Features

• MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  1 YEAR

Editorial Review

JVC's PDA-styled KT-SR1000 Sirius satellite radio receiver brings a wealth of music and news programming to your car and/or home audio system in a plug-and-play device that's as easy to use as it is to transport. The receiver offers accessible buttons and a large, bright LCD with multiple options for enhancing legibility. Artist names and song titles are presented in large type to enhance safety by minimizing distractions. Use of the receiver requires activation of a subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio ($12.95 per month or a one-time fee of $499.99). You'll also need a car or home docking apparatus, sold separately.Read more

Features

• PDA-shaped Sirius satellite radio receiver lets you listen to over 100 streams of Sirius satellite radio programming
• Receiver has 30 presets, 30-song memory, and a remote control; features 132 x 65-pixel LCD
• Can automatically alert you to your favorite songs or switch to a stream at preselected time
• Sirius radio service subscription and 1 of JVC KS-K6001, KS-K6002, or KS-K6003 (car or home docking kits) required for use; each sold separately
• Measures 5.4 x 3.6 x 1.9 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (11)

Great receiver, no problems
My wife and I have 2 of these receivers. One for each of us.I have had mine for a 1 1/2 years, and my wife has had hers for a year.Neither of us have had any problems with the units losing signal even after constantly moving them between vehicles, work, and home docking stations.The sound quality is very good and the oversized displays makes them very easy to read.

Thing is built like a Tank!
I have had this receiver almost a year and have dropped it three times on pavement and it still works! The other day it slipped out and the top actually split open, and then I heard something rattling inside. I thought for sure it would never work again but it does with no problems. I have not even replaced the remote batteries yet!
Works Great
I bought this unit almost a year ago now and haven't had any troubles with it. If it gets really hot the screen can get a little hard to read but is very sturdy to others I have seen more recently. I like that there are 3 bands with 10 stations each. Fairly user friendly. I really like it. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used while charging
• 3 Hour Listening Time
• Portable Case
• Built-in Lithium Battery
• Built-in Antenna

Reviews (4)

Sirius Radio-To-Go
The XACT Power Pod is not the most sophisticated and sleek piece of technology you will ever own, but it does the job of letting you take your Sirius receiver away from your home/car. I brought mine to Florida on my last vacation. I was able to bring my radio out onto the beach and listen to Radio Margaritaville for about 3 hours on a charge (needed to connect a pair of powered speakers of course). Just enough time to get a nice sunburn. I have recently purchased the boombox for the XACT so the pod will probably be collecting dust in my closet.
Works great for me :)
I live in New York City and I was a little hesitant about buying XS028 Satellite Radio Power Pod Portable Battery Pack. I was pleasantly surprised with the reception. I use in on the bus and in my office. My office is not near any windows and the reception is very good. I do wish that the battery charge would last a little longer than 3 hours. Overall I am very pleased with this product.

Somewhat useless, but the best game in town
I wanted a Sirius unit that would allow me to listen on my way to work.I take a short trolley ride from my apartment in Philadelphia to a train station, and then a 30-minute train ride to work in the suburbs.Therefore, I needed a portable unit.My options as of today were this unit (for the XTR1 receiver) or the XS043 for the Xact Rego.The XS043 is unacceptable because the antena is built into custom headphones, meaning I'd be forced to use their rather bulky-looking headphones instead of my own, and I've yet to own a pair of headphones that lasted longer then 3-4 months.
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Features

• Holds MP3 player, batteries, docking station, FM transmitter, cords and other accessories
• Zippered closure and padded material for superior protection
• Line out opening and stretch mesh accessory pockets
• 6" W x 7 3/4" H x 2 1/4" D

Editorial Review

Motorola's DCP501 home-theater system not only simplifies the hookup of everything from cable TV to VCRs and satellite receivers--it also unifies audio and video media playback and amplification within one easy-to-use device. The DCP501 combines the functions of a digital cable receiver, a DVD/CD/MP3 player, a 100-watts-per-channel surround receiver, and an AM/FM stereo receiver. For DVD viewing with immersive, high-quality surround sound, just add speakers and a television. The plug-n-play unit supports Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, and Pro Logic II surround formats.Read more

Features

• Space saving, all-in-one system houses a DVD/CD/MP3 player, audio/video surround receiver with 100 watts x 5, and cable reception
• Interactive cable receiver for analog and digital (where available) cable
• Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1-channel processing for immersive surround sound from any source
• AM/FM Stereo receiver, large VF display for easy reading
• NTSC decoder with digital adaptive comb filter upconverts all composite-video signals to S-video

Reviews (8)

Useless paperweight
Worst audio product I've ever purchased. Can't even use the RADIO without terrible interference & static. Any audio input run through this piece of junk comes out the other side muffled & popping.
Great for the price!
I picked up a refurbished unit, it was supposed to have been new with a damaged box.It had the front display panel protector peeled, and the cable box number cut and taped to the manual.This indicated to me it was a return i.e. refurb instead of new damaged box.
A great deal!Works and sounds Great! Built like a tank!
I love this unit.It's classic Motorola.Very well built (read: big).The only complaints I have are regarding the front panel:The labels are hard to see, and the layout is quirky.It sounds great and was easy to set up.It probably was overpriced at $899, but at under $200, it's a steal.
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Subjects:  1. theatre, dcp-501, dcp5, dcp50, dc-p501    2. d-cp501, dpc501, dpc-501, 501, audio    3. sound, stereo,   

Editorial Review

The Harman Kardon AVR 445 home theater receiver serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program source. This 7.1-channel surround sound receiver pumps out 65 watts of power per channel (with all channels operating at full power), for 455 watts of total power. The AVR 445's seven-channel amplifier provides the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos or cinema sound effects while remaining virtually free from distortion or system noise. It includes two HDMI inputs for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. And it's compatible with the optional Harman Kardon Bridge, which links the receiver to your Apple iPod and enables you to control playback of individual songs and playlists via the Harman Kardon remote control. Read more

Features

• High current amplifiers
• Upconverts composite and S-video to component.
• 2 HDMI Inputs
• XM Ready
• Can adjust your system using the EzSet/EQ system which comes with it owns microphone.

Features

• MODEL- GP211-001 VENDOR- GYRATION FEATURES- USB Dual RF Receiver RF Receiver plugs into your USB port and will recognize any combination of up to eight GyroRemotes and Keyboards. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  1 YEAR

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

• MODEL- R1250MC VENDOR- RUSSOUND FEATURES- Audio Amplifier- Black The Russound R1250MC is a 12-channel power amplifier ideal for use as the main amplifier in home theater and distributed audio systems. The 12 channels are arranged in pairs to provide amplification for six stereo zones. The R1250MC provides an array of useful features such as bridged mono operation, independent zone triggering, bu

Editorial Review

An incredible value, Aiwa's AV-D58 brings in Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround decoding, multiple digital-audio inputs, simulated surround processing, and an impressive 80 watts per channel for well under the $300 floor that used to be the norm for such features. Surround listening (through left, center, right, and left and right surround speakers and a subwoofer) heightens the realism of both DVD movies and, more recently, music.Read more

Reviews (13)

Save up for something a little better
I know it's tempting and to be honest it hasn't broken or anything but . . .
Died after two years
The power supply died after less than two years of mild use. Now I have to trash it? The sound was so-so, with a high pitch all the time. Good for begginers.

Go Awia!!!
I bought this receiver mainly because of the Super T-Bass System because I didn't have the money for a Subwoofer at the time. Boy was I impressed!!! Not only is the T-Bass awsome but the Dolby Digital, DTS, and DSP surround sound sounds really awsome. The only complaints I have is the unit is supposed to have 5.1 analog inputs like others wrote about but it doesn't. The other complaint is if you turn the volume up past 39 it cuts the bass half way off, since I don't own a sub this is a nusance. But most the time 80watts x5 is enough power for me. I have now had this Receiver for 2 years and have not had any problems with it. For [the money] the Aiwa AV-D58 is a great buy!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. aiwa, digital, receiver, a/v, AV, 400 watts    2. avd58, AVD58, av-d58   

Features

• Ages 13-15
• Grades 7-9
• 19 subjects
• 350+ activities

Reviews (2)

Amazing
I worked on this product, I voice the character of "madison".Any company that is willing wo work with new, young talent gets an A+ in my book.And, while we were reading the scripts, a lot of teh math that I was teaching, i didn't actually understand, since it was a cold read.The writing was so good that even without having heard the terms before or having the benefit of the visuals that come with the program, i learned the math.in fact, one of the concepts was introduced in my math class about a month later, and I already understood it all and eventually aced the test, just from two hours of work on that particular lesson.

Absolutely useless
I bought this item to help my middle school child improve in algebra mainly.The math portion of this software is a joke.One the cover it boasts 'Over 2000 exercises!!!!'Unless you consider it an exercise for some cartoon to talk AT you I didn't see one.
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Features

• A stereo receiver for a home audio component system
• Delivers 100 watt per channel to left and right channels @ 8 ohm
• Variable impedance swich
• Dighital AM and FM tuner with 30 station presets
• A/V remote control with multi-room capability

Editorial Review

Designed specifically to power the ButtKicker LFE and Concert--the "silent subwoofers" that simulate the feeling of heavy bass through your furniture without the excessive volume--the BKA1000-4 amplifier offers an easy and affordable way to install the shakers. Simply connect one end of an RCA cable to your processor's subwoofer out and the other into the amp, and then run 12-gauge speaker wire from the amp to the ButtKicker. That's all there is to it, with no preamp required. The amp is powerful enough at 2,100 watts into 2 ohms to run as many as four ButtKicker LFEs used in individual home theater seats, or two units wired in parallel (1,050 watts x 2). The multi-unit setup also makes the BKA 1000-4 more cost effective than other solutions, as listeners don't need to power each ButtKicker separately. And because it's 120 to 240 volts (switchable), the amp works in countries around the world.Read more

Features

• Robust 2,100-watt amplifier for powering the ButtKicker LFE and Concert
• Powers up to 4 ButtKicker furniture-shaking "silent subwoofers" (2,100 watts into 2 ohms)
• Low cutoff (25 Hz switchable) and variable high cutoff (40 to 160 Hz) filters
• RCA and 1/4-inch inputs ensure easy connection to subwoofer (no preamp required)
• 5-way binding post output; measures 12 by 4.37 by 11 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Editorial Review

Surround speakers don't amount to much without a quality receiver, and this JVC 7.1-channel model plays the role perfectly. Equipped with a full complement of surround decoders, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS (ES, Neo:6, and 96/24), and Dolby Pro Logic (II and IIx)--the receiver breathes life into home theater audio, delivering spectacularly crisp, explosive sound for both movies and music. The decoded formats are complemented by JVC's digital audio processor (DAP), which creates dynamic audio soundstages that mimic the acoustics of the most popular live venues. Among the multichannel and two-channel DAP selections are Theater, Hall, Dance Club, Live Club, and Pavilion. Read more

Features

• 770-watt 7.1-channel home theater receiver (110 watts x 7) with hybrid feedback digital amplifier
• Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats
• USB port connects to Mac or PC for streaming; XM-satellite-radio-ready (requires antenna and XM subscription)
• Digital acoustics processor (DAP) simulates conditions in live venues; virtual surround back function
• 1 optical and 1 coaxial digital input; measures 17.19 x 3.62 x 14.19 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

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-DE698 FM stereo/FM-AM receiver. Delivering 90 watts per channel across six channels and featuring 7.1 channel decoding with auto up-conversion--which means that signals are converted to 7.1 automatically--the STR-DE698 is the most affordable 7.1-channel receiver on the market and will deliver the sound you need, and then some.Read more

Features

• 7.1-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 (14)

Value, convenience, performance
This was purchased to replace a much more costly Harman Kardon 5.1 receiver, which I found had a weak FM tuner and difficult to configure surround settings.The Sony has been a pleasant surprise; good FM, more than adequate power and the 7.1 surround is quite and improvement over the 5.1.The remote is even user friendly (though I use a Sony touch screen universal).I think it may have a slightly edgy sound (compared to the H-K); but I'm always looking for flaws because of the low price!
Sony Slips
The price looked right, but as others have mentioned this receiver has:
Gets the job done nicely
If you need to drive your 7.1 surround speakers, this SONY does a nice job. It is not the best out there, but it may very well be the best one for the money. All video sources are "upconverted" to S-VIDEO to send them all to your TV with one cable. It took a little while to figure out which surround modes sounded best and how to seperatly adjust the volume on the surrounds, but it does great when properly tweeked. The ProLogic-II modes do great on movies and games. This is a great value, but the universal remote dose not work all my gear. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Designed to give consumers full control over their home entertainment experience, the Pioneer VSX-D514-S 5.1-channel digital A/V receiver is a great fit for the discriminating movie and music fan. The receiver, which powers five channels at 100 watts each, is equipped with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround processing, giving DVDs a rich, full-bodied sound through a multichannel speaker system. Dolby Digital and DTS decoding technologies split the audio signals among four left and right surround speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer, while Pro Logic II converts two-channel stereo sources into five-channel surround sound. On surround encoded material such as movie soundtracks, the resulting audio is powerful and explosive, while with two-channel encoded material such as music CDs, the effect is a wider and more encompassing sound field with more localized vocals.Read more

Features

• 5.1-channel digital A/V surround receiver with sleek silver finish
• Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding; 5 DSP modes, including game and movie
• Quick Setup feature makes installation easy; component and S-video switching
• 2 component video inputs and 1 output; 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital audio inputs
• 100 watts x 5; measures 16.56 by 6.25 by 15.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (1)

Sounds fine, easy to use, limited expansion
I've used this receiver for a year, during which time I've had nothing to complain about. It's a respectable buy in its price range, sounds quite good, and is not overly complex. I've just replaced it as my primary receiver, though, because it doesn't have enough digital inputs to handle a variety of sources. To manage the optical inputs from my TV, DVD recorder, Macintosh computer, cable box, and CD recorder, I was required to buy a switching device from Radio Shack. Now my new receiver has enough inputs to manage the load, as well as vastly more power and features. The 514 has only one optical and two coax inputs.
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Editorial Review

Surround speakers don't amount to much without a quality receiver, and this JVC 7.1-channel model plays the role perfectly. Equipped with a full complement of surround decoders, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS (ES, Neo:6, and 96/24), and Dolby Pro Logic (II and IIx)--the receiver breathes life into home theater audio, delivering spectacularly crisp, explosive sound for both movies and music. The decoded formats are complemented by JVC's digital audio processor (DAP), which creates dynamic audio soundstages that mimic the acoustics of the most popular live venues. Among the multichannel and two-channel DAP selections are Theater, Hall, Dance Club, Live Club, and Pavilion. Read more

Features

• 770-watt 7.1-channel home theater receiver (110 watts x 7) with hybrid feedback digital amplifier
• Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats
• USB port connects to Mac or PC for streaming; XM-satellite-radio-ready (requires antenna and XM subscription)
• Digital acoustics processor (DAP) simulates conditions in live venues; virtual surround back function
• 1 optical and 1 coaxial digital input; measures 17.19 x 3.62 x 14.19 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Editorial Review

Harman Kardon's DPR 1005 7.1-channel audio/video receiver is a must for videophiles and audiophiles alike, offering 7 channels of high-power amplification, full compatibility with the latest surround-sound formats, and 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog audio chips. It's also Harman's first AV receiver to feature built-in progressive-scan digital video processing. The DPR 1005's newly designed digital-amplifier section--featuring a fully digital signal path from input to output--delivers high-power output with strong low-impedance drive abilities, empowering the receiver to drive even difficult speaker loads to ample volume levels.Read more

Features

• 7 x 70 watts per channel (with less than 0.15 percent THD); fully digital signal path from input to output
• Multi-channel DVD-Audio- and SACD-ready, MP3 and HDCD decoding, front-panel AV input with selectable digital-audio input/output
• High-bandwidth (50 MHz) component-video switching, multizone AV control; offers progressive-scan digital video processing
• Handles Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic II, all DTS modes (including 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS Neo:6)
• Measures 17.3 x 4.5 x 18.8 inches (W x H x D)

Editorial Review

The XM-SD61X subwoofer amplifier puts 300 watts RMS at your disposal (600 watts with a 2-ohm load), plenty of power for a subwoofer or two. The bass boost circuit (0-10 dB at 40 Hz) kicks up the lows when it's needed. MOSFET power supplies and output stages ensure you'll have a steady stream of power, even when the amp is subjected to high demand. Read more

Features

• Mono car subwoofer amplifier
• 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (600 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
• Bass boost (0-10 dB at 40 Hz); variable low-pass filter (50-300 Hz at 12 dB per octave)
• Preamp- and speaker-level inputs; pream outputs
• Wired remote control for bass boost and low-pass filter

Features

• Patent Pending world's smallest guitar amp
• Clear, clean sound
• Can be overdriven into distortion
• Thumb wheel volume control
• Made of durable ABS plastic with gorgeous bright-white styling

Reviews (1)

Smallest (and worst) Guitar Amp
I purchased this hoping it would have seperate controls for volume and distortion.Instead, DVForge somehow combined volume and distortion all in one cheap plastic dial, which results in very little control of distortion and volume.It also is EXTREMELY loud when you have any distortion.
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