| Average Customer Rating: 4.0/5
Total Reviews: 9 |
Rating: 5
Excellent Performance at Excellent Value
| Having recently purchased a DVD player, I was looking for a digital receiver that could maximize the terrific sound that DVDs are known for. |
Rating: 5
Best value!
| The sound from this receiver is impressive. The offering of both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding at this low price range is another great feature (The Eagles DVD was what drove me to upgrade to include DTS). Yes, the KAM amplifier, that some may view as cheap, is probably how Kenwood can keep the price down and yet can offer all the other features. A home theater magazine tested this receiver in the lab and their measured figures are actually much better than what was published in the Kenwood spec. You have to read the instructions to set this receiver up to make it play. It is true for all receivers with all these features. To some, it may be confusing. The pink noise generator in the receiver does not seem to help balance the channels properly during the setup. I ended up using a home theater calibration DVD with a sound pressure level meter to balance all the channels. I drive with this recevier a pair of Polkaudio RT800 speakers with its matching center channel and bipole/dipole switchable rear channel speakers, plus a Infinity powered sub. The sound is just unbeleivable. The only complain with this receiver I have is that it has only 1 optical audio input. I would like to have one more for the satellite receiver. I have to settle for the copper digital input. The 3 macro keys on the remote are extremely handy. Once programmed, you can push just one macro key to turn on and set up all the necessary components, such as the DVD player, the receiver with the correct audio/video input, and the TV with the correct video input. Push the same macro key once again to turn off all the components when done watching your favorite video. I am extremely happy with this receiver. |
Rating: 5
Don't let the remote scare you
| I got this receiver as part of Kenwood's Digital Home Theater in a Box. I was blown away by the sound. I had returned a different model and was about to give up hope of finding an affordable DTS receiver. I was a little confused by the hook ups and the remote, but a phone call to thier 800 support # cleared up all of my problems. I was able to program the remote to work with my odd mix of stereo and TV components. I would recomend this receiver to anyone looking to make the DTS plunge. I works great with my Sont 530 DVD. |
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