Pioneer VSX-S500

Although compact at 85 mm in height, the VSX-S500 is nonetheless a cutting-edge AV amplifier, incorporating many technologies that larger models would envy.

Its Class D amplification delivers 100W RMS across 6 channels and leverages acoustic expertise via an MCACC acoustic calibration system. The latest HD audio formats are decoded internally, and its HDMI interface allows for 3D playback and includes the ARC function.

Moreover, the video converter combined with the 1080p upscaling function ensures you can enjoy high-quality images tailored to your HD screen.

Key Features

• HDMI Standby-through
• Deep Colour / x.v.Colour
• MCACC (Acoustic Calibration)
• OSD (composite output)
• Front Stage Surround Advance
• Auto Level Control
• Advanced Sound Retriever
• New Phones Surround mode
• Eco Mode

• Amplifier: 6 channels
• Power: 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 1% THD)
• Class D digital amplification
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/- 3 dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.06% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 50 W/ch)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
• Speakers A/B

Decoding

• Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pro Logic II
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz
• Dolby True HD
• DTS / DTS-ES / DTS Neo: 6
• DTS 96/24 / DTS-Express
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS Master Audio
• Advanced Surround modes: 10 + 1
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Entertainment Show
  • Advanced Game
  • Sports
  • Classical
  • Sound Wing
  • Rock / Pop
  • Unplugged
  • Extended Stereo Phones Surround

Audio

• D/A Converter 192 kHz/24 bit
• A/D Converter 96 kHz/24 bit
• Auto Level Control (2 ch.)
• Advanced Sound Retriever (2 ch.)
• Front Stage Surround Advance (virtual rear channels)
• Auto Surround mode
• Tone adjustment (Bass / Treble)
• Dynamic Range Control
• Midnight Mode
• Loudness Mode
• Sound Delay (Lip Sync)
• Stream Direct

Video

• Deep Color / x.v.Color compatible
• 3D / 1080p / 24 Hz compatible
• A/D Converter and 1080p Upscaler

Tuner

• FM RDS
• 30 preset stations

MCACC

• Microphone included
• 5-band frequency correction
• Phase Control

Connectivity

• HDMI 3D/ARC 4 inputs / 1 output
• 1 Composite input / 1 output (monitor)
• 1 coaxial digital audio input
• 2 optical digital audio inputs
• 1 RCA analog audio input
• 1 3.5 mm jack input on front panel
• 1 headphone output
• Pre-amplified outputs for Subwoofer and Surround Back
• 1 AM / FM antenna terminal

General

• Power consumption
  • In operation: 70W
  • In standby: 0.5W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 85 x 317 mm
• Weight: 4.2 kg