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Onkyo TX-SR805 AV Receiver Review

The Onkyo TX-SR805 represents the current pinnacle of value at its price point. It sounds good, decodes all the latest HD audio codecs, sports a large power supply, has an impressive feature set, THX Ultra2 certification, and Audyssey MultEQ at a price well below what the competition offers. This high level of value is not just limited to this particular model; Onkyo has spread value and features across their entire product line. Onkyo has resurged into the market as a serious player once again and clearly upped the ante with the TX-SR805. Highly recommended.

EMP ECA-4 & ECA-44 Compact Satellite Speaker System Review

This is a must have solution for any application requiring a compact clutter free and inconspicuously mounted installation. For a limited time, EMP is extending more than 50% off their MSRP plus FREE shipping which makes this system even more attractive and a very uncommon value. So basically $729 gets you 5 high performance compact satellite speakers and their new high power compact e10S subwoofer. This is a “cubed speaker system” killer for well under $1k.

Recent DVD-Audio Reviews

Tech Article: Queen – The Game Review (DTS) Review
by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

One of the aspects of Queen that excited me the most when reviewing this DVD-Audio disc is their predilection to use unusual sounds in their compositions. To me, 5.1 surround is a perfect venue for some of the more esoteric of Queen's songs.

Tech Article: Porcupine Tree: In Absentia (DTS) Review
by Jeff Lawson — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Prior to writing this review I had never heard of the quartet Porcupine Tree. Where I live in New Hampshire , the selection of FM stations is limited unless you have a large outside antenna or live closer to Boston . I have digital radio with my DIRECTV package, however, I never find myself listening to it.

Tech Article: Porcupine Tree: Deadwing (DTS) Review
by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

I was so bitter that I wasn't able to review In Absentia that when the chance to review Deadwing came my way, I jumped at the opportunity. I've been reviewing everything from progressive rock to jazz fusion to folk with hard(er) rock being the one real absence.

Tech Article: Nine Inch Nails – With Teeth (DualDisc) Review
by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

by Tom Andry Label: Interscope …

Tech Article: Mutter - Beethoven Concerto - Romances SACD
by Rob Griffin — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

When one begins listening to classical music, one of the most logical composers to start with would have to be Ludwig van Beethoven. Even the most novice listener knows Beethoven's most famous four notes. Aside from his symphonies, Beethoven also composed several other types of music. In 1806 he composed the Violin Concerto in D major.

Tech Article: KAJE DVD-Audio Disc & CD Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

KAJE, pronounced "Kay-Jay" is probably a disc I would not have typically selected on my own, but man am I glad it came across my desk. KAJE wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered the stereo tracks and 3Bone Audio, Inc did the 5.1 mixing and mastering for the DVD-Audio 5.1 mixes (the stereo audio CD version is included on a separate disc).

Tech Article: Graham Nash – Songs for Survivors (DTS)
by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Of course we all know Nash from Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young fame, but, not knowing what to expect from this DVD, I cracked the case and looked inside.

Tech Article: Esteban: Enter the Heart (DTS) Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Recorded in 1998, legendary Jazz-Latin guitarist Esteban embarked upon creating a new listening experience for his fans by encoding his latest CD with the best current multi channel surround sound scheme available.

Tech Article: Eric Clapton - Back Home (Dual Disc) Review
by John Hopkins — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Eric Clapton's latest release Back Home is made up primarily of original material. This is his first such album in five years. The disc includes nine new tracks and three cover songs: George Harrison's "Love Comes To Everyone", the Spinners', "Love Don't Love Nobody", and Stevie Wonder & Syreeta Wright's "I'm Going Left".

Tech Article: Eagles Hell Freezes Over (DTS) Review
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Fourteen years ago, the Eagles said they would get back together for a tour when "Hell Freezes Over". I can't recall if 1997 was a cold year, but it I remember it marked the day when the Eagles united for a tour. What made this tour especially nice was that the concert was performed unplugged and recorded in DTS 5.1 Channel Surround Sound.

Tech Article: Don Henley - End of the Innocence (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Dishwalla – Live…Greetings From the Flow State (DualDisc) — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Diana Krall - Love Scenes (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Death Cab for Cutie – Transatlanticism SACD Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Crosby-Nash: Another Stoney Evening (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Cassandra Wilson – Traveling Miles (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Blue Man Group - The Complex (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Alan Parsons Project - The Turn of a Friendly Card DVD-Audio Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Alan Parsons: On Air (DTS) Review — by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Zoe - Zoe Review (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Toy Matinee DVD-A/DTS Review — by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed (DTS) — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues DualDisc Review — by John Hopkins — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Sting: Ten Summoner's Tales (DTS) — by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Steely Dan: Gaucho (DTS) Review — by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions (DTS) — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

Tech Article: Queen - A Night at the Opera (DTS) Review — by Tom Andry — last modified January 31, 2007 07:25

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