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Best-value 5.1 home theater receiver
Pros: Decoders for high-def audio, automatic speaker setup, scene modes simplify use.
Cons: No video upconversion, iPod and Bluetooth accessories costs extra, some HDMI compatibility problems reported.
27108933214
Yamaha
RX-V465BL
5.1
105 watts per channel
4
No
No
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6
Cinema DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual Cinema DSP, Silent Cinema
Accessory dock required
Yes
No
No
No
No
Black
17 1/8
6
14 3/8
18.5
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Best 7.1 home theater receiver
Pros: Great sound quality, good video processing, built-in support for iPods and iPhone, helpful graphical user interface.
Cons: Works best with efficient speakers, manual can be confusing, analog audio input only accepts 5.1 channels.
12562954646
Pioneer
VSX-1019AH-K
7.1
120 watts per channel
4
Yes, 5.1 channel
Yes
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-ES, DTS-Express, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS 5.1
WMA9 Pro, Neural THX
Works with iPod/Made for iPod certified
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (2 zones)
Yes
Black
16 9/16
6 1/4
13 3/4
19.2
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Best value 7.2 home theater receiver
Pros: Good sound quality, six HDMI inputs, dual subwoofer outputs, support for Dolby Pro Logic IIz.
Cons: No multichannel analog audio input, video processing and upconversion not the best, the benefit of Dolby Pro Logic IIz is debatable.
751398008719
Onkyo
TXSR607B
7.2
90 watts per channel
6
No
Yes (to 1080i via HDMI)
DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Digital Surround EX
Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, direct mode, DTS Surround Sensation, CinemaFilter
Accessory dock required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2 zones)
Yes
Black; also available in silver
17 1/8
6 15/16
12 15/16
23.8