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Onkyo, one of the world’s premier hi-fi and home cinema brands, has reduced the price of the UK’s favourite home cinema receivers.’Onkyo has been the top-selling home cinema receiver brand in the UK since October 2007^*,’ says David Anderson, Onkyo UK General Manager, ‘We’re proud to say that in May 2009 we hit yet another milestone with four of the five top selling home cinema receivers in the UK being Onkyo models, a remarkable achievement for any brand.’ (more…)

7/1/08 - Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today debuts four advanced A/V receivers that deliver dynamic high definition video and audio formats for next generation home theater performance. At the Consumer Electronics Show, Pioneer® is showcasing the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers, which incorporate new proprietary amplifier technologies that ensure maximum power from multi-channel sound formats while maintaining clean audio with impressive THD specifications. Improved sound tuning and customization options along with an abundance of HD digital connectivity ports make it easy for consumers to usher their home entertainment into the HD era. (more…)

Onkyo, one of the world’s leading hi-fi and home cinema component and system manufacturers, is proud to unveil a superb new one-box 2.1-channel Universal DVD Receiver/Speaker system, the LS-V501.

Only available in black (£600 with 2.1 speaker system, £400 without) it’s designed to offer a convenient, easy to accommodate yet comprehensive home entertainment solution. (more…)

Cambridge Audio is renowned for embracing new technology and making it available to a wider audience at a remarkable price. This is the case with HDMI and the Azur 340R 5.1 HDMI AV Receiver – the latest in a growing Azur range of AV receivers. The 340R features 5.1 multi-channel output and 2 in 1 out HDMI pass through so that, for instance, an HDMI DVD player and Sky HD™ set-top box can be connected with just one cable to the screen. A high quality Crystal CS42518 multi DAC also provides crystal clear sound reproduction for music or movie use. (more…)

Sony has received widespread acclaim for its ES home cinema receivers – now we’re building on that success with two new models designed to take performance to the next level. The STR-DA3300ES and STR-DA5300ES combine superb sound and vision with all the flexibility required for an increasingly connected, High Definition entertainment world. (more…)

HDMI v1.3a switching and HD lossless audio decoding as standard on all models, 1080P scaling, HD radio, Ethernet and USB connections as you step up

Onkyo is proud to reveal its next wave of sector-leading home cinema receivers, a quartet of new THX-certified 7.1-channel models incorporating a range of high-end features and core technological improvements designed to deliver the highest levels of performance possible. Available in black or silver, the models are the… (more…)

Cambridge Audio invests heavily in its ongoing research and development programme and as a result of this the Azur 540R been updated to a version 3 model. The new 540R features 6.1 multi-channel output and 2 in 1 out HDMI pass through so that, for instance, an HDMI DVD player and Sky HD™ set-top box can be connected with just one cable to the screen. A high quality Crystal CS42518 multi DAC and redesigned discrete amplification stages also provides sparkling sound reproduction for music and movies and RS232 is included for custom install situations. The 540R V3 provides all this at an extremely attractive price. (more…)

The TX-SR605 is Onkyo’s first AV receiver with HDMI v1.3a processing, HDMI-based system control, and HD lossless audio decoding

Onkyo has introduced the TX-SR605 A/V receiver, adding processing for the latest lossless multi-channel audio formats, comprehensive video upconversion to HDMI to the impressive features of the TX-SR604E it replaces. The new model also features Onkyo’s new (more…)

Available in black or silver, fully-equipped with 1080P HDMI Pass-Through and power to spare…

Featuring all-new ‘sculpted’ family styling for 2007 Onkyo’s new affordable home cinema receiver offers an amazing feature list and level of performance, at an unbelievable price.

Competitive pricing, however, does not equate to compromised performance – it never does where Onkyo products are concerned. Where the TX-SR505E is concerned it’s the company’s (more…)

Three-model line-up offers automatic set-up, one-button system operation and connections for portable music players and wireless networks.

Following the success of its ES range of receivers, launched last year and praised by reviewers across Europe, Sony is expanding its AV line-up with three new models: the STR-DG510, STR-DG710 and STR-DG910. (more…)

Getting the real cinema experience at home isn’t just about a great TV from the Sony BRAVIA range: the picture’s only half the story. To get all the impact of everything from big action movies to sports and TV drama, you need a top-quality surround sound system, too.

Unfortunately, most buyers of the latest flat screen TVs never make the most of them, simply because (more…)

Artcoustic has launched a pair of extraordinary combination LCR (which means left/right/centre channel) speakers, designed specifically to complement
60in and 50in flatscreens.

The DFC150-36 X2 Centre Channel / Multi Purpose Loudspeaker

This multi purpose monitor is a scaled down version of the Artcoustic flagship model DFF180-43 X2. The DFC150-36 has been designed to match all modern 60 inch flat screen monitors and can be mounted (more…)

With the introduction of the latest additions to their mighty RX-V range of Digital Home Theatre Receivers Yamaha have once again set new standards for quality, functionality and usability. The RX-V1700 and RX-V2700 offer outstanding 7.1-Channel Surround Sound capabilities, comprehensive video processing and much, much more.

Building on their reputation as a provider of state-of-the-art technology, Yamaha have produced two new units that feature the highest levels of sound, video quality and convenience for total home theatre enjoyment. Both offer 1080p compatible HDMI, (more…)

Yamaha have unveiled the latest additions to their revolutionary, award-winning Digital Sound Projector range: the YSP-900 and YSP-1100. Offering true 5.1 channel Surround Sound from a single elegant and unobtrusive enclosure. These units build upon the features and reputation of the YSP-1000 which took (more…)

No matter how well a component performs it’s always possible to improve on it if you want to spend a little extra effort in ‘tuning’ it. Car lovers appreciate high performance variants of a standard model so Onkyo has taken that lesson on board with its latest AV receivers which are available in standard or ‘racing’ trim.

If your budget is tight and you want a stunning, (more…)

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