Saturday, December 31, 2011

Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black)

Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black) Review



Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black) Feature

  • iPod Dock on top panel
  • Connect USB player/devices via port on top panel to play MP3 and WMA tracks
  • CD Player, Clock with dual alarm modes
  • Handy card-type remote unit
The Yamaha TSX-130 Desktop Audio System is a compact, convenient and attractive way to add musical enjoyment to your bedroom. Versatile enough to play a wide variety of music sources, it's sure to keep you entertained. Set the Yamaha TSX-130 Desktop Audio System to wake you to your favorite music in the morning, then use it as a handy place to deposit things you need, like eyeglasses or keys. And with its real wood top panel, it will add an attractive touch to any interior. Buy the Yamaha TSX-130 Desktop Audio System today!


Friday, December 30, 2011

Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System

Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System Review



Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System Feature

  • 2-way satellite speakers with 2.5" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • 2-way center speaker with dual 2.5" woofers and 1/2" tweeter
  • Magnetic shielding for all speakers
  • 8" 100W cube-type high-power subwoofer
  • Wall-mounting capability
  • 2-way center speaker with dual 2.5" woofers & 1/2" tweeter
  • 2-way satellite speakers with 2.5" woofer & 1/2" tweeter
  • 8" 100W cube-type high power subwoofer
  • Magnetic shielding (all speakers)
  • Wall hanging capability
The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-channel home theater speaker package is a low cost, convenient way to enjoy the full benefits of 5.1-channel home theater sound. The NS-SP1800BL features advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST), which is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Onkyo TX-8555 Stereo Receiver

Onkyo TX-8555 Stereo Receiver Review



Onkyo TX-8555 Stereo Receiver Feature

  • It has built-in IR port that enables multi-room distribution with optional control systems
  • It has pure audio mode
  • It has 4 AV inputs and 3 audio inputs, including phono input
  • It has Zone 2 capability
  • It is XM/Sirius Ready
Recent years have ushered in a new era in flat-screen displays, high-definition video, and sophisticated multi-channel audio. But there’s still a vital role to be played by the dedicated audio system.This streamlined two-channel receiver lets you focus solely on your music or get high-quality sound from movies, broadcasts, and gaming.The TX-8555 is packed with proprietary Onkyo amplifier technology and housed in a sturdy, vibration-resistant chassis.Whether it’s channelling your iPod, SIRIUS satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio, CDs, or other traditional audio sources, the TX-8555 translates your music with effortless power and finesse. It even offers Zone 2 capability, so you can simultaneously play a separate audio source in a second room.


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Yamaha TSX-130WH Desktop Audio System (Single, White)

Yamaha TSX-130WH Desktop Audio System (Single, White) Review



Yamaha TSX-130WH Desktop Audio System (Single, White) Feature

  • iPod Dock on top panel
  • Connect USB player/devices via port on top panel to play MP3 and WMA tracks
  • It has a inbuilt CD Player
  • Clock with dual alarm modes
  • Handy card-type remote unit
The Yamaha TSX-130 is a compact, convenient and attractive way to bring musical enjoyment to your bedroom. Versatile enough to play a wide variety of music sources, it's sure to keep you entertained. Set it to wake you to your favorite music in the morning, then use it as a handy place to keep things you need, like eyeglasses or keys. And with its real wood top panel, it will add an attractive touch to any interior.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Yamaha RX-A2010BL 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

Yamaha RX-A2010BL 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver Review



Yamaha RX-A2010BL 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver Feature

  • Network functionality
  • iPhone/Android app compatibility
  • HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D
  • 1080p compatible; HD Radio; Zone 2/3
  • 1080p compatible
AVENTAGE model designed for superior audio quality with 9.2 channels, and featuring 8 in/ 2 out HDMI, Multipoint YPAO with R.S.C., SCENE PLUS, network functions incl. Web Browser Control, AV Controller app compatibility, custom installation - friendly functions with Zone 2/3 Video.


Yamaha RX-A800 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver (Black)

Yamaha RX-A800 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver (Black) Review



Yamaha RX-A800 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver (Black) Feature

  • Support for latest HDMI features like 3D and Audio Return Channel
  • Exclusive Yamaha technologies: CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, and SCENE PLUS
  • Convenient YPAO sound setup with Reflected Sound Control for great sound regardless of speaker placement
  • Full-color GUI with support for album art and iTunes tagging
  • Multizone setup for 2 zones and RS-232C interface for custom installation
AVENTAGE is a dramatic, inspired step forward in audio/video component design. AVENTAGE brings studio-grade sound and sophisticated video enhancements to the home as a result of unparalleled attention to detail in design, engineering and fabrication. Details that, at first glance, would not seem to affect the quality of sight, sound, and control, when brought together within an AVENTAGE component produce a work of visual and acoustic art. The RX-A800 A/V Receiver supports 3D and Audio Return channel over 6 in/2out HDMI, CINEMA DSP 3D surround sound, with or without Front Presence Speakers, RS-232C interface for custom installation, and HDMI for Zone B.


Monday, December 26, 2011

Yamaha YHT-393BL 5.1 Channel HTiB System (Each, Black)

Yamaha YHT-393BL 5.1 Channel HTiB System (Each, Black) Review



Yamaha YHT-393BL 5.1 Channel HTiB System (Each, Black) Feature

  • 5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5)
  • iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock
  • Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI repeater with 3D (4 in/1 out)
  • SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) ? quick and simple to use
Yamaha's YHT-393BL 5.1-Channel HTiB System is the easy way to enjoy the cinema experience at home. It is an entry level HTiB system with 100W 5-channel A/V Receiver, 3D Ready 1080p-compatible HDMI repeater (4 in/1 out), iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, 4 SCENE buttons and a powerful 100W Subwoofer.


Pyle P2002ABTI 2000 Watts Hybrid Receiver and Pre-Amplifier with AM-FM Tuner/iPod Docking Station and Bluetooth

Pyle P2002ABTI 2000 Watts Hybrid Receiver and Pre-Amplifier with AM-FM Tuner/iPod Docking Station and Bluetooth Review



Pyle P2002ABTI 2000 Watts Hybrid Receiver and Pre-Amplifier with AM-FM Tuner/iPod Docking Station and Bluetooth Feature

  • iPod docking station (iPod not included) - Bluetooth function - Powers 4 loudspeakers - Separate gain control for preamp and subwoofer
  • 2000 watts peak power - 600 watts @ 2 ohms - 460 watts @ 4 ohms - 240 watts @ 8 ohms
  • Inputs: RCA - Outputs: Banana binding post (to speakers) - 1 RCA dedicated for record line output - 2 mono RCA dedicated for subwoofer output
  • 1 RCA dedicated for preamp output - Digital fluorescent output display meter - iPod / MP3 input with cable - 110-220V Switchable
  • AM/FM Quartz Synthesized Tuner - Auto Station Seek - Dimensions: 19"w x 3.1"h x 13"d - Weight: 15.4 lbs
Pyle Pro's amazing new 2000 watt Hybrid Reciever and Pre-Amplifier is the perfect solution for any home or office audio needs. Using sophisticated circuitry and premium components for uncompromising musicality -- this reciever is famous for delivering powerful and accurate sound. Complete with i-Pod docking port -- simply plug in your i-Pod and enjoy hours of high quality music. Experience warm, detailed sound from all your music sources with the P1002ABTI integrated amplifier. This powerful amp and reviever can easily power up to 4 speakers and has a separate gain control for the preamp and subwoofer. Unit includes AM/FM radio with auto-seek, 2 mono RCA outputs dedicated for subwoofer use, and tons of other great features. You won't find a higher quality amp/reciever at a lower price.


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black) Review



Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black) Feature

  • Graphical User Interface with Album Art
  • HD Audio decoding
  • Analog video upscaling to HDMI 1080p
  • HD Radio Receiver, XM and SIRIUS ready
  • Zone 2 connection
Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Yamaha HTR-5860 XM-Ready 7.1-Channel A/V Surround Receiver (Black)

Yamaha HTR-5860 XM-Ready 7.1-Channel A/V Surround Receiver (Black) Review



Yamaha HTR-5860 XM-Ready 7.1-Channel A/V Surround Receiver (Black) Feature

  • 95 watts x 7 channels (20 to 20,000 Hz): front left/right, surround left/right, front center channel, and 2 rear-center channels
  • Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 surround processing for rich, enveloping sound
  • YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) with supplied microphone optimizes your system for your room quickly and easily
  • Offers Yamaha Digital ToP-ART technology, 40-station XM presets, and 40-station AM/FM presets
  • XM-Ready. Requires Audiovox CNP-1000 digital antenna to receive XM signal.
Amazon.com Hands-On Review Yamaha's relatively affordable and amazingly high-quality HTR-5860 XM-ready surround receiver is a treat for both music lovers and movie buffs. As the nexus for either a two-channel/stereo listening system or a surround-equipped home theater, the 7.1-channel HTR-5860 is a virtually unqualified success. It underscores both the incredible convenience of having a central component to manage the audio and video signals from many other components and the profound importance of high-quality audio to the enjoyment of recorded music and home cinema.



Click to view the Yamaha HTR5860's connections.
Yes, we'd recommend this receiver even for a simple left/right stereo system. For one thing, it gives you the freedom to expand into surround sound at a pace of your choosing and with a solid foundation. But the bigger factor recommending the HTR-5860 as an integrated stereo amplifier is the receiver's coolest and most sophisticated feature: the Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO). Don't get us wrong--it's truly great to have 95 watts per channel across seven channels for dynamic home theater. It's wonderful to have a wealth of surround and extended surround formats at our disposal. And XM Radio-readiness? Superb! (More on that in a minute.) But it's the rare "surround" feature that has immediate benefits for the two-channel world, and this is one of them.


YPAO calibrates the receiver for optimal performance in your actual listening room and through your actual speakers, whatever and wherever they are. And it does this in mere seconds. Depending on the sonic characteristics of your speakers and your room, the results can be profound. In our case, YPAO was responsible for making the HTR-5860 outperform a higher-power, multi-thousand-dollar surround preamplifier and amplifier combination.

To take advantage of YPAO, you simply hold or mount a supplied microphone at your primary listening position and hit "start" on the remote. The receiver pumps a series of test signals through your speakers and "listens" via the mic, comparing what it hears from your speakers and your walls to what it already knows about the source signals. The resulting analysis is the basis for a complete and nearly instantaneous system calibration that encompasses everything from sophisticated equalizer settings for each channel to individual speaker-level adjustments for up to nine speakers (seven main channels plus two "presence" speakers and a subwoofer). You're free to manually modify any aspect of the settings, and you can reload previous settings at the touch of a button.

We heard the biggest improvement from YPAO in the quality, not to say quantity, of bass supplied by our test system. In fact, the post-YPAO bass output was lower, since the receiver's careful adjustments to the level, the crossover frequency (the point where low-frequency sound transitions from the front left/right speakers to the subwoofer), and low-frequency equalization resulted in greater clarity for both deep-bass sounds (drums, dino feet, etc.) and upper-bass sounds (bass guitar, cellos). Bottom line: speakers in living rooms behave differently than speakers in test rooms, and having an AV receiver capable of tailoring its output to your room accounts for a lot.

The receiver also performed commendably in all other areas. Its XM Satellite Radio readiness is as seamless as could be hoped for: plug in your XM antenna, hit the XM/FM toggle button, and lose yourself in the service's 150-plus news, entertainment, and commercial-free music channels. (Use of this feature requires a subscription to XM Satellite Radio--.95 per month, no contract required--and a compatible XM antenna, such as the Audiovox CNP-1000.) XM Radio offers the best satellite-radio sound quality, and we've never heard XM sounding better than it does through this receiver.

Notably, the receiver offers a whopping 40 XM station presets on top of its 40 AM/FM presets. XM presets are stored in five banks of eight (A1 to E8), which proves handy for grouping similar programming or for diplomatically allocating presets to different family members.

Component-video up conversion takes composite- and S-video signals and converts them to a component-video signal. This means you need only one connection to your high-definition or other compatible TV rather than a separate connection for each video format. When you switch from watching your VCR to watching your progressive-scan DVD player, one click of the receiver's remote is all it takes to call up the DVD player; you don't also have to select an alternate input on your TV.

Other sonic refinements come from Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) amplifier design (which ensures high signal purity) and the receiver's wide-range audio frequency response, specifically accommodating cutting-edge audio media like DVD-audio and SACD. The HTR-5860's digital-to-analog converters operate at an extremely high-resolution 192 kHz/24-bits. There's even a feature called Pure Direct, which bypasses all circuitry not essential to audio playback, including the display. --Michael Mikesell

Pros:

  • An amazingly high-value product
  • Great for stereo or surround listening
  • Terrific room and system calibration feature
  • Excellent sound quality via both analog and digital inputs
  • Extremely versatile hookup and listening options
  • XM Satellite Radio-ready (hookup, navigation, presets)
  • Abundant surround-processing options
  • Extensive user-adjustable parameters for bass management, sound fields
  • Well-designed universal remote control
  • Well-written user's manual
  • HD-capable video switching
  • Convenient front-panel AV inputs

Cons:

  • No phono input
  • Flimsy volume knob
  • Speaker terminals do not accept spade-lug-terminated cable

What's in the Box
HTR-5860 receiver, remote control, remote batteries, YPAO optimization microphone, FM and AM antennas, a user's manual, warranty/registration information. Yamaha Superior Performance, High Powered 7.1-Channel 770W (110W x 7) A/V Receiver. It features Yamaha's unique CINEMA DSP for outstandfing home theater performance, as well all Dolby formats and all DTS formats. It has YPAO which automatically sets the best sound for any room, with any speaker placement. It has Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 Surround programs. It also features Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and Silent Cinema. It has Component Video Up Conversion (Full) It is XM Satellite Radio ready. It also features on-screen display. It has an 8-Channel External Decorder Input.


Yamaha 3D-Ready 500 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver With Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System + 50 feet 16 Gauge Speaker Wire

Yamaha 3D-Ready 500 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver With Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System + 50 feet 16 Gauge Speaker Wire Review



Yamaha 3D-Ready 500 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver With Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System + 50 feet 16 Gauge Speaker Wire Feature

  • High Sound Quality
  • High Picture Quality
  • Compressed Music Enhancer

5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

Advanced Features

SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio)quick and simple to use
HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D*)
iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock as well as iPod compatibility with optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
Front panel mini jack input for connecting portable audio player
Audio input assign capability for HDMI and component video input
9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies
Subwoofer phase select / Subwoofer out
Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)
Versatile digital audio input terminals (2optical/2 coaxial)
40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning
Auto power down function with variable time setting
Preset remote unit

High Sound Quality

5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5)
192 kHz/24-bit Burr Brown DACs for all channels
High dynamic power

High Picture Quality

1080p-compatible HDMI repeater (4 in/1 out)
Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation

Surround Realism

Upgraded CINEMA DSP with 17 DSP programs
Compressed Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and Adaptive DSP level
SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP



Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package

5.1-Channel entry class speaker package
Wide-Range system frequency response (28Hz - 50kHz)
Wall hanging capability
Removable grill cloth
Conventional speaker bracket compatibility
Magnetic Shielding (all speakers)
2-Way Acoustic Suspension
2.5" cone woofer and 1/2" dome tweeter
Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W/30W
Sensitivity: 82 dB/2.83 V/1m
Impedance: 6 ohms


Friday, December 23, 2011

Harman Kardon HK 3390 80W Stereo Receiver

Harman Kardon HK 3390 80W Stereo Receiver Review



Harman Kardon HK 3390 80W Stereo Receiver Feature

  • Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable players
  • 80 Watts x 2 into 8 ohms
  • Dual subwoofer output, with trigger for direct connection to powered subwoofers
  • Harman Kardon system remote for control of compatible Harman Kardon CD and DVD players
  • Remote A/B switching
In the years since Harman Kardon engineers invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features. The HK 3390 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio, including a 30-preset AM/FM tuner, an integrated phono preamplifier for enjoying your vinyl library and a tape monitor loop that lets you listen to your tape recordings as they’re being made when used with a three-head tape deck. If high-performance audio reproduction weren’t enough, we’ve added composite video switching. Use the included audio/video cable to connect your iPod (not included) or other portable players to the HK 3390, or just enjoy your favorite television programs in stereo without firing up your main home theater. Whether listening to an LP record pressed last century or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media player last night, your new HK 3390 delivers the powerful, detailed performance you’ve come to expect from Harman Kardon products. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation products.


Yamaha Micro Component Receiver Sound System with integrated iPod Docking Station & High Quality CD Player - Model # MCR230

Yamaha Micro Component Receiver Sound System with integrated iPod Docking Station & High Quality CD Player - Model # MCR230 Review



Yamaha Micro Component Receiver Sound System with integrated iPod Docking Station & High Quality CD Player - Model # MCR230 Feature

  • Brilliant combination of Yamaha technology
  • High sound quality packed into a micro component system
  • Outstanding bass sound from compact body
  • Superb reception FM tuner with handy function
  • Features 2-way bass-reflex speakers
A brilliant combination of Yamaha technology for high sound quality packed into a micro component system.
Outstanding bass sound from compact body.

Convenient system control capability

High quality CD player with CD Text display

iPod direct docking via top panel universal dock

USB port on top panel

Superb reception FM tuner with handy functions

20W + 20 W high power output

Subwoofer out for adding a subwoofer

Aluminum front panel and knobs

2-way bass-reflex speakers

Outstanding powerful bass sound from compact body

Detachable grill


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Yamaha RX-V371BL 5.1-Channel AV Receiver

Yamaha RX-V371BL 5.1-Channel AV Receiver Review



Yamaha RX-V371BL 5.1-Channel AV Receiver Feature

  • 5.1-channel AV receiver with 4-in/1-out HDMI
  • Support for latest HDMI features like Audio Return Channel and 3D
  • Exclusive Yamaha home theater technology like CINEMA DSP and SCENE functions
  • Compressed Music Enhancer improves playback of your digital music library
  • design features low-power standby and Auto Power Down with variable time settings
The Yamaha RX-V371BL Digital AV Receiver has 1080p HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel (4 In/ 1 Out) that delivers crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. Also featured in the Yamaha RX-V371BL Digital AV Receiver is Yamaha’s exclusive CINEMA DSP technology, which supports playback of HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.), providing natural and expansive sound imaging.


Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review



Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver Feature

  • 5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5)
  • 1080p-Compatible HDMI 1.3
  • Bluetooth music streaming using Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio Receiver
  • Connect an iPod using Yamaha YDS-10SL Universal iPod Dock
Yamaha RX-V365BL 500 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Yamaha MCR-140WH Micro Component System (White)

Yamaha MCR-140WH Micro Component System (White) Review



Yamaha MCR-140WH Micro Component System (White) Feature

  • Features yAired (Yamaha original wireless) technology, for wireless enjoyment of your iPod
  • System has CD player, an FM radio, USB and mini jack inputs
  • Perfectly matched amp and speakers for high efficiency and performance
  • Has advanced YST technology to deliver big bass sound
  • Built in iPod dock
Yamaha MCR-140WH Micro Component System In White