Surround sound receiver


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  Onkyo TX-SR507
listed since 04/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 5.1
"For: Price; nice to use; doesn't sound overtly aggresive. Against: Lacks dynamism, grunt and real sonic impact; too safe-sounding."
1 Review
 
 
  Onkyo TX-NR 807
listed since 09/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: Other
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision were impressed by the Onkyo TX-NR807's delivery of immense weight and authority  …
1 Review
 
 
  Yamaha HiFi RX-V565
listed since 03/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Offering auto speaker calibration, solid bass and smooth dialogue, Yamaha RX-V565 is sturdily built. At low frequencies  …
2 Reviews
 
 
  Pioneer VSX-LX52
listed since 08/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
The Pioneer VSX-LX52 delivered excellent levels of clarity and detail, in the assessment of What Hi-Fi? Sound and  …
2 Reviews
 
 
  Sony STR-DA 3500 ES
listed since 10/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
"For: Crispy, crunchy treble; decent detail; thorough HD specification. Against: Lacks dynamic reach; misses bass weight."
1 Review
 
 
  Onkyo TX-NR 5007
listed since 10/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 9.2;
 
 
  Denon AVR-3310
listed since 06/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision found the Denon AVR-3310 delivered powerful, purposeful sound and created an expansive  …
1 Review
 
 
  Yamaha HiFi RX-V765
listed since 07/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Surround sound is involving and atmospheric, offering even tonal balance without harshness, whilst dialogue and  …
1 Review
 
 
  Denon AVR-4310
listed since 05/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
"For: Formidable spec; well-extended, powerful sound is engaging; useful network and video processing. Against: Pioneer'  …
1 Review
 
 
  8000 AP + 8000 X7
listed since 02/2008
Power Amplifier; Technology: Transistor Amplifier; Number of Channels: 8
"If an involving all-round sound is your priority, give these a listen pronto. however, the mean spec seems too much of a compromise."
1 Review
 
 
 
 
  RX-V 365 B
listed since 07/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 5.1
A very basic product, as is to be expected for a multichannel amp costing £250, the RX-V365 from Yamaha sends out  …
1 Review
 
 
  Pioneer SC-LX 81
listed since 12/2008
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Certainly the most luxurious in design of the four tested, Pioneer's SC-LX81 also give superb tonal and surround  …
1 Review
 
 
  Rotel RSX-1560
listed since 03/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Rotel's new RSX-1560 has a fantastically weighty sound with more than enough detail and accuracy. In some  …
1 Review
 
 
  Pioneer SC-LX 71
listed since 12/2008
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Gorgeous styling is the first thing to notice in Pioneer's SC-LX71 AV receiver. Coming with THX Select 2 Plus to make a well  …
1 Review
 
 
  Yamaha HiFi RX-V 3900
listed since 10/2008
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Close to unassuming in design, Yamaha's RX-V3900 is, like its peers, focussed determinedly upon performance.  …
2 Reviews
 
 
  Harman/Kardon AVR 355
listed since 08/2008
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
An enviably stark design with solid sound as an appropriate companion, Harman/Kardon's AVR 355 lacks somewhat  …
1 Review
 
 
  Panasonic SA-BX500
listed since 09/2008
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
What Hi-Fi was thoroughly disappointed with the SA-BX500, finding its delivery weedy and lacking in finesse. Configuration  …
1 Review
 
 
  BD-S2900
listed since 03/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
An amp that has received much admiration paired with a Blu-ray player that is not so favoured, Yamaha's combination of BD  …
1 Review
 
 
  BDP 51 FD
listed since 03/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
Along with Sony in bringing two pairs to this text, Pioneer's BDP 51FD player and SC-LX71amp are a fine pairing. Blu  …
1 Review
 
 
  DVD 2500 BT
listed since 03/2009
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
The finest images of the six, Denon's combination of Blu-ray-System DVD 2500 BT transport and AVR-2309 amp didn'  …
1 Review
 
 
  Onkyo TX-SR 605 E
listed since 06/2007
AV Receiver; Speaker Support: 7.1
The TX-SR 605 is an outstanding all round performer with plenty of future-proof features. AVReview could only point  …
5 Reviews
 
 
 
 

Tests

"Multichannel AV powerhouses to make your home cinema amazing"
1 Stereo Receiver, and 3 additional Receivers (approx. £1400)
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 6/2009
On test: Sony STR-DA5400ES, Rotel RSX-1550, Pioneer SC-LX 81, Yamaha HiFi RX-V 3900
Anyone thinking of acquiring a high-end multichannel AV receiver is certainly in a buyers market. The field is replete with choice and the quality is superb with only one not coming with 7.1 surround. Review details: Four multichannel receivers were reviewed and rated on sound, build and features. Final verdicts of 1 x "excellent" and 3 x "very good" were awarded.    Test results
"Onkyo TX-SR607 review"
1 Receiver
CNET.co.uk
Published on 5/2009
On test: Onkyo TX-SR 607
Sitting about the middle of Onkyo's vast AV receiver range, the TX-SR607 has enough of a range of features and specs and with power to make them useful to be worth deciding to look no further. With all that though, is it likable? Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Rotel is not quite an all-round entertainer"
1 Receiver
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 5/2009
On test: Rotel RSX-1560
The 15 series of Rotel's home cinema amps are still a new range, and the RSX-1560 is one of the higher-end models. With enough channels for 7.1 surround sound, how does this new model compare with the competition? Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Sony hits high-end AV heights"
1 Receiver (approx. £1400)
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 4/2009
On test: Sony STR-DA5400ES
Coming on the heels of their top-of-the-range Blu-ray player, the BDP-S5000ES, Sony release a similarly high-end multichannel receiver. Is the STR-DA5400ES in the same realm, and how well does it perform? Review details: Single Test    Test results

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