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Cheap   Onkyo TX SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Based on a winning design for high-definition home theater reproduction, the TX-SR876 is a comprehensive A/V processing hub with a deep reservoir of amplification power to draw on. Reveling in its new THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-SR876 shows its class with a broad range of capabilities, phenomenal performance, and noticeable finesse. With its advanced HQV Reon-VX video processing and supreme high-definition surround sound decoding, this receiver belongs in elite company. It’s also one of the first receivers anywhere to employ ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration. From whatever movie, music, broadcast, or gaming source you choose, the TX-SR876 will impress time and time again. HDMI Video Upscaling (Up to 1080p) with HQV Reon-VX Component Video Upscaling (Up to 1080i) Audyssey MultEQ XT to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction Audyssey Dynamic Volume to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range Parallel Push-Pull Amplification Design with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry Powered Zone 2 (Audio and Video); Zone 2 and Zone 3 PreOuts; Independent Control for Volume, Balance (Zone 2 andZone 3), and Bass/Treble (Zone 2 Only) ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration Function HD Radio Reception Capability Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs (PCM1796) for All Channels Three TI (Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips for Advanced Processing Bi-Amping and BTL (Bridged Transless) Capability for Music and Movie Sound Effects XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Connectivity Dimensions - Width 17-1/8 x Height 7-5/8 x Depth 18-1/16 (435×194x458.5mm) Weight - 50.9 pounds (23.1 kg)
Customer Review: Onkyo TX-SR876 Theater Receiver “The Hot Box”
It’s a Great Unit with a lit learning remote. The power and sound it unleashes, I am hearing stuff on CD’s and DVD’s I haven’t heard before. Sure it gets hot, gotta let it breath. I ordered a small super quiet 4″ square 110v fan and placed it right on top & plugged it in the ac outlet on the back and every time I turn on the receiver, the fan kicks on as well. And it is not enclosed in some airtight case, it’s out in the open.
With the HDMI Pass through feature makes it all the better. I got this receiver at such a super deal I’m just blown away at the retail price now. I made a great choice and a super deal even though hearing some horror stories about it. At todays price I could sell mine and make 100% profit!
Onkyo produced this unit right next to their top of the line receiver. They didn’t leave much out on this receiver, almost has it all.
Goes well with Samsung 50″, Infinity Alpha 50’s, Infinity 37c Center Channel, Pair of Infinity 25es Back/Side, a Pair of 701 Bose make up for the sound in the rear. And with an earth shaking Sub, SVS PB12-Plus makes your guts hurt! Now that’s power.

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Cheap   25 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater Cable 25 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater Cable Tripp Lite’s 25ft HDMI - HDMI ( High Definition Multimedia Interface ) cable allows interconnection between digital display devices such as DTV’s ( Digital Television ) Plasma displays LCD TV’s and projectors to Digital source devices such as Digital Set-Top boxes DVD/DVD-R players and AV receivers. HDMI assures that the best video signal is always sent from source (HDTV signal DVD Player .) to the display (Projection Television or Plasma). It does this by allowing uncompressed video and multi-channel audio data to be input to the display device through one single cable. The need for multiple analog connections for high-resolution audio and video are eliminated. Without a HDMI connection one would need 3 video connections for high definition video and 6 audio connections for high-resolution audio. An HDMI connection allows input at high rates of speed up to 5 Gbps. This leaves a lot of spare capacity for future applications; for example a current uncompressed HD movie only requires 2.2 Gbps for both video and multi-channel audio. Tripp Lite Lifetime Warranty.
Customer Review: Don’t order cord from Eforcity!
Ordered this product through Amazon from Eforcity. They sent a 25 ft cord instead of the described 30 ft cord. 25 ft is not long enough for my application. I emailed Eforcity about two weeks ago using the link provided by Amazon and have received no response.

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Cheap   Onkyo SKSHT750 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black) Onkyo SKSHT750 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black) The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT750 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 110W output, 2-way acoustic-suspension front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All together provide an astounding, precise and pleasurable cinema experience in your home.
All 6 surround and 1 center channel speakers are 2-way acoustic suspension and have one 3-1/8″ and one 1″ driver. They are designed for use with home-theater amps/receivers that deliver 110 Watts per channel RMS. Their rated frequency response is 60 Hz to 50,000Hz.
The subwoofer is independently powered with an integrated 230 watt amplifier. It has a 10″ driver that delivers a frequency response of 25Hz to 150Hz.
When considering a home-theater speaker system, it is crucial that all the speakers of your surround system are perfectly matched. It helps eliminate any colorization that might occur in sound delivery. It also permits accurate reproduction throughout the sonic range. All things considered, this Onkyo SKS-HT750B 7.1 channel speaker system is a great companion to your home-theater receiver, your new HDTV, and your video players. They are an integral part of your home-theater system, and a reasonable investment too.
Customer Review: These are keepers, however they are gigantic!
First impressions! GIGANTIC speakers, did not expect them to be that big! Nice and glossy but somebody who cares for their walls to look nice, you can back off right here…. Because the quality of these speakers isnt really breath taking that you would want to give up the look of your home.




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Cheap   Denon DHT FS3 Home Theater in a Box Denon DHT-FS3 Home Theater in a Box With X-SPACE SURROUND, letting you sit anywhere you like. With the Denon DHT-FS3 home theater system, everyone can enjoy surround ambiance wherever they are sitting in the room. With just a slim front speaker unit and a supplied subwoofer unit, the DHT-FS3 home theater system reproduces highly ambient surround sound. No confusing sound space settings required! Since the DHT-FS3 comes preset with the dimensions and acoustic characteristics of your room, all you need to do to enjoy your new home theater is to connect your DVD player and TV monitor.
Customer Review: Good value, but little surround
The short: at $799 I’m not so sure. No brainer if you can get it for half that.

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Cheap   Yamaha RX V365BL 500 Watt 5 Channel Home Theater Receiver Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver High-value Yamaha RX-V365 AV Receiver offers 1080p-compatible HDMI (2 in/1 out), iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, Compressed Music Enhancer, Four SCENE buttons and CINEMA DSP. 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 8 unique CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. The 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. Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rate Four SCENE buttons offering easy operation (with 13 preset SCENE template) iPod compatibility via YDS-11 optional dock Bluetooth A2DP compatibility with optional YBA-10 Wireless Audio Receiver Front panel mini jack for connecting portable audio player Subwoofer phase select / Subwoofer out 9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies Preset remote unit CINEMA DSP (8 DSP programs) - hear sound with accurate placement, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and startlingly realistic presence SILENT CINEMA - hear surround sound through ordinary headphone Compressed Music Enhancer - improves the performance of compressed music formats Frequency Response - 10Hz-100kHz Signal to Noise Ratio - 100 dB (250 mV) Dimensions - Width 17 1/8 x Height 5 15/16 x Depth 12 1/2 Weight - 17.6 lbs.
Customer Review: Best entry level A/V receiver for the price, period.
To make this review short - this is exactly the same receiver as the last year’s Yamaha RX-V363BL. With some added convenience features and slightly changed front panel design.
Yamaha also make it under the name Yamaha HTR-6230BL (that is the replacement for last year’s Yamaha HTR-6130BL).
These are excellent A/V receivers and great value for the price.
Customer Review: No HDMI Audio
I was looking for a lower end receiver that could use HDMI audio and according to the user manual for the RX-V365 it can’t play HDMI audio through the speakers. You would have to connect separate optical cables to the source components.

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Cheap   Tripp Lite HT10DBS Home Theater 10 Outlets 3570 Joules RJ11/45 Surge Suppressor Tripp Lite HT10DBS Home Theater 10 Outlets 3570 Joules RJ11/45 Surge Suppressor Tripp Lite HT10DBS Isobar Home/Business Theater Surge Suppressor provides premium protection–3570 joules–stopping damaging surges and filtering disruptive line noise so components perform at their peak! You can see and hear the difference: sharper, crisper video; deeper, fuller audio and longer component life spans. Perfect for medium-to-large home/business theater installations: high-definition TVs, PVRs, satellite and A/V receivers, subwoofers, DVD/CD players and more. Exclusive Isolated Filter Banks eliminate noise interference between components. 10 outlets (with transformer spacing and plug-in safety covers), 3-line coaxial protection and 2-line tel/modem/Ethernet (100BaseT, high-speed) protection safeguard an entire home/business theater system. $500,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage with Data Recovery Warranty (USA and Canada only). Includes all-metal housing, color-coordinated outlet/plug labels, three diagnostic LEDs, 8 ft. cord with a right-angle plug, 6 ft. gold coax cable, 6 ft. phone cord and 6 ft. network cable. 10 surge-protected NEMA 5-15R AC outlets safeguard an entire home/business theater system Widely-spaced outlets accommodate up to 6 transformers Four plug-in safety covers protect against accidental contact with unused outlets 3 sets of surge-protected Type F gold coaxial connectors (with included 6 ft. gold coax cable) safeguard components on cable, satellite and antenna line 2-line tel/modem/Ethernet (100BaseT, high-speed) surge protection (with included 6 ft. phone cord and 6 ft. network cable) safeguards personal video recorders (PVRs) on up to two lines simultaneously. Illuminated master switch provides one-touch power control over all components. Circuit breaker protects against dangerous system overload
Customer Review: HT10DBS
Read other reviews to find this surge suppressor had one of the best warranty’s. Design is well built and organized to help indentify your plugs. Nice Unit
Customer Review: Meets my needs
In the 30+ years I’ve lived in my house, I’ve never experienced a power-related failure in any electronic equipment, so I debated about ordering this surge protector. However, concerned that my luck might be running out, I purchased this unit based on Tripp Lite’s reputation, good customer reviews, and reasonable price. It seems to be well made and has enough outlets to meet my needs. I agree with those who are critical of the labeling, which can be hard to read, and the color of the ground LED, which is red and not green. The only other comment I would make is that there are only two isolated filter banks and not five as I assumed. This probably isn’t a big deal, but just make sure that you use the two isolated banks for your most valuable equipment. In my case, I used them for my plasma TV and surround sound receiver.

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Cheap   Denon AVR 789 630 Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Denon AVR-789 630-Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Marketing description is not available.
Customer Review: I like my receiver so far…
I’m writing this to help you make a decision. I know it’s a nightmare to try and find the best bang for the bucks, but why not search for the best receiver for you.

What I liked:
Robust body and great looks.
Good HDMI switching.
3 HDMI inputs.
2 optical 2 coaxial
1 optical output !!! I like to be able to send to a digital recorder.
Has a small learning curve.
I had no trouble setting it up. I spent 3 days wiring the speakers before so when I got it I hooked it up and configured it in about 3 hours.
Audyssey Mic included… great for adapting the sound to your room acoustics.

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