Japanese Company Onkyo is set to roll out a new range of home entertainment products that include new HDMI and iPod capability, support for a brand new sound format and new accesory ports as well as features such as game mode.
Distributed by Amber Technology Onkyo like fellow Japanese Company Yamaha have been gradually building up a large share of their sales through mass retailers as consumers invest in a new generation of sound systems.
Among the new range are four new budget to midrange home cinema receivers however it is not known which products will be launched in Australia.
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DPL IIz introduces a vertical aspect to the sound field through the addition of left and right-channel front height speakers, giving a greater sound of “presence, depth and airiness”.
These two receivers also feature four new games modes, so you can tailor your sound depending on what type of game you’re playing, a new universal port allowing you to add additional Onkyo equipment such as the upcoming DAB+ radio tuner or iPod dock, and front-panel mounted HDMI input.
Users will also get access to full HD audio decoding, HDTV-capability, HDMI switching, video upscaling via HDMI and fascia-mounted 3.5mm jacks from the two top range models.
However, for those with more modest needs the new TX-SR507 and TX-SR307 5.1-channel receivers may be a better choice.
Buyers of the Blu-ray ready TX-SR507 receiver, will find that it has full Dolby True HD/DTS-HD decoding on board, 4 HDMI inputs (one output), Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Dynamic Volume onboard, a U.Port and a front panel 3.5mm input.
The entry-level TX-SR307 on the other hand will offer pass-through HDMI connectivity (with three HDMI inputs, one output), Dolby Digital/DTS decoding, and a front panel 3.5mm input.
Second in the Onkyo’s line-up are its separates-based packages, starting with the HT-S5205 receiver and sub/sat package.
Comprising a 5.1-channel receiver, it offers 3 HDMI inputs (1080p pass through) along with Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Volume, AV sync adjustment and a front panel 3.5mm input.
Coupled to that is a 5.1-channel sub/sat system, with satellites that boast 8cm drive units and a glossy-finished subwoofer.
For those that would prefer a package with a matching DVD player, HT-S5215 package features a HT-S5205 AV receiver bundled with the DV-SP406 1080p upscaling DVD player.
Finally, Onkyo is also introducing the new DS-A3 iPhone/iPod dock, that is designed to link to most generation of iPods, including nanos and minis.
Fitted with gold-plated connectors the DS-A3 generates an onscreen display to show your music playlist, and also features a Component video output, supported by iPod nano, Classic, Touch and the iPhone.
