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Pioneer SC-LX87 K
alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of Pioneer SC-LX87 K. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size. The design is also appreciated, but the price and usability get mixed views.
reliability, design, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pioneer SC-LX87 K is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pioneer SC-LX87 K
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Pioneer SC-LX87 K from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size. The price is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the reliability.
usability, price, size
reliability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)
Pioneer SC-LX87
A jaw-dropping AV receiver and must buy for any self-respecting AV buff
Outstanding sound quality ; Extensive features ; Stunning build quality and design
Expensive
Completing the line-up is a USB port for the supplied wireless LAN adapter and a port for the asynchronous USB-DAC, which lets you directly connect a PC or Mac and play high-resolution music up to 192kHz/32-bit. It’s unique to this receiver and clear...
Jan, 2014
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
Pioneer SC-LX87
Pioneer strikes gold again. The SC-LX87 is a stunning AV amp with extraordinary in performance and features. You must listen to this.
Remarkable precision and agility ; Bags of detail ; Crystalline clarity ; More connections and streaming options than you’ll ever need
Nothing of note
We love the Pioneer SC-LX87. It’s a multi-talented powerhouse with nearly everything we could ask for.
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
Pioneer SC-LX87-S A/V Receiver overview
SC-LX87
Expert review by : Ed Selley (homecinemachoice.com)
Pioneer SC-LX87 review
Pioneer's range of AV receivers caters to budgets from the extremely frugal to the decidedly lavish. If you feel that you sit in the latter category, you will need to look at the top of the pile and the SC-LX87. And, although this flagship might not be...
Powerful, controlled and refined sound; solid build; excellent connectivity and control app; 11.2-channel pre-out
Complex network setup; poor remote and slightly obtuse menu interface; sound may be too smooth for some
Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : AVForums (avforums.com)
Pioneer SC-LX87-K
Excellent sound quality, Plenty of power, Comprehensive connections, Full set of 11.2 pre-outs, Impressive video processing, Attractive design, Solid build quality, Flexible setup and configuration, Superb remote app
Menus are very dated, Setup less than intuitive, Limited internet functionality, Poor remote control
Pioneer's SC-LX87 flagship AV receiver is very similar to last year's model but that's no bad thing as the LX86 was a great surround amplifier. The new model beefs up the amplification sightly and despite the tendency of all the manufacturers to...
May, 2014
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