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SHERWOOD RD-7405 7.1-Channel, 70-Watt Dual-Zone A/V Receiver
Features
- 70W RMS per channel with < 0.7% THD, 6? per channel
- Freq resp: 40 Hz?20 kHz
- Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Totally discrete amplifier stage for
- l channels
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 21 x 10 x 18 inches
- Weight: 21 pounds
DENON AVR4806 7.1 Channel A/V Surround Receiver
By · ReviewsThe AVR-4806 continues Denon’s leadership position among home theater receivers. Incorporating the same unique technology, reference sound quality and extensive feature set as found on the AVR-5805, the AVR-4806 sets itself apart with lifestyle-enhancing technologies including full XM Satellite functionality and video up-conversion to send digital HDMI output to your high-definition TV through one cable. With multi-channel sound in your preferred mode and THX® Ultra2 certification and processing, the AVR-4806 allows you to surround yourself with stunning audio display and guarantees a superbly cinematic home theater experience. DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit) faithfully reproduces original content for a dramatically improved processing performance. And thanks to 140-watts in seven channels of muscular power and a wealth of additional unique technologies, the AVR-4806 ensures all your entertainment needs will come to life with breathtakingly dynamic, three-dimensional sound. Denon’s passion for engineering excellence has also packed plenty of convenience features into the AVR-4806. The learning/multi-brand touch-screen remote enables easy control of your entire system. Three-room/three-source audio/video flexibility allows you to enjoy entertainment in three different locations simultaneously. And the multi-point Auto Setup and Room EQ Adjust not only takes the hassle out of speaker configuration, but also tailors the acoustics and optimizes multi-channel sound to your specific room. By integrating the AVR-4806 into your entertainment system, you will be ready for the completely perfect home theater experience.
Features
- 130 Watt x 7-channel A/V surround receiver for dynamic home-theater sound
- 12 x analog inputs; 1 x 8-ch. analog input; 5 x digital optical inputs; 3 x digital coaxial inputs; 3 x component video inputs; 8 x composite inputs; 8 x S-video inputs; 8 x analog PRE outputs; 4 x analog REC outputs; 2 x analog multi-zone outputs; 3 x digital optical outputs; 2 x component video outputs; 4 x composite outputs; 4 x S-video outputs; 2 x multi-zone outputs
- Digitally-tuned AM/FM
- Expansive support of advanced surround playback formats, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, DET-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo – 6 and DTS-HDCD
- AL24 Processing Plus technology provides you with high sound quality
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 0 x 0 x 0 inches
- Weight: 53 pounds
VSX-32 7.1-Channel 3D Ready Elite A/V Receiver
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The “Made for iPhone” certified VSX-32 effortlessly incorporates your Apple products into your home theater. And with Pioneer’s exclusive iControlAV app (downloaded separately via the Apple App Store) your iPhone or iPod touch is transformed into a f…
Features
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 0 x 0 x 0 inches
- Weight: 0 pounds

The soul of every Harman Kardon receiver is a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz-130kHz) amplifier for unwavering, distortion-free power. The AVR-335 contains this power just under its handsome black hood, effortlessly powering the most dynamic digital sources with 70W x 2 or 55W x 7 into 8 Ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz at <0.07% THD. Stereo and Home-Theater never had it so good! 4 A/V & 3 Audio inputs 6-Channel Surround inputs 6 Digital inputs (optical & coaxial) 3 Digital outputs Multiroom/Multisource audio
Features
- Multi-channel DVD-audio and SACD-ready, front-panel A/V input with selectable digital-audio input/output
- Handles Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic II, and all DTS modes
- Audio and video multi-zone control with zone-2 remote control
- Seven x 55 high-current watts per channel
- Measures 17.3 x 6.3 x 15 inches (W x H x D)
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 17 x 7 x 15 inches
- Weight: 38 pounds

This 7.1 channel model offers 100 watt per channel with Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS ES (NEO 6), Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 decoding. The unit also features Sony’s Digital Cinema Sound processor and a 32-bit Digital Signal processor and two assignable HD component video inputs and one output. 100 W X 7 S-Video Up Conversion (from Composite) 2 Assignable HD Component Video IN/1 Out Dolby Digital EX, dts ES(Neo 6), DPLIIx, dts 96/24 Portable A/V Input and Optical In A/V Sync (85msec) 3 Optical Digital In/2 Coaxial Input/1 Optical Out 4 Composite Video In / 1 Composite Output 3 S-Video Input / 1 S-Video Output Multi-Channel Input (5.1) S-Video / Composite Monitor Video Output
Features
- 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with 30 radio presets and 90 full-range watts per channel x 6
- Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES/Neo:6/96:24, and Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx 6.1-channel surround processing for lifelike, exciting audio from any source
- Features Sony’s Digital Cinema Sound System with Cinema Studio EX for full, cinema-like sound
- Three composite-video, 2 assignable HD capable component video inputs and 1 output
- Measures 16.9 x 6.25 x 14.5 inches (W x H x D)
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 0 x 0 x 0 inches
- Weight: 15 pounds
ONKYO TX-8211 Stereo Receiver
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If you’re ready for a great stereo receiver, then Onkyo can help. Its discrete-circuit, high-current, low-impedance amplifier sports an oversized, shielded transformer, large filter capacitors, and a massive heatsink that can do your music justice. It also boasts cassette tape monitoring, 4 audio inputs, A/B speaker switching, 30 FM/AM presets, preset scan, a sleep timer, and more.
Features
- A Stereo receiver for a home component sound system
- Delivers 50 watt per channel sound to left and right speaker channels @ 8 ohm with variable impedance switch
- A/B Speaker selector
- Phono Input
- Digital AM and FM tuner with 30 station presets
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 17 x 6 x 13 inches
- Weight: 18 pounds

Bringing both high-definition audio and video into an entry-level Onkyo A/V receiver for the first time, the TX-SR576 breaks barriers that were thought impregnable just a short time ago. Thanks to the TX-SR576’s HDMI platform, this receiver stands out with three masterful high-def advantages: 1) The ability to switch three 1080p video sources; 2) The scope to handle enhanced Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio; and 3) The capability to integrate and operate compatible components from the leading consumer electronics brands. In recognition of the need for home theater to adapt to spacious living rooms as well as to cozy apartment spaces, the TX-SR576 features new Audyssey technologies that let you tailor surround sound to your home and ensure an enveloping soundscape, even at low volumes. When it comes to digital music, this receiver draws on Onkyo’s own technology to spark life into digital audio files such as MP3s.
Features
- 80 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.08%
- HDTV-Capable HDMI Video Switching (1080p;3 Inputs and 1 Output)
- Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback in Another Room (Separate Source)
- Bi-Amping Capability for Music and Movie Sound Effects
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 17 x 6 x 15 inches
- Weight: 22 pounds

The new AVR-991 is a technological tour de force, designed for consumers wanting to network their AV system. It’s also one the first to come equipped with HDMI 1.4a connectivity, including 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray), along with Audio Return Channel. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming via as well as hundreds of Internet radio stations. Pandora is supported along with subscription music services like Rhapsody and Napster. Flickr photo streaming is also featured. The AVR-991 packs a punch with 7-channels of onboard amplification producing 1120-watts of total power (160 per channel @ 6-ohms) delivering detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. The amplifiers can be assigned for 7.2 channel surround sound, or a 5.2 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. For video connectivity, the AVR-991 is equipped with HDMI 1.4a Repeating technology with 3D pass through capability delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR-991 boasts a number of Audyssey technologies. Audyssey DXS processing (Dynamic Surround Expansion) adds front height and/or width channels to expand the soundstage. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials.
Features
- The equal power amp design features 7 discrete power amp circuits, and each channel is rated at a powerful 125 watts (8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, .05% THD). Denon’s versatile Power Amp Assign function lets you use 2 of the 7 amp channels for surround back speakers, or front height effects speakers, or they can be assigned for second zone multi-room speakers.
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6
- HDMI 1.4a Repeater Inputs (6) and Output (1) support 1080p/24, 3D (All formats) Audio Return Channel, 7.1 Uncompressed Audio, DVD-Audio, Deep Color, Auto-Lip Sync and CEC
- Anchor Bay ABT-2015 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection
- Audyssey DSX surround processing, Audessey MultEQ automatic room acoustic measuring and correction system, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ audio processing
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 17 x 7 x 15 inches
- Weight: 25 pounds

AVENTAGE is a dramatic, inspired step forward in audio/video component design. AVENTAGE brings studio-grade sound and sophisticated video enhancements to the home as a result of unparalleled attention to detail in design, engineering and fabrication. Details that, at first glance, would not seem to affect the quality of sight, sound, and control, when brought together within an AVENTAGE component produce a work of visual and acoustic art. The RX-A2000 A/V Receiver offers 3D and Audio Return Channel over 8 in/2 out HDMI, CINEMA DSP 3D, HQV video quality, new GUI, new YPAO with Reflected Sound Control, new SCENE functionality, network functions, control via web browser, Zone 3 output, and Control4 certification.
Features
- Support for latest HDMI features like 3D and Audio Return Channel
- Exclusive Yamaha technologies: CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, and SCENE PLUS
- Convenient YPAO sound setup with Reflected Sound Control for great sound regardless of speaker placement
- DLNA-certified network functionality–stream content from your PC and control via a web browser
- Multizone setups with Zone 4 and Control4 certification
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 17 x 7 x 17 inches
- Weight: 32 pounds
Denon AVR-1506 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
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Delivering high-power, state-of-the-art surround sound at a price suited to modest budgets, the AVR1506 provides 7 channels of discrete amplification to drive all the primary speakers in a 7.1 surround sound system. You will never be at a loss for creative surround algorithms, irrespective of your listening source.
Features
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 22 x 11 x 20 inches
- Weight: 32 pounds




