Pioneer outs the low-priced, surprisingly competent VSX-820-K and VSX-520-K AV receivers

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 1.3, 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. The VSX-820-K runs the three bills and comes to the table with a 110

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