any present avr will be "obsolete".

Also, have you tried using optical for sound and running your BD player's HDMI to TV? While not lossless, many don't really hear much of a difference, and that one is free. (Please people, let's not make this one a debate of lossless over lossy)

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by zodiak

No my BD player is 1 HDMI out put however thats an interesting work around, might be more affordable to find a BD player with 2 HDMI outs than a new A/V receiver.

I just picked up the Pioneer 523 K and I love it. It's 700W, 3D and 4K Ready, and only costs $249. I upgraded from a Yamaha.
thats a decent price, mind if I ask where you picked it up at that price?

I got it from Best Buy.

[zodiak]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

Getting a new 3D player with 2 HDMIs sounds like a better move then changing a nice receiver and am sure you can find a need for your present one. My reasoning is that with 4K coming up, it's still not yet defined if we're going to see HDMI 2 over HDMI 1.4 and if so any present avr will be "obsolete".

Also, have you tried using optical for sound and running your BD player's HDMI to TV? While not lossless, many don't really hear much of a difference, and that one is free. (Please people, let's not make this one a debate of lossless over lossy)

Im leaning towards this "if" I know it will work, my understanding of the set up is as follows:
Connection- BD player HDMI 1 output to TV( say HDMI Input 2)
BD player HDMI 2 output to AV Receiver

To watch and listen to BD player:
set the TV output to HDMI 2( this will allow me to view the BD player)
set the AV Rec. to BD (just as if I have always done...I will still get audio but the AV Rec. will not be processing any Video from the BD player.

Am I correct in this understanding? if so Im much more comfortable with simply getting a BD player with 2 HDMI out puts.

Now the next question any suggestions on what BD players w/ 2 HDMI out puts offer the best quality at the lowest price

Thanks for the help so far gang.