Kenwood VR-906 6.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

by Kenwood

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 17 x 6 inches ; 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000800B4C
• Item model number: VR-906
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,522 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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An ideal centerpiece for your home theater system, Kenwood's VR-906 supports the most popular surround formats while delivering 100 watts of power to your left and right front, left and right rear, center, and back surround speakers (the sixth channel can also power a passive subwoofer if you don't own a back surround speaker). Internally, the receiver is equipped with a 24-bit/96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter that ensures rich, dynamic sound whether you're watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster or listening to your favorite tunes. The audio experience is enhanced by the five DSP modes--arena, theater, jazz club, stadium, and disco--that simulate the acoustics of the most common live venues. Users who own a number of analog components will appreciate the Source Direct Listening mode, which bypasses all the digital processing and tone controls to yield the purest possible analog sound.

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As with the best surround receivers, the VR-906 offers decoding for a variety of surround formats, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The first three play 5.1- and 6.1-channel soundtracks from the latest DVDs, while Pro Logic IIx converts two-channel audio sources such as CDs and VHS tapes into full multichannel splendor to create a surround-like effect. The receiver also boasts an active equalizer function that adapts to the type of speakers you own (full-range, satellite, etc.) and the type of program you're listening to (movies, music, or TV). The resulting audio can meet all types of expectations, whether you like your audio tight and crisp or full of booming echoes.

Additional audio functions include full digital bass management (sends the deep bass only to the speakers equipped to handle it); automatic signal detection and selection for both analog and digital sources (instinctively switches between CD player, DVD player, or satellite receiver depending on which unit is playing); individual bass and treble controls; and a Midnight Theater mode, which softens loud passages of movies so that people in other rooms won't be disturbed. And, of course, the receiver includes a quartz PLL-synthesized AM/FM tuner with 40 station presets.

Adding to the VR-906's value is its ability to serve as an A/V component switcher (it's HD-compatible), which is ideal for TVs with a limited number of inputs. For the ultimate in flexibility, the VR-906 also offers two component video inputs for such items as DVD players and HD receivers and three composite video inputs for VCRs, video game systems, and other products. It also comes with one component and two composite video outputs, including a monitor recording output. The receiver is stacked from an audio perspective as well, with two coaxial and one optical digital audio inputs, six stereo analog RCA inputs and two outputs, subwoofer and left/right back surround preouts, and a headphone jack for private listening. The VR-906, which measures 17.31 by 5.62 by 11.94 inches (W x H x D), comes with a universal learning remote control and is covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
VR-906 receiver, remote control, user's manual.

Product Description

Kenwood's VR-906 Audio/Video Control Center gives you the perfect setup for better listening. The next time you really want to feel the music, not just hear it, all you have to do is play it through this receiver. It delivers pure sonic power and lets you hear every subtle nuance of your favorite songs and audio. You'll discover things you never knew were there. KAM-1 high-efficiency power amplifier Black