The Panasonic SC-HT56 is a receiver that gives you the benefits of a good receiver without spending too much. There is no difficulty in understanding this kind of receiver. It has the basics: 2 HDMI, 2 optical audio, 1 digital coax audio, 3 pairs of analog audio inputs, FM and AM antenna inputs. They are [...]

I have been a Sony fan for quite some time, and I am full of joy when Sony came out with the Sony STRDG820 7.1 Audio Video Receiver. For review purposes, it has 4 HDMI inputs which is a lot, aside from the other inputs available, up to 7.1 channel output option, easy auto calibration, [...]

Onkyo has created a techie out of me! Here’s the low-down on the TX-SR576 that might well interest you in buying your next receiver. Given a low price, it is known as the only model that processes 5.1 or 7.1 digital audio ove HDMI. Others will only pass-through (which is a major complain among buyers) [...]

I have no qualms about my newly bought Onkyo TX-SR806. Now this is what I call a break-through! It has outstanding sound ranging from Stereo to a whopping 7.1 channels. Clear sound, which allows you to distinguish which sounds are coming from which speaker. My speakers haven’t sounded this good and clear in ages! Moderating [...]

So here’s the deal, lots of complains about the Onkyo having only HDMI pass-through – 7.1 HDMI audio is not in any way intercepted at the receiver but only passes thru TV (there’s the pass thru there). A complicated number of things, this type of set-up would entail you to wire each of the components [...]

The Yamaha RX-V363 is an entry-level receiver available in the market. I suggest this kind of receiver for a home theater where expectations and equipment are not a major techie bliss. In short, use this if you’re just starting up and for a simple yet quality surround sound. One of the few things why this [...]

I was a bit excited when I first thought of buying a home theater receiver, and this is what I got for my first bargain purchase. The Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver is my new toy. I have a Wii, PS3, VCR, Mac laptop, and a Dish Network receiver that all harmoniously work [...]

The Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Receiver was a very good bargain because you actually get more for the price you pay. A good thing about this particular model is its user-friendliness which can go a long way given that most people aren’t born technicians and audiophiles. Instructions were definitely easy to follow and configuration was [...]

It all depends on three factors: what you have that you can use what you want to add on and if you have literally nothing, the components that you would want to have. A regular home theater includes the following: a TV, DVD/VCR player, separate surround sound receiver, speakers, just to name the basics. What [...]

Blu-Ray is the major High Definition disc formats that may well replace DVD standards in the future. Supported by manufacturers today, the Blu-Ray utilizes Blue Laser plus state of the art video compression to produce high definition video playback with the same size as a DVD disc.