THX for under 350! he he he
Written: Feb 24 '04
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Pros: Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES, THX Select Certification for $320
Cons: only 8ohm stable amp (but it does have 6.1 pre-outs for outboard amps)
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| emailbo's Full Review: Kenwood VR-7080 6.1 Channels Receiver |
I looked for several months for a receiver that had all the latest surround sound modes and could drive 4 ohm axiom speakers. I have looked at receivers from MARANTZ to Outlaw Audio (and trust me, everything in between). The bottom line is that it doesnt exist this side of 2 grand. So the next best thing would be a receiver with all the trimmings that ALSO had pre-out on all channels.
Enter the VR7080.
For $320, you get everything you need to start an awesome sounding hifi theater. I still cant believe Kenwood put out a THX rated product for this price!
As for real world performance (subjective of course) this thing sings! Crystal clear, very powerful (watch the 8 ohm impeadeance though) and the remote actually controls everything I own (thank you Kenwood).
A word of advice, if you buy a refurb (which most of these units are now). Only buy from "official" Kenwood outlets. Check the kenwood site for locations.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 320
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