Pioneer 135W 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Bluetooth (VSX933) $699 (RRP $1,199)

The Pioneer 135W 7.2Ch Receiver Bluetooth comes with advanced features that allow it to operate as the centre piece of a home theatre with up to 7.2 channels.

• FlareConnect for multi-room audio
• Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS formats
• Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K)
• User-Friendly GUI with System/Network Setup Menu
• Chromecast built-in and works with the Google Assistant
• Features sleep timer
• Easy-to-use remote control

Onboard decoding includes the object-based Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, while a bespoke ‘reflex optimiser’ is on hand to calibrate any upwards-firing speakers in even the most challenging rooms. The powerful and well constructed Pioneer 135W 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Bluetooth (VSX933) adds to its movie playback credentials with wireless multiroom, hi-res audio support, streaming services including Tidal, Spotify and Deezer, plus Chromecast. Immersive sound quality is fine-tuned by Pioneer’s MCACC auto-calibration system, ensuring this receiver delivers films and music to a far higher level than you might expect. 7.2Ch network AV receiver Immerse yourself in the 7.2Ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and optimally adjusted by MCACC, while the spectacle of Ultra HD video, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision unfolds before your eyes. FlareConnect lets you enjoy wireless multi-room audio with smooth control on the Pioneer Remote App, from various sources including vinyl records. With Chromecast built-in and DTS Play-Fi, you can play music from internet radio and network streaming services on the VSX933 using your smartphone.