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If you are a dedicated fan of movies and looking for a state-of-the-art
system to set up in your living room, you would probably like these
option distinctive components, faithful in every detail.
two Your equipment:
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BDP-LX52 Blu-Ray
Disc player
Home Cinema Choice
January 2010 PAGE 8 - 10
What Video &
Hi Def TV
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Your equipment:
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VSX-LX52 BDP-LX91 Blu-Ray SC-LX82 AV Receiver EX SPEAKERS
AV Receiver PAGE 12 Disc player What Hi-Fi Home Cinema Choice
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BDP-320 VSX-919AH S31 Speakers BDP-320 VSX-919AH S31 Speakers
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the awe-inspiring good looking,
vsx-919ah smart and rich sound
series 3 speakers
The VSX-919AH AV Receiver from Pioneer boasts a range
of awe-inspiring features, including internal decoding The Series 3 range of speakers combines smart, slim looks with precise sound reproduction and
of advanced HD audio formats to truly enjoy a full HD have been designed with the intention to satisfy music as well as design lovers. Their new drivers
viewing experience. Dynamic picture and sound is and advanced technologies create a dynamic sound restitution, free of internal and external
optimised for your living room with Pioneer’s built in acoustical disturbance.
Multi Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) technology,
a technology that actively “listens” to determine the size
and speaker position of the speakers in relation to the The elegant Series 3 line-up consists of three models:
listening position. the S-31 floor-standing speaker, the S-31B bookshelf
When connected to a Pioneer Blu-ray Player via HDMI, speaker and the S-31C centre speaker, all available in a
the VSX-919AH uses a proprietary PQLS technology for a light or black wood coloured finish and with removable
jitterless transmission, resulting in high-quality sound as grilles. Complementing the range is a compact sized
it removes any timing issues between the player and the black subwoofer for multi-channel settings: the S-51W.
receiver over HDMI. Furthermore this entry level receiver To match sound excellence with avant-garde design,
can up-convert analogue sources to an HDMI signal with French product designer Steeve Senescat –the creative
up to 1080p resolution. “The 919AH fires out a potent, attention-grabbing brain behind the EX Series’ appearance- created a
sound. Bass is taut and punchy, and the Pioneer distinctive line of minimalist speakers, assembled with
Aside from the extensive technical features, the spits out sound effects with breathtaking accuracy”
VSX-919AH has a user friendly and colourful GUI great attention to detail. Their clever round shaped
(Graphic User Interface). This Pioneer receiver also What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision, September Issue. cabinet increases rigidity and prevents unwanted
comes complete with an iPod Digital USB connection sound from enclosure diffraction. The innovative
that provides direct plug-and-play enjoyment of all design also ensures that all Series 3 speakers have an
your favourite music stored on your iPod or iPhone, “While other manufacturers charge you tens of identical sound balance when used in a multi-channel
whilst displaying album artwork and photos on your pounds for a dedicated iPod dock, the ‘919AH setting, which increases the listener’s feeling of being
connected flat screen TV. comes with it’s own connector, complete with immersed in the sound stage.
composite video output. The Amp even shows your
Partner the VSX-919AH with the BDP-320 and you can By removing redundant parts of conventional
album artwork on-screen. It’s a great feature”
also put away one of the remotes, as these perfectly speakers while respecting the Pioneer heritage and
partnered products can be controlled using a What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision, September Issue. characteristics, a balanced and understated style
single remote. emerged. The speakers’ slim silhouette with curved
lines and flush mount grilles add to the series’
performance and clean appearance.
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BDP-LX52 VSX-LX52 S81 Speakers
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BDP-LX52 VSX-LX52 S81 Speakers BDP-LX52 VSX-LX52 S81 Speakers
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7.1 Multi Channel Receiver
VSX-LX52
The VSX-LX52 delivers the highest quality sound plug in HD video camcorders and games consoles
regardless of what is being played with a unique with minimal effort. It is also compatible with iPod and
9 band Multi Channel Acoustic Calibration system iPhones and comes complete with its own digital USB
(MCACC) which will measure and determine the connection so the user can enjoy playing tracks and
reverb characteristics of any speaker combination. viewing pictures without the need for an additional
This allows the user the ability to precisely tune their docking station.
entertainment system and speakers with This AV Receiver partners perfectly with the BDP-LX52
minimal effort. Blu-Ray player and with Pioneers PQLS technology
The VSX-LX52 boasts 4 HDMI inputs as well as an built in, together they will deliver multi surround sound
additional front panel HDMI input that allows you to that is completely jitter free.
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BDP-LX91 SC-LX82 EX Speakers
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LX-Series AV Receivers
MINAMOTO - Only the best
‘Minamoto’ describes our selection This expressive yet refined power
of only the finest and best suited is capable of conveying the full
materials. Our goal is to achieve the soundstage, from immersive, powerful
ideal drive for every channel, perfectly surround to even the most delicate
expressing the original source. of sounds. Additionally, high quality
Featuring a unique Direct Energy HD analogue to digital (ADC) and digital
Amplifier, which harnesses the full to analogue (DAC) converters work to
potential of ICEpower analogue Class maintain high resolution performance
D technology; our LX receivers yield throughout the entire digital signal
the highest possible efficiency. With processing chain from input to output.
equal drive towards each channel via Each LX amplifier and receiver is a
the shortest possible signal path, the masterpiece: its source and materials
construction sets the benchmark in are scrupulously crafted at each stage
efficiency and power density. of the creative process.
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