Receivers
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Panasonic SA-BX500
17 Feb 2009 2:55 PM
The Panasonic SA-BX500 sounds OK but is too hard to recommend because of too many limitations for its asking price. The wireless surround pack works well, but just adds expense to an under-featured receiver.
Specs: 7.1 , 150 W
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Yamaha RX-V663
06 Feb 2009 3:02 PM
The Yamaha RX-V663 sounds great, but it's tough to recommend with its paltry HDMI connectivity, poor upconversion quality, and other design quirks.
Specs: 7.2 , 95 W, 665 W, 2
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Pioneer VSX-1018AH
06 Feb 2009 2:28 PM
The Pioneer VSX-1018AH's solid sound and generous feature package make it great value in the midrange AV receiver class.
Specs: 7.1 , 100 W, 910 W, 3
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Harman Kardon AVR 355
30 Jan 2009 4:47 PM
Tailored towards the casual listener rather than Harman Kardon's usual hi-fi customers, the AVR 355 is solid, with great features, but somehow lacking.
Specs: 7.1 , 70 W, 65 W, 3
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Denon AVR-1909
22 Jan 2009 12:36 PM
The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
Specs: 7.1 , 90 W, 3
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Yamaha RX-V3900
15 Oct 2008 9:08 AM
The Yamaha RX-V3900 is a receiver boasting a blockbuster features list, and appears to be the complete audio and visual package.
Specs: 7.1 , 140 W, 280 W, 4
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Onkyo TX-SR606
22 Jul 2008 4:32 PM
The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.
Specs: 7.1 , 5x
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Harman Kardon AVR 247
08 Apr 2008 6:09 PM
The Harman Kardon AVR 247 is an authoritative piece of equipment with a smattering of usable features. It's a challenger for best receiver in its price range.
Specs: 65 W, 50 W, 2
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Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3)
28 Mar 2008 1:49 PM
Cambridge Audio's latest Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with performance than the latest features.
Specs: 6.1 , 100 W, 80 W, 2
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Denon AVR-1908
27 Mar 2008 12:02 PM
Denon's AVR-1908 offers a decent specification supported by impressive sound quality, but in today's competitive market there are rivals that offer the same without spending as much.
Specs: 7.1 , 90 W, 90 W, 2
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