Pioneer has just released their new line of low-priced A/V receivers which comprises three models, the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K and VSX-918V-K. These new A/V receivers include an AM/FM tuner, MCACC Speaker Calibration, and the Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (PHAT) to reduce the distortion caused by the dynamic change of heat in the system.

VSX-518-K - 5.1 channel, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder. Price: $199.

VSX-818V-K - 5.1 channel, 2x HDMI Video, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder, iPod support, XM and SIRIUS satellite radio ready. Price: $249.

VSX-918V-K - 5.1 channel, 2x HDMI A/V, 120 Watts per channel, WMA9 Pro Decoder, PCM via HDMI, XM and SIRIUS satellite radio ready. Price: $349.