Kenwood VR-9060 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

by Kenwood

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 17 x 6 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 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: B000800B3S
• Item model number: VR-9060
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,167 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An ideal centerpiece for your home theater system, Kenwood's VR-9060 surround receiver supports all the major surround formats while delivering 100 watts of power to each of its seven channels. Internally, the receiver is equipped with a 32-bit ADI SHARC digital signal processor, a K-STAT discrete audio amplifier, and a 24-bit/96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter that combine to deliver remarkably accurate, explosive sound whether you're watching the latest Hollywood spectacle or listening to a CD. 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.

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As with the best surround receivers, the VR-9060 offers decoding for a variety of formats, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, TXH Cinema, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The first several formats play 6.1- and 7.1-channel soundtracks from the latest DVDs, while Pro Logic IIx converts two-channel audio sources such as CDs, VHS tapes, and even LPs 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 automatic signal detection 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 that 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-9060's value is the receiver's ability to serve as an A/V component switcher (it's HD-ready), which is ideal for TVs with a limited number of inputs, and its S-video up-conversion function, which converts composite signals to S-video to improve picture quality and minimize signal loss.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the VR-9060 offers three component video inputs (for such items as DVD players and HD receivers), five S-video inputs, and five composite inputs. It also comes with five video outputs (one component, two S-video, and two composite), along with eight audio inputs (including a front-panel auxiliary and a six-channel input) and four digital inputs (two coaxial and two optical). Listeners can even use the receiver to control speakers and components in other rooms thanks to the multiroom A/V and IR control outputs. The VR-9060, which measures 17.31 by 6.25 by 15.62 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-9060 receiver, remote control, user's manual.

Product Description

Kenwood's VR-9060 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. HD-compatible component video switching Video-up converting from Composite to S-Video 2 coax and 2 optical digital audio outputs K-STAT self-adjusting discrete power amplifier Black

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Did not open the box . I wanted the THX unit., July 25, 2005

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Norman R. Farria "dickesinging" (Bentonville, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kenwood VR-9060 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) (Electronics)

I returned this unit unopened since I had ordered it in error (mine).But I am happy so far with the Kenwood VR-9070 unit thatI ordered to replace the Kenwood 9060 .