Summary: this reciever rocks! of course im no top of the line user, but for my first reciever this one satisfies my needs for now. I've had some other surround recievers, like a 400W panasonic reciever w/dolby digital 5.1. And i thought it was great, but this reciever has a load of power for all speakers, especially the front and main stereo speakers.
Strengths: high output power, easy to use, very clear sound quality, stays cool, loads of inputs, looks good, very low distortion at high volumes.
Weaknesses: some buttons are a little tricky to figure out.
Similar Products Used: kenwood 200W reciever, KLH 9912 Home Audio Main/Stereo Speakers, 160W Aiwa front speakers, 100W kenwood Rear speakers, carver reciever w/carver M-200t field amplifier.
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Summary: Purchased this receiver back in early 1995 primarily for music then for AV. A very good value for money receiver with ample power and features. I have since replaced it with a Yamaha RX-V3000 for DD5.1 & DTS using DVD and digital TV, mini disc input etc. For good old prologic or stereo it is hard to beat (except for the Onkyo 717). I used B&W 4 ohm speakers with it and the receiver showed no sign of overheating. This receiver is now used in another room as part of a music only system for listening to background music etc etc.
I decided to go with the Yamaha the second time round due to fally build and sound quality of current Onkyo products. There AV receivers where second to non up and including the 535 series.
Strengths: Good quality sound at a reasonable price, reasonable features
Weaknesses: none based on its price point
Similar Products Used: Other AV receivers, Onkyo, Sony, Yamaha
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