Pioneer VSX-923 Pro Reviews

The look of the VSX-923 might be old-school AVR but who's complaining when the design is this attractive. The matt black finish and brushed metal styling certainly don't suggest a budget receiver and the build quality is excellent at this price point. The layout is fairly standard, with an input dial on the left and a volume control on the right. The central display is large, easy to read and informative, whilst the front connections and buttons are kept to the bare essentials - in line with the minimalist approach. The rear connections are impressive, with eight HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. Pioneer have sensibly ditched most of the unnecessary legacy connections and it's good to see the speaker terminals positioned for easier access. The remote control is comprehensive but crowded and rather unintuitive to use - an upgrade is in order.