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Onkyo GKW-2.1HD budget home theatre starter-kit

Chris Davies, Jun 13th 2008 Discuss [0]

Onkyo are set to release a new home entertainment system that seems to be aimed at people unsure whether they want extra wires and rear speakers. The GKW-2.1HD consists of two 30W front stereo speakers, a 60W subwoofer and control unit, and a remote. Out of the box it supports 2.1HD audio, but add a few extra speakers and you'll have a full 5.1-channel surround sound setup. Read The Full Story

Onkyo X-NX10A mini-HiFi with 80GB HDD & internet access

Chris Davies, May 30th 2008 Discuss [0]

Onkyo's latest mini-HiFi system, the X-NX10A, might look pretty mainstream (although that color LCD is on the large size), but its demure appearance hides a few pleasantly up-to-date features. For a start, there's an 80GB hard-drive that you can rip CDs to or, via a USB port, copy across your existing digital music files. An ethernet port also allows the HiFi to look up track and artist information online, or download (non-DRM) tracks directly. Read The Full Story

Onkyo spits out three new HD home theater receivers – they’re a bit on the affordable side

James Allan Brady, Apr 17th 2008 Discuss [1]

Starting with the TX-SR606, then the TX-SR576, and lastly the TX-SR506, all packing 7.1 capabilities, HDMI ports, Dolby and DTS technologies, and not a single one prices below $500. For Onkyo, the $800 price tag of the most expensive of the three is comparatively affordable. Read The Full Story

Onkyo HD Audio PC packed with a Digital Amplifier

Daniel Lim, Feb 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Little did I know about Onkyo line of HD HTPC products in US, but they already on 2nd generation releases in Japan with the announcement of APX-2. The new HD audio PC is a joint venture effort with the Japanese PC company, SOTEC as distribution store front. Read The Full Story

Onkyo is undecided on HD-DVD

Daniel Lim, Feb 4th 2008 Discuss [2]

Do you know how many CE manufacturers that are really supported HD-DVD and what they have in common? The RCA, Xbox 360, Venturer and Onkyo are all rebadged or manufactured by Toshiba, not counting the Korean Giants with combo player like LG and Samsung. The RCA went back to legacy DVD, Venture didn’t sell well and the word on the street is Onkyo is pulling out as well. Read The Full Story

Silent Firmware Update from Onkyo & Integra

Daniel Lim, Dec 5th 2007 Discuss [21]

Onkyo and their premium line of Integra product are issuing firmware updates for current line of A/V receiver and processor that utilizes Silicon Optic Reon HQV. It’s not available to public or downloading online and owner is required to sign a waiver, fax the paperwork and they will send you the updater in the mail. Read The Full Story

Onkyo HT-SP908 7.1 HTIB

James Allan Brady, Oct 17th 2007 Discuss [0]

So it comes with 7 speakers, a subwoofer, a receiver, and a DVD player that does a bit of up converting. The receiver is XM and Sirius ready too. On top of that, there is an included iPod Dock. The receiver has HDMI v1.3, a ton of stuff from the folks a Dolby is all integrated. Read The Full Story