Onkyo Cable Amplifier

The THXSelect2 Plus Certified HT-RC180 combines the latest home-theater functionality with home-network capability to create a compelling mid-range centerpiece. A rear-side Ethernet port enables the HT-RC180 either to receive and output audio tracks playing on your PC, or to bypass your PC and directly stream internet radio stations such as Rhapsody and Pandora. The HT-RC180 provides five HDMI1.3a inputs to handle a range of high-definition video and audio sources. HDMI compatibility also enables the receiver to upscale any video input to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema. This 110 W-rated receiver also features Audyssey DSXand DolbyPro LogicIIz, two new surround-sound formats that expand the spatial dimensionality of games and movies. On top of all this, you also have Audyssey room-correction and equalization technologies working to create a well-balanced soundstage, no matter the volume level or the shape of your room. Among the other highlights of the HT-RC180 are a customizable remote controller and a proprietary Universal Port that enables single-cable connection of peripheral audio devices.

Amazon Sales Rank: #39988 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Onkyo Model: HT-RC180 Released on: 2009-08-10 Dimensions: 7.81" h x 17.13" w x 17.12" l, 39.70 pounds 110 Watts per Channel at 8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC THX Select2 Plus Certified with THX Loudness Plus HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (5 Inputs and 1 Output) Powered Zone 2 and Zone 3 for Playback of Separate Sources in Other Rooms

Onkyo Delivers Maximum Bang for Your Hard-Earned Buck Combining the latest home theater functionality with home network capability, the Onkyo HT-RC180 7.2 Channel A/V Surround Home Network Receiver creates a compelling mid-range centerpiece. A rear-side Ethernet port enables the HT-RC180 either to receive and output audio tracks playing on your PC, or to bypass your PC and directly stream Internet radio stations. It provides five HDMI 1.3a inputs to handle a range of high-definition video and audio sources. HDMI compatibility also enables the receiver to upscale any video input to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema. This 110W-rated receiver also features Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz, two new surround sound formats that expand the spatial dimensionality of games and movies. On top of all this, you also get Audyssey room-correction and equalization technologies working to create a well-balanced soundstage, no matter what the volume level or shape of the room. The HT-RC180 also features a customizable remote controller and a proprietary Universal Port that enables single-cable connection of peripheral audio devices. Control connected devices with a single remote controller

Most helpful customer reviews 81 of 81 people found this review helpful. Wow - I'm blown away! By Richard C. Drew I have many electronic products, all brands and many models have heard. I had updated my system as the basis for many years, and I knew it was time for a change. I'm a fan of Onkyo (I have another AV Receiver Onkyo in the living room) and I was looking for a network connection, and with more power. One has to deliver. The quality, look and feel is top quality. It can be a 7.1 system, but powers 10 speakers, two submarines and three different zones / rooms! It has 11 speakers and two submarines (13 in total). Remember that episode of Frasier few years ago, where he bought a new sound system, and live like a Stonehenge speakers. Was scary at the time - but now it is clearly possible. If you use full-size speakers, you have a draw-dropping first printing. As it stands, I have 11 speakers and a sub, and allows different sizes - it's pretty impressive. The sound? Wow I played by Jean Michelle Jarre Aero - a 5.1 audio DVD. It knocked my socks off. The sound resolution and depth were astounding. The receiver also has a range of listening modes - so many that it takes more than two pages in the manual for this list. Different modes Dolby, THX and many more. There is a chart on front panel, the speakers used by each state is displayed. How do you change this, the speaker, the display - simple. Want to just two speakers? Fire? Eleven? Simple. So here is my experience, from unpacking to turning. Packaging: Extra-heavy. Double-thick interlocking foam box. The box is a lot of abuse in shipping. See my photographs. Unpacking: Typical anti-static foam tape, adhesive tape and scratch protection. Heavy equipment - takes two people to unpack, if you feel comfortable moving heavy weight. Installation: I find it easier to sit is a temporary platform at the same height as the rod of the device - I've always done it. In this case, two pockets to put it at about the perfect time this way I can connect all the cables and just sliding the drive into place. When we talk about so many threads is a big help. The RC180 includes a manual (thick!), Quick Start (handy!) and a sheet of stickers to mark the speaker cables. At first I thought - "Yes, I will need them!" The man they come in handy! The labels are a real timesaver. Again, see the photos. My BluRay player uses a network connection, and that makes this device. I had a network cable in the room, so had to add a hub to share the connection. I can not use wireless at home - is an old building, lath / plaster / steel mesh. It acts as a Faraday cage, and kill signals. The RC1800 uses a wired connection anyway, as my BluRay player. If you already have a wired connection in the room, keep in mind that you need a hub to add more outlets. It took about one hour for everything from unpacking to the disk to slide into place. Before placing the unit in place, I ran the test speaker This allows you to check the correct positioning. Again, it was very convenient. I had the front upper left and upper right front speaker connections changed (there are seven speakers - two front top, two front, two front and center width) fixed, then slid the drive into place. Again, I checked all AV connections. You can customize almost all connections. For example, I have my set DVD, use this component to 1 and 2 coaxial digital audio. My Video (yes, I still have a video player) uses the video input, and I have the TV set to use two optics. This allows plenty of customization and personalization. So I called all the entries, so the screen displays the text you want. So I ran Audyssey settings. I love this system. My Onkyo also used, and it's great. The RC180 uses a more advanced version. It tests the standard three listening positions and have an optional three additional locations to better suit only.