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YAMAHA YHT-150 -- Selecting components for a Home Theater System one by one can be as tedious and technical. And there's little reason to bother, with one-stop-shopping options like this! Package includes: HTR-5730 Digital Home Theater Receiver 192kHz / 24-bit DACs A/V Connections - 6-Channel External Decoder Input; 4 Video Inputs, 1 Output; 2 Audio Inputs, 1 Output; 2 Optical, 1 Coaxial Digital Inputs; Subwoofer Output 40-Station AM/FM Tuner Presets NS-AP1500 5-Channel Speaker System Acoustic Suspension Design Magnetically Shielded Satellite & Center Components - Dual 2-1/2 Drivers Satellite Frequency Response - 100Hz-20kHz Center Frequency Response - 75Hz-20kHz Satellite Size - 6-11/16H x 3-5/8W x 4D Center Size - 3-5/8H x 11-3/8W x 4D YST-SW010 Subwoofer 100 Watt Amplifier Advanced YST Active Servo Frequency Response - 30Hz - 200Hz Size - 12-13/16H x 11W x 11-1/2D Includes All Required Cables DVD Player NOT included

Brand: Yamaha Model: YHT-150 Dimensions: 22.00" h x 26.00" w x 58.40" l, 55.00 pounds Includes the HTR-5730 A/V receiver, NS-AP1500 speaker package, and a YST-SW010 powered subwoofer Delivers 100 watts x 6 channels, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and 24 exclusive Yamaha surround effects Receiver offers 4 A/V inputs, 1 set of DVD-Audio/SACD-ready multichannel audio inputs, A and B speaker outputs, and 40 radio presets 5 magnetically shielded, acoustic-suspension satellite speakers with dual 2.5-inch woofers and .5-inch tweeters 6.5-inch 100-watt powered subwoofer with bass-enhancing QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) and Yamaha Advanced Active Servo technologies

Hunting for exciting, dynamic surround sound on a budget? You've landed at the right system. It's no mirage: Yamaha's affordable YHT-150 includes the 5-piece NS-AP1500 speaker ensemble, a YST-SW010 subwoofer, and Yamaha's HTR-5730 home theater receiver, which pumps 100 watts per channel x 6 discrete channels (at 1 kHz) and offers a host of options for rendering the type of surround sound best suited to your taste or programming. The powerful HTR-5730 receiver accepts the DVD player's Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals and routes each channel to its designated speaker. Additionally, the receiver's Silent Cinema and Night Listening modes enhance headphone and low-level listening, respectively, while Yamaha's 32-bit Cinema-DSP processing gives you an additional 24 surround effects to enhance your movies and music. With the HTR-5730's 5.1-channel analog inputs, you're ready for high-resolution DVD-Audio/SACD playback, too, whether from your current disc player(s) or from any future devices to which you might upgrade. The receiver offers a total of 4 AV inputs, and its tuner section offers 40-station AM/FM preset tuning. The 6-speaker complement includes the 5-speaker NS-AP1500 for the front, center, and surround speakers and Yamaha's YST-SW010 subwoofer for deep bass, which is important for effective home theater sound. Each speaker in the NS-AP1500 ensemble uses a sealed, acoustic-suspension design with dual 2.5-inch pulp-cone woofers. The center speaker is specially configured for TV placement and--as it handles upwards of 70 percent of a movie's audio, including most voices--it's engineered for slightly more full-bodied sound than the other speakers. The 100-watt, 6.5-inch subwoofer uses a spruce-cone driver and Yamaha's patented Advanced Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST), generating incredible bass from its small enclosure. Advanced YST uses negative-impedance feedback in the amp and a Helmholtz resonator in the speaker to provide strong and accurate bass. QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses a down-firing driver with square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate sound with equal effectiveness in all directions. The sub's individual volume control permits the perfect matching of the sub's output to the overall volume of the system. The sub has a signal-sensing circuit, too. When it detects an audio signal, it powers right up. When it senses no signal for several minutes, it shuts itself off. All speakers included with the YHT-150 feature magnetic shielding, so they can be placed near a TV or monitor and cause no picture degradation. What's in the Box Surround amplifier, 5 speakers, a powered subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, all requisite cabling.

Most helpful customer reviews 58 of 58 people found the following review helpful. Nice system, but maybe not for a large living room. By JeffB We wanted an HTB (Home Theater in a Box) for less than $300 for our Master Bedroom, to go with the new small HDTV. We already had the other components (DVD, etc.), so we wanted an HTB without the DVD but with plenty of component connections for future expansion. After some shopping we purchased the Yamaha YHT-150. However after purchasing this product, I struggled for 2 weeks to like it, but in the end I finally did. I debated about taking it back and I looked at several other systems during these 2 weeks, but really couldn't find anything better in this price range. Both the receiver and the powered subwoofer are excellent, but my 2 week struggle was with the other 5 speakers (NS-AP-1500s). After setting the system up, I tried the DVD movie "Twister" (always a good HTB test movie), but the sound was "flat", "hollow", somewhat "tinny" and low volume (IOW, had to turn the volume way up). The speaker sound reminded me of being at the drive-in theater (remember what those speakers sounded like). This is when I entered my 2 week struggle with the system. To start sorting it out, I tested 2 of the speakers on another system, and quickly discovered that they are not very efficient (it takes power to get sound out of them), but I also discovered that the sound they produced was very clear and clean, unlike the YHT-150. So back to the YHT-150, I realized that the speaker wire that came with the system was only 22 gauge wire (though it looks heavier) which I used to set it up. So I theorized that this wire was too small for the power required to drive these speakers, and that this might be responsible for the unwanted sound effects. So I bought $5 worth of cheap 16 gauge speaker wire at Home Depot for a test, and rewired the front 3 speakers. Then I turned on the local classical FM station, and WOW, what a world of difference the 16 gauge wire made! I could hear richness and detail in the piano solo, and even people quietly moving around in the background of the recording. However at the new more powerful and cleaner sound levels, I could now hear that the speakers had no low-end bass (which is noted in the manual specs), but the subwoofer was not filling in the bass correctly to compensate for this. There would be a sound from the speakers (like a voice for example) that should have a bass component, but only a rumble from the subwoofer. This problem turned out to be the cheap subwoofer cable that came with the system. So I ordered a 100ft roll of good quality 16 gauge speaker wire and a good quality subwoofer cable, both for $38 total (I caught both on sale), and both of these have transformed the system. The speakers now deliver good clean clear sound at significantly reduced volume settings. The required volume settings are still higher than I'd like due to the speaker inefficiency, but the receiver has more than enough power to drive them in a bedroom setting, so this is not an issue. The excellent subwoofer is now very clean and tight, and it accurately fills in the bass for sounds that have bass. In the end, I've come to like this system, and it does a really good job for the reasons we bought it. I'm not sure I'd recommend it for a large living room as I don't think it has the power to fill a large room, but it can fill a bedroom or a smaller living room just fine. I have a couple of other issues with the sytem. First, the remote looks a little cheap, but it works fine. Second, the system was a little complicated to figure out and setup, and I think this system needs to be setup correctly for it to deliver its excellent sound potential. All in all this is a nice system, and I recommend it. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Purchased and Haven't Looked Back By Tyler F. The Yamaha YHT-150 home theater is a superb surround sound system. Before I bought it I tried a used

Offers the highest levels of sound and video quality and convenience for total home theater enjoyment. Features 1080p compatible HDMI, up-scaling, iPod compatibility, XM Satellite Radio Ready, upgraded CINEMA DSP programs, and zone control and Network Receiver functions.

Amazon Sales Rank: #58199 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Yamaha Dimensions: 37.92 pounds Subscription required to receive XM 7-channel powerful surround sound at 140 watts per channel Digital ToP-ART with superior audio-grade parts and devices used throughout Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction - special receiver mode that causes the signal to bypass all but the most basic audio circuitry. 3 in/1 out HDMI (ver. 1.2a) for handling digital signals including Super Audio CD

Most helpful customer reviews 118 of 121 people found the following review helpful. Feature filled receiver By Michael J. Bauers The RX-V2700 has more features than any receiver I know of in any category. The main features that distinguish it are: * Play MP3s (off PC running the proper software)/Internet Radio * High Power (140x7 - One channel driven into 8ohm from 20hz-20khz) * Handles 7.1 multi-channel PCM over HDMI, helpful for Blu-ray and HDMI * YPAO (Automatically adjusts levels, and bass management features; I believe it also has some basic equalization features) * Three HDMI inputs (not a common feature of AVRs) * Can pass 1080P Cons: * Remote control longer than usual; controlling network features a pain * Clunky GUI for network capaibilities I connected a number of component video sources and audio sources and ran a single HDMI cable to my display. I have no video issues with this setup. I used YPAO to do the initial setup. When that was done I set all speakers to small and the LFE/Bass crossover to 80hz. There's no good reason to let your speakers handle bass if your subwoofer can do it. 80hz is what THX has reccommended. Everything worked fine. The diagrams in the manual of the back panel were hard for me to read. This made it harder for me to try to wire it up with less than two feet between it, and the back wall. There are some photos online of the back panel that might be easier to use. Sound quality is good. If you already had a good receiver, don't expect amazing improvements. Amps tend to sound very much alike. Processing modes are typical. Select straight mode, and it should do the right thing most of the time. I prefer 7-channel stereo for normal music listening, though. As for video, because I have a plasma, and I feel it does a good job deinterlacing (480i -> 480p) and scaling (to it's native 1024x780,) I only use HDMI conversion. I did play around with the 2700's deinterlacer and scaler options. I saw no improvement. I also see no degradation, which is what I expect. I use the 2700 to convert component to HDMI for a DVD player/Tivo box and my XBox 360. The network features work ok. I see usual problems with disconnects, etc. To stream MP3's from your computer to the RX, you will need Microsoft Media Connect, or Windows Media Player 11 (which comes with Media Connect.) You don't need to run Win Media, Media Connect will run as a background process, which is nice. Setting it up was easy enough, but I have spent my life working with computers. You will need to go into Win Media Player or Media Connect and add the 2700 so you can share music to it. The ability to play internet radio is one I quite like. You can't add stations, and are limited to MP3 (I think.) The 2700 uses the vTuner database, which is extensive, and you can suggest stations to it. The GUI for the network capaibilities is painful. It's slow for one thing. It will stop displaying with no keypress in 5 seconds or so. However long it is, it's not always long enough forcing you to hit the display button on the remote again. Very dissapointing for a product with a suggested retail of $1700. As mentioned above sound quality is good. It's powerful enough that I can turn it up as loud as I want without audible distress, and I can't say that about other receivers I have owned. Like most receivers, it's only rated with one channel driven, but don't let that concern you. If it's not loud enough for you, you either have a big room, inefficient speakers or a need to damage your hearing. As for it's sound quality being better than other receivers, I can't say that it is. Most receivers sound pretty close (in tests, even trained listeners have trouble picking out one amp vs. another.) A brief note about Blu-ray and HD DVD. This receiver will handle 7.1 multi-channel PCM at 96khz/24bits. That allows you to take advantage of the lossless audio formats available on the new high def media formats, such as TrueHD. You will need to set your player to output

Bose' AcoustiMass 10-III provides a matched system for exceptional home-theater performance, an experience that is so superb that you may prefer watching all your videos at home. It consists of six speaker modules: One low-profile AcoustiMass SubWoofer module (with three 5.25" woofers) for authentic bass frequencies that add a depth of dimension that is clearly rich without being muddy; Five tiny Satellite modules (each with two 2.5" drivers) deliver sonorously accurate and realistic mid-range and high frequencies to all 5 home theater channels (Front Left/Right/Center; Rear Left/Right)

Amazon Sales Rank: #98796 in Speakers Brand: Bose Designed for amplifiers delivering 10 to 200 watts per channel (front) and 10 to 100 watts per channel (rear) Cubes measure - 6.25H x 3W x 4D (each) and AcoustiMass Module is 14H x 22W x 7.5D Color - Silver Speakers/Black Acoustimass module

Most helpful customer reviews 2 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Sound wonderful! By lover Why buy a series IV when you can get the same thing for series III? Just a diff label that they stuck on. See all 1 customer reviews...

The Synergy Series KSW-12 subwoofer packs a powerful punch. It uses high-quality materials and the most reliable components to deliver deep, driving bass that intimidates competing designs. Available in 120 or 230 volt versions, this high performance subwoofer perfectly anchors a home theater or two-channel music system.

Amazon Sales Rank: #73092 in Receiver or Amplifier Brand: Klipsch Model: KSW-12 Dimensions: 15.00" h x 15.00" w x 17.00" l, 35.00 pounds 12-inch bass reflex subwoofer transforms songs into live concerts and movies into lifelike adventures Provides 105 watts of continuous power (440 watts of dynamic power) K-1071-K 12-inch down-firing fiber composite cone woofer Built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier Accepts LFE, line-level and speaker level inputs

REVIEW: Complete a powerful home theater system with the deep, driving bass of the Klipsch KSW-12 powered subwoofer--perfect for combing with high-performance Klipsch Synergy Series surround sound configurations. It couples a 12-inch driver to the floor for optimal performance. This subwoofer's high-output, down-firing design "grips" the air and fills a room with low frequency energy that's heard and felt with undetectable distortion. The built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier and 12-inch fiber-composite woofer are as efficient as they are reliable. It provides 105 watts of FTC-rated continuous power, and it has a dynamic power rating of 440 watts. (Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the woofer under normal operating conditions.) The woofer is composed of a Santoprene rubber surround with a fiber composite cone which enables Klipsch subwoofers to deliver on their promise of extended bass response and maximum reliability. This subwoofer accepts LFE, line-level, and speaker level inputs, making it easy to add to the Quintet Microsystem, the Synergy System 6, or any other Klipsch inspired arrangement. The KSW-12's jet ash veneer vinyl finish creates a deceivingly subtle exterior for its earthshaking sound capabilities. What's in the Box One KSW-12 subwoofer speaker The Synergy Series KSW-12 subwoofer packs a powerful punch. It uses high-quality materials and the most reliable components to deliver deep, driving bass that intimidates competing designs. Available in 120 or 230 volt versions, this high performance subwoofer perfectly anchors a home theater or two-channel music system. The KSW-12 couples a 12-inch driver to the floor for optimal performance. Its high-output, down-firing design "grips" the air and fills a room with low frequency energy that's heard and felt with undetectable distortion. The built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier and 12-inch fiber-composite woofer are as efficient as they are reliable. This subwoofer accepts LFE, line-level and speaker level inputs. The classic jet ash vinyl veneer finish creates a deceivingly subtle exterior for its room-rocking capabilities. The KSW-12 ensures that you hear every roar or explosion with the clarity and impact that are the hallmarks of the Klipsch sound. Reviews: "The Klipsch Reference ensemble is pretty impressive for the money. It's a smoothly blended system for music, and the horns effortlessly put you in the middle of a film's dialogue and special effects..." Darryl Wilkinson, Home Theater, November 2001 "the assembled 5.1 system delivers sound that can only be rivaled by being there." Enid Burns, FHM, September 2002 Features: Bass reflex enclosure via rear-mounted port 12-inch Bass reflex, tuned port enclsosure Class A/B discrete MOSFET amplifier with outputs Auto-power on with 2-Second ON delay, 15 minute OFF delay LOW PASS CROSSOVER: Continuously variable from 40-120Hz, 24dB/octave slope above 120Hz 2 inputs: One line level/LFE RCA phono jack, and one high level speaker terminal 2 outputs: One high level speaker terminal set, and one high pass filtered at 100Hz, 6dB/octave slope Phase is switchable 0 or 180 degrees K-1071-K 12-inch woofer (30.5cm) down-firing fiber-composite cone Dimensions: 17-inches (43.18cm) x 15-inches (38.1cm) x 15-inches (38.1cm) Weighs 35 lbs. (15.9kg) MDF enclosure Matte-black finish Voltage: 110/120 VAC/60Hz Built: From 1998 to 2005 Frequency response: 26Hz-100Hz±3dB Sensitivity: 113dB SPL 1/8 space, 1 meter Power handling: FTC Rated Power: 105 watts continuous, 22-100Hz @ = 1% THD Dynamic Power*: 440 watts @ = 1% THD *Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the woofer under normal operating conditions. While the FTC power rating indicates power available on a continuous, long-term basis, subwoofers do not rely on that type of power. Instead, the amplifier is called upon to deliver large, short-term peaks of power to be able to support the wide dynamics required by today's digital music and movie formats. In addition to the required FTC power rating, we've provided the dynamic power rating as a better indication of the product's true performance.

Most helpful customer reviews 58 of 69 people found the following review helpful. OK for HT, poor for music By James Lee Having heard this sub while back, I have to agree with the first reviewer. It's acceptable for HT use, but poor for music; regardless of their nonsense about dynamic power. Although, movies may get away with "large, short-term peaks of power", many music will demand nearly constant, power. In virtually all movies, special effects and sound tracks last only a few seconds; all most all of it is a dialog between the actors. Certainly, there is no bass in dialogs. Music is different. I mean, how often do you hear a couple note of bass, followed by few more notes several minutes later? I'm not sure where some of the reviewers get their information, but there is no such thing as a "crisp & sharp" bass. Crisp & sharp implies, fast rise time, which means there are significant higher harmonic(high frequency) contents in the sound. Anyone who understand the concept of harmonics and Fourier series should understand this. The "crisp & sharp" part of the "bass" comes from the satellites. The most common reason why some bass sounds muddy/boomy is because of poor integration between the satellites and the sub or due to the standing waves caused by the sub-room interaction. I also don't get how anyone can get "imaging" from a mono sub. Even if you use two subs, low frequency sounds are difficult to localize. This is the very reason why you can place the subs significant distance from the satellites. The rattling of the object in the room has EVERYTHING to do with the bass, regardless of the distortion. Obviously, the reviewer has never experienced the room pressurized by two 15" subs driven by 1000+ watt pro-audio amplifier. You can barely hear it, but you will definitely feel it. If you have never heard/felt a real sub, then you really don't have a good reference point to judge the other subs. All you can do is note the significant improvement KSW-12 made over the original 8-inch "sub". That being said, the KSW-12's low end of the frequency response is bit lacking for an "almost-high end sub". It seemed to struggle with the loud rap, as well as the classical music. For movies, it wasn't as bad. It handled most action scenes well, but combat scenes with exaggerated explosions, the sub clearly ran out of gas. Objectively, the specs are some what misleading. Why would anyone spec the subs at 1/8-space? I've seen half and 1/4-space specs, but 1/8-space? Also, how dynamic is the "dynamic power"? This sounds too much like my plastic 2" 100 watt(PMPO) multimedia speakers I had back in college. In short, KSW-12 has respectable volume, but is unsuitable for continuous music with significant bass content. It also doesn't have the low end impact. It's spec are completely unrealistic and you won't get anything near the listed spec in a typical living/family room playing music, or movies with heavy action sequences. In the end, it's only a bit better than a typical consumer level 12" sub. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great Sound for Home Theater By Online Shopping Guru I see some of the ratings talking about the music sound quality compared to less expensive units. First of all, read the title of the item. It says Home Theater. I love the thundering response on this unit when I'm watching movies. Second, once you get the settings right on the subwoofer and your amplifier, the sound it great for music too. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Superior subwoofer for the money By James Lafond Replaced an old Onkyo sub with the Klipsch KSW-12 to mach the rest of the Klipsch speakers i have. A night and day difference compared to the Onkyo,i mostly use it for watching movies and it has more than enough power,shakes the couch from 15 feet away with more power to spare. Awesome sub,A++++++ See all 16 customer reviews...

The Yamaha NS-555 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker with dual 6.5" woofers, 5" midrange driver and 1" Aluminium Dome tweeter, features Highly Oriented Polyolefine design for improved transient response, higher power handling and flatter frequency response. Magnetically shielded to allow placement near a TV without distorting the image.

Amazon Sales Rank: #55788 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: piano finish Brand: Yamaha Model: NS-555 Dimensions: 50.10 pounds 6-1/4-inch PMD cone woofers, 5-inch midrange cone driver, and 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter Waveguide horns reduce reflected sound while directing more sound waves to your ears 100 watts nominal power; 250 watts music power Monster Cable internal wiring ensures clean, clear signal Measures 8-3/4 by 39-7/16 by 12-1/4 inches (width by height by depth)

The Yamaha NS-555 tower speaker is specifically designed for home theater applications. The floor-standing speaker features a three-way bass-reflex design appropriate for main channels that incorporates a pair of 6-1/4-inch polymer-injected mica diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers, a 5-inch midrange cone driver, and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. For improved imaging, the midrange and tweeter utilize Yamaha's exclusive waveguide horns, which significantly reduce reflected sound and increase the proportion of directly generated sound waves reaching your ears. This compensates for the lack of sound-absorbing materials on the walls of most homes. The result is a clear and precise sense of sound direction and placement that replicates the sound produced in commercial movie theaters. The NS-555 speaker boasts optimum sound quality by featuring Monster Cable internal wiring among several components, ensuring a clean, clear signal from the crossover network to the speaker driver. To further maintain signal purity, Yamaha provides bi-wiring capability, delivering separate +/- terminals for the woofer(s) and other driver(s). The separation reduces modulation distortion and improves sound quality. In addition, the speaker is magnetically shielded, so you can place it on a TV or video monitor without degrading the picture via stray magnetic fields. The speaker comes with a matching speaker stand that provides the solid footing necessary for full floor contact, enhanced stability, and minimal vibration resonance. The stand is also an attractive complement to the cabinet. The speaker's performance is enhanced by its solidly constructed elliptical form cabinet (with a high-gloss, black piano finish), which diffracts a minimum of sound. The speaker also features a new grille design and cloth that serves as an attractive and acoustically transparent protective cover for the drivers.

Most helpful customer reviews 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful. These Rule!!!! By Mr. Aaron J. Aldridge I bought these speakers only after I made the mistake and purchased the NS-125s. After being very disappointed with those speakers, I was looking for anything to cheer me up. Then when my package of NS-555's came, and I set them up...wow!! I am using them as my main speakers, along with my Yamaha receiver, center, rear and powered sub. I wanted to go wtih Yamaha speakers as my main to complete my setup. All I can say, after I figured my receiver for the better main speakers, I was litterly blown away. These speakers rock and now my TV room sounds like a movie theater. I was worried that my receiver wouldn't have enough power for these speakers. I am running 75 watts per channel in theater mode and 100 watts in stereo mode. Even with the 75 watts, I can not even turn my system above -30 before the sounds starts to rock the entire house!!! This was the sound that I was looking for when I first had my idea of a home theater system. Overall I highly recommend these speakers. I could not beleive the power difference between the NS-125s, and for only $50 more per speaker, the choice is all ready made easy! These speakers sound great. I can hear sounds in movies that I never heard before, seeing I was using a 2 way speaker and upgraded to a 3 way. All I need now is to upgrade my center to a 3 way and I am done! 41 of 53 people found the following review helpful. good price By Raegen W. Richard It should be noted that the ns-555's are specifically labeled home theatre speakers; however, I am in the process of building an audiophile system and these are currently my fronts. Right now my music is delivered to these yamaha's via a Marantz sacd player pushed by a 100W/ch Marantz receiver. So, my review is somewhat skewed as I am one with the expectation of exceptional sound quality. These Yamaha's are very good for usage as the front speakers in a surround home theatre system! The yamaha NS-555's produce very good sound for their low-low price, consequently their response levels at the very extreme highs and lows is not the greatest...The soundstage that they reproduce is well defined, but somewhat narrow; leaving many who I demo them for saying, "wow those sound really clean." In order to get a significant level of improvement above the ns-555's you have to invest about five times the amount of dollars. My next step in upgrading my personal system will be to replace these with a pair of Bowers and Wilkins loudspeakers. So, you can see where I am coming from, and I hope that this helps you realize these are a great place to start building a top-notch system, and they are also good for someone less peculiar who seeks a solid pair of home theatre speakers. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Consider yourself lucky... By Real McCoy Consider yourself lucky that you've run across these speakers. I'm not an audiophile, but I like to believe I have a decerning ear for reasonable sound quality. These speakers look and sound great - I'm using as my fronts along with the ns-444 center and the onkyo sub/surrounds that came with my hts-770 HTIB. I'm very satisfied. My only negative is that, at low volume levels, the sound tends to be a little strained (that's the only word I can think to describe it). I'm convinced it's my receiver though. Looking forward to upgrading my Onkyo 520 so I can REALLY hear these bad boys shine! See all 16 customer reviews...

Bring the thrill of live concerts and "first run" surround sound movie theaters into your home at a price you can easily afford. Designed to deliver substantial bass output for home theater applications at a very affordable price, the Velodyne VX-11 subwoofer has a 10" driver powered by a 150-watt dynamic power Class D amplifier. The front-firing 10" woofer's output is enhanced by a precisely engineered rear-mounted port to produce significant bass extension, output and impact.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5808 in Consumer Electronics Color: Carbon Black Vinyl Brand: Velodyne Model: VX-11 Dimensions: 15.00" h x 12.00" w x 17.00" l, 33.00 pounds the Velodyne VX-11 subwoofer has a 10" driver powered by a 150W dynamic power Class D amplifier.

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Subwoofer By Cain I had an older NHT subwoofer that was $750 about 7 or so years ago. It stopped working 3-4 years back but it sounded very nice when I had it. Since I live in an apartment now, there was no need to get a massive or expensive sub as a replacement. I decided on something nice and cheap, especially with this crappy economy. This subwoofer is perfect. Not as good as the NHT, which I forgot the model, but very very good for its price. Not too boomy but not super tight like the NHT. Of course the NHT was over 3x the cost! If you are on a budget and want something that sounds nice and is attractive, this sub is for you. I use it with my NHT Superone and Superzeros. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A little powerhouse By D. Bouley I sometimes struggle with how to spend what money I have - get the better of the lesser brand, or the lesser of the better brand? In this case, I chose to get the lesser of the better brand. The VX-11 is Velodyne's entry-level sub. Its a 10", ported, front-firing unit with a 100W built-in amp. Go to any AV enthusiast forum for advice and you'll be laughed off the site for considering such a modestly-spec'd sub...but I ignored them, and I'm glad I did. In the $250-and-below category, you'd be hard pressed to find something better. Velodyne is a premium subwoofer manufacturer, and has been respected as such for many years. Surely they would not put their name on an inferior product. Trust me - they didn't. Unpacking the unit, I found that it was double-boxed, packed securely with foam corners, and completely bagged. It included a power cord and an owners manual. The sub was not overly hefty, but not a lightweight either. Construction and finish are top-notch. I connected my input cable through a y-adapter to split the signal between the sub's left and right line-level inputs, though there is provision to simply plug your LFE cable into the right input only. Once fired up, I was very impressed. This thing easily fills my 12x14 room with clean, tight, musical bass...its musicality is surprising given that it's a ported unit. I planned to run my old sub as well for a dual-sub setup, but I promptly packed it up after hearing this one. Won't need it. In my room, and for my taste after a bunch of tweaking, the sub sounds best at just under half volume, crossed over at about 135Hz. Movies have serious impact, and music is equally impressive. My only wish would have been some sort of feet - there are none. The bottom is as smooth as the top, and no feet were included. I plan to install carpet spikes at some point, at which time I expect its great performance to get even better. I highly recommend this sub for anyone wanting something under $250. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Good unit By jbob Velodyne VX-11 has done a great job filling a large, irregularly shaped room with a full and rich bass response. I had some doubts whether this unit could handle my needs, but they were erased as soon as I turned on my Denon and listened to some of my favorite music. Was also extremely pleased when I used the sub with my Blu-Ray as the surround sound was terrific. Price wise this unit is at the low end of the Velodyne line, but it is certainly NOT low end on performance. See all 20 customer reviews...

Amazon Sales Rank: #134268 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Sharp Model: SD-AT1000 Dimensions: 2.44" h x 16.88" w x 11.38" l, 36.60 pounds Unified, 6-speaker system for seamless, full-bodied sound, all the way around; color-coded speaker terminals simplify setup Digital amplifier with ultra-high-speed 2.8 MHz (64 fs) sampling brings audiophile accuracy to the home-theater experience 40 watts per channel x 6 (from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with 2 percent THD) Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II multichannel sound processing for immersive surround sound Surround receiver: 17 x 3 x 12 inches; satellites: 4 x 8 x 5 inches; subwoofer: 7 x 14 x 15 inches (all W x H x D)

The SD-AT1000 home-theater audio system presents an affordable version of a sophisticated digital amplifier from Sharp, which helped pioneer digital-audio amplifiers. The system includes a six-channel surround receiver, five satellite speakers, and a passive subwoofer, all of which are designed to be hooked up with a DVD player, satellite receiver, VCR, or other video sources so you can enjoy exciting music and sound alongside your video programs. The SD-AT1000's amplifier uses a single-bit digital-to-analog converter that switches at an ultrahigh 2.8 MHz, more than 60 times faster than the clock used for CD audio, to deliver 40 watts per channel (x 6) of dynamic, ultraclear power across the entire range of audible frequencies (20 to 20,000 Hz), and up to 100 watts per channel at specific frequencies. A pair of digital-audio inputs accepts Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals, which the receiver decodes and routes to each of the system's speakers: one petite satellite each for left, center, right, and left/right surrounds, as well as a passive subwoofer with a 6.5-inch cone (the sub is driven by the same 40 watts as each of the other channels). Dolby Pro Logic II generates 5.1-channel signals from any stereo (two-channel input), and the receiver's other connections include three analog audio (left/right RCA) inputs and a stereo output for feeding, for instance, a CD or minidisc recorder or a tape deck. Should you want to drive your bass to even greater depths (or merely louder levels), the receiver offers a subwoofer pre-amplifier output that can route a variable-level signal to an independently amplified subwoofer of your choosing. What's in the Box Integrated surround amplifier, 5 satellite speakers, a passive subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, FM/AM antenna, a user's manual, and all requisite cabling.

Most helpful customer reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. one of the best out there By A Customer the sharp sd-at1000 is by far one of the best home theater out there for its price(i got mine for 199). it has 600 watts or total power and can decode everything, dts, dolby digital, pro logic and pro logic 2. its also utilizes sharp's 1 bit technology which converts analog signals into digital, while its ultra-high speed sampling rate captures detailed, high frequency sounds that could never before be experienced. it also has 2 digital and 3 line inputs and a nice design. this system also doubbles as a am/fm radio with magnetically shielded front speakers. my only complaint is it does not have a dvd play but for the price i really wasn't expecting one. later models such as the sd-at 3000 and 4000 dv do contain dvd players but for a much higher price. i'd recommend this system to anyone, just buy a good dvd player and you're good to go. 29 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Great system for a great price By A Customer I recently got this Sharp home theatre system. To be honest, for the price, I wasn't expecting much. But I was really impressed with the sound. You look at it and think it's going to sound cheap, but it sounds really great. It's 600 watts, so that helps and the sound separtation is real clean. I wish it had a powered subwoofer and center channel, but then again, I'd being spending about $400 more for it. I thought it was great. I'd recommend it to anyone. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Commerce quality grows to professional level. By Predi I simply do not believe to my ears! This sound quality should be on triple price. Or more. :-) This Sharp system is crazily out of category. All the others I tried before on this price level are far far not up to this experiment. May be I look too enthusiastic. But that's the reason of writing here. (Normally I don't.) I bought it in Europe. Don't ask me the price, but I let you know that the European price level for these things are MUCH higher than the USA one. But it doesn't matter from the aspect of price ratios. I love this world: With the technological advance things get parallel better and cheaper. See all 3 customer reviews...

7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver that can hook up to your Ipod for Audio Playback, Control, and Charging.

Amazon Sales Rank: #78025 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: Silver/Black Brand: Harman Model: AVR 240 Dimensions: 6.66" h x 15.00" w x 17.40" l, 30.00 pounds 7.1-channel A/V surround sound receiver with quadruple crossover digital bass management system Built-in Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, and DTS (including Discrete, Matrix, Neo:6, and 96/24) decoding High-bandwidth HD-compatible component video switching; proprietary Logic 7 enhanced audio reproduction Compatible with the Harman Kardon Bridge, which offers iPod navigation using AVR 240's preprogrammed remote control 50 watts x 7 high-current amplification; measures 17.3 x 5.9 x 13.8 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Harman Kardon's AVR 240 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver is among the best receivers in its class, as it harnesses many of the company's latest features and technologies to go with its near-universal surround-format compatibility. Internally, the receiver is engineered for extraordinary sonic performance, with an amplifier section that delivers seven channels of high-current (+/-35 amps), wide-bandwidth amplification--50 watts into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.07 percent total harmonic distortion--in addition to employing state-of-the-art 192 kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converters. Take a closer look at the AVR 240's connections. You can also view the unit's front panel in detail. The receiver also offers a wide range of digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx (which provides an expansive, full-range 7.1-channel program from any stereo or 5.1-channel source), DTS, DTS ES Discrete and Matrix, DTS 96/24, and DTS Neo:6. Listeners will also delight in the Virtual Speaker mode, which creates an enveloping sound field when fewer than six speakers are available, and Dolby Headphone, which provides a much more open and realistic presentation through a pair of ordinary headphones. Adding to the receiver's versatility are such sound-enhancing features as Harman International's exclusive Logic 7 processing in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions, which creates a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans; and VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. The receiver's extensive bass management options, meanwhile, include four separate crossover groupings. Other receiver essentials include high-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching with assignable inputs, an onscreen menu and display system with the choice of a blue or black background screen, and compatibility with the Bridge, a Harman Kardon device that works with most iPod models. The Bridge lets you operate your iPod from across the room using the AVR 240's remote control, which has been preprogrammed with several iPod control codes. As a result, listeners can select tracks and navigate most iPod functions, charge the unit, or even view track information on the AVR 240's LED display or onscreen menu. The receiver's variety of audio and video connections include three wide-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video inputs, five S-video and five composite video inputs, and two analog audio inputs. Digital audio options, meanwhile, include three coaxial and three optical audio inputs, including one of each on the front panel. Other jacks range from 6- and 8-channel direct audio inputs to 7.1-channel preamp outputs that accommodate a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, or universal player. Anyone that's ever suffered from technology overload when setting up his or her audio/video system can rest easy with the AVR 240. The unit's intuitive onscreen menus coordinate with the system's EzSet/EQ function to provide automated system calibration and room equalization, thus greatly simplifying installation. The resulting speaker output compensates for the effects of a room's acoustics to improve the overall system performance. In tandem with EzSet/EQ--which comes with its own microphone--the AVR 240 also includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. Lastly, the AVR 240 comes with an AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets. The AVR 240 measures 17.3 by 5.9 by 13.8 inches (W x H x D) and carries a two-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box AVR 240 receiver, remote control, power cord, AM and FM antennas, EzSet/EQ microphone, user's manual.

Most helpful customer reviews 40 of 43 people found the following review helpful. Harman Kardon Sets the Gold Standard By Daniel Gordon The Harman Kardon Avr 240 sounds excellent. 50 watts per channel may not seem like a lot to those who rate receivers based on how much wattage they output. However, Harman Kardon uses power more efficiently than other companies. Watts per channel is an incomplete measure of amplifier power. In terms of dynamic range and impact, it's current that counts. High current capability is an overall design approach encompassing everything from transformer design and storage capacitor size to discrete output circuitry and minimal use of negative feedback. This electronic equivalent of a high-torque, high-displacement racing engine results in audible benefits. You enjoy tighter bass, superb transient response and enhanced presence at any volume level. Taking the receiver out of the box, I first noticed how heavy it is. It's built like a tank. I welcomed this craftsmanship considering other receivers in the store are mass produced junk that don't last. I've seen many other name brand receivers such as Sony that have the knobs come right off with little effort. For the peasant gang members who go to retail stores for their receivers this may be acceptable. For the rest of us that demand the highest quality value, buy Harman Kardon. The sound quality of the AVR 240 is breathtaking. 42 of 46 people found the following review helpful. Sony to Harmon...a huge step forward By JC My previous system consisted of the Sony STR -DE698 which powered two polk bookshelves and center with an Onyko sub. I've always been a fan of the Sony brand...but have been consistently disappointed with the reliability and performance of the products in the past five years. In terns of the 698, performance wasn't noticeably lacking until I walked in to a Worst Buy and heard the reproduction of a Yamaha receiver with a sub par three speaker system. To say the least, I repeatedly questioned myself on why I even had a Sony receiver while driving home with my very board girlfriend. So I reacted by researching three different receivers at Amazon- Pioneer VSX-1015TXK 7.1 Channel, Denon Denon AVR-786S 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver, Yamaha HTR-5850 XM-Ready 6.1-Channel A/V Surround Receiver (Black), and of course the HK AVR-240. The Pioneer and Yamaha looked great due to the fact that they offered THX certification. The Yamaha looked even better when I realized that it offered XM radio (which should be offered on all receivers within the next two years). Those were all great reasons to buy HK's competitors, but I decided to go with the 240 due to the following reasons: 1) Great price at Amazon 2) The overall style 3) Great reviews 4) High current reproduction - 50 watts sounds like 100 watts, or rather a 110 Sony watts = 50 HK watts. Once I set up the 240 I instantly heard a huge difference of clarity through my center Polk. Instead of repeatedly turning up the volume to hear the dialogue, I could hear a balanced tone of dimensionally through all four speakers. Movies that included crashes and bombs of all sorts seemed to come natural to my four speaker setup through the Dolby vs Ref mode. This mode seemed to turn three speakers into five speakers (adding two invisible side speakers) which created a greater surround feeling within my 1 bedroom apartment. If anything from my experience, I would consider the Sony as a Datsun and the Harmon as a Mercedes. Just my thoughts....food for thought that will hopefully help in your future buying experience. 32 of 36 people found the following review helpful. great receiver By Brillat-Savarin The avr240 is the entry level receiver from the Harmon Kardon AVR line. It's an upgrade version of avr235 with ipod connection and Ez+ setup. few good functions I want to mention: 1. speaker bass control: you can specify what type of speaker you have, and the receiver will automatically calcuate bass output

With a sleek look to complement today's flat-panel displays, and technology to make the most of the latest digital sources, the AVR 435 is an outstanding expression of the Harman Kardon design philosophy. All of the newest surround sound modes are here, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and Harman Kardon's own Logic 7. There's an RS-232 port for both software upgrades and system control, along with an LCD remote. And with a Zone II standard remote and a variety of multiroom options, the AVR 435 can fill your whole house with top quality sound performance. Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) - Unmeasurable Digitally-tuned AM/FM with up to 30 station programmable memory presets Connector Type - 1 x headphones ( phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - front 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - front 1 x SPDIF input ( TOS Link ) - front 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - front 4 x composite video 2 Integrated AC outlets On-screen display, multi-room audio output, Midnight Mode, MP3 decoding, balance control, EzSet/EQ

Amazon Sales Rank: #127578 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: Silver and Black Brand: Harman Kardon Model: AVR 435 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 7.00" h x 17.00" w x 17.00" l, 45.00 pounds 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 High-bandwidth component-video switching, and audio/video multi-zone control Seven x 65 high-current watts per channel Measures 17.3 x 6.3 x 15 inches (W x H x D)

Amazon.com Product Description Greatness doesn't have to cost a mint. Harman Kardon's AVR 435 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver boasts the company's latest features and technologies while offering near-universal surround-format compatibility. Internally, the receiver is engineered for amazing sonic performance, featuring a discrete-output amplifier pumping seven channels of high-current (+/-40 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth amplification--7 x 65 watts into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than 0.07 percent THD--in addition to state-of-the-art 192 kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converters and a high-power Texas Instruments 32-bit DSP processor. Take a closer look at the AVR 435's connections. You can also view the unit's front panel and remote control in detail. The AVR 435's wealth of cutting-edge technologies also includes quadruple-crossover bass management, automatic digital input polling, bidirectional RS-232 connectivity with software and firmware upgradeability, and A/V sync delay. Surround sound features include Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone processing, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing (which provides an expansive, full-range 7.1-channel program from any stereo or 5.1-channel source). The receiver handles all other popular formats (including Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Digital 5.1), all standard DTS modes (including 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS Neo:6, Cinema 6.1/5.1, and Music 6.1/5.1), and even the latest DTS 96/24 high-resolution audio technology. You also get Harman's proprietary Logic 7 audio for enhanced multichannel reproduction from both matrix-encoded and 2-channel recordings. The latest implementation of Logic 7 provides improved post-processing for the rear surround channels. The receiver's many audio and video connections include three wide-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component-video inputs (two of which are assignable). The AVR 435 also features multiroom/multisource operation with independent, simultaneous playback of two program sources, assignable back surround amplifier channels, A-BUS connectivity, and includes a Zone II remote. The A-BUS Ready system simplifies multiroom connectivity without external amplifiers. It uses a standard Cat5/Ethernet cable to connect the receiver's rear panel in one room to a Harman Kardon AB 1 A-BUS-compatible amplifier/control module in a separate room. Along with its extensive video connectivity, the receiver offers a array of digital and analog audio connections, including multiple coaxial and optical digital audio inputs and outputs. It sports both analog and digital front-panel inputs, 6-/8-channel direct audio inputs, and 7.1-channel preamp outputs to accommodate a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, or universal player. The AVR 435 is also among the first receivers to include EzSet/EQ, which provides automated system calibration and room equalization, which greatly simplifies installation as it improves system performance by tailoring the output of the receiver to your speakers, compensating for the effects of room acoustics. The receiver's quadruple-crossover bass-management system lets you choose from six different crossover frequencies for the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers. Most receivers and DVD players have far more limited crossover filtering or none at all. Moreover, you can set different speaker-size configurations for different AVR 435 input sources according to your needs. You get a high-quality FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets and a Listener Preference System that lets you specify a surround mode according to the program source. You can also set speaker-channel levels for each program source and DSP format (for example, the subwoofer level can be set differently for multichannel movie viewing and 2-channel CD music listening). What's in the Box Receiver, two remote controls, remote batteries, an EzSet/EQ microphone, FM wire/AM loop antennas, warranty information, and user's manual.

Most helpful customer reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great upgrade to my system By Chad in Joliet I purchased the 435 to upgrade my system and I am more than satisfied. All the hook-ups are labeled and easy to keep straight. I used fiber optic cables to hook up the audio from my satallite dish and DVD player and the digital coax to hook up the TV. At first I had a challenge figuring out how to program the remote but once I re-read the manual I had no problems. I now have all my remotes programmed and 2 of the 4 macros set for one push function changes. My wife loves this as she has trouble remembering how to change the inputs on the TV, receiver and DVD player so she can watch a movie. The system has more than enough power and the clarity is unmatched. I look forward to setting up the zone 2 feature so we can enjoy this system in more than 1 room. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent quality and performance By Man on the Moon This is my first time truly into the realm of a quality home theatre system / music system. The unit is extremely heavy, but there is a good reason for it - particularly the back left side where it houses the two extra power sockets. The entire system is packed with features. The remote and the EZ-Setup microphone and their guide were a breeze. I was up and running in a few days after reading thru everything (page by page). The back has a plethora of connectors and I was not the least bit disappointed that there was no HDMI. Considering everything except the Satellite was non-HDMI I was not worried. The quick-setup guide provided is very well detailed and thought of especially when you're knee deep in wires trying to get everything hooked up! All in all, plenty of reviews are available by people who helped me make the purchase decision (on Amazon) and many, many more on other reputed sites. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. beautiful looks&sound By C. Jess While I have heard that Harman Kardon has gone downhill a little compared to their earlier very high-end products, I see no reason to give this unit a bad review. While I am not an audiophile I do know what to look out for and this receiver has blown me away so far. Set-up was very easy, especially the "EZ Setup" for the surround speakers. The sound is full and robust, with clear, crisp highs & lows. I have not come close to maxing out this unit, it just keeps on going and never seems to run out of power. I also must comment on the design - finally a step away from the black receivers. While I am all for the "less is more" approach, I did want the entertainment centerpiece to make more of a statement. The volume knob glows blue on the inside, and the display can be dimmed for dark-room movie watching. Cons so far have been the multi-room setup; the instruction manual is a little confusing on this point, but I have never done this before so maybe it was partially my fault. Over all a great receiver with all bells & whistles you would come to expect from a high-end product. Massive amounts of inputs & outputs, plenty for any equipment. See all 5 customer reviews...

The new AVR-4310CI is a technological tour de force, designed for consumers wanting to network their AV system. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming and Internet radio. Additionally, subscription music services like Rhapsody and Napster are supported. The AVR4310CI packs a punch with 7-channels of onboard amplification producing 910-watts of total power (130 per channel). The amplifiers can be assigned for 7.1 channel surround sound, or a 5.1 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. This only scratches the surface of the AVR4310CI Multi-zone (3) / multi-source (3) capability. Enhanced power amp assign features, second and third zone programming feature allow the AVR4310 to be the hub of a sophisticated whole house system. For video connectivity, the AVR4310CI is equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, 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 AVR4310CI boasts a number of Audyssey technologies, and is the first to offer Audyssey DXS processing. DSX (Dynamic Surround Expansion adds front height and/or width channels to expand the soundstage. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics at 8 positions, 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.

Amazon Sales Rank: #43205 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: Black Brand: Denon Model: AVR4310CI Dimensions: 6.70" h x 17.10" w x 16.60" l, 43.00 pounds Networking capability opens up your AV system to audio and jpeg photo streaming and Internet radio. HDMI 1.3a Repeating (5 input, 2 output, one front panel) provides one cable connection between the receiver and TV 1080p HDMI connectivity supports Blu-ray disc surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR Audyssey DSX and Dolby Labs Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ

From the Manufacturer The Denon AVR4310CI 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with Networking Capability and 1080p HDMI Connectivity - Includes Network Audio and Photo Streaming The AVR-4310CI is a 7-channel A/V surround receiver that not only offers DENON LINK 4th and high-bit i/p conversion and scaling along with other acclaimed Denon audio and video technologies, but also lets users enjoy a wide variety of media such as Network Audio and Photo Streaming. The AVR-4310 A/V surround receiver features Advanced Connectivity and an interface that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment. Analog and digital video sources are upconvertedvia Anchor Bay VRS processing to HD quality(View larger)

Most helpful customer reviews 77 of 80 people found the following review helpful. Great receiver, excellent audio and video, but software bugs.. By Tech Junkie I got this only 2 weeks ago, so this is a preliminary report: From my testing so far: Pros: 1. Great sound; drastic (positive) improvement over previous Denon 1508 I had in this setup. 2. Video: The upconversion from any source to HDMI is good and works without a hassle. (The worst case testing of standard cable to 1080p doesn't look good and is more grainy than I would have liked; but standard DVD looks fantastic on my Panasonic 1080p plasma with this receiver). 3. Audussey setup: was quite easy (just took some 10 minutes) and once done, had done a good job of measuring distances and capacities of speakers I have (Martin Logan Aeons for the front, Vignette for the center, ML Grotto for the sub, but a low end polk audio for surrounds in my 5.1 setup), and correctly set the relative power etc for the speakers. I can see the difference in one of the side chairs in my listening setup. 4. On screen GUI: Great improvement over my previous Denon/Marantz etc. Again this works flawlessly, and the GUI, while it can be improved, is good enough for most people. 5. The remote: the primary remote, after you get used to it, is great. Now I could dispose of my Panasonic TV remote as well as my DVD player's remotes and just use one remote effortlessly. I also have a Harmony remote that I stopped using long time ago, and this remote is better than the harmony remote in my experience (one simple reason is that harmony remembers the state of the equipment and expects you to use only the remote always; so if you do manual change, for e.g, walk up to the TV and switch it on, harmony gets confused!). Again a great improvement over previous/lower end Denon models. 5. Network access/firmware upgrade: just having these features is a plus (BUT...I had lot of issues with this - that I am covering below) 6. Ipod direct connectivity using front USB input: great again. (I was able to connect both iphone first gen and a ipod video 5th gen as well as a ipod nano 3rd gen and use them correctly using the onscreen menu). There is an audio improvement mode that improves the compressed mp3 music ("Restorer" - has 4 modes - off or no processing, 64, 96bit and HQ - high quality?) 7. Several inputs - 6 HDMI inputs there is even a set of front inputs - hdmi, composite,USB inputs for convenience. 8. Doesn't get too hot! I tried pushing this - a higher volume on my sub-4 ohm Martin Logans and no sweat! Receiver does get hot but not too hot that you will burn your fingers! This is one big reason I bought this receiver - my experience with other brand rececivers was quite bad - at 75-90 watt/channel, these receivers trip my house fuses frequently; Denon (both my old 1508 at 75 watts and 4310 now at 130 watts) does admirably well in this regard and I have no complaints - only superlative praises for the efficiency and power handling of Denon. Now for the CONS and the problems I encountered: 1. Poor, unfinished, mediocre web access - while it does allow you to change the source, do the setup of components, control multi zones, volume control etc using [...] (browser) access), it looks very primitive - not one that you expect in a 2000$ receiver. 2. NET/USB and other network Modes: Several bugs here - let me try a few,, but I am not finished finding them yet! a. Doesn't recognize any NAS drives in the home network; only sees Windows media servers in the network! So to play music in a NAS drive, I have to first add it to a WMP library and then I can play that from Denon. This is more a feature request than a bug. b. While navigating through list of songs/albums etc, there is no page up/page down keys and so going down one entry at a time and lack of search is a pain when you have thousands of songs. c. There is a minor bug in playing media server/USB files: while the display goes to sleep after a minute or so, the

Get an incredible deal on a high-quality home theater speaker system! The 5 identical surrounds contain Klipsch's unique horn-loaded tweeters, for smooth, clear audio for your movies and music. A 10" subwoofer adds the bass kick. Our HD Theater 1000 is a compact, high-definition 5.1 home theater system that's simple to set up and use. It consists of five speakers-left, center and right front channels with two rear surrounds-and one powered subwoofer. All five speakers in this home theater are identical, creating a seamless blend of sound and style. Inside each modern, high-gloss black enclosure, you'll find durable, high-quality components that will provide superior performances for years to come. Each speaker is magnetically shielded-so it won't interfere with your TV picture-and can be positioned vertically or horizontally next to your HDTV or other type of flat-panel. But what makes these speakers truly unique is their horn-loaded technology, an exclusive design that has made Klipsch an industry leader for over 60 years. It allows the HD Theater 1000 to deliver genuine lifelike sound and produce more output, using less energy. In other words, it doesn't require a lot of amplifier power to drive it. In fact, over half of all new theaters in North America and several other countries choose Klipsch professional products because of the amazing benefits of horn technology. This home theater system's subwoofer delivers class-leading, room-shaking bass thanks to a powerful digital hybrid subwoofer amplifier and a 10-inch driver. Featuring a sleek black pica vinyl finish, this hard-hitter also includes traditional volume, crossover and phase controls, so you can customize the level of bass for your room. Sound accounts for half of the home theater experience, whether you're watching a movie or sporting event-or even playing a video game. Your TV is only one piece of the puzzle. It's the audio that drives the action.

Amazon Sales Rank: #4434 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Klipsch Model: HD Theater 1000 Complete 5.1-channel speaker system 10" subwoofer powered at 200 watts RMS Distinctive horn-loaded tweeters

Most helpful customer reviews 29 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Great sound, especially when calibrated with Audessey By W. S. Lob My HD 1000 set is coupled with a Denon 890 AVR. I purchased the speakers and receiver to replace a Bose 2.1 Acoustimass III 2.1 setup and a Sony STR DE 845 with a failed protection circuit. The speakers are in a 10x20 space, with seating on one long side and tv on the other (i.e., viewing space is shallow and wide) with a wall on one side and an open L-shaped room on the other, with the subwoofer against the one side wall. The Audessey MultiEQ calibration on the Denon significantly changed and clarified the sound. The calibration resulted in asymmetrical levels but perfect balance at the listening position. The sound is very crisp with great imaging in both stereo and surround modes. The subwoofer, calibrated with its gain at midpoint, ended up at -9.5db. What seemed to be a low value when listening to test tones turns out to be exactly right: powerful, clean bass (as judged by The Roots and SNL via Dolby Digital), but no artificial boominess or rumbling from voices. It is amazing how many commercials use very low frequencies to get attention, something the little Bose subwoofer missed entirely. Stereo music programming via FL+FR+SW (2.1) mode is richer and warmer than I expected. About the only disappointment--and this is not the fault of the HD1000s or the receiver--is that I am now aware of just how much variation there is in source material. I would have love to have heard it side by side with the 300 and 500 models, but there was no such opportunity locally. For the size space I had to fill, I would have purchased the HD 500 but the HD 1000 became available for a slightly lower price. The 1000's slightly larger subwoofer is probably not going to fit cleanly on the bookshelf, but I think my wife and the cats are getting used to it. These speakers are wonderful, but I strongly recommend a receiver capable of frequency calibration. The sound quality is noticeably inferior when set flat. (Again, no fault of the speakers). When coupled with the right receiver--especially one with active calibration--the HD 1000 gets my recommendation. 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Clean and crisp By J. Schenck I bought a different HTiB package from a local store based on Harman Kardon 154 and some JVC speakers. It was a good deal but I was not happy with the sound. It was loud and booming but not "full". I returned them and did a lot more homework. I ended up purchasing these Klipsch HDT1000 speakers with an Onkyo 607 receiver. After going through the speaker calibration setup and making sure the speakers were all hooked up properly I am truly amazed at how good this sounds even at lower sound levels. There is plenty of power to rattle the neighbors windows though but what I was looking for is quality sound. This gives me a sound system that is as good if not better than what I hear at the theaters. Another nice aspect is the speakers are not too big. I am able to mount them from the ceiling using basic stalk mounts. They look good and feel solid on the mounts. The sub is big. I have not read too much about the amp built into the 10" sub but it look like it has a lot more capability than I'm taking advantage of now. Hard to believe I got the high end Klipsch system for less than the typical cost of their midrange HDT500 speaker system. I'd buy it again! Amazon and Vanns were great dealers for this equipment. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Awesome price, and sound quality By Jared Kane I bought this about a month ago, it was $530 at the time, I see now it's only $520, but I have no regrets. I am still shocked that I got this as the other person said, for less money than the mid-range set. I never forget that this is a $1,000 speaker set, and it definitely sounds it. I have it hooked up to a Denon 1610 receiver, and it sounds awesome. I just finally this

Denon AVR-2807 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver - An A/V receiver should be a part of any good home multimedia setup. It offers you one central location to connect all of your audio and video components, supporting advanced audio reproduction technologies for each of them. For example, with the Denon AVR-2807, you get support for 7-channel surround sound and 6 different surround sound technologies. This receiver also features XM Radio support. Just attach an optional "Connect and Play" antenna. Video Game Mode Wide Screen 7.1 Mode Mono Movie Surround Mode Rock Arena Surround Mode Jazz Club Surround Mode True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability Front Panel A/V Inputs w/ Cover (Composite & S-Video) Inputs - 2 Coaxial, 5 Optical (including front), 11 Analog Audio, Phono, 2 HDMI, 7 Composite, 7 S-Video (including front), & 3 Component Outputs - 2 Optical, 3 Analog Audio, 1 HDMI, 2 Composite (plus monitor), 2 S-Video (plus monitor), & 2 Component RS-232 Port All Channels - 0.05 THD Detachable Power Cord Color - Black Unit Dimensions - 17.1 (w) x 6.7 (h) x 16.9 (d) Unit Weight - 29.75 lbs.

Amazon Sales Rank: #81174 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Denon Model: AVR-2807 Dimensions: 35.00 pounds Incorporates all the current surround formats and enhanced installation flexibility With great simplicity of setup and operation Provides Auto Set-Up and Room EQ by Audyssey Helps you achieve optimized system performance for your specific room Powerful new 32 bit floating point DSP automatically and accurately analyzes, adjusts itself

Most helpful customer reviews 75 of 75 people found the following review helpful. Superb Sound and Construction, Excellent Value By James M. Fitzwilliam My old, stereo-only system consisted of several high-quality source components, separate tuner/preamp/amplifier, and a pair of very sweet (but rather low-efficiency) classic B&W speakers. When the preamp and amp both died after many years of service, I replaced them with the 2807, and added Polk center and surrounds for a 5.1 configuration. The 2807 makes my faithful B&W front speakers sing every bit as sweetly as my old audiophile separates did, with plenty of power to spare. Today my kids were watching Titanic with the master volume set just a wee bit high, and from two rooms away I thought the iceberg was colliding with the HOUSE. (The volume knob covers a rather impressive -80db to +18db range in 0.5dB increments). You even get TWO sets of amplified front speaker outputs, so you can bi-amp or bi-wire your main speakers if you want! And the 2807's quality is not only in the amplifier stage, but also in the DACs. CDs played through a digital input and handled by the 2807's processors are very smooth and detailed. (If I may insert one gripe re the amplifier: the speaker binding posts are not at ALL flexible. Using spade lugs or pin connectors is pretty much out of the question. Getting the posts to even cleanly accept heavy-gauge bare wire is difficult. Banana plugs work of course, but the posts aren't spaced correctly for standard DUAL-banana plugs. Arrrgghh!) Surround decoding and ambience processing is also generally excellent. For instance, using Dolby Pro Logic II with a stereo source like a CD generates a pretty nicely stable center image and subtle, unobtrusive surround enhancement; only occasionally will you hear things "breathe" or wander awkwardly into and out of the surround channel. It makes nearly all of my music CDs, and many TV shows, more enjoyable without calling undue attention to itself. Switching to Pure Direct mode (which is actually wonderfully clean, and is for highest-quality stereo-only handling of analog and two-channel sources) almost always sounds flat and less satisfying by comparison. Seven-channel stereo mode is also good for TV shows and CDs, giving room-filling sound with the surrounds driven nearly equally with the fronts. (There are a number of other soundfields, like Stadium, but I found most of them too gimmicky or show-offy to actually use. Stadium, for example, nicely isolates the play-by-play announcer's voice from a sportscast, and then gives it a HUGE echo that sounds like Lou Gehrig giving his farewell speech in Yankee Stadium. Just putting the announcer cleanly in the center speaker for the commentary, and boosting the ambience of the crowd in the surrounds to make you feel like you are at the game would have been a lot more usable and listenable.) DVDs I just play in straight Dolby Digital or DTS mode, both of which are handled superbly. In addition to great sound, the other major strength of the 2807 is: inputs, inputs, and more inputs. DVD *and* Videodisc. TV *and* Satellite. Two VCR (or DVR) A/V record loops. A front panel input for your camcorder or game. Plus the usual audio in/outs: Phono, CD, Tape (and of course the internal tuner). All video sources have S-video jacks. You also get up to three component video and two HDMI ins, with upconversion, and plenty of digital audio in/outs, ALL assignable as needed. Plus, any of the inputs can be renamed on the display if needed! Don't have a laserdisc player? Use the "VDP" input for something else, and change its name accordingly. I connected my digital cable TV converter to the "DBS" input, and renamed the input "CABLE". Very slick. The front panel of the 2807 is beautifully elegant and simple. Just power/standby, input select and volume knobs, and not much else, with all the other minutia tucked behind a (nice solid metal) flip-down panel. Sadly, the same can't be said of the

Capturing all the sonic excitement of low-frequency effects, the Reference Series RW-12d Digitally Controlled Subwoofer (DCS) delivers rock-solid performances. With its class-leading technology and superior design, this hard-hitter perfectly rounds out a home theater or two-channel stereo music system. The RW-12d shakes things up by employing a 12-inch front-firing Cerametallic woofer and a 340-watt RMS amplifier. Exclusive Corner Port Technology allows the subwoofer's port tube to be as long as possible without bending, minimizing turbulence that can cause port noise and distortion. It also allows the enclosure to be tuned to a lower frequency than would otherwise be possible to create deeper bass from a smaller cabinet. Another important element is a corner-shaped flange at the port's internal opening, which amplifies the benefits of a longer port. For quick and easy adjustment of all functions, the RW-12d features the DCS digital user-interface that includes three equalization modes (flat, depth, and punch) and three user-adjustable presets (music, movie and night) to create specific listening preferences. Inputs L/R Line-level RCA jacks, L/R High-level speaker binding posts DCS control and feature set w/ 3 system presets Voltage 110/120 VAC 60Hz Export Voltage 220 VAC 50/60Hz Unit Dimensions - 19.2 H x 14.6 W x 21 D, Weight - 49lbs.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5067 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black ash Brand: Klipsch Model: RW-12d Dimensions: 19.00" h x 14.50" w x 21.00" l, 49.00 pounds Bass-reflex (ported) enclosure 350-watt RMS digital hybrid amplifier 12" front-firing Cerametallic driver Warranty: 5 years woofer, 2 years amplifier

Most helpful customer reviews 35 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Best bang for your buck! -an average Joe review By R. Samanas First off, I appreciate the lengths that the first reviewer went to in creating thee most thorough and informative review I've ever read. While I'm sure the author was being serious during all of that, in the end I couldn't help but giggle thinking of a scene from "Good Morning Vietnam" "Excuse me sir. Seeing as how the VP is such a VIP, shouldn't we keep the PC on the QT, because if it leaks to the VC, you could end up an MIA, and then we'd all be put on KP." -Robin Willams as Adrian Cronauer Average Joe Citizen, you are not alone my friend. My review will contain nothing more than my humble opinion written in plain english. Reading it will not require an instruction manual to understand what I am saying. So here's my review of the Klipsch RW-12d: I spent at least six months shopping around, reading reviews, pondering, listening to different products, and this is the one that spoke to me. Yeah, the price was more than I wanted to spend, but it was well worth it. I wanted something that was smooth and clean, but powerful enough to punch me right in the chest, and that's exactly what I got! I'm going skip all the little intimate details as far as quoting specs, Hz, etc., and get straight to what you really wanna know: Music: I kid you not when I say I am discovering a whole new dimension to the music I've been listening to all my life. I listen to everything from Mozart to Marilyn Manson, and it all sounded (and felt) awesome... even pipe organs sounded perfect. It doesn't overload the room with big boomy bass all the time. The sound is subtle and smooth... and when its time to hit hard, its solid, powerful, and clean. Movies/Games: The smooth, subtle, yet powerful cleanliness I mentioned above is also the case with movies and games. I played a little Call of Duty on my Playstation. Forget the vibrating controller! Who needs it! I found myself running for cover as if grenades were actually exploding in my living room. Just to test the thing out, I put in Transformers 2 and cranked it up. Explosions are AWESOME. My entire house shakes. I'm not talking just a rumble in my seat. I mean the floor moves up and down, and things like pictures and knick-knacks fall. I turned it all the way up and went outside just to make sure I was pissing off the neighbors, and my mailbox out at the road was vibrating. THAT was EXACTLY what I was looking for in a subwoofer! Controls: The controls on the unit are simple to use and almost completely self explanatory. I'm not going to tell you what levels of what sounds best. It's all about what YOU, the listener prefers. Play around with it until it sounds good! I am no rocket scientist, and it only took me about 2 minutes to figure it all out. Clarity overall was what I wanted the most, and the RW-12d has it. I am a very picky guy who will waste as much time as it takes searching for exactly what I want, and I absolutely do not stop until I get it. Forget all the crap you find at all the big box stores. This is the one. This sub may be a bit on the pricey side for the average Joe, but trust me... as soon as you feed your head with the ear candy this baby produces, you'll forget all about what you paid for it. On a side note about subwoofer cables... I refused to pay upwards of $100 for the 35 feet of cable I needed. Do yourself a favor, look into regular shielded coax. After examining all options, I decided to go with Monoprice.com and buy the 35 ft. shielded coax for 9 bucks. Yes, I said NINE DOLLARS! I figured, what the hell.. it's worth trying for $9, right? Totally worth it. But coax? I know, I didn't believe it at first either. Despite not being "THX Certified" or some other gold-plated gimmick, magnetically shielded in pure bullcrap, my 9 dollar cable worked just fine. I ran the cable up through the attic amongst a mess of other various wires. There is

Experience deep, thunderous bass with the Polk DSW PRO 500. It sports a 10-inch woofer driven by an efficient 200-watt amplifier. This advanced subwoofer features Polk's exclusive Feed Forward(TM) technology, which reduces audible distortion without limiting volume. You get quick, precise response throughout the sub's entire frequency range, even at ground-shaking volume levels. The PRO 500 also includes the Polk Room Optimizer(TM), an ingenious feature that lets you specify the location of your sub with one of four options — corner, mid-wall, in-cabinet, or mid-room. The Optimizer then automatically equalizes the sub's response to ensure smooth, clean bass from that position. You can easily access this function, as well as the volume control and phase switch, with the included remote. Removable feet let you position the PRO 500 for either front-firing or down-firing operation, whichever you prefer. The all-new DSW PRO Series represents more than a significant step forward in subwoofer performance. Rather, with the incorporation of two proprietary Polk Audio technologies that offer clearly discernable benefits, you might want to think of the new DSW PRO Series as representing a new subwoofer performance standard. Loud & Low Specs(CEA2010): Low 118 db / Ultra 96 db

Color: Black Brand: Polk Audio Model: AM5075-A Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 16.13" h x 15.50" w x 15.50" l, .0 pounds A single 10-inch powered subwoofer unit Equipped with Polk Room Optimizer (PRO) and Feed Forward distortion suppression technology Power amplifier: 200 watts continuous, 400 watts dynamic Frequency response: 23Hz - 160Hz Downward radiating slot port to lessen turbulence, noise and distortion

Most helpful customer reviews 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Great Subwoofer loaded with features By A. Garr I recently upgraded to the Polk DSWPro 500. Initially I bought a Polk PSW10 sub to compliment my Monitor 50 floorstanding speakers, which are great but with only dual 5 1/4 woofers, the 50's are lacking in the bass department. The PSW10 was decent, but I was still missing the deep hard hitting bass I had hoped for. The DSWPro 500 took care of that and then some. I'll start with the fit and finish. This sub is very well built and attractive to look at even though it is all black. The base feet are solid and not cheap like the monitor series speakers or the little nubbins on the PSW10. If you want, you can move the feet to the back side to make it a front firing sub. The speaker is very clean looking and the side port is attractive. In the down firing position, the blue LED light looks very nice and if you don't like the brightness of it, you can turn the light off altogether. Features and Sound This sub has very nice features. There are the normal volume and crossover knobs in the back, but what makes this such a cool sub is that it comes with a remote with volume control and equalized settings depending on where in your room the sub is placed. Anything you need done with the sub can be controlled with the remote. As I mentioned before, the LED light looks cool and the fact that you can turn it off is a nice touch. This sub sounds ridiculous. Some nights I am actually afraid to turn the volume up too loud because this thing shakes the whole house. The bass is tight and clear. When I first bought it, the sound was muddy, but I hadn't set up my receiver crossover settings yet. Don't forget to do that. I bought this sub for a ridiculously low price of $269... but it was refurbished. Absolutely nothing was wrong with it though. It was like it was brand new. I see that it is selling new for $500, but maybe if you are lucky, you can find it refurbished for the same price I paid. Worth every penny. 16 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Superb Low Frequency Enhancer (LFE) sub $1k. By George Denver I like down firing subwoofers with a front / down firing port for the following reasons:1) It's easily invisible in any system when crossed below 80hz. 2) Placement near rear walls is not as critical or demanding as rear ported subwoofer designs in smaller rooms can get. 3) Cloth grills on a front firing subwoofer is a pain. It will eventually attract a lot of dust, silverfish or children, & that adds to U'r system maintenance in the long run.Background:I was using the Onkyo SKW-150X subwoofer previously & it was the weak link in my HT system in Zone 1. The Onkyo subwoofer had a down firing 8 inch woofer with a front port. Placement was easy with that subwoofer but with a less than 100w continuous power built-in amplifier, it struggled to even touch the rated 30hz & I c'd feel it every time I watched an action packed movie. I sold it on ebay & started to look out for a new subwoofer. Being a budget audiophile, I wanted a 10 inch subwoofer under USD600, with a down firing design & possibly no port at the rear.Down firing subwoofer designs are very common these days. Paradigm, Klipsch etc, to name a few, have very good down firing subwoofers. Unfortunately they all have rear ports, mostly to avoid port noise. Given my demands, I was left with only one choice - Polk Audio DSW PRO 500. The PRO 400 with 8 inch woofer was too small & the PRO 600 with 12 inch woofer was too big for my 15X14 living / media room.The good:1) Big bad bass that does not even distort at insane levels. I live in a 8 storied building & this thing is powerful enough to get complaints from the neighbors. Lol. 2) Down firing 10 inch woofer & down firing slot port with 200w continuous power. Good enough for a small / medium sized rooms. For bigger rooms, buying two DSW PRO 500s instead of one DSW PRO 600 (12 inch woofer) sh'd give

The new AVR-2310CI was designed for consumers wanting exceptional audio and video performance. Its 7-channel amplifier produces 735-watts of total power (105 per channel), delivering detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. The amplifiers can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, or a 5.1 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. It’s equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, 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 AVR2310CI boasts a number of Audyssey technologies. 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. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels. In addition to enhanced HDMI 1.3a repeating (5 in, 1 out), the AVR2310CI features 1080p i/p conversion, analog to HDMI upscaling and HDMI to HDMI scaling. Video conversion is accomplished using a premium Anchor Bay Technologies 2010 chip set featuring 10-bit multi-cadence processing. This chip set also provides video noise reduction, picture enhancement, and adjustment capabilities not available on lower priced models. The AVR2310CI also features component video switching (2 in, 1 out), seven analog inputs, and multi-zone (2) / multi-source (2) capability.

Amazon Sales Rank: #31571 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: Black Brand: Denon Model: AVR2310CI Dimensions: 6.70" h x 17.10" w x 16.30" l, All 7 channels of equal 105-watt power @ 0.08 % THD, 20 - 20kHz HDMI 1.3a Repeating (5 input, 1 output) provides one cable connection between the receiver and TV 1080p HDMI connectivity supports Blu-ray disc surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ

The Denon AVR2310CI 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity – Featuring Multi-Room Functionality The AVR-2310CI is a versatile A/V surround receiver with a 7.1-channel surround amp that supports Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. The AVR-2310CI provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that lets you check the unit's status in color for easier operation. The AVR-2310CI is also equipped with a variety of Includes 5 HDMI inputs and 2 component inputs(View larger)

Most helpful customer reviews 77 of 78 people found the following review helpful. These new Denons are leading the pack in terms of value for the money By RT I looked at all the brands and settled on Denon because they offer a very complete set of features for the money. This model is basically identical to the Denon AVR-890 model sold in big box stores except it has some extra features that are useful for custom installations (if you have your HT installer do it for you) and has two remotes instead of one on the 890 What I liked about this model over many of the competitors: - Audyssey MultEQ is an advanced auto setup system which adjusts all the settings for your speakers. You plug in the included microphone, it outputs test tones and calculates the optimum settings for you. It takes measurements over 6 positions to ensure that the calibration settings work well over the whole listening area. Audyssey (in my opinion) is a more sophisticated system than what you would find in the competitors like Pioneer and Yamaha. Denon implements the complete set of Audyssey MultEQ features, shows you the resulting settings, and permits you to tweak the settings afterwards even. - Audyssey Dynamic EQ - This is a GREAT feature. It's not unlike the Dolby Volume feature offered on other brands. What it does is it makes the sound more natural when you have the volume control lower than the reference standard (the volume the studio used for their reference). When you listen at low volumes, the human ear becomes less sensitive to certain tonal ranges, so this circuit helps restore the tonal balance of the sound. It also balances the level of the channels based on your volume level to make sure you can hear the rear channels better at lower volumes. I think this feature works GREAT and it's something anybody can notice. I think this is a must-have feature. Again Denon is to be commended for offering this feature on all their receivers in 2009 - Dynamic Volume is a useful feature to keep the sound level from blasting you when commercials come on. It's nice for watching TV. - Denon has better control over video and audio settings. You can adjust the crossover frequency individually for each set of speakers. So if you have large speakers in the front and small satellites in the back, you can customize the bass management individually for each pair of speakers, taking advantage of each speakers' full bandwidth. For some reason many other receivers, Pioneer, Marantz, Yamaha often don't have this per-speaker adjustment. If you use Audyssey to set up your system, the Denon will use this capability to optimize your speakers' bass capabilities. Also, Denon remembers the VIDEO settings for each input so you can have custom brightness, contrast, color for each input. - Denon 890/2310 uses the Anchor Bay ABT2010 video processor which is a top grade processor. It does a superb job of scaling and deinterlacing video (Anchor Bay's video processor is well reviewed) probably as good or better than most TVs. It works for both analog sources AND HDMI, converting all your video to the maximum resolution of your TV up to 1080P or any other resolution that is optimal for your set. You do have the option to turn it off and passthrough the signals if you don't see a benefit. For most people, unless you have a top of the line TV, this processor can benefit all your sources - Many receivers take a long time to resync the HDMI signal when you change inputs. On my previous Onkyo, the screen would blank out for 7-12 seconds when I switched from Cable to DVD. The Denon does it as quick as any I've seen, only 2-3 seconds - Denon has Graphical User Interface over analog and HDMI connections. So you can adjust the settings while a video signal is being played and you will see the menus overlaid on top (especially useful when you are adjusting video settings). Many other receivers only do GUI overlay for analog connections, but not HDMI. With the Denon 890, you can see Volume

USB port for iPod Digital connection, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD MA and Dolby ProLogic IIz decording, Audessey MultEQ&Dynamic Volume, Color GUI, Analog to HDMI scalling, RX101Bluetooth Receiver included for iPhone/Mobile, M-DAX compressed audio expander

Amazon Sales Rank: #57118 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: Black Brand: Marantz Model: SR6004 Dimensions: 6.34" h x 17.32" w x 15.30" l, 28.00 pounds DolbyTrue HD dts-HD Master Audio Dolby Pro Logic IIz Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume USB port for iPod/iPhone Digital Connection

Review from Home Theater Magazine Review from HomeTheaterMag.com: Marantz SR6004 The Marantz SR6004 has a relatively restrained feature set, which may put it at a disadvantage to more fully featured AVRs that sell for the same. I don’t consider Audyssey DSX much of a loss, but I would have liked to see PC access and Internet radio via Ethernet. There’s still a lot to like, including its Audyssey setup and low-volume modes, Dolby Pro Logic IIz height-enhanced listening mode, USB input, direct iPod connections that really work, and the free Bluetooth adapter.Read the full review at hometheatermag.com

Most helpful customer reviews 40 of 48 people found the following review helpful. READ BEFORE YOU BUY By WDH I have owned five Marantz SR6004s, only one of which is still working today. All were purchased from an authorized dealer and were brand new or A stock. I bought two units - one for my study utilizing a 5.1 setup plus heights and one for my bedroom - 5.1 setup with two in ceiling speakers in each bathroom configured as a second zone. The four units that died all died in less than 30 days. The quickest died after 8 days, the longest made it about 26 days. The death always included a pop or thud from all speakers and then the Marantz entering into protect mode. Once in protect mode, it cannot be revived - even by leaving it unplugged overnight or trying to reset it via the front panel. It is completely fried. In both rooms, all of my speaker connections are without isssue; the Marantzs have replaced Onkyos and a Denon that have operated in the same setup for over two years. The Marantz was well surge-protected in both rooms - even to the point i surge protected the coaxial feed from the cable box. The failures occurred without warning or symptom of a problem. Of the four failures, three occurred while watching college football on a saturday, one occurred one evening with the tuner on only. The surving unit is still working without issue in the same setup. Earlier this week I torture-tested it, left it on for three days straight without issue or excessive heat. It is my contention there is either a faulty part or faulty design that causes catastrophic failure to these units. One other has reported an identical death to mine on his SR5004. Marantz categorically denies a problem. I would hold off on buying this unit despite my true affection for its sound. There is something wrong with some of these units. If you do buy one, buy it from an authorized dealer who has a generous 30 day return policy (and will pay for return shipping costs if online). These units have generally died within two to four weeks of use, but I have not made it too far past 30 days with my working unit. I really like this receiver and have been more than persistent and attempted to trouble-shoot the issues with Marantz. They were of no help at all and continued to insist the problem was only in my setup. it's a great receiver when working. I can only hope that Marantz addresses the catastrophic failure affecting these units and issues a recall to those affected. 13 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Great features but not a finished product By K. Rose Purchased this receiver on recommendation from a custom home theater dealer/installer. When it works, it sounds fantastic. The bluetooth feature works great with my iPhone. Its great to sit down on the couch with iPhone in hand listen through the receiver. HOWEVER the unit is currently not compatible with my Tivo HD DVR and it appears numerous other DVRs and cable boxes. Occasionally after pausing, changing channels, FF, or RW a recording or live show, there is a loud pop in the speakers and unit shuts down and goes into a protect mode. Apparently some receivers have been fried but mine is able to be reset. Marantz CS is no help, insisting there is no problem and that it is an isolated incident. The receiver and my entire home theater setup was professionally installed. There is nothing wrong with my Tivo. My TV doesn't have any problem processing the audio signal directly and my old $400 dollar receiver had no problems either. Marantz's response to this was that their receiver "processes the audio signal differently." Bottom line: if you have a DVR or cable box in your home theater setup, I would look elsewhere. 14 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Dont waste your time with this By J. Izquierdo All these reviews of these receivers going bad are TRUE. The same thing happened to me, I've gone through two of these units and finally returned it for a Denon 3310ci. Just because