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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Photo Gallery
The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K Home Theater Receiver provides practical features and good audio performance in an affordable package. Some features include Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, 4 HDMI inputs, and up to 1080p video upscaling. Extra bonuses include iPod connectivity via front mounted USB port, Sirius satellite radio connectivity, and PQLS (Precision Quartz Locking System) for anti-j…
Surround Sound and Home Theater Receiver Guide
The Home Theater receiver, also referred to as an AV receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system. For more read the following Guide To Surroun…
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 480i/480p Deinterlacing and 1080p Scalin…
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 480i/480p Deinterlacing and 1080p Scaling Conversion Test Results
Yamaha RX-V863 480i/480p Deinterlacing Conversion/1080p Upsca…
Yamaha RX-V863 480i/480p Deinterlacing Conversion and 1080p Upscaling Test Results
Buy a Home Theater Receiver - Part 2 - Multi-zone Audio, iPod, Networking, Video
The Home Theater Receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system. In part one, I discussed the basic audio performance and functions to look for. In Part Two, I dig deep into some of the more advanced functions to consider when buying a Home Theater Receiver.
Home Theater Receivers and the Multi-Zone Feature
The Home Theater receiver is being called on to do more and more, from simple connection to both analog and high definition audio and video sources, to accessing satellite and internet radio, and even to connecting iPods. However, as the sophistication of Home Theater Receivers increases, another feature that is being incorporated into many of them is what is referred to as "Multi-Zone capability". To find out more about this feature and how it works, check out my article.
Power Mad! - How Much Amp Power Do You Really Need?
You check out those ADs in the newspaper for a receiver or amplifier for your audio system and the one feature that sticks out is the Watts-Per-Channel rating. One receiver has 50 Watts-Per-Channel (WPC), another one has 75, and still another has 100. The more watts the better, right? Not Necessarily...
Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver - AV Receiver - Surround Sound Receiver
The Home Theater receiver, also referred to as an AV receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system.
Home Theater Surround Sound Receiver Connections
Home Theater Surround Sound Receiver Connections
How Many Channels do You Need? - About.com Stereos
You are ready to purchase your home theater receiver, but how may channels do you really need for a home theater experience? Check out the perspective from Gary Altunian, About.com Guide For Steros.
Top Five Features You Need on a New Receiver - About.com Stereos
What features do you really need on a stereo or home theater receiver? Find out the top five necessary features from the perspective of Gary Altunian, About.com Guide For Stereos.

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