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Cheap   APC AV H15 Home Theater 1500VA Power Filter and Power Conditioner APC AV H15 Home Theater 1500VA Power Filter and Power Conditioner From APC’s power engineering labs comes the H Type Power Conditioner, a single unit that delivers pure, stable power for high performance AV. The preferred choice of power protection for high performance home entertainment systems, the H Type Power Conditioner combines surge protection, isolated noise filtering, and voltage regulation. Finally, there’s a solution that eliminates stress on component power supplies, eradicates EMI/RFI and voltage fluctuation as a source of AV signal degradation, and protects equipment from damaging surges, spikes, voltages fluctuations, and lightning.
Customer Review: APC H15 great product
Bought this power conditioner after spending a lot of time researching many others. I have found this conditioner to be of great value compared to panamax and the over priced monster models. Picked the unit up for 200 bux compared to the panamax 5400 model for 500+ dollars.

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Cheap   Onkyo TX SR507 5.1 Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver (Black) Onkyo TX-SR507 5.1-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver (Black) If you’re looking for a budget-friendly A/V receiver that offers versatile connectivity and compatibility with the latest processing technology, Onkyo’s TX-SR507 has you covered. With four HDMI 1.3a inputs, it can accept up to four high-definition sources - from Blu-ray Disc to HD broadcasting to high-def games - and output them to your compatible HDTV. HDMI 1.3a also enables you to enjoy the pristine “lossless” audio of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as secondary audio on Blu-ray Disc via DTS-HD Express. The TX-SR507 comes with a suite of Audyssey surround-sound technologies to help tailor audio output to the unique dimensions of your entertainment space. Meanwhile, a new universal port makes it easy to incorporate an optional Onkyo Dock for the iPod or Onkyo HD Radio tuner into your system. With all this, plus four high-impact Game Modes and the ability to send different audio to two rooms simultaneously, the TX-SR507 puts a huge amount of entertainment potential at your fingertips. Audyssey Dynamic Volume to Maintain Optimal Listening Level 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels 5.1 Channel Surround Power - 80W per channel (8 ohms 20-20kHz 0.08%) DOLBY Decoder - DD Plus, TrueHD DTS Decoder - DTS-HD Master Audio 6 Audio in and 2 Audio out 2 Digital Optical in and 2 Digital Coax in 4 Composite in and 1 Out 2 Component in and 1 Out 4 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out iPod and HD Radio Ready 40 Stations AM/FM Preset Memory Power Supply - AC 120 V, 60 Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) - 17 1/8 x 5 15/16 x 2 15/16 Weight - 19.4 lbs.
Customer Review: Onkyo’s TX-SR507 - Has many of the same features as the more expensive models
I’ve never owned a A/V receiver before so I tried to do my homework before I made a purchase. The TX-SR507 has many of the same features as the more expensive models for a fraction of the price (four 1080p capable HDMI inputs and TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding). I pre-ordered and got it for $279.00 with free shipping, so the price was right too. I’ve paired it up with Polk Audio RM75’s and a Polk Audio PSW111 sub. I’m extremely pleased with the results. I use it mostly for gaming with my PS3 and watching Blu-ray movies. The Audyssey Auto Speaker Calibration with the included mic made precise set up a breeze. I doubt that you could find a better A/V receiver for that price.
Customer Review: Fantastic Replacement for HTiB
I purchased this receiver along with the Energy Take Classic system to replace my seven year old Panasonic HTiB. The improvement is remarkable, although I’m sure much of the improvement is due to the new speakers. This receiver has plenty of inputs, supports audio over HDMI, and generates clean sounding audio. Basically this is everything I need. I love that it comes in a relatively compact package.

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Cheap   Monster Cable MP HTS850 Home Theater PowerCenter Monster Cable MP HTS850 Home Theater PowerCenter The fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the world s foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power.

Internal View of HTS5100

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Cheap   Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 The fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the world s foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power.

Internal View of HTS5100

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Cheap   Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Silver) Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Silver) The ultimate in both style and performance, the Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System pumps out 1000 total watts of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II, and DTS surround-sound to deliver a truly theater-like audio/video experience. The progressive-scan DVD player upconverts to 1080i HD resolution and also plays DivX encoded media files on a variety of media formats. It also features a docking cradle that both plays and charges iPod and GoGear media players, as well as USB Direct connectivity that displays photos and plays music directly from USB flash drives.
Customer Review: Doesn’t work
I purchased this unit on sale. I set it all up and found out the DVD didn’t work. It kept saying “no disc”. Tried the USB and it was dead, too. Put it away for a couple of days and tried again. Got no power at all. Nothing works. Totally dead. Its frustrating because it was several weeks from when I purchased it until I got it. It was refurbished so did not have a long warranty.
Customer Review: NIIICE
I’ve had this system for 1.5 yrs and it’s AWESOME for the price. Now I’ve never owned a fullblown home theater system with individual components, but you have to look at the benefits of this system:

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Cheap   Yamaha RX V663BL 665 Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver The RX-V663BL 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver features full support for HD audio formats, HDMI video upconversion and deinterlacing, iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, improved YPAO, Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control), multi-zone custom installation facility, and four SCENE buttons. Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. Two volume-setting functions are included on this receiver for additional convenience. Initial Volume Setting allows you to set the volume level that will be heard each time the power is turned on. Maximum Volume Setting prevents unexpected loud sounds. You have a choice of eight unique CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. The RX-V563BL receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of high-energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. Assignable amplifiers to bi-amp connection 4 SCENE buttons offering greater operating ease with 18 preset SCENE templates XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready Improved YPAO for automatic speaker setup iPod compatibility via optional dock Bluetooth A2DP compatibility with optional YBA-10 Wireless Audio Receiver Superior multi-zone control compatibility 1080p-compatible HDMI (2 inputs, 1 output) Analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion and deinterlacing with TBC Fine-tuned CINEMA DSP and Adaptive DSP level Improved Compressed Music Enhancer Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning HD Audio LPCM 7.1-channel reception (up to 192kHz) 8-channel or 6-channel external input Speaker A, B, A+B selection Preset remote unit Frequency Response - 10Hz-100kHz Signal to Noise Ratio - 100 dB (250 mV) Dimensions - Width 17-1/9 x Height 6-3/4 x Depth 15-1/2 (435×171x393mm) Weigh
Customer Review: Great 7.2 AUDIO Receiver
SUMMARY: Great Sound, Good video switching, Decodes all HD sound formats, Great DSP features, tremendous value, Pre-Outs upgradable.

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Cheap   Harman Kardon AVR 254 7x50W 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater Harman Kardon AVR-254 7×50W 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater Driven by a passion for music and cinema, Harman Kardon engineers are fanatical about maintaining a balance between pure technology and a fervent quest for artistic truth. The Harman Kardon AVR 254 is the most affordable Harman Kardon receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding on the audio side, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing to 1080p on the video side. But there’s plenty more to recommend the AVR 254, including three HDMI inputs, connections for external amplifiers, EzSet/EQ technology to fine-tune your system to the acoustics of your room, and an RS-232 port for future firmware upgrades. Perhaps the highest recommendation of all? As do all Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the AVR 254 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for maximum fidelity. 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion Sampling upconversion to 96kHz Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference or Wide, two-channel) Dolby Headphone Version 2, up to 96kHz DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio DTS (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete and Matrix) DTS 96/24 (DTS Stereo) DTS Neo - 6 (Cinema 5- or 6-channel; Music 5- or 6-channel), up to 96kHz Logic 7 (Movie, Music and Game - 5.1 and 7.1), up to 96kHz 5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass) AM/FM/XM tuner - XM reception requires subscription to XM and home XM antenna Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable) Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable) 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable) Stereo mini-jack (assignable) Three Analog Video (assignable) Front-panel Analog Video (assignable) Component Video 1 and 2, 100MHz (assignable) Three HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color and audio/video processing) Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 254 - Remote control; EzSet/EQ microp
Customer Review: Great receiver
Purchased Harman Kardon speakers and matched them with this receiver. Crisp clear sound. Perfect for our large family room. Easy setup.
Customer Review: Still Having Issues Switching from SD to HD
Purchased a couple weeks ago. Upgraded to the latest firmware version and confirmed.

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