Pioneer VSX-D608 Receiver

Pros: Lots of bells and whistles
Cons: Audio quality, not easy to use

I recently replaced my 13 year old Sony A/V receiver with the VSX-608 with some disappointing results. I bought the 608 off the internet - sight unseen. Based on its features and price, it seemed to be the most bang for the buck.

It was easy...

Pros: Versatile Audio Input/Output, Midnight Theater Mode, Price
Cons: None that I am aware of.

The Pioneer VSX-D608 is incredible. Have you ever been confused just looking at the back of a new receiver, so much so that you were almost afraid to buy it. Relax with this gem. Everything on the back is clearly labeled as to what is expected to go...

Pros: DTS/Dolby decoder, great remote, tons of connections, low price
Cons: remote hard to learn, manual a little vague at times

About a year ago I dived into the world of home audio and found myself overwhelmed by all the information and products available. I have always been partial to Pioneer and buy their products whenever I can. I had read good reviews on this receiver thru...

Pros: Huge number of inputs and input types, nearly unbeatable price considering its features
Cons: Display not very convenient, moderate learning curve for operation by an average user

When my wife and I were looking to put together our home theater system one of the main components we realized we needed to look for quality with was the receiver. At first we were very discouraged by the prices we saw though, we didn't want to...

Pros: supports a variety of configurations, digital inputs, good quality sound
Cons: menus take some time to learn and aren't always intuitive

While the VSX-D608 was about $100 more than the 508, it was worth every penny. First of all, lets talk about the output. The 608 delivers 100 watts over 5 channels, providing discrete Left, Right, Center, Left Rear and Right Rear channels. There is...

Pros: DTS, AC3, 4 digaudio inputs, decent power
Cons: weak speaker connections

I had a Sony STR-G3 before and needed AC-3, more power, 5 channel amplifier, digital inputs and a simple UI.

The D608 has been great! It has built-in AC3 and DTS decoding, but I have yet to buy a DVD with DTS, so all my experience has been...

Pros: Great sound
Cons: confusing hook-ups

I purchased this unit because I just got a Dolby digital DSS system.I was somewhat confused by all the jacks on the back of this unit. All the inputs and outputs were twice as many as my old Pro-logic reciever. I soon decided to just sit down and read...

Pros: Plenty of power, DTS, DNR optical and coaxial digital inputs
Cons: Not quite the fullness of sound of a high power unit

Four years of abuse and the receiver is still going strong, Good sound, easy to set up, plenty of inputs and ahead of its time (at least here in New Zealand). Even though here in NZ I paid $1199 of our dollars the pioneer was still a bargain about a ...

Pros: Excellent price, Tons of conenctions, DTS and DD decoder
Cons: Clunky remote that's also hrad to work with.

If you are new in the HT market, or if you are value conscious (such as me!), this is THE ONE for you. I got this about 2 years ago just after it started getting rave reviews. Many in the internet based forums such as www.hometheaterforum.com were...

Pros: all inputs are S-Video, flexible digital audio in
Cons: No OSD, remote control could be improved.

The 608 has all the essentials for the mid-range home theatre system. Full S-Video switching, 3 digital audio inputs which are individually setable to a specific input, a digital audio output, easy to setup and use. Negatives - no direct access of an...

Pros: Sound,DTS, Dolby Digital, Digital Optical Inputs and Outputs, Features
Cons: Remote Can't operate certain brands

Okay, this is my review for the Pioneer VSX-D608.

I use this system in my living room along with a Panasonic 36 inch TV/Monitor, Panasonic DVD, Panasonic Hi-Fi VCR1, GE Hi-Fi VCR2, RCA 5-Disc CD, Motorola Digital Cable Box for AT&T Digital...

Pros: Awesome sound quality and numerous input options
Cons: The remote control could use a tad more thought when it was designed.

Don't you hate it when you buy something, take it home and you feel you spent to much? This is not the case for this receiver. It is worth every penny. With multiple digital inputs and outputs, it's graceful appearance and reputation behind it's...

Pros: quality and price
Cons: initial set up

Bought this product for a home theater unit. Love the Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capabilities. Also was impressed by the Pioneer quality at a low price. I have been extremely satisfied and would purchase this receiver again in a heart beat. Power...

Pros: DTS DECODING AND UNIVERSAL REMOTE
Cons: DISPLAY MAY BE HARD TO READ AT A DISTANCE

The PIONEER 608 DTS decoding is powerful with 500 WATTS, 20 TO 20 HZ FREQUENCY RESPONSE and able to customize the presets in DIGITAL AND PROLOGIC MODE,you can tailor a room with little effort.

The universal remote can control almost any...

Pros: Many input options, very flexible
Cons: confusing to use

In theory this unit is a great one. It has many feature which receivers costing twice as much don't have, mainly S-video inputs on all video channels and assignable digital optical inputs (you can designate what optical input goes to any input. With...