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Onkyo HT-RC180

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Onkyo HT-RC180 THX Select2 Plus Certified 7.2-Channel Receiver

Superb Mid-Range Versatility with the Added

Convenience of Network Capability

The THX® Select2 Plus™ Certified HT-RC180 combines the latest home-theater functionality with home-network capability to create a compelling mid-range centerpiece. A rear-side Ethernet port enables the HT-RC180 either to receive and output audio tracks playing on your PC, or to bypass your PC and directly stream internet radio stations such as Rhapsody and Pandora.

The HT-RC180 provides five HDMI™ 1.3a inputs to handle a range of high-definition video and audio sources. HDMI compatibility also enables the receiver to upscale any video input to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema™. This 110 W-rated receiver also features Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, two new surround-sound formats that expand the spatial dimensionality of games and movies. On top of all this, you also have Audyssey room-correction and equalization technologies working to create a well- balanced soundstage, no matter the volume level or the shape of your room.

Among the other highlights of the HT-RC180 are a customizable remote controller and a proprietary Universal Port that enables single-cable connection of peripheral audio devices..

Special Features

THX Select2 Plus certified

HDMI V1.3a repeater (5in/1out, 1080p compatible)

Dolby PLIIz Processing

Audyssey DSX 3D Surround processing

HDMI 1080p upscaling powered by Faroujda DCDi Cinema

Onkyo TX-NR808

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Onkyo TX-NR808 7.2-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver

The Heart and Soul of Networked Home Entertainment

Meet Onkyo’s mid-range powerhouse. The TX-NR808 earns its prestigious THX® Select2 Plus™ certification by blending the latest connectivity and processing technology with Onkyo’s renowned amplification prowess. As a network-capable receiver, the TX-NR808 is your gateway to streaming audio from your PC or internet radio. Other connection highlights include seven HDMI® 1.4a inputs with 3D and Audio Return Channel capability; 7.1-multichannel analog inputs for legacy components; a Universal port for Onkyo peripherals; a USB port for iPod® models and flash memory devices; and an analog RGB video input for your PC. Employing two advanced 32-bit DSP chips and low-jitter 24-bit Burr-Brown DACs, the TX-NR808 effortlessly handles your audio-processing needs. Whether it’s lossless Dolby and DTS formats on Blu-ray Disc, or new-dimension surround formats from Audyssey and Dolby, your audio signals retain every lifelike nuance. All things considered, the TX-NR808 is a serious challenger for the middleweight crown.

Special Features

Seven 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.4a repeater) including 1 Front

THX Select2 Plus Certification

HDMI 1080p video upconversion by Faroudja DCDi cinema

WRAT technology and discrete amp construction for cleaner sound

TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding to support the latest Blu-ray technology

PC Input

Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and iPhone®/iPod® Models (Enables Display of Album Artwork)

Optional iPod Dock / HDradio module via U.Port

4 DSP Gaming Modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing

Audyssey MultEQ w/ Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume

Onkyo TX-SR608

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Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2 THX Certified 3D Ready HDMI v1.4a AV Receiver

Hitting the Sweet Spot Where Budget and Performance Meet

Sure, we call it an “entry-level” A/V receiver. But when you witness the full potential of the TX-SR608, you’ll know the level you’re entering is far beyond the ordinary. For a start, you get six of the latest HDMI® 1.4a inputs for simple hook-up of all your high-def sources. HDMI 1.4a also brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an Audio Return Channel from your display back to the receiver. Complementing HDMI on the input front, you have an analog RGB video input for connecting your PC, and a Universal Port for Onkyo peripherals. All video sources, regardless of resolution, can be upscaled to big and beautiful 1080p via HDMI and Faroudja DCDi Cinema™. Audio processing incorporates quality Burr-Brown DACs, lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded surround formats of Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby Pro Logic® IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. In recognition of the TX-SR608’s outstanding A/V prowess, it has been awarded THX® Select2 Plus Certification.

Special Features

Six 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.4a repeater) including 1 Front

THX Select2 Plus Certification

HDMI 1080p video upconversion by Faroudja DCDi cinema

WRAT technology and discrete amp construction for cleaner sound

TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding to support the latest Blu-ray technology

PC Input

Optional iPod Dock / HDradio module via U.Port

4 DSP Gaming Modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing

Audyssey 2EQ w/ Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume

Onkyo DS-A3

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Supported iPods

iPod touch (1st and 2nd generations)
iPod classic
4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel (Latest Software Version)
5th Generation iPod with Video (Latest Software Version)
iPod photo (Latest Software Version)
iPod mini (Latest Software Version)
iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations)

Not Supported

1st, 2nd and 3rd gen iPod

Integrating the iPod Family with Onkyo Systems

The DS-A3 smoothly accommodates the iPod touch (1st and 2nd generations),the iPod classic, 4th and 5th generation iPod models, the iPod nano (1st, 2nd,3rd, and 4th generations), the iPod photo, and the iPod mini.

iPod Video Playback via Component Video

By connecting a compatible iPod model to the DS-A3, you can view movies, music videos, TV shows, and video podcasts on a connected display. Component video connectivity ensures a stable, high-quality video signal output. The DS-A3 supports 480i and 576i output from the iPod touch, and 480p and 576p from the iPod nano (3rd and 4th generations) and iPod classic.

Onscreen Display for Easier Navigation and Selection of Audio and Video Content

The DS-A3 comes with an onscreen display (OSD) mode that enables you to easily navigate and select video and audio content viewed on a connected display. In OSD mode, you can browse your iPod content using the keys on the dedicated remote controller.

Dedicated Remote Controller for Enhanced Control and Functionality

There’s no need to handle your iPod while it’s sitting in the DS-A3, as it comes with its own remote controller that controls all basic playback functions. With its simple layout and easy operability, this palm-fitting remote controller is particularly handy for navigating and selecting your music via the OSD.

Recharge Your iPod While Enjoying Your Music

The DS-A3 comes with an AC adaptor that needs to be plugged in when you play back your music. When your iPod is in the Dock, its battery will continue charging as long as the Dock is connected to a power source. So, while you’re enjoying your device’s music in the comfort of your own home, you’re also fully charging the battery for when you’re on the move.

Added Functionality and Integration Through the RI (Remote Interactive) Function

You also have the option of connecting the DS-A3 through the RI interface. This gives you access to selected functions: System On/System Off, Auto Power On, Auto Selector (Direct Change), and Sleep Timer.

Special Features

iPod Cradle for any audio components and systems through RCA connections
RI controllable with most Onkyo systems using your Onkyo remote
iPod charging function
Built-in Onscreen graphics generator to display Playlist Information (Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Composer)
Remote control included

Onkyo TX-SR707

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Onkyo TX-SR707 THX Select2 Plus Certified HDMI 1.3a 7.2 Receiver

A Winning Balance of Superb Performance and User-Friendly Features

Building on Onkyo’s fine legacy in the popular mid-range AVR category, the TX-SR707 offers a wealth of audio and video features that combine to earn it the prestigious quality assurance of THX® Select2 Plus™. On the connectivity side, six HDMI™ 1.3a inputs handle all

your high-def sources, while also transporting video signals upscaled to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema™. Along with the pristine, lossless audio of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™, the TX-SR707 handles two new surround formats: Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz. These formats open up an immersive vertical dimension for games and movies, and bring more flexibility to your speaker set-up. As well as advanced Burr-Brown audio DACs, the TX-SR707 incorporates Audyssey equalization technologies to ensure an audio balance that fits your room like a glove. Peripheral devices are looked after by a Universal Port, while a customizable remote controller puts you firmly in charge. Pound for pound, the TX-SR707 stands out as a muscular and versatile middleweight contender..

Special Features

THX Select2 Plus Certified

HDMI V1.3a repeater (6 in (1 front)/1 out, 1080p compatible)

HDMI 1080p upscaling powered by Faroujda DCDi Cinema

Audyssey MultEQ for Room Correction and Speaker Calibration

Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range

Onkyo TX-NR5007

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Onkyo TX-NR5007 9.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Network Receiver

Top-of-the-Line Networking Powerhouse Sets the Standard

As Onkyo’s flagship model for the network generation, the TX-NR5007 offers a mouthwatering feature set designed to satisfy even the most demanding home theater purist. The expanded 9.2-channel configuration allows you to enjoy multi-zone playback as well as the latest surround formats by Dolby, DTS, and Audyssey. Advanced networking capability, meanwhile, enables you to incorporate PC-based audio and internet radio into your home theater set-up. Video signals fed through this receiver get the luxury treatment, thanks to HQV Reon-VX processing, ISF calibration, and 1080p upscaling of all video sources via HDMI™ 1.3a. In the engine room, the TX-NR5007 boasts an impressive array of audiophile-grade components, including large, customized transistors to drive high currents and 22,000 μF capacitors to support a huge and stable power supply. Add to that high-quality 32-bit Burr-Brown DACs; ultra-low-jitter circuitry; and independent power supplies for amp, video, and audio circuitry, and you have a networking powerhouse equipped to deliver an immaculate A/V performance every time.

Audyssey DSX™ Adds Extra Dimensions to Surround Sound

Audyssey DSX lets you augment a standard 7.1-channel surround set-up with two “front wide” channels. Two extra speakers expand the width of the soundstage and help to produce a more realistic and immersive listening experience. Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can be configured to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games.

Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz for a More Enveloping Sound Field

As with previous versions of Pro Logic, Pro Logic IIz creates a surround-sound experience from any movie or music source—even a stereo one. Pro Logic IIz also enables you to incorporate two “front height” speakers in one of several configurations, depending on the available speaker channels. The front height channels carry ambient audio effects that help immerse you even more deeply into your games and movies.

Onkyo TX-SR508

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Onkyo TX-SR508 7.1-Channel w 4 x HDMI V1a Home Theater Receiver

Onkyo Once Again Brings Advanced Features to Entry-Level Home Theater

At Onkyo, our mission is to deliver outstanding audio and video quality to your home, no matter what budget you’re on. With the 7.1-channel TX-SR508, you get an entry-level home theater centerpiece built to unleash the potential of your favorite entertainment sources. The TX-SR508 arrives brimming with processing and connectivity features previously unheard of at this level: Four 3D-ready HDMI® 1.4a inputs for connecting your high-definition sources; Studio master-quality HD audio formats from Dolby and DTS; Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz for new surround-sound possibilities; Powered Zone 2 and bi-amping for more speaker flexibility; and a Universal Port and front-side input for connecting peripherals and portable devices. Meanwhile, Audyssey volume and equalization technologies ensure comfortable listening and a room-fitting soundstage. Underpinning it all is decades of Onkyo amplifier expertise in the form of WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) and a high-current, low-impedance drive.

Special Features

Four 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.4a repeater)

WRAT technology and discrete amp construction for cleaner sound

TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding to support the latest Blu-ray technology

Optional iPod Dock / HDradio module via proprietary U.Port

4 DSP Gaming Modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ to Maintain Optimal Listening Level

Audyssey 2EQ w/ Dynamic EQ

Onkyo TX-SR307

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Onkyo TX-SR307 5.2 HDMI A/V Home Theatre Receiver

Expanding the Scope of Entry-Level Home Entertainment

In budget-conscious times such as these, Onkyo’s track record of value for money is more relevant than ever. Now, with the TX-SR307 home theater receiver, we bring unprecedented levels of performance and connectivity to the entry level. On the video side, the TX-SR307 can receive up to three 1080p resolution video sources via HDMI™—think Blu-ray Disc, PlayStation®, and HD broadcasts—and send pristine video to your compatible high-definition display. When it comes to audio, a suite of Audyssey technologies work to match the sound output to your listening space. The TX-SR307 even makes friendly with your iPod® or other MP3 player, via a frontpanel input. All those compressed audio files will sound far better thanks to onboard Music Optimizer technology. Rounding out this versatile system are four new gaming modes that allow you to customize the audio to your chosen game type.

Special Feature

Three 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.3a Pass-Thru*)

4 DSP Gaming Modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ to Maintain Optimal Listening Level

Audyssey 2EQ™ for auto Room Calibration

Onkyo TX-NR3007

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Onkyo TX-NR3007 9.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Network Receiver

A High-End Home Entertainment Hub with Network Capability and Supreme Processing Power

In one powerhouse unit, the TX-NR3007 combines the finesse and flexibility of a ballerina with the balance and brawn of a sumo wrestler. 9.2 audio channels expand the possibilities both for multi-zone playback and for the new surround dimensions of Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz. Advanced networking capability, meanwhile, lets you bring streaming internet radio and PC-based music files into your home entertainment set-up. Digital audio signals are converted by Onkyo’s VLSC™ into smooth, noiseless analog waveforms, while selected Audyssey and Dolby technologies maintain a well-balanced frequency response and dynamic range at any volume. Video processing on the TX-NR3007 is also second to none, with 1080p upscaling of any video source via HQV Reon-VX. To witness Onkyo’s renowned attention to build quality, check out the fully isolated power amp and pre-pro, along with the independent power supplies for system, video, and audio circuitry. In short, if you’re serious about building a home entertainment network on the firmest possible foundations, look no further than the TX-NR3007.

Advanced Video Processing and 1080p Upscaling with HQV Reon-VX

HQV Reon-VX is the most sophisticated video-processing chip available for home theater. It provides the ultimate support for 1080p scaling; for filtering of jaggies and artifacts; and for the reduction of random, “mosquito”, and block (codec) noise. HQV Reon-VX also enables color region enhancement and the rendering of more than one billion colors.

PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 Compatibility

As one of Onkyo’s new breed of receivers that can link directly to the internet or to your home PC via a local network, the TX-NR3007 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio files—whether from your PC or from the internet—can now be played back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity. The TX-NR3007 brings to life a wide array of internet radio sources, such as Pandora, Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio, and vTuner. As well as being compatible with earlier platforms, the receiver is compatible with Microsoft’s new Windows 7 platform, which includes the DLNA 1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature. Another benefit of having the TX-NR3007 connected to the internet is that you can then easily update its firmware.

Processing 1080p Video and High-Def Surround Sound via HDMI 1.3a*

Incorporating HDMI version 1.3a and advanced processing capabilities, the TX-NR3007 works as a powerful A/V control center. Six rear-side HDMI inputs, along with a convenient front-side one, enable connection of up to seven components, including Blu-ray Disc players, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. The system can then receive and switch high-definition video signals and send a pristine digital signal to two different output locations—for example, to two separate highdefinition displays. On the audio front, lossless Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ provide a bit-for-bit multichannel soundtrack identical to the studio master track. *HDMI version 1.3a supports Deep Color™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC.

Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz Add New Dimensions to Surround Sound

The 9.2-channel TX-NR3007 handles two new surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers in your home theater system. Audyssey DSX lets you augment a standard 7.1-channel surround set-up with two “front wide” channels. Extra speakers, positioned 60° off center, expand the width of the soundstage and help to produce a more realistic and immersive listening experience. Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can be configured to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides a similar frontheight speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping home theater experience. With Dolby Pro Logic IIz, overhead effects in games and movies are more convincingly located than ever before.

Onkyo TX-NR708

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Onkyo TX-NR708 7.2-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver

Adding Network Prowess to Awesome Mid-Range Functionality

As the first—and most affordable—of Onkyo’s new-season network-capable A/V receivers, the TX-NR708 brings the audio goldmine of internet radio to your living room. Now you can kick back on the sofa and surf all your favorite channels in superior fidelity. With seven HDMI® 1.4a inputs, the TX-NR708 offers copious connection possibilities, as well as 3D video compatibility. For your convenience, one of the HDMI inputs is located on the front panel, along with a USB input for flash memory devices and iPod® models. If you want to connect a non-HDMI multichannel component—say, a legacy SACD or DVD player—the TX-NR708 sports a full complement of 7.1-channel analog inputs. The Onkyo name connotes serious audio quality, so it’s no surprise to find low-jitter Burr-Brown DACs and sophisticated Audyssey MultEQ® room-correction onboard, along with lossless HD audio formats and the expansive surround dimensions of Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz. All of this processing and connectivity power receives the coveted THX® Select2 Plus™ stamp of approval.

Special Features

Seven 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.4a repeater) including 1 Front

THX Select2 Plus Certification

HDMI 1080p video upconversion by Faroudja DCDi cinema

WRAT technology and discrete amp construction for cleaner sound

TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding to support the latest Blu-ray technology

PC Input

Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and iPhone®/iPod® Models (Enables Display of Album Artwork)

Optional iPod Dock / HDradio module via U.Port

4 DSP Gaming Modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing

Audyssey MultEQ w/ Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume

Onkyo HT-S9100

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Onkyo HT-S9100THX THX Integrated 7.1 Home Theatre System

A THX Certified Package for Awesome Amplification and Precise Processing of Movies, Gaming, Music, and Broadcasting

If you thought our first THX Integrated System Certified receiver/speaker package was a great concept, then this power-packed followup will be sure to please.The HT-S9100THX is the first THX I/S Plus Certified system to handle full high-definition processing of 1080p video and the master quality of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™.Whatever input you choose—whether gaming, movies, broadcasts, or music—the HT-S9100THX draws on a reservoir of precise amplification power to create a breathtaking home entertainment experience.With video upscaling, revolutionary audio equalization and acoustic treatment technologies, and integrated control with leading display brands, the HT-S9100THX is a fail-safe solution for most home environments.

Special Features

THX Integrated System Plus Certified

HDMI V1.3a repeater (4 in/1 out, 1080p compatible)

HDMI 1080i upscaling powered by Faroujda DCDi Edge

Audyssey 2EQ for Room Correction and Speaker Calibration

Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction