Pioneer VSX-D850S 6.1 Channels Receiver

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Average User Rating

(4.70 out of 5) from 3 reviews

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Pioneer builds a flexible and solid receiver at a good price

(5.00 out of 5) by hvymtl6988 on Sep 17, 2002

Pros: Great sound,6.1 channel,Flexible with plenty of connections,Good remote
Cons: No Pro-Logic II, 6th channel not discrete, tuner, DSP modes
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent receiver for any price under $700. Pioneer put the money where it counts and cut unneccessary features. Good value.

The Pioneer VSX-D850S is not a very fancy receiver. The only "flash" to it is the cool blue LED ...
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Pioneer Gets it Right

(4.00 out of 5) by CelticFC on Mar 7, 2002

Pros: Great expandability, packed with features, great learning remote, the price
Cons: 1.0% THD(!!!), no on-screen display, no Pro Logic II
The Bottom Line: You will be hard pressed to find a receiver that does more for less than the VSX-D850S. Sound quality could be better, but it is still satisfactory.

I am in the middle of a Home Theatre rebuilding project. Much like the Chicago Bulls or the Montrea ...
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Good Value

(5.00 out of 5) by marklyth on Jan 4, 2002

Pros: DTS 6.1, Dimming display, overall good experience, component inputs/outputs, good support
Cons: Low power, 1 sub out, no on-screen display
The Bottom Line: Hard to beat for the price, esp. since the recent price drop to around $350.

It was finally time to retire my Dolby Pro-Logic Sony ES receiver in June 2001. Since having some s ...
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