The Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K. is an electronics manufacturing company that introduced the new Onkyo TX-SR607, an AV receiver for home theatres. Offering six HDMI (1 Front/5 Rear Inputs) inputs and excellent sound quality, this incredible electronic device is available at street price. The Onkyo TX-SR607 includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing that relies on height speakers with two satellite speakers situated above the standard front right/left speakers to create a more airy soundscape.
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LG Electronics has finally made the transformation to the Freeview bandwagon with their first crack at the format in the form of the RHT399H DVD/HDD Recorder. The device, despite being the first from the company ranks, has all the manifestations of making it a great buy, especially if you take into account features like series recording and pause live TV which makes the digital TV viewing a really rewarding experience. The current range comes combined with three Freeview+ combis, and the only difference is in their hard-disk size, with the top range having a mammoth 320GB capacity, and is well supplemented by the 250GB and 160GB versions. (more…)

Canon, which has an enviable reputation as one of the most reliable names in manufacturing digital cameras, also happens to produce projectors that target the business segment and A/V enthusiasts with equal enthusiasm. Staying true to this latest trend, the company has come up with two high-end projectors, the REALiS WUX10 and REALiS SX80 models, each of which is outfitted with an abundance of features. (more…)

Pioneer has recently revealed not one, but four New LX AV Receivers that it believes will go a long way in revolutionising amplifier technology by bringing studio-sound quality to your home cinema. The models in question are the SC LX81, SC-LX71, VSX-LX51 and VSX-1018AH, and are all fine tuned to deliver a soul-stirring audiovisual experience that is unlike what you normally come across. (more…)

Onkyo has already proved its mettle as far as low-end entry-level receivers are concerned, with the much appreciated Onkyo TX-SR576. The company is now ready to take the plunge into the high-end range with the highly anticipated Onkyo TX-NR906 AV Receiver. The AV receiver is actually an updated version for the universally adored TX-NR905 and it is therefore natural that this unit is also hotly anticipated. The one thing that will surprise you is its outstanding ability to decode movie soundtracks, while simultaneously performing a wide a host of essential functions with a great deal of finesse. (more…)

Most people tend to get cold feet when the time arrives to make the digital crossover, as there is a misconception that this transition is very expensive. The truth however is not that bitter as it is made out to be, and it is not at all mandatory to dump your old analogue TV for a brand new flat-panel set to access the Freeview experience in its full glory. Moreover, Freeview PVRs and HDD/DVD recorders are also no perquisites to enjoy this spectacular experience. All you need to do is pick up a cheap, easy to use Freeview receiver, and connect it to your existing system, and the programmes burst into life. (more…)

Onkyo over the last couple of years has been consistently dishing out some memorable receivers, especially on the lower end of the price scale, which are all high on sound fidelity. It consequently has acted as an encouragement for the discerning public who by now are increasingly beginning to have high expectations from the company. They are actually filled with excitement and anticipation regarding the high-end products that the company has lined up for the customers. The excitement stems from the deduction that if the company can deliver such amazing stuff via its low end products, then they in all likelihood will bring the house down with their high-end products! (more…)

The Panasonic SA-BX500 AV receiver is one of those models that you either hate or love, but still simply can’t ignore. This is because it is one of those rare models whose fortunes have fluctuated like no other. Derided by a section of critics, it is also given the thumbs up by the other section. You will therefore find yourself sandwiched between two opposing camps! I thought it to be my duty and obligation to throw some light on the model to overcome this confusing situation. (more…)

Integra as a brand is still legions behind prominent names like Sony, Panasonic, and Samsung, but brands like Integra nevertheless play an important role in balancing the market and standing against the hegemony enjoyed by the more popular brands. These brands not only give you an alternate option, but since they are more often than not economically priced, their products can be a great value for your hard earned money. You will yourself acknowledge that many times companies churn out products that are simply crass, and it is here that the smaller companies can make their mark with solid products. (more…)

A prerequisite to experiencing a cinema-style surround sound in the comfort of your home is a reliable receiver set that can faithfully reproduce the content received from the source. Receivers, to speak the truth, are a dime a dozen these days, starting from the lower end to the higher end of the spectrum. The criteria for selecting a receiver on many a occasion ultimately boils down to the home cinema system you have at your home, as it is essential that the two are at harmony with each other, and not the other way round. The Onkyo TX-SR875 should be a great buy for anyone looking for a middle option. (more…)