What do you really want for your home theater? We’re guessing awesome surround sound, small and sexy stereo components, plenty of features like Blu-ray built-ins and streaming, and a decently affordable price tag. We gathered up a variety of the top expert rated home theaters systems– so whether you prefer full-sized speakers or a slim do-it-all soundbar, this is the list for you.
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Onkyo HT-RC180 Review
Summary
Onkyo has a well-earned reputation for building A/V receivers with fabulous price/performance ratios, and at first glance, the feature-laden HT-RC180 looks to be no exception. But we can’t recommend this 7.2-channel receiver to anyone who owns a home theater PC or an older DVD-Audio player because the HT-RC180 lacks the multi-channel analog inputs needed to establish a proper audio connection with those devices.
Onkyo SKW204 Review
Summary
A lot is packed into LFEs (Low Frequency Emissions), which you can find in more and more movies and music these days. Rest assured, you won’t miss a thing with the SKW-204. Features like crossover control and a phase invert switch let you fine-tune the bass output from this subwoofer to match the wide variety of speakers on the market.
Onkyo SKSHT750 7.1 Review
Summary
The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT750 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 110W output, 2-way acoustic-suspension front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All provide the cinema experience in your home.
Onkyo TX-SR606 Review
Summary
Time was, a receiver was simply that, a hub which received the signals from a variety of audio sources, amplified them and enabled them to share a single set of speakers. The advent of home theater brought with it a need for video inputs as well, particularly as source components evolved from VCR to laserdisc to DVD to Blu-ray. New and competing audio formats have cropped up as well, to the point where the A/V receiver is now more akin to a Swiss Army knife, a complex gadget called upon to tackle a myriad of entertainment challenges.
Onkyo in AV Patent Pact with Microsoft
Software giant Microsoft and consumer electronics manufacturer Onkyo have entered into a patent cross-licensing agreement that will enable each company to leverage some of the other’s patented technology to produce high-quality home entertainment hardware and software products. Although neither company disclosed the specific patents covered by the deal—or the specific terms—Onkyo will be sending some money Microsoft’s way, in addition to patent licenses.
“We’re very excited about this new collaboration with Microsoft,” said Onkyo business development executive Nobuaki Okuda, in a statement. “We think a mix of technology, communication, and entertainment enables greater technology solutions. These agreements strengthen our collaborative relationship, which is of immense importance and will further help us address our customers’ needs.”
Onkyo TX-SR705 Review
Summary
Onkyo is an organization consisting of people unsurpassed in the love of sound. Onkyo won’t settle for second best. It strives to complete what it has started. That’s the Onkyo spirit. For the past half-century Onkyo components have been recognized as uncommonly musical among those who are truly fanatical about their music.
Onkyo TX-SR605 Review
Summary
Onkyo is an organization consisting of people unsurpassed in the love of sound. Onkyo won’t settle for second best. It strives to complete what it has started. That’s the Onkyo spirit. For the past half-century Onkyo components have been recognized as uncommonly musical among those who are truly fanatical about their music.
Onkyo DX-C390 Review
Summary
Music lovers rejoice! Those looking for the ultimate in CD playback from an audiophile-grade component will be impressed with a high precision, multi-bit D/A converter and 128 x over sampling. Others looking for convenience will thrill at the sight of 6-disc capability, 6 repeat modes, 40 track programming – and no worries about interruptions to your music, with the ability to change 5 discs while the last one is still playing. All will marvel at the crystal-clear playback, enhanced by Onkyo exclusive VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry), for a smoother sounding audio signal. Just as crucial to your sonic enjoyment is Direct Digital Path, a heavily shielded, high-quality cable that protects the delicate audio signal from noise emitted by the surrounding circuits. Housed in a sturdy chassis graced with a brushed aluminum front panel, the DX-C390 is ready to provide hours of uninterrupted music – for the soundtrack to your life.
Onkyo TX-SR805 Review
Summary
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 and gaming. But that barely begins to describe the TX-SR805’s potential. Augmented by its THX™ Ultra2™ certification, this receiver goes even further by bringing you sophisticated room-correction technology, multi-zone capabilities, powerful bi-amping and “dual push-pull” amplification. The TX-SR805 provides a reference point for a new generation of high-definition A/V receivers.
