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- Kenwood KA-128 2 Channel Home Stereo Receiver - $100 (Wichita)
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- Best AV Receivers Available Now (November,
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- Denon AVR-1312 Home theater receiver 3D-ready HDMI switching - $125 (Wichita)
The receiver on the HT-S5500 is iPod ready through a front USB port for a direct connection to your iDevice. Like newer Onkyo offerings, the HT-S5500 utilizes their WRAT , a proven amplification concept that reduces signal noise and provides large amounts of controlled power instantaneously. Enjoy a complete, all-in-one home theater system with the YHT-5960U. This 5.1-channel surround sound system will transform how you listen and watch at home with a powerful subwoofer and complete set of surround speakers. The YHT-5960U home-theater-in-a-box includes an AV receiver with the latest in video processing, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, wireless streaming and more.
Starting with the receiver, we find a 120 watt per channel at a fairly impressive 18.5 pounds. It features full 3D decoding including all the latest audio codecs plus the new Dobly ProLogic IIz for height channels. The front-panel USB port lets you play MP3 and AAC stored in an iPod/iPhone, and MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC audio files stored on a flash-memory device, and you can use the system's own remote for track selection and playback. Your music will sound much cleaner and clearer, as the audio signal is transported in digital rather than analog form through the direct digital connection. Four HDMI inputs on allow seamless integration of high-definition devices such as Blu-ray players, cable/satellite tuners, and gaming consoles. HDMI implementation on this receiver also supports an Audio Return Channel, allowing TV audio to be sent upstream to the A/V receiver.
Kenwood KA-128 2 Channel Home Stereo Receiver - $100 (Wichita)
The A/V receivers included in this release now come equipped with WRAT , a proven amplification concept that reduces signal noise and provides large amounts of controlled power instantaneously. Both receivers also feature a frontside USB port for direct digital connection of an iPod, iPhone, or music-filled flash memory device. Users can control playback using the system remote, and enjoy improved sound quality thanks to Onkyo’s onboard advanced music optimizer system. This 5.1-channel home theater system comes with an AV receiver and a speaker package , to deliver a clear, balanced sound for any listening experience. Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, music and video games, all with one, easy system.

Plug your iPod®/iPhone® into the front-panel USB and enjoy clear, powerful sound with an inbuilt optimizer enhancing the quality of compressed digital music. The AVR decodes Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™, and is ready for 3D games and movies. Perfect for replacing an aging system, or for your first foray into the world of home theater, the package is rounded out with a subwoofer to boost bottom-end sound. A carefully matched Onkyo speaker set delivers clear, dynamic audio reproduction. Two-way front speakers feature a 5-inch OMF Diaphragm woofer for fast and accurate mid-range response, plus a balanced-dome tweeter for well-separated highs. The center speaker has twin cone woofers and tweeter, while the four bass reflex satellite speakers feature a single full-range driver.
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Best AV Receivers Available Now (November,
The HT-S3500 is a true budget offering that is providing a 5.1 channel receiver with HDMI 1.4a and 3D and throwing in some speakers. The larger HT-S5500 may cost more ($649 vs $399) but for that you get two more speakers, two more channels of amplification, Dolby PLIIz, Audyssey 2EQ room correction, a larger subwoofer, and better front and center speakers. With native iDevice connectivity built in to the front mounted USB port on both offerings, we have a feeling that this might be the HTiB offerings to beat. Also, if you are looking for simplicity of connections or you have lots of legacy (non-HDMI) devices, you might want to consider upgrading to the $799 HT-S7409 which offers HDMI upconversion. That way you can plug anything into it and get it on your HDMI-equipped display. WRAT is a suite of innovative technologies developed to improve signal-to-noise ratios, and to enhance the fidelity of amplified audio.
The overlaid On-Screen Display feature makes changing the settings on your A/V receiver quick and easy. On-screen set-up menus appear over the video image you're watching so you can adjust the settings immediately, without having to stop the program and switch to a different screen to access menus. Whatever audio is playing on your phone, tablet, or PC app can be streamed to the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the receiver has paired with and remembered your device, it will start playback automatically whenever it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream. Onkyo HT-S3500 Home Theater Package4 year old system.I am using a stock image as we are in the process of packing for a move and the disarray of the living room does not provide for a great picture.
When a subwoofer is used, it improves the volume of the entire low range of the speaker system, not only the front speakers, but also enhancing the bass from the subwoofer. You'll enjoy video and music with sound that has exceptional power and presence. Onkyo has some very high-end HTiBs and some that are very budget-minded. The new HT-S5500 is a middle-of-the-pack offering with a lot of very attractive features. But for this price you get a full featured receiver with speakers enough for a 7.1 system.
Even when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, you can enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with all of the speakers placed in the front of the room. DTS Play-Fi brings its eco-system to more multi-room wireless streaming audio and home theater products, including TVs and also adds immersive surround sound. The ultimate home theater experience starts here with home-theater-in-a-box systems. Only the best-sounding equipment made the cut to include features like built-in Bluetooth for wireless music playback and 4K Ultra HD video capabilities. This exclusive low-range enhancement technology delivers richer bass than you would expect from smaller sized speakers while maintaining good localization and sound balance even with compact front speakers.
HDMI 1.4a is on board so 3D and Audio Return Channel are still all supported as is an OSD overlay. This receiver also has 4 in 1 out HDMI connections plus two component video. The surrounds for the HT-S5500 are all around on the HT-S3500 and the sub only has an 8" driver. Onkyo announced two entry-level home theater in a box packages. Each system combines a high-value audio video receiver with a matched set of home theater speakers to take the guesswork out of purchasing a surround sound system. It's pretty clear that these two HTiB packages target different consumers.
The technologies work to reduce noise across the frequency range, guaranteeing a well-balanced performance even with the most dynamic soundtracks. The WRAT design has made Onkyo AVRs the firm favorite among discerning audio enthusiasts. Bring enveloping, cinematic surround sound to your living room.
The attractive price points may even prompt many current home theater owners to invest in a second surround sound system for another room in the home. Providing complete compatibility with the latest HDMI standards, the AV receiver in this package delivers transmission of 4K video at 60 frames/second pass-through. Works well and is in good condition with minor cosmetic scratches normal for its age.

A gloss-finished 120-watt powered subwoofer allows the receiver to operate more efficiently by concentrating all its power on the mid-range and upper-end frequencies. All are HDMI version 1.4a supporting 3D and Audio Return Channel and an overlay OSD. There are two component video inputs but analogue to HDMI conversion is not supported so you'll need a separate video connection for each input type to your display.