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from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! This week I have a product profile of a new mid-priced home theater receiver from Yamaha. Also, the Spring product announcements continue to roll in with Onkyo introducing three new home theater receivers and Panasonic introducing three new Blu-ray Disc players.
In addition, are we seeing the last days of the Plasma TV? Find out the answer this question plus other tips and product picks in this week's edition of the newsletter.
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In the Spotlight
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Yamaha RX-V665 Home Theater Receiver - Product Profile
The Yamaha RX-V665 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, at an extremely affordable price. This receiver is rated to deliver 95 wpc, and features Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD processing. On the video side, the RX-V665 has four HDMI inputs with 1080p pass-through and analog to HDMI video conversion. Extra bonuses include iPOD and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as two subwoofer outputs (thus the .2 reference in the 7.2 channel description of the the RX-V665). To find out more on whether this receiver is worth your consideration, check out my product profile of the Yamaha RX-V665 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver. Photo (c) Yamaha Electronics Corporation.
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Onkyo Announces Three New Home Theater Receivers For 2009
On the heels of Sony and Yamaha, Onkyo has just announced three new affordable Home Theater Receivers with advanced features, the TX-SR607, TX-SR507, and TX-SR307. First, the TX-SR607 is the first home theater receiver to feature Dolby Prologic IIz processing. Dolby Prologic IIz offers the option of adding two more front speakers that are placed above the left and right main speakers. This addition adds a "vertical" or overhead component to the surround sound field (great for rain, helicopter, p*** flyover effects). Dolby Prologic IIz can be added to either a 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel setup. Other advanced features on the TX-SR607 include...read more Photo (c) Onkyo USA
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Panasonic Introduces New Blu-ray Disc Players For 2009
If you haven't upgraded your home theater with a Blu-ray Disc player, Panasonic has announced two standalone Blu-ray Disc players and one Blu-ray/DVD/VHS combo deck to entice consumers for 2009...Read More.
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Top Picks
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HDMI Switchers and Switchboxes
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Home Theater
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With the increased number of home theater components equipped with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes, one or two HDMI inputs provided on many HDTVs and/or Home Theater receivers is not enough. An HDMI Switcher is a useful product for owners of HDTVs that do not have enough HDMI input connections for HDMI source components. For some suggestions on HDMI switchers that may work for you, check out my current favorites.
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1) Accell UltraAV™ HDMI ver1.3 4-1 Audio/Video Switch
The UltraAV™ HDMI ver1.3 4-1 Audio/Video Switch can be a great addition to a home theater system. An HDMI Switch is a useful product for HDTVs with only one HDMI input connection. With the increased number of components equipped with HDMI connections (DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes) one HDMI input provided on many HDTVs is not enough.
However, with an HDMI switch you can now expand an HDTV's single HDMI input into two or more inputs, depending on the capacity of the HDMI switch. One example is the Accell HDMI ver1.3 4-1 switch. This switch is very easy to use and does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources. For more details, check out my Review and Photo Gallery.
2) OPPO HM-31 Advanced 3-1 HDMI Switch
The HM-31 is great for expanding the number of HDMI inputs on an HDTV. It provides convenience, does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources, is fully HDMI 1.3 compatible, and provides several control options, including wireless remote and an RS232 connectivity for integration into custom installations. The only disappointment is that the HM-31 provides three inputs, while most HDMI switches provide four inputs. For more details, read by Review.
3) IOGEAR GHDMIAS4 4-1 HDMI Switch
The IOGEAR GHDMIAS4 4-1 HDMI Switch is a product that can be used to expand, up to four HDMI input sources that can be accessed by your HDTV, even if it only has one HDMI input. The IOGEAR HDMI Switch is very easy to use, provides convenient input auto-sensing, is fully HDMI 1.3 compatible, and does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources. For more details, check out my Review.
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Product of the Week
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Sonoro Cubo Model AU-1300 Compact CD Player/Clock Radio
Do you have a great home theater or audio system in your home, but listen to a cheap clock radio for your bedroom or kitchen? If you desire a compact CD player/Clock radio combination that actually delivers great sound,...read more
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