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(April 28, 2023) Premium Audio Co., parent brand of Integra, Onkyo, and Pioneer, has released a new firmware update containing several key performance upgrades. Headlining the update is a bundle of custom integration improvements, including browser-based IP address access to Web Setup and a...

The Review When I was first asked if I would like to review the new-ish (released in 2021) Pioneer VSX-LX305 Elite AV receiver, I did somewhat of a double-take. Hmmm… I mused; Pioneer was not a brand I had heard much about lately. But, having owned Pioneer products in the past (i.e., the Pioneer...

(September 10. 2021) In a recent letter to industry partners, Premium Audio Company's President and CEO, Paul Jacobs, announced the end to a long journey for Onkyo's home audio/video business. As of today, Premium Audio Company and Sharp Corporation jointly own Onkyo's home AV division, which...

(June 29, 2021) Yesterday, VOXX International Corporation announced two exciting pieces of news, both of which promise home theater and audio fanatics an exciting and competitive marketplace for years to come. First on the docket is confirmation of a pending joint acquisition proposal by...

(June 3, 2020) Premium Audio Company, a subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation, and Sharp have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement to jointly acquire the audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation. According to VOXX, the purchase price is approximately $30.8 million (plus...

(June 1, 2021) 11 Trading Company (11TC) recently showcased Integra's new trio of AV receivers to partners in the custom install and integrator space, revealing new details and advanced tools rarely seen in the sub-$3,000 category. Before we dive into Integra specifics, here's a quick update on...

Not exactly frontpage news for our site, but for those of you keeping track of the re-birth of Onkyo, Pioneer, Elite, and Integra in the US, a buying group consisting of 550 retailers and specialty installers (ProSource) will have access to all four brands. If you'd like to read the...

(April 14, 2021) 11 Trading Company, the exclusive US distributor of Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, Integra, Magnat, and Heco brands, welcomes two new members to its portfolio. As of April 15, 2021, the company will represent Teac and Esoteric in the North American market. Teac is...

(March 10, 2021) Last week, our Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, and Integra deep-dive hinted that some form of Pioneer-branded gear may debut later this year. Now, just seven days later, we’ve landed our first official confirmation of a new 2021 Pioneer model. The VSX-935 is a direct replacement for...

(March 3, 2021) The road to 2021 has been bumpy for Onkyo Corporation and its associated brands (Onkyo, Integra, Pioneer, and Pioneer Elite). Rewind two years, and the company was on the cusp of being acquired by Sound United, a deal that would have positioned all four brands alongside the likes...

(September 16, 2020) In a move that could potentially reshape the AV Receiver marketplace, Onkyo and Pioneer have reached a licensing agreement with Dirac Research for use of its popular Dirac Live room correction suite. As reported by Yahoo! Japan and confirmed by AV NIRVANA, future Onkyo and...

(October 4, 2019) Enthusiasts concerned about a home theater industry dominated by one massive AV receiver giant can release a giant sigh of relief: Onkyo Corporation’s Home Audio Division – which includes Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo, and Integra – will live to see another day as a singular...

(May 15, 2019) Sound United is set to acquire the consumer audio division of Onkyo Corporation. For those of you keeping track, that means Denon, Marantz, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo, and Integra brands will all reside under one umbrella. According to a statement released by Sound United, a...

Pioneer’s New HTP-076 Theater Delivers Immersive Sound for Under $500 (April 11, 2019) Taking a step back from the exotic, let’s put a spotlight on Pioneer’s newly announced HTP-076 Home Theater Package. Priced at $499 MSRP, the HTP-076 gives the budget conscious enthusiast access to an...

CES 2019: Pioneer Reveals Its New 7.2-Channel VSX-934 AV Receiver and More (January 8, 2019) Pioneer is showcasing its all-new VSX-934 7.2-Channel Network AVR at CES 2019. This particular model is the company’s first to feature Apple’s AirPlay 2 technology, while supporting DTS and Dolby...

CES 2019: Pioneer’s Slick New E8 Wireless Earbuds are Designed for Athletes (Pioneer) The E8 Wireless Sports Headphones come in three colors. (January 4, 2019) Pioneer will hit the ground running at CES 2019 with its new E8 Wireless In-Ear Sports Headphones in hand. Available in multiple...

CEDIA 2018: Pioneer Introduces Its ELITE UDP-LX500 4K UHD Universal Disc Player (September 5, 2018) Pioneer is throwing a hat into the premium high-performance 4K UHD player ring with the introduction of its all-new UDP-LX500. Priced at $1,099, the LX500 now represents one of the more...

Pioneer Elite’s New VSX-LX303 Delivers Powerful 9.2-Channel Performance (Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation) (April 30, 2018) ‘Tis the new model rollout season and Pioneer clearly isn’t done yet. Last month, the company unveiled its new VSX-LX103 AVR, an Elite badged model designed for...

Pioneer’s VSX-933 7.2-Channel AVR Delivers Enticing Tech for Under $500 (Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation) (April 29, 2018) The Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation recently unveiled another budget-priced AV Receiver as part of its 2018 gear rollout. Carrying the Pioneer badge, the new VSX-933 can drive a...

Pioneer Introduces Its New Affordable XDP-02U DAP (Pioneer Electronics) (January 30, 2018) Pioneer continues to push the Digital Audio Player envelope with the announcement of its new next-gen XDP-02U Hi-Res DAP. Priced at a reasonable $299 MSRP, the XDP-02U is available for purchase now...