Pioneer reviews & products

A fine all-in-one budget solution that could form the basis of a decent hi-fi system.

Simple to use, and nice features, but this Pioneer streamer won’t grab your attention

This capable music streamer ticks almost all of the right boxes.

A solid portable music player and a good choice if you're looking to take your music on the move...

Pioneer goes back to basics with this entry-level AV amplifier

This thrilling home cinema amp has every feature you could wish for...

Stylish looks and a smooth performance make this stereo amp a contender

Pioneer's first AV amp of 2016 boasts an excellent spread of features and an enjoyable sound...

A fine hi-res player with massive storage potential, and now with support for MQA playback...

You won't fail to be entertained by this Pioneer AV amp

Best home cinema amp £1000+, Awards 2015. Pioneer has a reputation for producing top-notch AV receivers over £1000 and the SC-LX59 continues the trend...

Want Dolby Atmos sound for a budget price? This Pioneer AV receiver ticks that box and many more...

There's a lot to like about this retro-looking DAC and headphone amp combo...

This Pioneer micro system is packed with useful features, but how does it sound?

The Pioneer is a serious contender thanks to a decent price, solid sound and good features

If you're looking to make the leap from a budget Blu-ray player, the Pioneer BDP-LX58 should definitely be on your hitlist...

It’s all very well having a bold, bassy sound, but that’s not enough to make a stir in this crowded market

A decent sound and comfortable fit, but rivals are more practical for sports use

A stellar movie performance, but its stereo performance and lack of streaming apps let it down

Best streamer £100-£500, Awards 2016. A superstar, improved. Pioneer has done it again

Pioneer wields Atmos with confidence, but the overall quality disappoints

A staggeringly powerful and entertaining amp that’s unrivalled at this price

Rich, detailed and dynamic, the N700 gives the Award-winning Philips HTL5140 a run for its money

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2014. The best we’ve reviewed just got better. Another success story for Pioneer

A solid effort from Pioneer, but the excellent competition rob it of a fifth star

It’s testament to the quality of its rivals that the Pioneer struggles to get our thumbs-up – even at this price

Polished, insightful performers committed to revealing your music

Pioneer strikes gold again. The SC-LX87 is a stunning AV amp with extraordinary in performance and features. You must listen to this.

Pioneer has prioritised sensibly with the BDP-160, cutting back on features to focus on the picture and sound, and on keeping the price down

Pioneer’s budget amp is an impressive balance of sound and features

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2013. Stunning levels of subtlety make this a truly impressive AV receiver. We can’t get enough of it

Well worth considering if the features appeal, but the PD-50 doesn’t engage as it should

The VSX-923 might need a more oomph and detail, but its composure is admirable at this price

Great sound for a sensible price. This is an excellent introduction to the world of hi-fi

Excels in many areas, even if its sound falls short of class-leading

A desirable option with great features, but faces stiff competition from cheaper rivals

A superb Blu-ray player from Pioneer that challenges the best in class

Inexpensive surround amp has AirPlay and Bluetooth, but lacks punch

Feature-packed, room-filling sound with a bit too much bass

Portable, network-savvy and easy to use, but it needs more entertainment value

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2012. Excitement, top tech and amazing sound

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2012. A multichannel powerhouse, the SC-LX86 sets a new benchmark at this pricepoint

Price cut puts this Pioneer back in the race

Product of the Year, Awards 2013. With the N50, Pioneer has really raised the standard for streamers. We love this premium-feeling debut produ

The Pioneer X-HM70 offers functionality unheard-of in micros

Terrific Pioneer amp positively zings with energy

A welcome return to form for Pioneer

Do-it-all AirPlay micro system is a good second-room proposition

An agreeable entry-level amp which just lacks the spark of class-leading kit

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+. An extraordinary feat, and a true all-rounder

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2011. Fun to interact with and thrilling to listen to, this Pioneer is superb

The Pioneer VSX-921 is a solid all-round performer, but lacks a little refinement

Best-receiver £1500+, Awards 2010. A hugely competent multichannel receiver that has the spec and performance to match its price

These Pioneers are a perfect choice for use when flying, due to their lightweight, folding design

This Pioneer dock certainly looks intriguing on paper, but in use it's just too polite for us

Three 3D-ready HDMI sockets are part of the decent spec list for the Pioneer VSX-520

With this incredibly accomplished amplifier/receiver, Pioneer has really raised its game, gaining the coveted full marks in the process

Best receiver £1000-£1500, Awards 2010. Pioneer's excellent VSX-LX53 home cinema amplifier is classy and great to use

The Pioneer SC-LX82 picks up a huge amount of detail, making it one of the most capable amplifiers on the market

The VSX-LX52 is a very capable machine, but it falls a touch short in the performance-per-pound stakes

The Pioneer BDP-LX52 is well worth the cash if your budget can stretch to it

With the BDP-320 Pioneer really has set a high standard, which bodes well for the other players in its range

This Pioneer's a capable receiver, with stylish good looks and a bespoke iPod dock too

Pioneer’s BDP-LX91 Blu-ray player is one of the best you can buy. An exceptional advert for the beauty of the Blu-ray format

The Pioneer SC-LX71 multichannel receiver may look identical to its bigger brother, the Award-winning SC-LX81, but it's £200 less

The Pioneer BDP-LX08 has unquestionable credentials, but the slimline design isn’t enough to justify the price premium over Pioneer’s cheaper Blu-ray

Pioneer's BDP-51FD Blu-ray player produces picture and sound quality that's way above its station

We'd hope it would deliver more, but at this price (and given how the market has moved on) it's not rounded enough for us

This is the first of Pioneer's new Kuro two-box plasma TVs we've tested, and very fine it is too. But is it better than the Award-winning PDP-LX5090?

It's huge, for sure, and costs a packet, but if you have the room and the cash this gigantic Pioneer plasma will please you no end

This promising Pioneer is let down by lacklustre video and audio performance

The ninth generation of Pioneer's Kuro plasma range is its best yet, and we couldn't stop ourselves marvelling at the sensational picture quality

If you want a powerful but refined multichannel receiver to go with Pioneer's new BDP-LX71A Blu-ray player, the SC-LX81 is a superb choice

The Pioneer BDP- LX71 may lack the versatility of some rivals but picture and sound quality still excel

A solidly competitive, capable multichannel receiver that will decode all available forms of surround audio from your disc collection

An amp you've just got to listen to – it makes movies viscerally thrilling or intimate as needed.

The Pioneer PDX-Z9 is an innovative idea, full of useful features, and comes in a tidy little package. It's a one-box hi-fi with digital amplification

A rare lapse in quality from Pioneer. You can buy much better for the money

By some way the best home cinema-in-a-box system in the world

Specification and design impressive apart from the remote), but perhaps lacking substance at this price point?

Up there with the best, some imperfections, but when it comes to sound quality it's well worth the five-star rating

Stereo imaging and focus are the Pioneer’s strengths – so despite a few shortcomings (overly polite sound) this is still a stunning performer

The tall and imposing Pioneer speakers deliver an arresting scale of sound, which is also smooth and inoffensive