Pioneer VSX-S500

- Brilliant HD Sound Reproduction - Fantastic Slim-line design - Excellent compatibility with my old Denon speakers and Active sub woofer - Superb connectivity options for multiple devices (e.g. PS3, Laptop, Sky+ box) - Looks brill next to other...

- Very expensive - A bit slow with networking functions like radio etc. but if you really want that sort of stuff, buy a dedicated device (I bought this for the sound and slim-line design, after all).

Good featured AV Receiver for a slimline with a fair sound quality and good build quality

Very slow to respond to some remote commands. Menu system interface is poor Manual doesn't explain all the remote functions and is a little convoluted to follow

Good featured AV Receiver for a slimline with a fair sound quality and good build quality

Very slow to respond to some remote commands ; Menu system interface is poor ; Manual doesn't explain all the remote functions and is a little convoluted to follow