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Pioneer outs competent low-priced AV receivers

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Posted on 3/3/2010 8:16 EST
Filed in: Audio, Electronics, HDTVs, Home Theatre, LCD TVs, Photo and Video, Televisions, TV, Video

The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable job, thank you.

"Pioneer's latest home theater receivers aren't amazing. They're not jam-packed with all crazy one-off audio modes or loaded to the gill with connectivity options. But that's fine. It does HDMI 1.4, works with an optional $99 Bluetooth streaming thingabob, has enough power, and supports the main HD audio codecs. Oh, and they're only $229 and $299..."

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