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New Firmware for PAC AVRs Adds Roon, Auro 3D, Improved Dirac & More [0.13] by Jacob Green,January 17, 2024 00:00

The top AV receivers from Premium Audio Company (PAC) brands Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer/Elite now offer new features, thanks to a firmware update. The Integra DRX-8.4, Onkyo TX-RZ70, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 are now Roon Ready, and support Auro 3D. Dirac Live also gets an upgrade and you can stream Spatial Audio directly to your AVR. Read on to learn more.

2013 Midpriced AV Receiver Comparison: The Best AVR for $1,000? [0.13] by smunz,December 28, 2013 12:00

In the market for a midpriced A/V receiver this holiday season? Curious what $1,000 can get you these days? As luck would have it, Audioholics has done some of the legwork for you, comparing and contrasting the feature sets of seven $1,000 receivers (+/- $100) to help guide you to the best solution. Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Sony, Onkyo, Harman/Kardon, Pioneer, we've got them all here compared side by side. Use our guide to help spend your XMAS bucks wisely. Happy hunting!

Onkyo TX-NR535 and TX-NR636 Receiver Preview [0.13] by tom,April 09, 2014 09:00

While the $500 TX-NR535 can pass through 4K/60Hz content and has HDMI version 2.0 ports, the $700 TX-NR636 adds HDCP 2.2 compliance for the best possible chance of future-proofing your receiver purchase. Regardless, both of these receivers offer fantastic features for the price and should do well for the company. Between HDMI 2.0, integrated Bluetooth and WiFi, and low prices, Onkyo looks to have winners on their hands.

Onkyo TX-NR646 and TX-NR747 Atmos / DTS:X AV Receivers Preview [0.13] by anthony,June 22, 2015 13:00

Onkyo just announced their new TX-NR646 and TX-NR747 receivers. These two new Onkyo receivers are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (FW upgrade needed) ready as well as having 4k Ultra HD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple Connect. Best of all is the price. At just under $700 for the TX-NR646 this feature backed AVR will get your home theater system updated to the latest technologies without breaking the bank. But how do they compare to the Pioneer models? Read on to find out.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price! [0.13] by anthony,April 18, 2018 00:00

We recently previewed the Onkyo TX-SR383 and since Onkyo bought Pioneer's Home Theater Entertainment section a few years ago, it was only a matter of time until receivers with similar feature sets and performance came out from Pioneer. The Pioneer VSX-LX103 is a $499, 7.2 channel receiver with all the video bells and whistles that we liked about the Onkyo TX-SR383 but with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X processing. Sadly, parent company Onkyo appears to be rubbing off on Pioneer by artificially and erroneously inflating the power ratings by stating 170 watts/ch despite it actually only be 80 watts/ch. Read on for more details.

Golden Triangle, Redbook CD, Soundproofing and Dual Subs [0.12] by clint,August 30, 2004 20:00

Please explain the golden triangle rule I have a Sony 5.1 Dolby surround sound system and yet to fine the perfect placement for the front speakers. They are at 1 foot above ear level for the 2 prime seats (the wife and me) but I am not sure how far apart to place them, we do not to seem to get"movement" of the sound it seems to jump to the rear at time and not fluidly move from front to rear.

Onkyo TX-NR3008 9.1 Channel Networking A/V Receiver Preview [0.12] by david,June 14, 2010 18:55

Onkyo has begun refreshing its line up of receivers and one down from the top is the new TX-NR3008 networked model, the successor to the TX-NR3007. Sharing many of the features of its big brother (TX-NR5008), the TX-NR3008 is a 9.2 channel receiver that features a THX Certified Ultra 2 Plus amplifier section capable of making 140 watts at 8 ohms over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The TX-NR3008, all in all, appears to be nearly everything that the TX-NR5008 is with few compromises to hit the lower price point.

Integra Research RDA-7.1 Amplifier Review [0.12] by Gene,March 08, 2005 20:00

The Integra Research RDA-7.1 amp is a dynamic, low noise, cool-running, audiophile-sounding amplifier that exceeds its power ratings. It can compete with many of today's best multi-channel designs. I have always been a fan of products that boast certain specifications on paper that when benched, comfortably outperform those numbers. It's a rarity to say the least, and even more so when the product actually exceeds its specifications by a wide margin. When this occurs, a total solar eclipse is usually not far behind. Fortunately we can bask in the awe of the beautiful sight of just such an occurrence without fear or losing or damaging our eyesight. Our hearing on the other hand is another story and, while we don't condone the adrenalin rush of sustained loud listening levels, it's nice to know a company provides this capability for the hearing impaired. Not surprisingly, this company is no other than Integra Research, the upscale division of Onkyo electronics.

Home Electronics [0.12] by clint,November 09, 2006 15:00

These are manufacturers which we feel present solid products which are technologically advanced and priced well for either consumers or custom installers. Most of these manufacturers have sent us products for review so that we were able to familiarize ourselves with at least some aspect of their manufacturing quality and consistency. If your favorite manufacturer isn't on this list, fear not - it may simply be that they have not yet sent us a product for review... or maybe they just didn't make our cut!

Micra 6 HTiB Installation, Setup, and Configuration [0.12] by Steve DellaSala,December 07, 2006 13:07