Integra Unveils DRX AV Receiver Line
Integra, the high-end audio brand of Onkyo USA, launched Thursday four models in its new DRX series of 7.2-channel network AV receivers, offering support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X object-based surround sound, MQA audio decoding and support for Tidal and Google Cast streaming. Each…
Denon Adds Pair Of 4K/HDR-Ready X Series AVRs
Denon this week introduced two new network AV receivers to its mid-range X-series line, both of which are ready to connect to the latest cutting-edge 4K Ultra HD/HDR source components and video displays. Both the new Denon models AVR-X1300W ($599 expected retail) and AVR-X2300W…
HDR Support Comes To 2016 Mid And Entry AVR Lines
High performance networked AV receivers compatible with the latest 4K Ultra and high dynamic range (HDR) video signals and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X objected-based audio formats were unveiled this month in the more mainstream 2016 product lines from Denon, Marantz, Onkyo and Pioneer. Many…
Review: Samsung’s UBD-K8500 Sets Bar High For Ultra HD Blu-ray
Samsung’s UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player (above) has a curved design but no readout. Since the introduction of the first DVD player, Samsung has sought to be first-to-market with all of the latest optical disc technologies to come along. The company’s track record includes the…
Samsung Releases Atmos Soundbar Pricing
In addition to ushering in its 2016 SUHD TV class this week, Samsung staged a sendoff for some of its most innovative soundbars to date. The highlight was the $1,499 Dolby Atmos-equipped HW-K950 that comes with included wireless back/height-channel speakers and wireless subwoofer to deliver…
Denon Adds Pair Of S-Series AVRs With HDMI 2.0a Support
Pictured above, Denon’s AVR-S920W ($579) will pass through 4K Ultra HD video with HDR. Denon Electronics continued to advance its affordably priced S-Series Network A/V receiver line with introductions Tuesday of two updated 7.2-channel models that are fully 4K Ultra HD/high dynamic range (HDR)-compatible. Models…
2016 AV Receivers Adding HDR Friendly Features
It’s starting to become a great time to buy an A/V receiver. The first 2016 TV displays are starting to ship to retail now and that means the latest and greatest home theater systems are right behind them. Unlike last year’s entries, most of this…
Onkyo Unveils 2016 A/V Receiver Line
Onkyo USA unveiled Monday four new A/V receivers for its 2016 product lineup. The new models include the TX-NR757 ($799 suggested retail), TX-NR656 ($699), TX-NR555 ($599) and the TX-SR353 ($399), the first three of which provide support for 4K Ultra video, 4K upscaling, object-based surround…
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