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home entertainment

Pioneer Elite SC-07 and SC-05 Flagship Receivers (Plus the VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH)

Pioneer's got new Elite 7.1 receivers, the high end SC-07 and SC-05, and the lesser VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. The SC-07 has a Burr Brown Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) to upscale audio to 192 kHz 24-bit res, and dual HDMI outputs for multiroom output. The SC-07 and SC-05 also work with Pioneer's new Blu-ray player to activate the "Precision Quartz Locking System (PQLS) that synchronizes data between the Blu-ray Disc player and the receiver, providing listeners with the ultimate precision in CD playback." I kid you not, Pioneer is working on making CDs the yesterday technology of tomorrow! All four receivers do new lossless formats ("DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus" ) and room tuning.

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9:00 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Brian Lam
8,220 views, 22 comments

Latest by graham1010: What would you do with 9 s-video ports? Looks great though. more »

home entertainment

Onkyo HT-S5100 Home Theater in a Box: 7.1 Surround and Acoustic Room Calibration For $579

Onkyo's best new entry level HTiB setup has a 7.1 surround is notable for having room correction tech. I'm pretty sure its rare to find a low end system that can adjust gain and delay on all channels to calibrate itself to a room's acoustics. The receiver included is the DTS/Dolby capable HT-R560, with 3 HDMI inputs, 130 watts per channel, and is Sirius satellite ready. The set up also comes with an iPod dock and a 290-watt sub. Not bad for $579 from a solid company like Onkyo. There are two lesser models:
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11:03 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
19,873 views, 37 comments

Latest by n/a: It lists the "Standby Power Consumption" as N/A. Does this mean it uses just as much power in standby as it does active? If so, that sucks. more »

home entertainment

Onkyo Brings Out a Pair of A/V Receivers for April

Onkyo is releasing a couple of A/V receivers next month. The 80-watt-per-channel TX-SR576 will cost $499 and the 75-watt-per-channel TX-SR506 (above) $379, and both include a Dynamic EQ loudness correction technology from Audyssey. Full press release after the jump. More »

2:00 AM on Tue Mar 18 2008
By AddyDugdale
2,921 views, 3 comments

av receivers

Yamaha's 63 Series Home Theater Receivers iPod- and Bluetooth-Compatible

Yamaha has brought out its 63 Series, five receivers for Home Theater setups ranging in price from the $229 RX-V363 to the RX-V863, which costs just under a grand. All of them (the other three are the RX-V463, the RX-V563 and the RX-V663) are iPod- and Bluetooth-compatible, and some of them have on-screen menu display, subwoofer inputs and Yamaha's YPAO automatic speaker setup. Full specs and prices are below the gallery.
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6:24 AM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By AddyDugdale
8,892 views, 16 comments

receivers

Yamaha RX-Z11 Receiver Has HDMI 1.3 and a Weirdo Upscaler

Yamaha's new 11.2 channel A/V receiver is certainly impressive, featuring HDMI 1.3 (5 inputs, 2 outputs), 1080p upscaling, 2 usb ports, and ethernet which can connect to a networked drive or Yamaha's MusicCast service. But for $5500, there are a couple of glaring omissions in the RX-Z11. More »

7:29 PM on Wed Aug 8 2007
By Adrian Covert
15,071 views, 15 comments

Latest by n/a: I too own the Z11 and it is truely an awesome piece of equipment. The flexibility the receiver offers is staggering. Running two separate 5.1 zones or 1 5.1 and 3 additional zones or, of cource 1 11.2 zone. WOW! As more »

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Denon's $5,200 Flagship AVR-5308CI with Wi-Fi, Better Media and Cozy UI (And 12 Other New Receivers)

If you're like us, you've been waiting for AV receivers to catch up with the digital age. Today, Denon introduced a huge line of receivers, with features that are up our alley:
• Wi-Fi in the two priciest models, AVR-5308CI ($5,199) and AVR-4308CI ($2,499)
• USB inputs for bus-powered HDD, along with AAC, FLAC, WMA Lossless, MP3 and WAV decoding
• Networking connectivity for both PCs and Macs (via Twonky Media)
• A friendly user interface (don't call it Cross Media Bar!) that makes setup and networking easier, included on the two priciest mentioned above plus the non-Wi-Fi 3808CI ($1,599)—see gallery for examples
• HDMI 1.3a compatibility and 1080p output across the board; with 1080p upscaling on the higher-end models
• Auto room setup that starts automatically when you insert the tuning microphone
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2:52 PM on Tue Jul 24 2007
By Wilson Rothman
16,136 views, 12 comments

Latest by kingmophat: only six HDMI? Where will I plug in my third cable box? more »

catching up

Pioneer VSX-94TXH AV Receiver Makes Elite Line Competitive Again

Pioneer's Elite AV receivers weren't looking so fresh, after Onkyo's next gen receivers launched in April. These receivers, which launched in the deep shadows of the Project Kuro plasmas, have HDMI 1.3a among other things. Looks like someone's playing catch-up. More »

1:29 PM on Tue May 22 2007
By Brian Lam
24,809 views, 7 comments

splashy makeover

Denon Dolls Up GUI on its New A/V Receivers

Last month we got to check out Onkyo's new line of receivers and speakers. Today one of the users at AVS Forums has posted what appears to be a first-hand shot of Denon's new offerings. In particular, it's a shot of the GUI. Why the big deal? More »

8:00 PM on Mon May 21 2007
By Louis Ramirez
8,311 views, 5 comments

feature

Frankenfight: Affordable HDMI Receivers

Audio is hard. There are lots of wires and plugs and swearing. That's why HDMI receivers, with their promises of audio and video over one cord, make us so excited. More »

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4:30 PM on Wed Mar 21 2007
By Mark Wilson
15,056 views, 17 comments

home entertainment

Sony Offers Receivers/Speakers for Home Theater Systems That Are Easy to Turn On

Sony's showing a bunch of home theater amplifier and speaker systems—seven to be exact—and they bring ease of use to packaged home theater systems, letting you turn on the system with the press of one button. This HT-7100DH pictured above is a $500 system that includes five satellites and an 8-inch sub. Cranking out 900 watts, the thing has two HDMI inputs as well as optical, coaxial digital and component inputs. More »

9:20 AM on Tue Feb 27 2007
By Charlie White
6,883 views, 14 comments

home entertainment

Harmon Kardon Receivers Include 'The Bridge' to the 21st Century

Harmon Kardon brings its receivers into the 21st century with a group of four HDMI equipped and iPod-friendly systems. The higher-end AVR 347 ($999) and AVR 247 ($549) are packing 7.1 sound, while the lower priced at AVR 147 ($449) and AVR 146 ($349) crank out 5.1 sound and less power. More »

1:30 PM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By Charlie White
4,144 views, 13 comments

home entertainment

Pioneer Announces Four Low to High-End A/V Receivers

Pioneer announced four A/V receivers to add to their ménage à trois of home theatre products including HDTVs and Blu-ray players: the VSX-517, VSX-817, VSX-917V and the VSX-1017TXV (pictured above). The two higher players include HDMI video switching, which is a definite plus and all of which provide iPod connectivity along with both Sirius and XM receiver compatibility. The 517, 817, 917V will be available in April at $199, $299, $399 and the 1017TXV has yet to have a price point (think well over $500) and will be available in July. Hit the jump to see shots of all of the receivers and a chart of more details. More »

2:00 PM on Sun Jan 7 2007
By Travis Hudson
1,475 views, 4 comments

Latest by rchapoteau: Those are actually really good prices. I think the high end one should have an 3 HDMI ports though, but so be it. more »

home entertainment

Denon Prepping its New HDMI 1.3-equipped Receivers

Looks like your wait for an HDMI 1.3 receiver is still a few months away. Denon has announced its new line of A/V receivers and although they'll all have HDMI 1.3, chances are we won't see them till mid 2007. In addition to 1080p pass-through, most of the models will come with Dolby Digital Plus processing whereas some of the high-end models will include onboard Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. You already know where we stand on the HDMI 1.3 debate, but if your home theater must have the latest and greatest, you can expect to see Denon's new HDMI 1.3 receivers come June 2007. More »

11:29 AM on Tue Dec 19 2006
By Louis Ramirez
6,954 views, Comment

deals

Dealzmodo: Panasonic SA-XR55S Home Theatre Receiver, $150

Amazon has the SA-XR55S receiver from Panasonic for cheap. It is chock full of inputs with five video, four digital, seven audio and three S-video. Amazon has this receiver for over half-off from the list price of $325 to $150. It is actually regarded as an alright receiver from the A/V whores over at the avsforums. – Travis Hudson More »

11:22 AM on Fri Nov 3 2006
By Travis Hudson
529 views, 8 comments

home entertainment

Yamaha RX-V2700 and RX-V1700 HDMI Receivers

Yamaha introduced its RX-V1700 (130 watts per channel) and the RX-V2700 (140 watts per channel ) 7.1 channel A/V receivers, both able to pass through and switch 1080p video via HDMI, as well as up-convert any composite, S-Video or component video signal to 1080i. Nothing new there so far, where there are plenty of receivers that can already handle that sweet HDMI high-definition video and audio format, including units from Pioneer, Onkyo, Denon, and JVC. But the fun with both of these receivers starts when you plug in the Yamaha YDS-10 iPod dock and crank your tunes, controlling them from the receiver. More »

10:00 AM on Wed Aug 9 2006
By Charlie White
4,303 views, 13 comments

Latest by butch79: You can now PREORDER it at: http://www.4electron more »

gadgets

Techno-Box o' Fun: Satellite Suitcase

Yes, you can take it with you with the Satellite Suitcase, a complete satellite signal receiving kit including a 39cm (15-inch) dish, an LNB (Low-Noise Block) converter, an SCART (21-pin connector for connecting audio-visual equipment together) cable, various mounts and most importantly, a satellite locator to help you pinpoint those sometimes-illusive extraterrestrial birdies. Figure out how to tune in HBO and you'll be the hit of the terrorist camp. More »

12:17 PM on Fri Aug 4 2006
By Charlie White
710 views, 4 comments

portable media

Brix Unveils Two Sirius Receivers

Brix has unveiled two Sirius receivers that are set to hit the shelves in November. The Sreamer GT3 is essentially a rebranded version of the Sitius Starmate Replay. Nothing too spectacular. It has an amber backlit display, 30 programmable presets and a new, slimmer design. More »

10:52 AM on Fri Jun 30 2006
By Travis Hudson
169 views, Comment

gadgets

Honey, I Shrunk the GPS Receiver

Looks like GPS units are proliferating, appearing in lots of new products whose prices are falling while their physical size diminishes. That trend is about to accelerate, where even smaller GPS-enabled equipment is in the pipeline. Making that happen is New Zealand company Rekon, developer of a tiny GPS receiver that's about the size of an Altoid cut in half. The secret sauce inside is its temperature-controlled crystal oscillator that is cheap and precise, yet a lot smaller than all the others. The company says these new chips can be used in mobile phones, PDAs and even tiny watches. Just don't let them implant one in your skull. More »

3:40 PM on Mon Jan 23 2006
By Charlie White
840 views, 4 comments

Latest by skierpage: My phones have had location features for years (a little bullseye target in the status display) just based off cellular base station triangulation. Yet Sprint has never offered any useful service based on that, like a http://local.google. that knows more »

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