A good home AV receiver is a combination of features and good sound performance. This is exactly what the Pioneer VSX-1130-K is. In the course of our review, this model received a rating of 7.5 out of 10. This is a receiver from famous manufacturer Pioneer released in 2015. This model is capable of process 7.2 channels.
Pioneer VSX-1130-K Pros
- ✔The receiver has a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔The presence of a USB port allows the receiver to play content from external media.
- ✔DLNA is a feature that gives the receiver the ability to transmit and receive various media content over the home network, as well as display it in real time.
- ✔MHL is a mobile audio-video interface standard that combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces, its presence in Pioneer VSX-1130-K allows you to connect mobile devices and broadcast content from them.
- ✔Dolby Atmos technology has been included in this model specifically to create a 3D effect when watching movies, which reveals all its features with a minimum 5.1 configuration.
- ✔With 4K/60Hz pass-through support, it is possible to pass data through this model without degrading image quality.
- ✔ARC feature eliminates the need for an additional composite or optical cable when connecting this unit to a TV.
- ✔This receiver supports the data encryption protocol HDCP 2.2 which allows licensed devices to play high definition audio and video.
- ✔Can stream audio using the AirPlay protocol.
- ✔Stream music from one of the most popular services Spotify directly on the Pioneer VSX-1130-K.
- ✔This receiver consumes less power thanks to ECO mode.
- ✔Pioneer VSX-1130-K uses bi-amping to amplify each dynamic in a speaker separately, resulting in clearer, better sound.
- ✔The reviewed receiver has a Pure Direct mode, when used it feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
- ✔When using the VSX-1130-K, it is possible to switch between the main and additional set of speakers - speaker A/B switching.
- ✔This AV receiver is able to use 2 zones to send a source signal to speakers or a separate audio system in different locations.
- ✔With the included microphone, the Pioneer VSX-1130-K can use the auto speaker calibration mechanism to create the most suitable soundstage.
Pioneer VSX-1130-K Cons
- ✖The VSX-1130-K has not a phono (MM) input for connecting a phonographer or turntable.
- ✖Can not manage the DTS:X surround format.
- ✖Does not support for HDR.
- ✖HDMI eARC function not implemented.
- ✖The manufacturer does not claim support for HDMI CEC.
- ✖Pioneer VSX-1130-K is unable to use Amazon Music.
- ✖There is no voice control function.
