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title: "Pioneer VSX-S520 Slim Home Audio and Video Receiver - Black"
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# 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos surround sound 2.76” ultra-slim profile Dual-band Wi-Fi with 5 GHz support Pioneer VSX-S520 Slim Home Audio and Video Receiver - Black

**Brand:** pioneer
**Price:** € 96.98
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound, slim your setup — the future of home audio is here!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pioneer VSX-S520 Slim Home Audio and Video Receiver - Black by pioneer
- **How much does it cost?** € 96.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37559804-pioneer-vsx-s520-slim-home-audio-and-video-receiver-black)

## Best For

- pioneer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pioneer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Space-Savvy:** Ultra-slim 2.76” design fits seamlessly into any modern setup without clutter.
- • **Crystal-Clear 4K Video:** Supports Ultra HD and HDCP 2.2 for flawless, premium 4K streaming.
- • **Immersive Audio Experience:** Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer delivers rich 3D soundscapes without extra speakers.
- • **Seamless Wireless Streaming:** Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi ensures uninterrupted music from top streaming services.
- • **Effortless Multi-Device Control:** Integrated Google Chromecast lets you stream and control audio from any device.

## Overview

The Pioneer VSX-S520 is a sleek, ultra-slim home audio and video receiver featuring a powerful Class D amplifier, immersive 5.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos sound with virtual height effects, and Ultra HD 4K video support with HDCP 2.2. It offers built-in dual-band Wi-Fi for smooth streaming from popular music services and integrated Google Chromecast for easy multi-device control, making it a perfect blend of style, performance, and connectivity for the modern home.

## Description

Pioneer VSX-S520 Slim Home Audio and Video Receiver. Bringing quality sound and the latest in a slim and stylish design, thanks to a highly-efficient class D amplifier. The slim, stylish design and efficient power makes the VSX-S520 an ideal addition to any home Cinema, it is 120v. FEATURES: Dolby Atmos Enabled. Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Chromecast built-in. Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscale/pass-through. Highly-efficient class D amplifier driving 80 W/Ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1Ch Driven FTC). 50 W/Ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 2Ch Driven FTC). Current5.1 Ch network A/V receiver featuring MCACC room calibration.

## Features

- SLIM DESIGN. A slim, low-profile design fits in with your current audio set up and blends in with your décor. Bringing quality sound and the latest features in a slim and stylish design, thanks to the highly-efficient Class D amplifier. 2.76”.
- DOLBY ATMOS. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides an immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect without employing additional surround or height speakers. 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos.
- ULTRA HD. Ultra HD lets you take advantage of the highest-quality video source for viewing on a 4K TV. With support for HDCP 2.2, you can enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection on a compatible display.
- BUILT IN WIFI. Enjoy your favorite music and internet radio stations from desertcart Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL. Built-in dual band Wi-Fi supports 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency channels. By using the 5 GHz band, you can enjoy steady and uninterrupted audio.
- GOOGLE CHROMECAST. Built-in Chromecast lets you use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio or podcasts. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop or Chromebook.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PIONEER
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet
- **Controller Type:** Android
- **Special Feature:** Chromecast
- **Compatible Devices:** Television, Smartphone, Laptop, Desktop
- **Total HDMI Ports:** 5
- **Connector Type:** HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Surround Sound Channel Configuration:** 5.1
- **Video encoding:** H.264, H.265/HEVC

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it have dual voltage?**
A: Hi Micho,The VSX-S520 is rated to work with AC input voltages from 100V – 240V.  I hope this helps.  If you have additional questions please let us know or contact our customer support team at 844-679-5350.

**Q: Will my 8omh speakers work with the unit? Power? Subwoofer input?**
A: This receiver is 80 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven)DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/5.1ch, 2ch) which means that it will support your speakers and not blow them out.

**Q: Can center speaker volume be controlled?**
A: All speaker volume can be controlled independently in the settings menu, or you can allow the system to determine the best volume for each speaker in the space you have it set up in.  It's a great power amp.  I am very impressed with the sound quality and the ease of use.

**Q: where port would the wires for atmos speakers be connected to on this receiver?**
A: First, depending on when the unit was shipped to support Atmos you'll need a firmware update.  Version 2069-3030-2030-0008 added Atmos 3.1.2 support.  Next, you'll have the front speakers and center connected leaving the surround L & R connections for the Atmos height speakers.  Those speakers can be placed several places (refer to the manual from Pioneer's website) but each configuration will use the same speaker connectors.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect space saving, cool running receiver with wireless options for SMALL and MEDIUM sized rooms
*by K***E on April 27, 2019*

I've been using this receiver with an Optima UHD51ALV projector for the last couple months and it hasn't disappointed yet. I chose this receiver specifically because of it's small Class D size. I have it situated inside a cubby hole within my credenza and it can get too hot in there for some receivers.Setup was very easy, the setup wizard worked fine and I find it easy navigating within Settings to fine tune the 5.1 setup I'm using, post auto setup.I'm using it in a room that's 15 x 15. And I feel anything up to 25 x 25 should be fine. 12 ft ceiling.If your room is bigger than 25 x 25 AND you want to shake the walls with bass, I'd go with something a little more powerful.I've turned the volume up to 100% and while it's loud, I don't think it will handle the load if you're in a room that's 30 x 30 or bigger or hosting a party with a lot of people drinking.It passes hdmi 2.2 fine. I have a 2160 60khz image. Make sure to buy a 4+4+4 cable for hdr support.Lastly.....all these people complaining about the wireless services not working are lying, perhaps posing as customers who work for competing companies or are too naive to understand what a firmware update is.If you want to pull this thing out of the box, plug it in, and expect to see services like Spotify, Pandora, Amazon music, ect. working BEFORE you actually install the software that supports them, you simply do not understand how things work and shouldn't be posting online reviews.For the record: Spotify, Pandora, Amazon music, and mass USB storage all work perfectly, without issue once you complete the firmware updates to support those items.Just go to settings, misc, firmware. Have a eithernet cable plugged in and follow the instructions on your TV or projector. I personally had 4 updates and it took about an hour to finish them all. You can also do this wirelessly if you connect to your router. Oh! Important: when firmware updates complete, push On/Off button on your receiver (power cycle) the receiver to finish the installation. Then, do the next firmware update until they are all finished. DO NOT power cycle the receiver with the On/Off button after a firmware update using the remote.Lastly, Chromecast built in also works but don't expect to stream YouTube videos to your tv. You can only pass audio. I don't have a YouTube music acct so I'm not sure if that works. I don't use the Chromecast feature because I usually play off mass storage or stream direct from my phone, using the Pioneer mobile App, from Spotify or Pandora or Amazon music.I have a Nas but haven't bothered to try it.If you're looking for slim, quiet, cool running, hdmi 2.2 pass thru, lots of streaming possibilities, in a smaller space, receiver then don't hesitate. Buy it.

### ⭐ HDMI Audio Standby Pass Through Doesn't Seem to Work
*by L***S on November 25, 2019*

Most of the features seem to work reasonably, however, the HDMI Standby Pass Through (which passes source audio and video through to the TV Receiver when the Pioneer AV receiver is in Standby) does not work. I have a streaming box connected to the Pioneer AV receiver STRM BOX input 3 and a Samsung TV connected to HDMI Out. When the Pioneer AV receiver is ON all works normally, when it turns "Off" (goes into standby) the video from the Streambox is passed through to the TV but the AUDIO IS NOT. I suspect this is a FIRMWARE / Software problem as if I set the STRM BOX Audio source to Audio 2 rather than HDMI - STRANGELY in that case, when the Pioneer AV receiver is in Standby then BOTH Audio and Video from the Stream Box are passed through. I have contacted Pioneer regarding this and so far have no response. Thanks to Amazon, I have till Mid Jan 2020 to return the unit and that is what will happen if Pioneer doesn't resolve the problem. I really do want this unit to work - it is an ideal minimalist compact AV Receiver which is feature rich and has low power consumption... But it has to work as intended. Fingers Crossed - I will update this review when things change or the unit gets returned.Update Dec 30 2019 - Unit being returned to Amazon - THANKS To AMAZON - I had a long discussion which included on-phone interactive testing - disconnecting all power - doing factory reset - done with one of the upper tiers of Pioneer support. At the end of the discussion the Pioneer rep suggested returning to Amazon indicating defective product. Thanks to the Amazon return policy and several hours on line with Pioneer - I am well within the return period. The unfortunate part is that while both Pioneer and myself agree the unit is not functioning as it should - it seems impossible to know if another unit will have the same defects or not. When first turned on the unit updated its firmware to the latest version - and there is no way to go backwards to the as delivered version (I don't even know if that would help any). I really wanted this unit to work - the symptoms sure seemed to be a software (firmware) error to me... but sadly Pioneer never gave me a clear indication the same tests we did worked successfully for them. I had asked for such indications by Email but never got anything. So if Pioneer ever gets this fixed - they should publicize it well. Otherwise one could incur endless frustration exchanging units. I don't engage in frivolous returns or exchanges so I would have to have assurances that something was fixed before I would consider this unit again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for such a small package
*by D***. on March 3, 2017*

This is the way to go if you are looking for a slim reciever since this is basically the only one out there! Been using for several weeks and it runs great. I took a bit of a gamble getting this since the only reviews I could fine were here on Amazon due to it being so new and the only two were mixed reviews. I had pretty high standards for this since I have a nice Denon reciever for my main system. All expectations were easily met. Sound is great as are the bonus features such as the networks capabilities. Also quite nice that this includes hdmi 4k 60hz support. Only complaint about the system is that channel volume can't be set per source type like on my denon reciever. I like to listen to music in a 4.1 type set up so for stereo sources I prefer to have the center channel with low volume or off just for extended stereo but now with an actual surround sound source. My denon would allow for setting these separately but this one only has the global setting. If pioneer added this or a extended stereo 4.1 mode this reciever would be perfect

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*