en-us http://www.productwiki.com/a-v-receivers/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v663/ The Yamaha RX-V663 (aka Yamaha HTR-6160) is a 7.2 channel a/v receiver supporting video upconversion and HD audio decoding. The ".2" portion of the surround sound designation refers to the two subwoofer channels as opposed to the more traditional single subwoofer; there are two mono bass outputs, one for the left speakers, and one for the right.  Priced at $550, the RX-V663 is the cheapest model in the RX-V or HTR series of Yamaha receivers to support both video upconversion to HDMI and HD audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The RX-V663 can deliver 95 Watts of to each... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:54:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v663/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-919ah/ The Pioneer VSX-919AH is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver that is one step below the top-of-the-line VSX-1019AH model in Pioneer's newly announced A/V receiver line. The VSX-919AH is the successor to the popular Pioneer VSX-918V-K released in April 2008, and will likely feature similar features and specifications including video upscaling and high definition audio decoding. Pioneer announced their most recent A/V receiver line (VSX-1019AH, VSX-919AH, VSX-819H, VSX-519V) at the 2009 CES event in Las Vegas. The VSX-919AH's biggest new feature will include an iPod digital USB connection that will play the audio devices media files digitally (including DRM protected content) which... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:13:50 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-919ah/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr606/ The Onkyo TX-SR606 is the follow-up 7.1 receiver to the hugely popular Onkyo TX-SR605 released in March 2008. The 606 features an upgrade to 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, up from 2 in the 605, and will not only transcode video signals to HDMI but will also upscale to 1080i over HDMI. The Onkyo TX-SR606 can decode HD audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA). The TX-SR606 can deliver 90 Watts (@ 8 Ohms) to each of its 7 channels, each featuring 5-way binding post connectors. The MSRP is $500. Features 7.1 channel a/v receiver 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs /w audio... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:27:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr606/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-1018ah-k/ The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K (previously known as the VSX-1018TXH-K) is a new 7.1 a/v receiver released in June 2008 with an MSRP of $600. It features 130 Watts / channel of power and 3 x HDMI inputs. It can decode high-definition audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The VSX-1018AH-K features what Pioneer calls an Advanced Direct Energy power amplifier, which they claim high power output, wide frequency response for the new HD audio formats, and superior heat management. It also features Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology (P.H.A.T.) power module found in VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K receivers, that Pioneer also claims improves audio... Tue, 13 May 2008 18:05:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-1018ah-k/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v3900/ The Yamaha RX-V3900 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver with an MSRP of $1899.95. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and is based on the Anchor Bay Technologies ABT 2010 video chip that can upscale analog video sources to 1080p. It features high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. This receiver is the step-up model to the Yamaha RX-V1900 retailing for $1399.95 and is the 2008 successor to the Yamaha RX-V3800 released in 2007. The top-of-the-line model for 2008 is the Yamaha RX-Z7 (MSRP $2699.95). This receiver is network compatible and can stream audio over your... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:13:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v3900/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-1019ah/ The Pioneer VSX-1019AH is a high-end A/V receiver that is also the top-of-the-line model in Pioneer's newly announced A/V receiver line. The VSX-1019AH is the successor to the popular Pioneer VSX-1018AH released in June 2008, and will likely feature similar features and specifications including upconversion of analog video to 1080p and decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA. Pioneer announced their most recent A/V receiver line (VSX-1019AH, VSX-919AH, VSX-819H, VSX-519V) at the 2009 CES event in Las Vegas. The VSX-1019AH's biggest new feature will include an iPod digital USB connection that will play the audio devices media files digitally (including DRM... Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:41:25 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-1019ah/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-03txh/ The Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, HDMI switching 1080p, HDMI Jitter reduction, and a number of audio decoding technologies (Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby True HD, etc). It features 110w of power per channel for both stereo and surround sound with audio playback from your Ipod player, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, and USB memory. It also features multizone capabilities of 2 zones with an independent zone control from a second-zone remote control. Features 7.1 a/v receiver 110 watts x 7 channels XM Satellite Ready SIRIUS Satellite Ready HDMI Inputs: 3 HDMI Outputs: 1 Component... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:54:46 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-03txh/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v665/ The Yamaha RX-V665 (also called the Yamaha HTR-6260) is a 7.2 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It supports HD audio and video featuring HD audio encoding and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling as well as other features such as Digital ToP-ART, YPAO, Cinema DSP 3D and custom installation features. Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the philosophy used by Yamaha to maximize digital quality with minimal analog circuitry. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:17:30 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v665/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr906/ The Onkyo TX-NR906 is the flagship 7.1 channel a/v receiver in the 2008 Onkyo receiver lineup. It features 145 Watts / channel of power to each of it's channel with a THD of 0.05%. Like the step-down TX-SR876 and TX-SR806, it is THX Ultra2 certified. It features an HQV Reon-VX upscaling video processor that will upscale all analog video sources to 1080p. The NR906 supercedes 2007's Onkyo TX-NR905 as the flagship receiver and the two are almost physically indistinguishable. New to the NR906 is Audyssey's MultEQ XT that will automatically calibrate your system as well as dynamically maintain consistent volume and... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:36:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr906/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr607/ The Onkyo TX-SR607 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver released in late March 2009 to supercede of the Onkyo TX-SR606. Most notably, it is the first receiver to feature the Dolby ProLogic IIz sound processing format. A step up from the Onkyo TX-SR507, the Onkyo TX-SR607 home theater AV receiver adds ProLogic IIz , and Faroudja DCDI Edge for 1080i upscaling from analog to HDMI. The Onkyo TX-SR607 retails for $600.00 and comes with a 2 year limited warranty. In addition, the TX-SR607 AV receiver can receive up to six 1080p-resolution sources via HDMI (Blu-ray, Playstation, HD, etc) and then deliver it to a... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:21:36 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr607/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1909/ The Denon AVR-1909 is a 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in July 2008 for $649. It is part of the new 2008/09 lineup of Denon receivers. It is in the upper-middle of the lineup, and is the least expensive receiver in the lineup to feature 1080p upscaling and high-definition audio decoding. This price point is highly competitive and very popular among consumers because of the balance of features and pricing with other models such as the Onkyo TX-SR606, Sony STR-DG920, Yamaha RX-V663, and Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K all featuring similar specification at a similar price. Like all models in the AVR-xx9 lineup, it... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:08:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1909/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-5960/ The Yamaha HTR5960 is a full-featured digital home theater receiver ready for all formats. It sports a couple of features that not only improve the sound quality of your system, they also make your life a little easier. Component Video Up Conversion takes S-Video and composite signals and converts them into a component signal. This not only ensures the highest quality video from any source, it means you only need one connection to your HDTV monitor. No more switching inputs according to your source, it can all go through the component video connection. The HTR5960 also has YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room... Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:07:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-5960/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg920/ The Sony STR-DG920 is a 7.1 channel receiver released in June 2008 for $699 that supercedes the STR-DG910 released in April 2007 for $599. The 920 offers several key upgrades to the 910 including 1) a fourth HDMI input, 2) analog video upscaling to 1080p, 3) Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio decoding, 4) upgrade to the HDMI 1.3 standard, 5) a second zone of audio, and 6) a small increase in audio power to 110 Watts / channel up from 100 in its predecessor. The STR-DG920 support 1080p video signals with a pass-through, and will upscale analog video sources (composite... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:12:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg920/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1910/ The Denon AVR-1910 is a 7.1 channel multi-source/multi-zone home theater receiver falling near the middle of those offered by Denon. It has 7 channels each with 90 watts of power and uses high quality 24-bit/96kHz A/D (analog/digital) converters for superior sound quality and is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and is one of the first receivers to include Dolby’s new Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height effects, to dramatically increase the front soundstage for the ultimate surround sound experience. The Audyssey MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction system uses up to six measurement positions to optimize the... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:39:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1910/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-07/ The Pioneer Elite SC-07 ($2200) is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver, announced on May 7th, 2008 and released later in August. Also available is the step-down 5.1 channel mode model, the Pioneer Elite SC-05, more affordable Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH ($750) and the Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH ($1000). The SC-07 and SC-05 join the previously released $7000 Pioneer Elite SC-09TX flagship as part of the high-end receivers codenamed "Susano", that feature a Class D amplifier developed with ICEpower technology for high-efficiency power output with little heat generation. All the new receivers support decoding of high-definition audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and dts... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:47:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-07/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v863/ The Yamaha RX-V863 (very similar to the Yamaha HTR-6180) is a 7.2 channel a/v receiver supporting video upconversion up to 1080p and HD audio decoding. It has similar specifications to the Yamaha RX-V663 but has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2, and is a rated for 105 Watts / channel as compared to 95 Watts / channel. However, the most significant difference between the RX-V863 and RX-V663 is that the RX-V863 upscales video sources to up to 1080p, whereas the RX-V663 merely transcodes the video sources to HDMI and component. The Yamaha RX-V863 has an MSRP of $999.95. Features 7.2 channel... Fri, 23 May 2008 13:02:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v863/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr875/ The Onkyo TX-SR875 is a high-end 7.1 channel audio/video receiver as part of Onkyo's latest lineup of products supporting HDMI 1.3a. Along with the flagship Onkyo TX-NR905, the TX-SR875 are the first receivers to include Silicon Optix's acclaimed Reon-VX HQV video processing chip that effectively up-rezzes all video sources to 1080p. The receiver features 4 HDMI inputs, and 1 HDMI output delivering 1080p signals with audio. From the audio and amplification standpoint, the TX-SR875 features a dual push-pull amplifier configuration, with a three-stage inverted Darlington circuit. It also includes top-of-the-line Burr-Brown DACs for high efficiency and high current with low distortion.... Fri, 18 May 2007 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr875/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr876/ The Onkyo TX-SR876 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with THX Ultra2 Plus certification expected to be released September 9, 2008 for a retail price of $1799.99. This receiver supercedes the 2007's popular Onkyo TX-SR875. This receiver features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, high-definition audio decoding of DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD, and video upscaling to 1080p, using it's built-in Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX chipset. It features 140 Watts / channel of power in 8 Ohms at 0.05% THD. Notably, the TX-SR876 adds Audyssey's Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume audio processing to achieve fuller sound at lower listening levels while keeping... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr876/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v465/ The Yamaha RX-V465 (also called the Yamaha HTR-6240) is a 5.1 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It offers 1080p compatible HDMI, with four inputs and one output, YPAO, new SCENE functionality and 17 CINEMA DSP programs. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. The four SCENE buttons can be programmed to easily switch between the most common viewing/listening modes such as DVD Viewing, Disk Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening, with many others to choose from. It is... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:17:18 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v465/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr905/ The Onkyo TX-NR905 is the flagship receiver of Onkyo's latest line of receivers (see the feature-packed/value price TX-SR605). This receiver includes a Reon HQV video processor that will up-scale all video input sources to 1080p. The TX-NR905 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 140 Watts/channel supporting HDMI 1.3a. It has a high-current power supply with a massive toroidal transformer and THX Ultra2 certification. Differences between TX-SR875 The TX-NR905 boasts similar specifications as the Onkyo TX-SR875 but adds 1) HD radio support, 2) ethernet connectivity for extensive networking support, 3) USB connectivity for portable media players, and 4) a high-current power... Mon, 07 May 2007 21:40:19 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr905/ http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-sr5003/ The Marantz SR5003 is a mid-line AV receiver with many features of a more high-end system.  The exterior panel is a combination of aluminum extrusion and glass-reinforced resin which protects the inner circuitry and absorbs internal and external resonance. The interior design includes an engineered linear power supply specially chosen capacitors, and follows Marantz tradition by mounting all audio circuits on seperate circuit board for maximum isolation and minimum interference. The seven in-line channels have 90 watts of power each, and use components chosen based on the results of listening tests for best sound quality. The Texas Instruments micro-processor allows compatibility... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:09:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-sr5003/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v765/ The Yamaha RX-V765 is a 7.2 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It supports HD audio and video featuring HD audio encoding with high quality discrete amplifications circuitry and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling. Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the philosophy used by Yamaha to maximize digital quality with minimal analog circuitry. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. It is Bluetooth, iPod, XM radio, XM HD surround sound, neural... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:17:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v765/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg820/ The Sony STR-DG820 is one of five value-priced a/v receivers to be released in 2008. The DG820 has many of the same features and specs as the step-up model Sony STR-DG920 ($600), but notably lacks analog transcoding the HDMI output. At $400, the STR-DG820 has quite a few features and impressive specifications including decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. Features 7.1 channels, 110 watts of power four HDMI inputs Onboard decoding for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio Supports x.v.Color XM-ready with Neural Surround Sound Includes a Sony Digital Media Port Doesn't... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:38:10 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg820/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr507/ The Onkyo TX-SR507 is a 5.1-channel AV receiver designed for unprecedented levels of performance and connectivity. A step up from the Onkyo TX-SR307, the Onkyo TX-SR507 home theater AV receiver adds along Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD Express, not to mention an optional iPod Dock / HD radio module via a proprietary Universal port, WRAT audio technology for clearer sound, and second zone functionality. In addition, the TX-SR507 AV receiver can receive up to four 1080p-resolution video sources via HDMI (Blu-ray, Playstation, HD, etc) and then deliver it to a compatible high-definition display. Plus, the Onkyo TX-SR507 receiver comes... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:21:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr507/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh800/ The Sony STR-DH800 is a 7.1 110 watt/channel home theater/receiver announced by Sony in March 2009, with a $400 price tag. This receiver features 7 HD inputs (4 Active HDMI™ and 3 component). It is compatible with 24p True Cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio including dts® Master Audio, Dolby® TrueHD and LPCM via HDMI™ so users can connect their HD components such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player and PLAYSTATION®3. Equipped with S-AIR™ technology, users can listen to their favorite songs wirelessly throughout their home via the optional S-AIR transmitter and speaker. Users can quickly set up their speakers while optimizing performance with... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:54:01 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh800/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-z7/ The Yamaha RX-Z7 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in October 2008 joining the Z series of receivers. It was released with an MSRP of $2699.95 along with the RX-V3900 ($1900) and RX-V1900 ($1400), and fits in below the previously released top-of-the-line Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5500) and the, now discontinued, Yamaha RX-Z9. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and it is powered by a Anchor Bay ABT 2010 video chip that can upscale analog video sources to 1080p. It features high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA, and has a built-in Ethernet port for streaming audio... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:13:48 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-z7/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-3808ci/ The Denon AVR-3808CI is one of several new models as part of Denon's 2007 lineup that features 13 new A/V recievers. It is a 7.1 channel receiver with 130W / channel, with 4 HDMI inputs and includes a Faroudja DCDi video processor chip. With a suggested retail price of $1599 it is considered among the four high-end Denon models with the AVR-2808CI ($1199), AVR-4308CI ($2499), and the flagship AVR-5308CI ($5199) rounding out the other three.   The AVR-3808CI includes a revamped GUI that replaces the simple text-based OSD found on earlier models in the Denon history. It also includes added digital... Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:04:58 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-3808ci/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v3800/ The Yamaha RX-V3800 ($1699) is one of three new receivers as part of Yamaha's new product line; the others are the Yamaha RX-V1800 ($1299) and the 11.2 channel Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5499). The RX-V800 is a 7.1 channel receiver with 140 Watts / channel, and includes 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs with extensive 1080p support. It's video chipset is the Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010, capable of upscaling analog SD sources to 1080p over its HDMI output. Key features 7.1 receiver, 140 watts per channel 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Graphical user interface... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:35:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v3800/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-25/ The Pioneer Elite SC-25 is the first of four high-tech A/V receivers in Pioneer’s Elite series. It features Pioneer’s exclusive Direct Energy HD amplifier with ICEPower Class-D technology, built to duplicate high-quality Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD Master audio from the popular new Blu-Ray Disc format. It is an upscale HD-Video signal processor, as it handles HDMI 48-Bit Deep Color x.v. colors, as well as 1080p upscaling, PureCinema I/P conversation, and iPhone/iPod (YouTube library, pictures, music). The SC-25 is also expandable, in that it can stream audio/video content from a home network, as well as process subscription-signals from SIRUS and XM Satellite... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:54:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-25/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-01txh/ The Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH is one of four new a/v receivers announced by Pioneer on May 7th, 2008. At $750, the VSX-01TXH is the least expensive of the new line that includes the VSX-03TXH ($1000), SC-05 ($1800), and SC-07 ($2200). The two "SC" models feature ICEpower technology with Class amplifiers. The two "VSX" receivers are expected to retail in June, however not much is known about their specifications and features with only a sparse press release to go on. The Pioneer Elite VSX-01TXH will sit somewhere between 2007's popular VSX-94TXH and the upcoming Pioneer VSX-1018TXH that is due out in June... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:55:19 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-01txh/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da6400es/ The STR-DA6400ES from Sony is a top-line home theater audio-video reciever capable of 7.1 channels of audio and video in up to two rooms. The STR-DA6400ES is Elevated Standard (ES) and features dual Faroudja DCDi Cinema chips which enable standard definition content to be upscaled to 1080i in up to two rooms. Each of the model's 7 channels carries 120 watts of power, and the unit is capable of decoding a vast amount of different audio formats, includig HD audio formats, such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS-High Resolution Audio. The Sony... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:22:58 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da6400es/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da4400es/ The Sony STR-DA4400ES ($1500) is the flagship 7.1 a/v receiver model of the STR-DAx400ES series, "Elevated Standard" (ES), product line announced in a June 26, 2008 press release by Sony. The DA4400ES replaces the previous generation Sony STR-DA4300ES ($1000) and Sony STR-DA5300ES ($1700) released the year before. The 4400ES features 120 Watts of power to each of its 7 channels, supports upscaling to 1080p using its built-in Faroudja DCDi chipset, and boasts 6 x HDMI inputs. It uses the Xross Media Bar (XMB) interface found in the PSP and PS3 for onscreen navigation. The lineup is rounded out by the Sony... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:38:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da4400es/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dn1000/ The Sony STR-DN1000 is a 7.1 channel audio video receiver that is capable of delivering a full HD 1080 experience.  There are seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs and it is compatible with 24p True Cinema technology video signals and has full HD upscaling via HDMI giving you ample HD capabilities and compatibility. It's modern piano black finish is designed to match Sony's latest Blu-ray disc players allowing your setup to have an appearance to match its performance. Deep Color and x.v.Color technologies work together to give 2x the number of colors for a greater HD experience. This unit is... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:16:24 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dn1000/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v1900/  The Yamaha RX-V1900 is a mid-to-high end 7.1 channel a/v receiver. It features 130 Watts / channel of power, 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, video upscaling to 1080p of analog video sources, and high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The RX-V1900 was relased in September 2008 and supercedes the 2007's Yamaha RX-V1800; the V1900 adds HD radio, Bluetooth (A2DP, with optional YBA-10 wireless adapter), Sirius radio, and 8-point YPAO automatic system calibration. This receiver was simultaneously released along with the step-up Yamaha RX-V3900, and higher-end Yamaha RX-Z7; the RX-V3900 adds SRS Circle Surround II, a 2nd HDMI output, Rhapsody,... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:13:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v1900/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-z11/ The Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5499) is the flagship A/V receiver in Yamaha's 2007 product line. It boasts an impressive 11.2 channels with 140 Watts delivered to 7 channels, and 50 Watts to the other 4. It has similar features to the much less expensive Yamaha RX-V3800 ($1699), but adds WiFi, and a 4 more channels. The other 2 models in the product line are the Yamaha RX-V1800 and Yamaha RX-V3800. Key features 11.2 channel receiver, 140 watts per channel for 7 channels, 50 watts per channel for additional 4 channels 5 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion; 2 HDMI outputs Onboard decoding... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:24:55 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-z11/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6140/ Yamaha HTR-6140 is a 5.1 channel home theatre receiver, also sold as RX-V463.  It's the most base model from Yamaha that provides HDMI repeater functionality and is one step up from the HTR-6130 which provides only HDMI video switching and audio pass-through only and one step down from the HTR-6150. It's rated up to 105W per channel in all 5 main channels and supports decoding multi-channel audio from the two HDMI inputs or the two optical audio inputs or the single digital coax input.  The device has an on-screen display feature for speaker setup, input assignment and renaming, and scene macro... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:37:11 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6140/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-988/ The Denon AVR-988 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 110 Watts / channel supporting the latest HD Video and Audio technolgies. It features 2 HDMI 1.3a outputs with deep color support and audio, and it supports scaling of analog video sources to 1080p via the HDMI output using its built-in Faroudja FLi2310 video processor. It supports Dolby Digital TrueHD and dts Master Audio decoding. The AVR-988 is essentially a rebuild of the the Denon AVR-2808CI, with the same components with an updated chassis and remote. Features 7.1 channel with 110 W / channel HDMI: 2 x inputs, 1 x output... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:38:35 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-988/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v365/ The Yamaha RX-V365 (also called the Yamaha HTR-6230) is a 5.1 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It offers 1080p compatible HDMI, with 2 inputs and one output, as well as Bluetooth and iPod compatibility.  The Bluetooth compatibiliy means it is equipped to use the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver that lets you connect the dock to the receiver and supports A2DP audio streaming from devices such as cell phones, portable computers and other portable devices.  It is also equipped to use the optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that allows iPod control from the receivers remote control, while... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:14:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v365/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4810ci/ The Denon AVR-4810CI is a home theater surround sound system that is a state of the art device and priced like one. It hosts a suite of Audyssey sound functions which includes MultEQ XT eight point room acoustic measurement and correction, the latest DSX decoder as well as Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ. The Denon AVR-4810CI has a multi-mono block amp construction and a free assign amp configuration that gives the consumer a maximum amount of flexibility for configurations. It has nine on-board amplifier channels that are each rated at 140 watts. Included is a dual AM/FM tuner section, a HD... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:17:18 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4810ci/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh500/ The Sony STR-DH500 is a home theater 5.1 100 watt / channel receiver announced in March 2009 and retails at $199 (same price as 2 channel x 50 watt Onkyo TX-8255). The DH500 is an entry-level receiver and is the cheapest in Sony's lineup to offer 5.1 audio. The lower-end DH100 is a stereo receiver, while the step-up DH700 provides the 7.1 channel audio that is common for mid-range receivers. Intended for a more casual or budget friendly market, the DH500 includes a quick-speaker setup feature which uses the remote's built-in microphone to automatically optimize the speaker levels. It has HDMI pass-through and... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:28:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh500/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-5308ci/ The Denon AVR-5308CI is the flagship model of Denon's 2007 lineup of new A/V receivers. While other models like the AVR-4308CI ($2499) and AVR-3808CI ($1599) were available as of late July 2007, the AVR-5308CI will hit shelves in January 2008, retailing for $5200. This receiver is the first to support Windows Vista and features a multitude of streaming options over Ethernet, WiFi, and USB. Unlike the other models in the lineup that have Faroudja DCDi chips, the AVR-5308CI will make use of an Realta HQV video processor from Silicon Optix. This chip is loaded iwith video processing features, and allows all... Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:20:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-5308ci/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6250/ The Yamaha HTR-6250 (also called the Yamaha RX-V565) is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It features HD audio encoding and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling, YPAO and new SCENE functionality. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. The four SCENE buttons can be programmed to easily switch between the most common viewing/listening modes such as DVD Viewing, Disk Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening, with many others to choose from. It... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:07:17 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6250/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg720/ The Sony STR-DG720 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver released on April 8th, 2008 for $299. It features 3 x HDMI inputs with Sony's "Active Intelligence" technology, that will process and decode uncompressed LPCM audio signals from sources like Blu-ray players. The DG-720 also has 3 component video inputs, but will not transcode or upscale to HDMI from component or analog video sources. The step-down model STR-DG520 retails for $199 and drops audio decoding and 1 HDMI inputs, and the STR-DG820 ($479) adds a fourth HDMI input and supports HD audio decoding of dts HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD. Features 7.1 channel... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg720/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v1800/ The Yamaha RX-V1800 is the entry model in Yamaha's RX-V high-end lineup. It is an 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs (deep color and audio) and video upscaling of analog video to both Component and HDMI with 130 Watts / channel of power. This receiver is also known as the Yamaha HTR-6190 and is sold with that name in large retail stores in Canada. It uses Anchor Bay Technologies' ABT1010 video scaler chipset, and can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-definition audio sources. Features 7.1 channels, 130 W / channel Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD... Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:38:28 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v1800/ http://www.productwiki.com/harmon-kardon-avr-254/ The Harmon/Kardon AVR 254 is a 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and repeater. It has a Stereo mode power of 65W per channel, and Multichannel power of 50W x 7 Channels. It features Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIx, and Dolby Virtual Speakers. It also features EzSet Capabilities, a XM Ready Tuner, AM and FM Tuner and also Ipod connectivity for audio playback.   Feature  Stereo Power: 65W x 2 Multichannel Power: 50W x 7 Power Consumption: 65W idle, 540W maximum (7 channels driven) Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 100dB  Television Format: NTSC Video Frequency Response: Composite and S-video: 10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB) Component... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:41:42 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/harmon-kardon-avr-254/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-2309ci/ The Denon AVR-2309CI is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 2309CI supercedes the previous-generation AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2309CI is a 7.1 a/v receiver with video upscaling to 1080p of analog sources using a Faroudja DCDi chipset, decodes high-definition audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA), and features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Color support. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:07:50 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-2309ci/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-94txh/ The Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH is one of four models of new Elite receivers released in 2007 including the VSX-90TXV, VSX-91TXH, and VSX-92TXH. The VSX-94TXH is a 7.1 channel receiver delivering 140 Watts of power to each of it 7 channels. Pioneer has caught up to its competition (see Onkyo TX-SR875 and the Denon AVR-3808CI) by including 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs with a built-in Faroudja DCDi video processor that upscales all sources to 1080p and sends to the HDMI output, and all analog sources to component video. The VSX-94TXH has a LAN 10/100 Ethernet connection for streaming music from either your PC... Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:18:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-94txh/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da3400es/ The Sony STR-DA3400ES is the mid-level model of the STR-DAx400ES series, "Elevated Standard" (ES), product line announced in a June 26, 2008 press release by Sony. The DA3400ES replaces the previous generation Sony STR-DA4300ES ($1000) released the year before. It is the step-up model to the Sony STR-DA2400ES ($800) which drop the 2nd zone of video and downgrades to a basic icon interface from the Xross Media Bar. Features 7.1 channel a/v receiver (ES product line) 1080p Faroudja DCDi upscaling high definition audio decoding (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio, dts HD-MA) Xross media bar interface (similar to... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:38:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da3400es/ http://www.productwiki.com/sherwood-r-904n-netboxx/ The Sherwood R-904N NetBoxx is a compact, 7.1-channel A/V receiver and Internet media portal designed for playback of both physical disc media and Internet/streaming media. Its signature technology is VuNow (licensed from Verisoma Networks), which allows broadband users to surf the Internet via the unit’s remote control and download and/or stream content from PlayOn — including Hulu, Netflex, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Amazon, etc. It utilizes a 32-bit digital audio processor, all major A/V codecs & decoders (including Dolby Digital and DTS 96/24), a 24-bit D/A converter, and a digital media processor to output 720p/60 video with precision and enriched details. Pivotal... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:06:02 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sherwood-r-904n-netboxx/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr605/ Note: This receiver will be superceded by the Onkyo TX-SR606 scheduled to come out in the Summer of 2008. The Onkyo TX-SR605 is a 7.1 channel receiver supporting HDMI 1.3a (2 inputs/1 output) for a very affordable MSRP of $499. It also includes 3 component, and 5 S-Video/composite that are transcoded and output to the HDMI output, simplifying your setup with all video and audio signals coming out of a single HDMI cable. This receiver was highly anticipated by gaming and A/V enthusiasts for its excellent lineup of specs (especially the HDMI support) and its low suggested retail price. Features Full... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:02:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr605/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-09tx/ The Pioneer Elite SC-09TX is the flagship model for Pioneer's Elite lineup of a/v receivers. Released in late 2007 the SC-09TX is a 10.2 surround receiver retailing for around $7000. It has Class D amplifier capable of deliver a continuous 140 Watts of power to each of its 10 audio channels or 200 watts to 7 audio channels . It features 6 x HDMI input and 2 outputs, and is capable of upscaling all video sources to 1080p (bypasses w/ HDMI input). One of its unique features is the inclusion of a small LCD display mounted directly on the front of the receiver... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:37:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-09tx/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg1100/ The Sony STR-DG1100 is a 7.1 channel a/v receiver rated for 110 Watts / channel according to the manufacturer and upscaling to 1080p to HDMI using its built-in Faroudja DCDi Cinema chipset. However, the power supply that is integrated with the DG1100 is only rated for 350 Watts, which is less than 110 W x 7 channels would require. It features 3 x HDMI inputs supporting 1080/60p and 1080/24p along with deep color (xvYCC) support. The Sony STR-DG1100 originally had an MSRP of $899 but has subsequently been discontinued in favor of the Sony STR-DG920 (MSRP $599) and step-up Sony STR-DG2100... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:50:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg1100/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-888/ The Denon AVR-888 is a low-to-mid range 7.1 channel A/V receiver supporting HDMI 1.3a with 100 Watts / channel of power. It is effectively a clone of the Denon AVR-2308CI receiver but with minor cosmetic differences to the chassis and includes a different remote. It is similar to the next model Denon AVR-988 but with slight fewer inputs, less power, and most notably a lack of Dolby TrueHD and dts Master Audio. The AVR-888 does, however, support upscaling of analog video sources to HDMI. Features 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 100 Watts / channel HDMI: 2 x HDMI 1.3a inputs with... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:14:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-888/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr805/ The description on this report is copy and pasted marketing material. The description should be rewritten to provide the facts from a neutral point of view, as per ProductWiki policy and guidelines. In terms of the evolution of home entertainment, recent years have seen a quantum leap. It`s a formidable progression when you think of 1080p high-definition video and broadcasts; studio-quality, lossless surround sound; spectacular gaming with stunning motion and graphics; and the emergence of portable satellite radio programming. Bundling all this potential, the TX-SR805 A/V surround receiver has been built to provide comprehensive control over all movies, music, broadcasts... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:23:19 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr805/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4308ci/ The Denon AVR-4308CI ($2499) is a 7.1 a/v receiver featuring HDMI 1.3 and digital video transcoding/upscaling to 1080p. The AVR-4308CI supports the decoding of the popular high-definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA). It is similar to its predecessor AVR-4306CI, but adds HDMI, more power, Internet streaming and Wi-Fi capabilities. It delivers 140 W of power to each of its 7 audio channels, and features advanced multi-zone audio and video, including the ability to transcode all video sources to a zone 2 component video output. Like the Denon AVR-3808CI ($1599) it features Faroudja DCDi video processing with all input video... Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:51:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4308ci/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da5500es/ The Sony STR-DA5500ES is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver offered by Sony which delivers 840 watts (7 x 120W) or total output power. It is designed to give an HD surround sound experience with features like HD Digital Cinema Sound developed with Sony Pictures for a true at the movies experience. It has Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD and dts (dtsHD) decoding as well as 8ch Linear PCM for a thrilling surround sound experience. The DCAC (digital cinema auto calibration) automatically optimizes the sound of your system to match your room acoustics with the push of a button. It is also designed... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:20:37 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da5500es/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6130/ The Yamaha HTR-6130 (aka Yamaha RX-V363) is a 5.1 channel A/V receiver with 2 HDMI pass-through inputs supporting 1080p/24 fps video playback from sources like a Blu-ray player. It is a single zone receiver with 100 Watts / channel power output. It features 3 component video inputs and front analog inputs. It does not support transcoding or upscaling of video sources to HDMI. It retails for $230 and was first available in late December 2007. Features 5.1 channel A/V receiver 2 x HDMI inputs, pass-through (no audio decoding) 3 x component video inputs (no transcoding/upscaling) 2 x digital optical, 1 x... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:49:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6130/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-818v-k/ The Pioneer VSX-818V-K is a 5.1 a/v receiver retailing for $249. It features 2 x HDMI (pass-through) inputs and one HDMI output. It is one of three receivers released in April 2008 along with the VSX-918 (adds HDMI PCM audio processing) for $349 and the VSX-518 that drops HDMI support for $199. It features 120 Watts / channel of output power and a second zone of stereo audio. Features 5.1 a/v receiver 120 Watts / channel HDMI: 2 x inputs, 1 x output. No processing of audio over HDMI 3 x component video (assignable) 2 x digital optical S/PDIF, 1 x... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:24:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-vsx-818v-k/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da5300es/ The Sony STR-DA5300ES is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver supporting the latest HDMI 1.3a standard and 1080p. It includes 6 HDMI inputs and has one output. Any one of its analog input sources can be switched and upscaled to 1080p over HDMI. However, HDMI-to-HDMI upscaling is not possible (see Denon AVR-5308CI for this feature). Including its 3 component video inputs, you can have up to 9 HD sources connected to this receiver. The STR-DA5300ES features 120 Watts of power per audio channel. Speaker calibration can be done automatically with the included stereo calibration microphone (most other systems use a mono mic).... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:21:11 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da5300es/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr5007/ The Onkyo TX-NR5007 is the third of three network- and internet-radio-ready, 9.2-channel THX Ultra2 Plus certified A/V receivers released in September 2009. It is in fact the strongest in the series, as it incorporates 145W per every channel; and even includes up to 8 HDMI 1.3a inputs. Added to that its HQV Reon-VX chipset, and the unit can upconvert video content from any source to 1080p/24. As for its audio, the Onkyo TX-NR5007 relies on customized transistors and audiophile-grade components to handle a large power supply; 32-bit Burr-Brown DACs, TI Aureus DSP Chips, and VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) to ensure... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:06:12 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr5007/ http://www.productwiki.com/cambridge-audio-azur-640r/ The Cambridge Audio Azur 640R is a 7.1-channel, HDMI A/V receiver that outputs over 700W, while utilizing an X-Tract Forced / Convection Heat Tunnel to maintain an extremely low operating temperature & noise-output. It includes HDMI connections, which allows HDMI devices to transfer high-definition video to a screen. Plus, the Azur 640R offers a plethora of other inputs and outputs, not to mention advanced Dolby and DTS decoding. Most notable about the Cambridge Audio Azur 640R is its multi-room compatibility, which allows for connecting with up to two additional rooms (Cambridge Audio Incognito components required). The Cambridge Audio Azur 640R retails... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:57:21 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cambridge-audio-azur-640r/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr706/ The Onkyo TX-SR706 ($899), along with the Onkyo TX-SR806 ($1099) are two mid-priced a/v receivers announced on July 22nd, 2008.  Both receivers are THX certified and include the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology. The 706 includes 4 x HDMI inputs, and includes a Faroudja DCDi video upscaler that will upscale to 1080p over HDMI and 1080i over the component video. These receivers were announced along with two new home theater systems (HTiB): the Onkyo HT-S7100 ($899) and Onkyo HT-S6100 ($799). The 706 is available as of July 22nd, 2008 and the 806 will hit shelves in mid-August 2008. Available... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:01:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr706/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6180/ The Yamaha HTR-6180 (aka Yamaha RX-863) is a 7.2 channel a/v receiver supporting video upconversion up to 1080p and HD audio decoding. It has similar specifications to the Yamaha HTR-6160 (aka Yamaha RX-663) but has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2, and is a rated for 105 Watts / channel as compared to 95 Watts / channel. However, the most significant difference between the 6180 and 6160 is that the 6180 upscales video sources to up to 1080p, whereas the 6160 merely transcodes the video sources to HDMI and component. The Yamaha HTR-6180 has an MSRP of $999.95. Features 7.2 channel... Fri, 23 May 2008 12:59:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6180/ http://www.productwiki.com/harmon-kardon-avr-354/ The Harmon/Kardon AVR 354 is a 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and repeater. It has a Stereo mode power of 75W per channel, and Multichannel power of 75W x 7 Channels. It features Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIx, and Dolby Virtual Speakers. It also features EzSet Capabilities, a XM Ready Tuner, AM and FM Tuner and also Ipod connectivity for audio and video playback.   Feature  Stereo Power: 75W x 2 Multichannel Power: 75W x 7 Power Consumption: 118W idle, 890W maximum (7 channels driven) Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 100dB  Television Format: NTSC Video Frequency Response: Composite and S-video: 10Hz –... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:49:55 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/harmon-kardon-avr-354/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh100/ The Sony STR-DH100 is a modest 2 channel receiver at 100 watts/channel announced by Sony in March 2009 at $150 price point. This is the cheapest receiver in its entire class. This piece is targeted for the soft core music listeners who have no appetite for shelling $400 for a whole home theater experience. it also includes the Digital Media Port input that allows you to extend your music selection from an iPod®, Walkman® digital music player, Bluetooth® device or from a PC (accessories sold separately). This machine would compete with the Onkyo TX-8255 with 2 100 watt channels and priced at $199.... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:10:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh100/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v361/ The Yamaha RX-V361, also known as the Yamaha HTR-6030, is part of Yamaha's 2007 lineup of A/V receivers and acts as the entry level offering and is the least expensive Yamaha receiver for the year. The RX-V361 is capable of handling the basic tasks of a modern digital receiver, it can accept digital audio from its 2 optical inputs, or single coax input and decode the signal to drive 5 independent speakers and a subwoofer. Video switching is also included with 3 component inputs driving one component output, and 5 composite/S-Video inputs driving the composite output. Features 5.1 channel receiver 100W... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:04:27 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v361/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-889/ The Denon AVR-889 is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 889 replaces the previous-generation AVR-888. The AVR-889 is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscaling, HD audio, and a 32 bit floating point DSP processor. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to a more-or-less constant level to avoid sudden changes in volume. This feature works together with the Dynamic... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:09:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-889/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr307/ The Onkyo TX-SR307 is a 5.1-channel AV released in April of 2009. It accepts up to three 1080p-resolution video sources via HDMI (Blu-ray, Playstation, HD, etc) and then deliver it to a compatible high-definition display. In addition, the TX-SR307 AV receiver comes equipped with Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey 2EQ, & Music Optimizer technologies that work to maintain an optical listening level, while also offering automatic audio calibration. The Onkyo TX-SR307 receiver also boasts a front-panel minijack input for connecting to an MP3 player, two component video inputs, four composite video inputs (no S-Video), and three digital audio inputs (two optical, one... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:18:46 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr307/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-989/ The Denon AVR-989 is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 989 replaces the previous-generation AVR-988. The AVR-989 is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscailing, and a 32 bit floating point DSP processor. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to a more-or-less constant level to avoid sudden changes in volume. This feature works together with the Dynamic EQ that... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:09:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-989/ http://www.productwiki.com/sherwood-rx-4103-2-channels-receiver/ Youll be surprised by the power (105 watts per channel) and sound quality of this stereo receiver from Sherwood. Key features of this receiver are discrete circuitry for sound thats smooth and clear, switching for two pairs of loudspeakers, AM/FM stereo tuning, sleep timer, and bass and treble tone controls. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:15:45 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sherwood-rx-4103-2-channels-receiver/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-789/ The Denon AVR-789 is one of 10-2008/09 av receiver models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 789 replaces the previous-generation AVR-788. The AVR-789 is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscailing, and a 32 bit floating point DSP processor. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to a more-or-less constant level to avoid sudden changes in volume. This feature works together with the Dynamic EQ that dynamically adjusts... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:09:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-789/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg520/ The Sony STR-DG520 is a 5.1 channel A/V receiver retailing for $199 released April 8th, 2008. It features 2 x HDMI pass-through inputs, and 2 x component video inputs. The receiver will not process the audio found on the HDMI inputs, nor will it transcode or upscale analog and component video inputs to the HDMI output or vis versa. The DG520 is the bottom-of-the-line model of 2008 A/V receivers from Sony. The step-up model is the STR-DG720 ($299) that upgrades to 7.1 audio, has 3 component and HDMI inputs. The STR-DG520 is rated for 100 Watts RMS of output power @... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dg520/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1709/ The Denon AVR-1709 is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 1709 replaces the previous-generation AVR-1708. The AVR-1709 is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, HDMI output of up to 1080p, a number of audio decoding technologies(Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, etc), and a 32 bit floating point DSP processor. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:42:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-1709/ http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-sa-xr700/ Designed to be paired with Panasonic's DMP-BD-10 Blu-Ray player and SB-TP1000 7.1 speaker set. This HD receiver will deliver 1080p video and digital surround for your slick home theater set up. Available September, 2006.Added from panasonic.com Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:24:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-sa-xr700/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh700/ The Sony STR-DH700 is a 7.1 105 watt/channel home theater/receiver announced by Sony in March 2009, with a $300 price tag. This receiver features 6 HD inputs (3 Active HDMI™ and 3 component). It is compatible with 24p True Cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio so users can connect their HD components such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player and PLAYSTATION®3.  Equipped with S-AIR™ technology, users can listen to their favorite songs wirelessly throughout their home via the optional S-AIR transmitter and speaker. Users can quickly set up their speakers while optimizing performance with the push of one button in just 30... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:38:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-dh700/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr506/ The Onkyo TX-SR506 is entry-level 7.1 a/v receiver with three 1.3a HDMI inputs and 75 Watts of power per audio channel. It was released in April 2008 with an MSRP $379, but like so many Onkyo receivers there has been a significant price drop to around $230. The TX-SR506 only supports HDMI pass-thru up to 1080p and can't decode audio signal from the HDMI cable, so a separate audio connection will be necessary. The step-up model Onkyo TX-SR576 features HDMI audio processing; for video upscaling you'll have to upgrade to the Onkyo TX-SR606. The TX-SR506 supercedes the Onkyo TX-SR505 with similar specifications... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:40:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr506/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-8255/ The Onkyo TX-8255, released in 2008 and retailing for $199, is 2-channel 50 watt receiver that has rave reviews from users online (a similarly priced product would be the 5.1 channel 100 watt Sony STR-DH500).  It has been mostly praised for a very clear quality sound and a cool and rigid look that is too good for its price range. iPods can be hooked with an optional RI dock. This product is mainly targeted for audio enthusiasts who want great stereo sound but don't need all the bells and whistles of a home theater model. It's suitable for that cozy den or bedroom where users... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:39:19 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-8255/ http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-sr7002/ The Marantz SR7002 ($1500) is a THX Select II 7.1 a/v receiver with 110 Watts per channel of power with four HDMI 1.3a and 2 outputs. It is one of four new receivers released in October 2007 as part of Marantz's 2007 lineup of SRx002 receivers. The SR7002 supercedes the SR7001. The SR7002 does upconversion to 1080p on HDMI of its analog inputs (RCA, S-Video, Component) and is able to decode high-definition audio formats over HDMI including DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD. Features THX Select II certified 7.1 channel receiver 110 Watts / channel (not a toroidal power supply, see SR8002)... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:47:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-sr7002/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr807/ The Onkyo TX-NR807 is a network- and internet-radio-ready, 7.2-channel THX Ultra2 Plus certified A/V receivers released in August 2009. It was released a precursor to the more powerful, 9.2-channel TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007, and TX-NR5007 models. It features six HDMI 1.3a inputs and 1080p video upscaling (via Faroudja DCDi Cinema), allowing users to watch any video source in high-quality HD. Included also are Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz, two relatively new surround-sound playback formats that enhance the spatial dimensions of film and video-game audio. Signature to the Onkyo TX-NR807 is its Ethernet port, which allows the unit to receive and output... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-nr807/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr705/ The Onkyo TX-SR705 ($720) is one of several newer receivers in Onkyo's 2007 lineup support the new HDMI 1.3a standard and 1080p format. It is a 7.1 channel receiver with 100 W / channel, with analog-to-HDMI and component video up-conversion using the Faroudja DCDi chipset. It features 3 HDMI inputs with deep color compatibility. Features 7.1 channel receiver; 100 W / channel 3 x HDMI 1.3a inputs Faroudja DCDi up-conversion of Analog sources to HDMI component video up-conversion and video switching (3 in 1 out) Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding THX Select2 Certification available in silver and black... Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:26:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr705/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr674/ The Onkyo TX-SR674 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver released in 2006.  The TX-SR67x line has subsquently been ended in favor of newer receivers supporting HDMI, high-definition audio and video upscaling Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:47:15 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr674/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da2400es/ The Sony STR-DA2400ES is the entry model of the STR-DAx400ES series, "Elevated Standard" (ES), product line announced in a June 26, 2008 press release by Sony. The DA2400ES replaces the previous generation Sony STR-DA3300ES ($800) released the year before. The step-up model Sony STR-DA3400ES ($1000) adds a second zone of video and upgrades to the Xross Media Bar interface. Features 7.1 channel a/v receiver (ES product line) 1080p Faroudja DCDi upscaling high definition audio decoding (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio, dts HD-MA) Basic interface single zone of video no IR repeater power: 100 Watts / channel 4... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:38:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da2400es/ http://www.productwiki.com/integra-dtr-8-8/ The Integra DTR-8.8 is a THX Ultra2 certified 7.1 channel a/v receiver as part of Onkyo's high-end Integra line. It is a high-end receiver supporting 1080p upscaling using its built-in Reon HQV video scaling processor, and features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs (and 2 outputs) ensuring support for the latest video technogies. On the audio side, the DTR-8.8 is rated for 140 Watts of continuous power to each of its 7 channels, aided in part by a large toroidal transformer. This receiver supports high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA, and makes use of Burr Brown DACs. Features 7.1... Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:01:08 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/integra-dtr-8-8/ http://www.productwiki.com/integra-dtr-6-9/ The Integra DTR-6.9 is a 7.1 Surround-Sound A/V receiver. The Integra DTR-6.9 is Integra's lowest level receiver that is still THX Select2 Plus certified, meaning it can also reach THX Loudness Plus. Like the 5.9, the 6.9 has an array of upconversion and satellite radio features. Unlike the DTR-5.9, the DTR-6.9 also sports a front-panel A/V port, as well as an extra digital audio port, an extra HDMI two new component video outputs, an extra RCA audio input for a phonograph, and 5.1 surround inputs to connect a DVD player to. The DTR-6.9 also includes all of the standard DTR features... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:51:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/integra-dtr-6-9/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-788/ The Denon AVR-788 is a 7.1 surround a/v receiver with HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs supporting HDMI audio support. This is the mid-range model of the new AVR-x88 series of Denon receivers priced at $549. All 7 audio channels have identical quality and power with 85 Watts (RMS) delivered to each. This receiver has multi-zone support, with 2 zone multi-source capability and A-B front speaker amplified outputs. This receiver is very similar to the Denon AVR-1908 released in September 2007. Features 7.1 surround a/v receiver supports 1080p video pass through HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs /w Deep Color 10-bit video encoder/decoder HDMI audio support /w... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:10:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-788/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da3300es/ The Sony STR-DA3300ES (MSRP $800) is a 7.1 channel a/v receiver with 100 Watts / channel and upscaling to 1080p to HDMI using its built-in Faroudja DCDi Cinema chipset. It is the entry-level model of the STR-DAx300ES lineup with step-up models STR-DA4300ES ($1000) adding high-definition audio decoding and flagship STR-DA5300ES (MSRP $1700) upgrading to 6 x HDMI inputs and 120 Watts / channel of power. The lack of HD audio decoding may be a moot point as currently no Blu-ray players will output HD audio in a bitstream format requiring the receiver to decode the signal, thus making the STR-DA3300ES more... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:16:49 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-str-da3300es/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6230/ The Yamaha HTR-6230 (also called the Yamaha RX-V365) is a 5.1 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It offers 1080p compatible HDMI, with 2 inputs and one output, as well as Bluetooth and iPod compatibility.  The Bluetooth compatibiliy means it is equipped to use the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver that lets you connect the dock to the receiver and supports A2DP audio streaming from devices such as cell phones, portable computers and other portable devices.  It is also equipped to use the optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that allows iPod control from the receivers remote control, while charging... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:59:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-htr-6230/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-92txh/ The Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH (MSRP: $1300) is one of Pioneer's new Elite A/V receivers featuring 1080p upscaling with a Faroudja DCDi video chipset. It has 3 HDMI 1.3a inputs and 1 HDMI output. All analog video sources are upscaled to 1080p over the HDMI output. Composite and S-Video sources are output over the Component video output as well. It is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 130 Watts / channel of power. Features 3 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, 1 x HDMI 1.3a output 7.1 channel surround /w 130 Watts per channel Faroudja DCDi video processing Upscaling and transcoding all video inputs... Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:55:42 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-92txh/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v565/ The Yamaha RX-V565 (also called the Yamaha HTR-6250) is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It features HD audio encoding and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling, YPAO and new SCENE functionality. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. The four SCENE buttons can be programmed to easily switch between the most common viewing/listening modes such as DVD Viewing, Disk Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening, with many others to choose from. It... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:17:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v565/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-8222/ The Onkyo TX-8222 is a bottom-of-the-line stereo integrated amplifier currently retailing for around $150 ($120 refurbished). It features 5 x analog stereo RCA line-level inputs, a single phone RCA input, and features 2 zones of stereo sound (A+B) with 5-way binding posts terminals for both zones. It is rated for 50 Watts of continuous stereo power. It includes an AM/FM tuner and a remote. Features Stereo integrated amplifier (amplifier + tuner) 2 zones of stereo audio 5 x RCA inputs + 1 x phono 50 Watts of continuous power @ 8 Ohms price: $150 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:41:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-8222/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr806/ The Onkyo TX-SR806 is a THX Ultra 2 Plus Certified 7.1 channel a/v receiver that supersedes the TX-SR805. It has an expected MSRP of $1099 and mid-August 2008 release date. Upgrades over its predecessor include 5 HDMI inputs and 1080p analog video upscaling. It appears that the TX-SR806 has dropped the Burr-Brown DAC circuitry however it will maintain it's 130 watts per channel power specification. The THD specification has been downgraded to 0.08% from 0.05% in its predecessor. The step-down Onkyo TX-SR706 has an MSRP $899, drops one HDMI input, has less power @ 100 W / channel, and drops the... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:22:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr806/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-890/ The Denon AVR-890 is a 7.1 channel multi-zone home theater system falling in the upper half of those made available by Denon. It has 7 channels each with 105 watts of power and uses high quality 24-bit/96kHz A/D (analog/digital) converters for superior sound quality and is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and is one of the first receivers to include Dolby’s new Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height effects, to dramatically increase the front soundstage for the ultimate surround sound experience. The Audyssey MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction system uses up to six measurement positions... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:46:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-890/ http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4802/ The AVR-4802 is the first 7-channel A/V surround receiver in the world to offer both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and THX Post Processing as well as high-quality DTS 96/24 5.1 decoding for DVD-Video in a single unit. In another world's first, the AVR-4802 lets you enjoy 96/24 PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II mode or DTS NEO:6 mode. Now, you can truly surround yourself with multi-channel sound in the mode you like best. The AVR-4802 owes much of its chassis design to its more technologically advanced, critically acclaimed sibling, the AVR-5800. This high-end approach virtually eliminates the... Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:16:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/denon-avr-4802/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-21txh/ The Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH is the third of four high-tech A/V receivers in Pioneer’s Elite series. It serves as a much more inexpensive, albeit less-featured HD-compatible, 7.1-channel A/V receiver. It features a Direct Energy Class A/B amplifier AND video-upscaling for watching Blu-Ray films (player connected externally) in 1080p with dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master audio. Note also that the VSX-21TXH hosts a USB interface for connecting an iPhone or iPod, as well as XM and SIRUS Satellite Radio readiness. Unlike its superior counterparts, this receiver does NOT allow for network connectivity—but it does allow for up to two zones of A/V... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:55:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-21txh/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v659/ A mid-range Yamaha A/V receiver loaded with features available in much higher end models. For around $400 (originally retailed for $549) you get a 100W, 7.1 channel surround receiver with component video switching, iPod/XM connectivity, and three zone audio capabilities. The RX-V659 is built with quality Burr-Brown DAC components, and can exceed its rating of 100W of surround power. The Yamaha RX-V659 includes 3 component, and 4 composite/S-Video inputs, each of which are output on the component video output making video switching much simpler. Switching from a component audio/video source to a composite source can be done with a single button... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:55:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-rx-v659/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-05/ The Pioneer Elite SC-05 is a 7.1- channel A/V receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, HDMI switching 1080p, HDMI Jitter reduction, and a number of audio decoding technologies(Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc). It features 130w of power per channel for both stereo and surround sound with audio playback from your Ipod player, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, and USB memory. It also features multizone capabilities of 3 zones with analog A/V out for zone 2, and analog / digital out for zone 3. Features 7.1 a/v receiver 130 watts x 7 channels XM Satellite Ready SIRIUS Satellite Ready HDMI Inputs: 3 HDMI... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:50:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-sc-05/ http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr576/ The Onkyo TX-SR576 is a low-to-mid-range 7.1 a/v receiver with 3 x HDMI 1.2a inputs and support for 1080p. It has a suggested retail price of $479 and will be released in April 2008. Announced along with the Onkyo TX-SR506 ($379), these receivers are the least expensive models in Onkyo's lineup to support HDMI switching, 1080p, bi-amplification, and a second zone of audio. Neither the 576 or 506 supports transcoding or upscaling of analog video sources to HDMI. Look to the step-up model Onkyo TX-SR606 (to be released in the summer of 2008, price TBD) for this feature. The TX-SR576 comes... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:43:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/onkyo-tx-sr576/ http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-nr1501/ The NR1501 is an entry-level A/V receiver from Marantz that encompasses many features in a slim chassis only 4" high and 13" deep. At only half the height of most standard receivers, the NR1501 was designed with a contoured front panel that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for better shielding and dimensional stability. Behind this panel are 4 HDMI version 1.3-capable inputs, so video sources can be seen with more clarity and definition. The NR1501 includes decoding for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, but also features a built-in upscaler so composite and component videos can be... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:11:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/marantz-nr1501/ http://www.productwiki.com/russound-cav-6-6/ A multi-room A/V receiver providing six independent zones with six sources of audio and video.  Share the sources or listen to them on their own.  It also provides the option for four sub A Bus zones. Provides the most complete audio visual solution in terms of distributed audio.  Package includes CAV 6.6 unit, six RNET key pads, six pairs of speakers, and a programmable remote. Features: Favorite program presets System on and off from any keypad Infrared remote control Party mode Program information from RNET® sources displayed on the keypads Paging and doorbell muting capability Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:25:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/russound-cav-6-6/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-59txi/ The VSX-59TXi is the third receiver from Pioneer that allows advanced high-resolution multi-channel digital interface (i.LINK) for DVD-Audio and SACD connectivity and one of the first receivers to incorporate Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Advanced MCACC also features X-Curve, a popular measurement used in professional theaters and dubbing suite designs, which compensates for psycho-acoustic effects depending on the size of the listening room. Pioneer has developed a "living room-sized" version of X-Curve that's perfect for home entertainment tuning. Using Advanced MCACC, X-Curve compensation will generate perfect flat frequency response, which not only calibrates the physical tonal balance but also corrects for the... Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:08:36 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-elite-vsx-59txi/