Pioneer has been in the high end multimedia industry for decades now. The company’s lineup of speakers, amplifiers and other multimedia devices has earned the respect of audiophiles worldwide. A Pioneer VSX-1120-K review is at hand as we will try to see if this device is able to live up to its name.

The Pioneer VSX-1120-K has a foot print of 16.6 inches by 17.1 inches and stands at around 6.8 inches. This makes it a little bigger than most entry level AV receivers out in the market. It weighs around 28.8 lbs. And is made out of high quality materials, which makes it very durable.

Unlike other entry-level AV receivers, the VSX-1120-K boasts five built-in decodes. These are Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio. This makes it very flexible to all kinds of multimedia. As for its Audio converter, it can handle pure 24-bit audio or 192 kHz.

What makes the Pioneer system stand out from the rest is its amazing audio system specification. One of the key elements that this system has is its THX certified quality sound. This means that the device is able to deliver superb sound quality in a wide array of movies and audio. On top of that, it also has great surround sound effects like XM HD surround, Audio surround and others. The device can also handle up to 7.1 channels of audio, which makes it future proof just in case you want to create a pure home theatre environment.

It has a total of 6 HDMI ports, which is more than what most high end AV receivers have. It also features a special iPod input, which also works with iPhone, iTouch and others. Pioneer also has an iPhone application iControl that lets you control the AV receiver and other devices from the phone itself. Basically, your iPhone or iTouch will work as a universal remote that will let you control every compatible Pioneer product. You will be able to adjust the volume, treble, equalizer, balance and other features without having to look for the remote control.

The review will not be complete without the audio testing. As with most entry-level AV receivers, distortion becomes a problem once you push the device near to its limit. As for Pioneer VSX-1120-K, it is able to pump out audio at its peak without any distortion. You can practically set it the volume as loud as you can and not worry about any distortion or loss of audio quality. Temperature is also a factor to consider. The Pioneer VSX-1120-K was tested for hours at its peak volume, but was still able to stay cool.

The VSX-1120-K is priced at around $600-$800, which is a great price for an AV receiver that can handle up to 7.1 channels and has 6 HDMI ports. The device is virtually future proof that makes a worth every cent. In addition, it comes with AM/FM digital radio tuner and an Ethernet port for your connectivity needs.

Our Pioneer VSX-1120-K definitely makes the device a worthy addition to the company’s lineup of high quality products. It provides outstanding audio quality and easy to use features that can make any audio expert smile. Overall, the VSX-1120-K was able to provide excellent price to performance results.