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- Receiver
- (1) A device that accepts signals. Contrast with "transmitter," which sends signals. The term is used generically to refer to "the side being sent to." For example,...
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- Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT
- At the top of Pioneer's AVIC line of navigation receivers, and indeed its entire line of car audio receivers, sits the AVIC-Z110BT. This grandest of car stereos features just about every bell, whistle, and whizbang that Pioneer has to throw at mobile audio and video. From GPS navigation that can...
- Tags: GPS, Digital music, Digital media, receiver, SD card
- Product reviews 2009-10-13
- Onkyo HT-RC160
- Photo gallery:Onkyo HT-RC160Comparing the features of competing AV receivers is already a difficult chore, but many manufacturers, such as Denon and Yamaha, invite more complexity by offering two lines of nearly identical AV receivers: a custom-install-friendly line and a more-consumer-based line. For better or worse, Onkyo has followed suit with...
- Tags: Onkyo HT-RC160, receiver, Onkyo
- Product reviews 2009-09-30
- Denon AVR-790
- Editors' note: This review is nearly identical to the Denon AVR-1910, as the two products are extremely similar. The only differences are slightly different cosmetics and the AVR-790 lacks IR inputs/outputs and the ability to drive "B" front speakers.The capability to upconvert analog video sources has become standard on midrange...
- Tags: Denon, Denon AVR-790, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-09-29
- Eos Converge Wireless Amplified Receiver
- After a CNET reader asked us to figure out how to get laptop audio streamed wirelessly to a receiver, we came across the Sound Blaster Wireless System for iTunes and Receiver. While the system worked well, we were disappointed to see that the included remote control was fully functional...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, wireless, transmitter, receiver, Wireless Amplified Receiver, EoS
- Product reviews 2009-09-25
- Eos Converge Wireless Receiver
- After a CNET reader asked us to figure out a solution to get laptop audio streamed wirelessly to a receiver, we came across the Sound Blaster Wireless System for iTunes and Receiver. While the system worked well, we were disappointed to see that the included remote control was only...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Wireless Receiver, wireless, transmitter, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-09-25
- Sound Blaster Wireless System for iTunes and Receiver
- A while back we were asked about an easy solution to stream audio from a laptop to a receiver. It seemed simple enough, but we soon found out that there weren't too many practical or inexpensive ways to accomplish such a task. Creative has offered a solution to the...
- Tags: Apple iTunes, receiver, USB Dongle
- Product reviews 2009-08-14
- Yamaha RX-V565BL
- Editors' note: The Yamaha RX-V565BL is virtually identical to the Yamaha HTR-6250BL, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ.Yamaha is unique among home audio manufacturers in that its prepackaged home theater systems include...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha RX-V565BL, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-07-07
- Yamaha YHT-791BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha YHT-791BLGreat-sounding home theater is becoming increasingly rare, as consumers move toward space-saving solutions like soundbars and tiny home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs. If you still care about sound, have a budget around $1,000, and want the convenience of an all-in-one package, the choice largely comes down to two systems--the Onkyo...
- Tags: Yamaha YHT-791BL, speaker, Regular HTIB, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-07-02
- Yamaha HTR-6250BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha HTR-6250BLYamaha is unique among home audio manufacturers in that its prepackaged home theater systems include the same AV receivers that are offered as standalone units. We received the Yamaha YHT-791 home theater for review and were impressed with the included HTR-6250BL AV receiver compared to other home-theater-in-a-box systems,...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha HTR-6250BL, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-06-30
- Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
- Photo gallery:Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K The iPod is the most popular audio gadget of the decade, which is why it's incredibly frustrating that it's not easier to use it with your AV receiver. Either you're stuck using a patch cable and getting up from the couch to make playback changes, or you...
- Tags: Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-06-16
- Sony STR-DH700 7.1 AV receiver
- Photo gallery:Sony STR-DH700Even for savvy home theater enthusiasts, buying an AV receiver can be a chore, requiring hours hunched over spec sheets trying to figure out what each model offers. From a general perspective, the Sony STR-DH700 looks to offer a good value, as a 7.1 AV receiver with three...
- Tags: setup process, Sony STR-DH700, receiver, Sony Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-06-05
- Pioneer launches trio of new A/V receivers with iPod/iPhone support
- Pioneer launches trio of new A/V receivers with iPod/iPhone supportmost traditional audio manufacturers are still clueless...why am i going to hook my iPod up to this damn thing... at home i have my entire digital audio and video collection on my computer... i want to be able to stream [b]that[/b]...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iPod, receiver, home stereo, Apple iPhone
- Discussion threads 2009-05-27
- Samsung HT-AS730
- These days, a home-theater-in-a-box system comes in one of three basic designs: an all-in-one package that includes a built-in DVD or Blu-ray player; a "soundbar" system that consolidates everything into a single speaker bar that can be mounted under a flat-panel TV; or a component system that basically boxes...
- Tags: Home entertainment, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, DVD, Samsung HT-AS730, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., HDMI, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-05-15
- Alpine KCE-400BT Bluetooth Adapter
- The Alpine KCE-400BT is part of Alpine's series of add-on modules that, in this case, adds Bluetooth connectivity to receivers that support Alpine's proprietary Ai-NET high-speed connection cable, extending the flexibility of its line of car stereo receivers. However, the KCE-400BT not only adds hands-free calling technology powered by Parrot--makers...
- Tags: adapter, Alpine KCE-400BT, Alpine, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-04-28
- Onkyo HT-S9100THX
- Most of the home-theater-in-a-box HTIB systems that we review provide the convenience of an all-in-one package, but come up short on features and flexibility. Leave it to Onkyo to offer up the HT-S9100THX--a highly customizable HTIB that offers countless features and the kind of sound quality that is usually...
- Tags: TV & Home Theater, Onkyo HT-S9100THX, receiver, Onkyo
- Product reviews 2009-03-23
- Philips SPM5713BB - mouse
- Philips SPM5713BB - mousenice mouse, but not without its flaws+ comfortable under my larger-then-middle-size palm despite its really tiny size (dont forget it's a notebook mouse). Black shiny plastic on the top cove and buttons, black rubber-like finish on the sides for nice grip. Nice scroll wheel with firm click....
- Tags: Mice, mouse, receiver, Philips Electronics N.V.
- Discussion threads 2009-02-18
- Sony STR-DG920
- Photo gallery:Sony STR-DG920Back in 2006, the STR-DA5200ES was the first AV receiver to feature a high-definition graphical user interface GUI for setup, finally replacing the ugly VCR-style text menu offered on even the most expensive AV receivers at the time. Sony has finally let this technology trickle down its product...
- Tags: Sony STR-DG920, receiver, Sony Corp., GUI, speaker
- Product reviews 2009-02-09
- Yamaha HTR-6160
- Editors' note: The Yamaha HTR-6160 is virtually identical to the RX-V663, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For more information on the differences between Yamaha's HTR and RX-V lines of receivers, see the company's FAQ.For the most home theater enthusiasts, midrange AV receivers represent the best value. They offer...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Yamaha HTR-6160, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-02-04
- Yamaha RX-V663
- Photo gallery:Yamaha RX-V663For the most home theater enthusiasts, midrange AV receivers represent the best value. They offer superior sound over underpowered entry-level models, include the most important features available on the high-end models, and they still manage to cost between $400 and $600. The Yamaha RX-V663 falls right into...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Yamaha RX-V663, receiver, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-02-03
- Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
- Photo gallery:Pioneer VSX-1018AHJust a few years ago, HDMI connectivity was a major step-up feature on AV receivers; now, it's standard for all but the least expensive models. That's mostly a good thing, because although HDMI can be finicky, its one-cable simplicity makes it much easier to set up an AV...
- Tags: faceplate, Pioneer VSX-1018AH, HDMI, receiver
- Product reviews 2009-01-29
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