Editorial Review

The XAct XS072 satellite radio home kit gives you everything you need to install the XAct XTR7 plug-and-play satellite receiver (sold separately) in the comfort of your living room. Once the kit and the tuner are combined, you'll have access to Sirius' 120 channels of satellite programming, which includes dozens of music stations along with sports, entertainment, talk, weather, and a host of other channels. Best of all, 65 of the channels are completely commercial-free.Read more

Features

• Home docking kit for XAct XTR7 Sirius satellite radio receiver (sold separately)
• Docking cradle holds receiver in a convenient, easy-to-operate position
• Home satellite antenna with extra-long cord ensures crisp all-digital satellite reception
• Patch cable runs between docking cradle and stereo receiver's 3.5 mm audio input
• Cradle measures 8 x 3 x 10 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (1)

SIRIUS SAT RADIO HOME KIT......
I lvoed the idea of having sirius inside my home. This item was hard to find, but works great if you have the right kind of area to install it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Simplify your home theater as you boost its processing abilities and audio power with Denon's AVR-985S. The audio/video receiver provides 7 channels of amplification to drive all the primary speakers in a 7.1 surround sound system (front left, center, and right speakers, left/right side speakers, and left/right surround speakers, along with a ".1" low-frequency effects channel for a subwoofer). It's perfectly compatible with 5.1 and 6.1 speaker configurations. Use it as a surround-processing preamplifier with stand-alone power amps or enjoy the receiver's 100 watts per channel amplifier (into 8 ohms from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than .05 percent THD), which features high-current, discrete output devices for all channels.Read more

Features

• 7.1-channel audio/video receiver with high-bandwidth A/V inputs and switching; includes microphone for automatic room configuration
• 100 watts per channel x 7 (into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz); 135 wpc x 7 (into 6 ohms at 1 kHz)
• Processes all major surround formats, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, more
• True 2-source, 2-zone functionality with discrete power, source select, and volume control for each zone; offers RS-232C and 12V trigger controls
• Measures 17.1 x 6.7 x 16.9 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (1)

New to surround sound
This was my first purchase of a surround sound system.I did a bit of research before deciding on the Denon AVR-985S and am quite pleased with the result.The build quality is excellent and the system is extremely flexible.Flexibility of course can make the setup more daunting.The auto-setup feature where you place a microphone (included in the package) at your most frequent listening position and press start makes the speaker set-up (a time consuming experience and then you're never sure you have it optimized) a piece of cake.That said however if you are just looking for a system you plug in and it works, this is not the system for you.It takes time and patience to hook different brands of equipment together and have them function as expected.
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Features

• MODEL- ST2 VENDOR- RUSSOUND FEATURES- ST2 (Smart Tuner) Source Tuner The Russound ST2 is a high performance modular dual AM/FM tuner that can be easily integrated with virtually any amplifier or receiver for a wide variety of applications. The Smart Tuner is designed to be the perfect complement to our award-winning CAV6.6 multi-source/multi-zone controller amplifier and UNO-S2 keypads. From the

Features

• 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with high-bandwidth A/V inputs and video switching
• 85 watts per channel x 7 (into 8 ohms at 20 to 20,000 Hz) or 120 watts x 7 (into 6 ohms at 1 kHz); 56 AM/FM presets
• Processes all major surround formats, including Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS ES Discrete and Matrix 6.1, Neo:6, and Pro Logic IIx
• 3 assignable component video inputs with 100 MHz bandwidth; video up-conversion of composite to S-video and/or component video
• Multi-source/multi-zone capability; measures 17.1 x 5.8 x 16.14 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Reviews (1)

Nice receiver
This is a nice receiver. The remote & controls are easy to figure out. I wish the remote controlled more varied brand and models of other equipment, and I still haven't figured out how to crank down the rear speaker volume yet. Everything else has been great for a lower priced unit.My old Sony receiver fried and I needed a quick replacement.I hope to keep this one for a while, it seems to sound better than the Sony. ... Read more

Editorial Review

If you're looking for the perfect receiver to complement your home theater system without breaking the bank, look no further than the Sony STR-DE598 FM stereo/FM-AM receiver. Delivering 90 watts per channel across six channels and featuring 6.1 channel decoding with auto up-conversion--which means that signals are converted to 6.1 automatically--the STR-DE598 will deliver the sound you need, and then some.Read more

Features

• 6.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with 30 radio presets and90 full-range watts per channel x 6
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES/Neo:6/96:24, and Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx 6.1-channel surround processing for lifelike, exciting audio from any source
• Features Sony's Digital Cinema Sound System with Cinema Studio EX for full, cinema-like sound
• Three composite-video, 2 assignable HD capable component video inputs and 1 output
• Measures 16.9 x 6.25 x 14.5 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (20)

Very disappointed
I've been buying SONY products for 30 years and I've never been as disappointed as I am with this product of theirs.
GREAT buy - awsome sound - low price!
When I got this receiver, I taught it might sound real bad since i only had two bookshelf speakers. I was very wrong when this receiver delivered full bass and tremble to my Extended Defenicion Sony Speakers. After about 2 months I got a Subwoofer which was incredible! The sound was as if it wascoming out of the speakers! The bass was smooth and realistic, not punchy. After that I got a Super Audio CD Player from Sony and with my two bookshelf speakers on both sides of me, the sound was going around the room from my Pink Floyd Dark Side of The Moon 30 Anniversary Edition SACD. I must say the tremble is much more clear than I taught it would be. Only complaint is that in the summer, it gets a little hot when you use it for more than an hour at a time but that is no big deal to me.
It's not top of the line, but you get a great deal for your money
With electronic equipment prices running at the high hundreds, this product shows that you don't have to spend a fortune to get good stereo sound.Now I have a home theater with the sound experience good enough for a regular home sized room. ... Read more

Features

• MP3, 1GB Memory
• Unique round small style
• FM Tuner
• Plays For Sure
• Rocking Lens, easy control

Reviews (4)

Get an iPod nano for free instead!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod nano 4GB for Free! I got mine from this web site:ilikethis.info/ipod-nano

Good mp3 player
This is a good mp3 player i dont know what the two reviews are so negative about it. It works just like a ipod it organizes your songs just like a ipod. The radio is good too it gets this station in that is always hard to get in. But i only payed 30.00 dollars for it at target so i really cant complain. The only thing i dont like about it is that it has bad battery life. I guess i understand if you played retail for it. It is a good mp3 player but not worth $120.00

philips a dud...
Recentley bought 2 shoqboxs from diffrent sources one of witch did not work at all the other took a crap on me after downloading music onto it. After returning both and wasting everybodys time decided to stick with ipod... till philips gets its stuff together. ... Read more

Features

• 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital amplifier -170 Watts per channel x 7 (8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz, THD. 6%)
• Integrated Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, dts, dts-ES, dts-ES 96/24, dts -Neo6, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding
• Video up-conversion to Component video
• 2 Component video inputs
• 3 Zone / 3 Room Output

Reviews (2)

Sony Service Sucks
Sony replaced an older es model of mine with this after my old one broke. It took Sony "9 months" to replace the receiver. After numerous calls to rude operators with no answers I finally threatened to sue. Only then did I get my replacement. My new receiver has been broken since i got it and am afraid to return it.
Theres a reason this is a this is a $ 1500 unit
Theres a reason this is a this is a $ 1500 unit.
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Editorial Review

Power up your home theater with the Denon AVR-687 surround sound receiver, which offers seven discrete amplifier channels (75 watts apiece, for 525 watts of total power). This includes for the surround back channel speakers to give you more clearly defined sound localization at the rear for 6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1/Matrix 6.1/NEO:6 and Dolby Digital EX. The power amp circuits have been designed to reproduce exceptionally high sound quality with a wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz. Denon's multi-room entertainment system feature lets you select different audio sources for listening in different rooms, and the AVR-687 offers two zones. Read more

Features

• 7.1-channel home theater receiver with 525 watts of total power; meaxures 17.1 x 5.8 x 16.1 inches (WxHxD)
• 75 watts at 8 ohms across seven amplifier channels
• Auto Setup feature precisely balances speaker levels and fine-tunes the delay settings (microphone included)
• XM Radio ready and XM-HD surround sound capable; control iPod via optional dock
• Surround modes: DTS 96/24 decoding for DVD video; DTS-ES 6.1 and Matrix 6.1; DTS NEO:6; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Pro Logic IIx; Neural Surround

Features

• Power Output (Stereo at 8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, FTC) -RMS 50 Watts per channel or Dynamic Power (4 ohm) -105 Watts per channel
• Has a THD-0.08 %
• Frequency Response -20 Hz to 30,000Hz
• S/N Ratio -Phono(MM) -80 dB (IHF-A, 5 mV input) / CD-Tape -100 dB (IHF-A)
• Audio Input/Output Terminals -4/2

Reviews (4)

The magic glove for your ONKYO receivers.
This glove is wonderfully static-proof.If you just use your hand to adjust the settings of your receiver, the sound quality will be reduced due to the static inherent in human body.But using this high quality glove, all unnecessary statics are removed wonderingfully.Try it, you won't regret.The sound comes out of the speakers like you have never heard before.Worthly every penny!

Great product!
This is the best Glove/receiver that I have ever used.If I even hold up one finger every channel comes in crystal clear. The reception is even decent with my hands in my pockets.You can increase the volume just by pointing to one of the speakers.Great product!Keep it up Onkyo.

Best Reception I have ever gotten from a pair of gloves.
My last receiver/glove combo had poor reception, I had to run around outside with my arms up in the air just to get a local channed.These Onkyo glove/receiver comes in clear even when I am just sitting around on them to warm my hands up. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Take the next step in home theater performance with the Yamaha HTR-5940 digital surround receiver, which boasts 6.1 channels (105 watts x 6) of amplification and a ton of high-end features. The receiver is built around Yamaha's digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) design concept, which maximizes digital signal quality and minimizes analog circuitry to ensure the best possible sound. ToP-ART receivers include such defining attributes as ultra-high-current amplification, high-performance 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters, and an impressively wide frequency range of 10 Hz to 100 kHz that helps digital audio sources like DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD reach their full potential.Read more

Features

• Full-featured 630-watt (105 watts x 6) 6.1-channel digital home theater receiver with ToP-ART amplifier
• Quad-Field Cinema DSP with 14 surround programs; Dolby Digital EX, DTS 96/24, and Pro Logic IIx decoders
• XM satellite radio ready (requires subscription) with Neural Surround decoder that plays XM surround content
• Front-panel mini input jack accommodates personal MP3 players and iPods; 3 component video inputs
• 3 digital audio inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial); measures 17.1 x 6.3 x 15.4 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Editorial Review

If you're a serious video gamer, Kenwood's VRS-7100 6.1-channel surround receiver has everything you need to turn your TV and speaker system into the ultimate gaming home theater. Plug your game console into the receiver's dedicated front-panel audio/video game inputs--complete with an optical digital-audio connection--and the VRS-7100 will detect when you turn the game on and automatically select that input and the proper surround sound processing.Read more

Features

• 100 watts x 6 audio/video surround receiver with TI PurePath digital amplifier and digital rotary volume control
• Dual-source/single-zone audio--can deliver different program material through speakers and headphone jack
• Features Analog Devices SHARC 32-bit DSP, DTS-ES 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone processing, and Dolby Virtual Speaker
• HD-capable component-video switching
• AV universal remote control

Reviews (3)

Quite a buy for the money
I bought this receiver because I'm separating my audio only system from my home theatre setup.The Kenwood performs flawlessly.The test tones do output properly once you set up the speaker configuration properly.The slim profile makes for attractive installation options and despite the full 6.1 capability, the virtual surround mode can provide some of the surround experience with fewer (2) speakers.You can even assign the two digital inputs, flexibility usually not found in units at this price.One small bugaboo - the remote, while programmable, allows only certain devices on certain inputs.Video 1 can only be a VCR (since it has A/V in and out) but I have a combination DVD / hard disk recorder and the remote can't accept the unit's device code for Video 1 (but it's OK for Video 2).Small thing (and the manual covers it) and wouldn't stop me from recommending it.I'm not a gamer so the unit's ability to auto detect and configure games is not important, but the front panel A/V inputs allow input for a camera or other device.There is an audio only Aux input (that can have one of the digital inputs assigned to it) and I have my Apple AirPort optical output plugged in there and it sounds great.For a tweak over two hundred from Amazon this thing's a real bargain. Get a set of Orb speakers and their Super 8 sub and you'll be in heaven.

Great receiver unfairly criticized
I am a custom A/V installer in Philadelphia. The only review I could find for this before I bought it was one from a kid who obviously didn't know how to hook it up (the test tone does not output at the subwoofer jack, but the sub-out works fine,)so I took a chance. This receiver is a steal, guys. Its thin, easy to read, doesn't get hot, has Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker. Bottom line- I've installed HUNDREDS of surround sound receivers, and this is by far the best budget receiver I've seen.

Buyers Be Aware
I bought this receiver due to its features and slim size. I have fixed entertainment center and fitting most receivers is very tight. Unfortunately, the only thing I got out of this Kenwood VRS-7100 was the slim size which was a real convenient. This is what I experienced with this model:
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Editorial Review

You’ll find very little differentiation between most entry-level home theater receivers: passable performance, negligible processing capabilities and little (if any) versatility. The TX-SR304 5.1-channel home theater receiver doesn’t follow that well-trodden path. By giving you the connections to the A/V components on everyone’s lips today—HDTVs, digital video recorders, gaming consoles, etc—the TX-SR304 wants to broaden your entertainment possibilities, not limit them to basic DVD and CD playback. Naturally, you’ll want the audio quality associated with the Onkyo name. That’s why we’ve included the circuitry and quality parts found in other Onkyo home theater receivers: Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry, 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, a 32-bit DSP chip, and an H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) transformer. Finally, keeping in line with what’s really important, the TX-SR304 provides a user-friendly, accessible solution to home entertainment. Read more

Features

• iPod Playthrough Ready when used with optional Onkyo DSA1 dock
• DTS, DTS Neo - 6 5.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II modes
• 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
• Advanced 32-bit processing DSP chip
• HDTV-capable (50 MHz) component video switching (3 inputs/1 output) / 3 digital inputs (2 optical/1 coaxial) / 4 composite video inputs and 2 outputs / 2 audio inputs and 1 output

Editorial Review

Power up your home theater with the Denon AVR-587 surround sound receiver, which offers seven discrete amplifier channels (75 watts apiece, for 525 watts of total power). This includes for the surround back channel speakers to give you more clearly defined sound localization at the rear for 6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1/Matrix 6.1/NEO:6 and Dolby Digital EX. The power amp circuits have been designed to reproduce exceptionally high sound quality with a wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz. Denon's multi-room entertainment system feature lets you select different audio sources for listening in different rooms, and the AVR-587 offers two zones. Read more

Features

• 7.1-channel home theater receiver with 525 watts of total power; meaxures 17.1 x 5.8 x 16.1 inches (WxHxD)
• 75 watts at 8 ohms across seven amplifier channels
• XM Radio ready and XM-HD surround sound capable; control iPod via optional dock
• 56-station AM/FM/XM random preset memory tuning
• Surround modes: DTS 96/24 decoding for DVD video; DTS-ES 6.1 and Matrix 6.1; DTS NEO:6; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Pro Logic IIx; Neural Surround

Features

• Dolby Digital Decoder - DTS Decoder - Dolby Pro Logic Surround!

Reviews (12)

Outstanding Receiver
I bought this off of ebay for a [...] bucks. No fade in sound only complaints from my neighbors. I listen to rap and all my friends say, that is one clear sounding system. Have it hooked up using 5.1 for DVD's and its great. Recently hooked up my 360 and wow, what a gaming experience. This receiver has been nothing but great for me. Play with the settings and watch it go from flat to bassy. I bump this thing everyday with sub and no bass on the front speakers and it is loud. I had the bass up at my old apt and boy did I shake the walls. GET IT, don't be fooled by those with problems. And I ran my component and S-video cables through the receiver and it strengthed the picture that was already pretty damn sharp. I have 32 flat screen and running your video cables through the receiver only improves the picture, trust me. Did I mention I've had this thing for lets see 1.5 years and will continue to use it for another 3-4. And its digital so low heat and low power consumption.

GOOD
i bought this receiver couple of months ago & had no prombles at all.Actually, this is my best home theatre receiver to date!!

Quality a little suspect
I have begun having the same problems as some as the other receivers. The sound either drops out or begins "stuttering", requiring you to change the input and change it back for the sound to come back. I have had the SA-XR25S for about a year and have finally had it. I am replacing it today with an Onkyo receiver. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. SAXR25, SAX-R25; SARX25, SA-RX25    2. SAXR-25, XR25, theatre, reciever   

Features

• Dual RCA and 1/4" inputs
• Separate volume control for each channel
• A/B speaker selector
• Stereo or bridged power into 4 or 8 ohms with stereo/mono switch
• Dual illuminated voltage meters

Features

• 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital amplifier -150 Watts per channel x 7 (8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz, THD. 6%)
• Integrated Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, dts, dts-ES, dts-ES 96/24, dts -Neo6, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding
• Video up-conversion to Component video
• 2 Component video inputs
• 2 Zone / 2 Room Output

Reviews (1)

Sony Service Sucks
Sony replaced an older es model of mine with this after my old one broke. It took Sony "9 months" to replace the receiver. After numerous calls to rude operators with no answers I finally threatened to sue. Only then did I get my replacement. My new receiver has been broken since i got it and am afraid to return it.
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Editorial Review

Affordability and high, clean power are hallmarks of Sony's Xplod series XM-2100GTX 2-channel automotive power amplifier. Compact in size and easy to install, the class A/B amp is capable of driving 100 reliable watts per channel RMS (continuous) into 4-ohm speakers (125 watts peak), or up to 275 wpc peak into 2-ohm speakers. Alternately, you can use it as a bridged, monaural amp for a rocking 550 watts per channel--buy one for every speaker in your system.Read more

Features

• 2- or 1-channel class A/B car audio amplifier
• Maximum power output 100 watts RMS (200 watts peak) x 2 into 4-ohm speakers; can be bridged for use as a 550-watt monaural amplifier
• Pulse/MOSFET power supply; accepts line-level or speaker-level inputs; offers stereo line-level throughput for additional amps
• Built-in variable LPF (low-pass filter) and bass-boost circuit (up to +10 dB at 40 Hz)
• Measures 12.1 x 2.25 x 7.9 inches (W x H x D)

Editorial Review

Enjoy high-end, encompassing surround sound while watching the latest Hollywood big-budget spectacles on DVD with the Denon AVR-686S A/V receiver, which drives all the primary speakers in a 6.1 surround sound system (front left/right speakers, rear left/right surrounds, and front/rear center speakers, along with a preamp output for a ".1" low-frequency subwoofer. Read more

Features

• 6.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with high-bandwidth A/V inputs and video switching
• 75 watts per channel x 7 (into 8 ohms at 20 to 20,000 Hz) or 110 watts x 7 (into 6 ohms at 1 kHz)
• Processes all major surround formats, including Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS ES Discrete and Matrix 6.1, and Pro Logic IIx; 58 AM/FM station presets
• 3 assignable component video inputs with 100 MHz bandwidth; video up-conversion of composite to S-video and/or component video
• Multi-room capability; measures 17.1 x 5.8 x 16.4 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Reviews (2)

Best Mid-Range Receiver yet
I've owned old stereo receivers and I've owned very High-End receivers and this one is the best Mid-End one yet. The system has all the bells and whistles that you'd ever need for a Mid-Range Receiver. I've hooked it up 5.1 and it's great it even comes with a mic that sets up your speaker levels for you. If you're still not satisfied with how they're set up it still allows you to tweak the speaker levels yourself i.e. Speaker size, LFE and Sub Cross-Over etc. Lots of audio selections for getting the right sound when listening to music, movies or even television. The video up scaling feature is a bonus as well. When I contacted Denon about the remote they got back to me within seconds of sending my email, great friendly service. I'm impressed compared to other audio companies I've dealt with.
Junk
This is one of the worst purchases I have ever made, electronic or not.The Dolby Digital 7.1 is anything but; you are lucky to get 3.1.The rear surround speakers don't work unless you invoke junky old Pro-Logic.Heck, if I wanted Pro-Logic, I could have spent $50 for some ancient receiver with that 80s technology.
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119. Remanufactured Panasonic CQ-C8300U In-Dash MOS-FET 50W x 4 High-Power CD Player/Receiver with Dot Matrix Display and MP3/WMA Playback by Panasonic Remanufactured
	Electronics list price: $169.95 -- our price: $159.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000AME6BC US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review The Panasonic CQ-C8300U MOS-FET high-power, in-car amplifier/CD player (50W x 4 channels) delivers pure signal output by minimizing crossover distortion during current-to-voltage conversion of the signal from the preamp stage. What does this mean? Benefits are apparent in an excellent high-range signal-to-noise ratio, reflecting minimal treble noise. The result is highly faithful sound reproduction with expressive musical detail. This unit also features a subwoofer pre-amp output, enabling you to send music through an external amplifier for a booming sound.Read more Features Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty Removable front panel CD player--compatible with CD-R/RW discs and MP3/WMA files 4-channel high-power amp (50W x 4 channels); AUX input 18 FM, 6 AM presets; built-in quartz clock; external CD changer controls 3D Dot Matrix (3DDM) display renders graphics and animations with over 20,000 pixels of resolution

120. Roady Xt Express Home Kit by Belkin Components
	Electronics list price: $110.25 -- our price: $51.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000FLXVW8 Sales Rank: 48682 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Features Belkin Roady XT Express Home Kit