Pioneer® Elite AV Receiver | 7.2 Channel x 165W
Experience performance at a higher level with Pioneer’s Elite VSX-90 receiver, your gateway to truly superior performance. A value-packed, 7.2-channel receiver with 100 watts per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms), this receiver is for purists who want power, connectivity and ultimate wireless convenience.
Pioneer® Elite VSX-90 7.2-Channel AV Receiver with Dolby ATMOS®
Experience performance at a higher level with Pioneer’s Elite VSX-90 receiver, your gateway to truly superior performance. A value-packed, 7.2-channel receiver with 100 watts per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms), this receiver is for purists who want power, connectivity and ultimate wireless convenience for their high-definition home theater. Advanced features like Ultra HD (4K/60P 4:4:4) Pass-through, HDCP 2.2 compatibility, built-in Wi-Fi and a new wireless setup app make the VSX-90 a versatile, easy-to-use receiver.


Dolby Atmos Expands the Experience
The PE-VSX-90 incorporates incredible Dolby Atmos technology to make music and movies come alive like never before. With Atmos-compatible speakers, source material, and speaker setup, sound takes on a whole added dimension. Meanwhile, a Dolby surround upmixer brings Atmos realism to your existing content. CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs sound more alive and real than you ever imagined.

Fine-Tune Any Room
Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system is like having your own sound engineer precision-tuning your system to your living room. MCACC Pro takes calibration even further, providing an optimized, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your room by measuring every speaker's connection, and noting size and distance from the listening point, sound levels and timbre.
Enter Another Dimension
Pioneer’s Elite PE-VSX-90 receiver opens a new dimension in realism, thanks to the new Dolby Atmos technology and a host of advanced audio and video features. This 7.2-channel receiver delivers 100 watts per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms) with all the connectivity and ultimate wireless convenience you need to create a high-definition home theater. Advanced features like Ultra HD (4K/60P 4:4:4) Pass-through, HDCP 2.2 compatibility, DSD Playback via Network, Subwoofer EQ, built-in AVNavigator application and Wi-Fi® connectivity, plus a new wireless setup app make the VSX-90 a standout choice in the Elite receiver lineup. Plus, it’s Spotify® and Roku® ready.
Ready to Connect
The PE-VSX-90 allows you to enjoy effortless AirPlay connectivity, offering the latest made-for-iPhone certification for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. As a networked receiver, it supports Apple’s AirPlay® mirroring technology, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music from iPhone, iPod or iTunes anywhere in the house. In addition, Pioneer was the first brand to support HTC Connect®, the only unified approach for streaming music wirelessly from select compatible HTC smartphones.
Compatible with iControlAV5 Remote App*
With Pioneer's free app, you can use your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad as a remote to control basic functions. The app is also compatible with Android. Enjoy smooth control from your device, with support for 8 languages. It is freely available from the App Store or via Google Play. *Device needs to be connected to a home LAN network in a wireless LAN environment.
Custom Installation
For advanced home theater control, Pioneer Elite receivers are compatible with the most popular custom control companies, and offers custom installation features including full two-way RS-232c control with the ability to receive metadata from the network and devices such as the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.






Uncompromised Conversion
The PE-VSX-90 now incorporates the ES9006 Sabre Premiere audio DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). Typically found on AV receivers twice the price, this state-of-the-art DAC provides superior Digital-to-Analog conversion with far less jitter than other DACs.
Package Contents
- (1) PE-VSX-90
- (1) MCACC Microphone
- (1) Remote Control
- (1) Batteries for Remote Control
- (1) Manual
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HDCP: 2.2 Dolby Atmos: Yes Dolby True HD: Yes Dolby Digital Plus: Yes DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes DTS Neo: DTS Neo:6 HDMI SACD Transfer: Multi-Channel |
17.1" x 6.6" x 14.3" With WiFi Antenna Up: 17.1" x 9.4" x 14.3" |
AirPlay: Yes HTC Connect: Yes Made for iPhone & iPod: Yes iOS/Androp Remote Control APP: iControlAV5 DLNA 1.5: Yes Pandora Internet Radio: Yes vTuner Internet Radio: Yes Music Playback via USB Network: MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, |
Front Panel: Brushed Speaker Terminals: 9 Large |
550 W/0.1 W (standby) |
19.2 lb |
Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm FTC): 100 Watts Watts per Channel (1kHz,1%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven): 165 Watts |
Digital Core DPS Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus iPod Digital Audio: Yes Audio DACs: ESS SABRE Premier, 192K/24Bit |
Phase Control: Auto/Plus MCACC: Pro MCACC Memory: 6 Standing Wave Control: Yes EQ Bands: 9-Band (Advanced) Symmetric EQ: Yes X-Curve: Yes Distance Adjustment: 1/2 inch Polarity Check: Yes Auto Subwoofer Crossover: Yes |
Auto Surround: Yes Auto Level Control: Multi-Channel Stream Direct: Direct/Pure Direct Advanced Surround: 10+1 Front Stage Surround Advance: Yes Headphone Surround: Yes Virtual Speakers: Yes (Surround Back/Height/Wide) Virtual Depth: |
DSD Music File: 2 ch Audio Processing: Hi-Bit 24 Dialog Enhancement: Yes Advanced Sound Retriever: Multi-Channel/Auto with ARC Sound Retriver AIR: Yes Digital Noise Reduction: Yes Tone Control: Multi Sound Delay: Yes (800 ms) Spea |
4K 60p Ultra HD Pass-Through: Yes 4K Ultra HD Video Scaler: Yes 3D Ready: Yes Audio Return Channel: Yes HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes HDMI x.v. Color: Yes Super Resolution: Yes |
HDMI Input/Output: 7 In (6 Rear, 1 Front)/2 Out MHL 2: 1 (Rear) WiFi Built In: Yes Bluetooth Built In: Yes Composite A/V Input/Output: 2 In iPod/iPhone: Front USB Ethernet Input: Yes Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs: 3 In Digital Audio |
Home Menu: Icon-Based GUI Multi-Room & Source Output: HDZONE Audio & Video (HDMI & Powered)/POwered ZONE2 Audio Zone 2 Sources: All Audio Sources ECO Mode:Eco Mode 1/Eco Mode 2 12 Volt Trigger (Assignable): 1 (150 mA) RS-232C: Yes IR Se |
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