I love home theater and I have been eagerly anticipatiking the ...
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This item is something that I was waiting for. I love home theater and I have been eagerly anticipating the release of Dolby Atmos for the home market. I have the TX-NR3010 receiver now so the comparison is between those two.

First thing is that they took away one of the HDMI inputs so you go from 8 on the back to 7 and the 7th one has to either be on "HDMI" 7 or phono.. Baffling.. So I have an Xbox 360, PS3, DirectTV, WiiU, Xbox One, PS4, Oppo Blu and I have just enough inputs with the 3010. The 3030 has to use HDMI 7 for the WiiU or the phono, Very Inconvenient. If that were not enough I also had very inconsistent results with the HDMI through. In the morning, I often want to watch news without surround sound. Not a big deal, you set the HDMI through to on and choose your source. Well on the 3010 this works well, on the 3030 not so much. It seems like you have to turn the recevier on then off to get the through to work... Again baffling..

Well onto the sound. Seeing how the only Atmos source I have is "Transformers: Age of Extinction" that is what I tried. The sound is good, the seperation is great and the whole effect is cool. In comparison to the 3010 though with Neo X I am not convinced for the price. I mean, yea it works, and yeah it is cool but there are some things about Atmos that I question. First the speaker setup is not something that will work for most people. I cannot put speakers in my ceiling. So I Use my front High Speakers for the Front speakers and the sound is very nice. I did angle them up so that they reflect off the ceiling. I tried both ways and decided to eave them pointed up for use with my 3010 also.

The wattage went down for the 3030 from the 3010 also and it seems to make a difference in overall sound. I use the Multi 32 for room correction on the 3010 and it wokrs pretty well. They have dropped that for the 3030 and gone to some type of proprietary Room EQ system that seemed to work OK. I usually use a sound meter and set the sound levels with the meter. That is where the difference becomes apparent, I had to crank the 3030 up to get levels anywhere near the 76 db that I get on the 3010.

Interface looks a little dumbed down also. Does not seem as nice..

I would not say no to this unit at $1499 but at $2399 I do say no..
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It has everything you want in a home theater in a box(HTIB). Everything works right out of the box. Easy setup. Great looking. Great Audio. Great Video. Lots of online widgets like netflix, pandora, youtube and more...
Only thing i miss not having is the wireless rear speaker capability.
I am using it with my Samsung un46b7000 LED TV. Loving it !!!!
Amazon is the place to buy from. Great Customer Service !!!

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I bought the DV11 three months ago after a good deal of research on home theater systems.  It exceeded even my best hopes.  I unpacked it and plugged it into the wall.  Then I looked agape at the 12' wide perfect image (opening sequence of 'Serenity') thrown on my living room wall. I confess I dragged several neighbors in my apartment building over to take a look, and they were all similarly impressed (several offered to move in).

The DV11 image is quite good, particularly considering the price point.  Movie images are amazingly bright and clear even on a white wall.  The unit itself it quiet, and the built-in speakers surprisingly good.  I can convert either my living room or my bedroom into a small movie theater by simply unplugging the unit and moving it into the next room.

The mobility and all-in-one nature of the DV11 are attractive to anyone who may not want to hide wires or speakers or have a projector permanently installed in their living room -- renters, people in small apartments, etc.  When company comes you can put it away in a box.

Overall, a great product, executed remarkably well.  Highly recommended.
480813
Love this display (Pioneer PDP-6020FD 60-Inch Class).  My wife isn't into technology or change...and she is ecstatic about it.  It up converts really well from our standard broadcast satellite service and DVDs look great (something I didn't expect).  I'm using a Sony Play station 3 for BlueRay which has turned out to be a great solution and I'm playing my first console game ever; Valkyria Chronicles.  The experience is so immersive I may not play these games on a PC anymore.  The Play Station is connected by HDMI to the Pioneer.  I didn't have an HDMI connector for my Dennon 7.1 surround sound system, so I connected to the Pioneer via fiber optic.  I thought that my surround system sounded great before; using Dolby on DVD movies.  The sound is so unbelievably good now on a BlueRay disk that it beats any theatre I've ever attended.  The nicest part is that I didn't have to do any configuration, or either side.  I'm just amazed how easy it all was.
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I bought this "micro home theater system" off the J&R Music and Computer World website last week. UPS delivered it earlier today and I just set it up a couple of hours ago. The sound is much more impressive than the JVC "DVD digital theater system" (TH-S11B) that I bought from Fry's last year, paying probably $50 more than what this Philips system cost, and regretting it ever since. As soon as I received my MCD 708 I moved the JVC into my teenage daughter's room (poor kid; I hope she doesn't complain to the child welfare department). She listens to most of her music on her iPod anyway, and at least the JVC transforms her small TV into a "home theater system." The excellent "Quick Start Guide" that came bundled with the Philips MCD 708 provided clear and concise instructions to make set-up a breeze. I do wish the speaker cables were a bit longer, but that's a minor quibble considering all you get for just under a hundred bucks. I've got to agree with Eduardo's assessment: the Philips MCD708 is totally superior to that Bose Wave glorified clock radio. My dad has one of those, but I'm going to urge him to replace it with this.
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I bought this dvd just to test the sound of my home theater and fell in love with it. Nice videography and sound.
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I have trouble hearing with surround sound and it was recommended that i use headphones to listen to my home theatre.  Couldn't be happier with my selection of the Sennheiser system.  I also bought an extra headset for my wife.  Although we don't get to laugh as much about our mis-interpretation of what's being said it has really enhanced my satisfaction of watching TV.
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I had several of the original hard drive equipped Apple TVs.  I still miss some of the features of having local storage but the new version has won me over.  I now have four of the new Apple TVs in my home and with each upgrade I love them more.  I have a dedicated home theater and the picture quality on my 123" screen is near Vudu HDX quality.  If Apple can get the HD audio codecs to stream there will be no reason to buy another Blu-ray.
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The receiver arrived as promised in a well cushioned set of boxes. The outer box was a great idea because UPS was not kind to it and it showed the distress from rough travel. The inner box was in great shape as well as the contents.

So far I like everything about the receiver and the sound quality is amazing. This is now the central control system for my living room entertainment. Switching from audio to TV or PS3 or network radio, is just a one button deal now. My only regret is that I didn't get the 7.1 system for only a few more dollars as the 2nd zone coverage would have been handy or even adding another set of loud speakers would have been a nice option.  Oh well, maybe next time.
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I got this Plasma TV a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it.
When I watch a DVD it's like being at the movie theatre.
And the HD channels I get (DirecTV and off air) look stunning.
Watching DiscoverHD is like looking through a window.
I now look forward to watching movies at home and am watching more than I did with my Rear Projection tv.
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Had this replace an 806 and this thing is fantastic! OSD menus are beautiful, Audessy works very well. Wifi built in for internet radio(would still use ethernet for firmware updates). Too many inputs I'm not sure what to do with them all. One major complaint I had about the 806 was that the darn thing ran HOT! This is very cool even after some major DTS decoding. This is a very worth center piece to your home theater experience.
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I continue to be amazed at how technology rapidly marches on with regards to home audio and visual technology.  Way back in the day, I used to impress my friends with my Technics receiver, all tricked out with things like a graphic equalizer, dynamic range expander, tuner, dual cassette deck, and a fairly high end turntable, among other things.  Since those heady days, I haven't stayed at the cutting edge of electronics, but I've generally remained in the game, incrementally improving my equipment over time.  So, this review is written from the point of view of a casual user, rather than a technophile.  I was happy to be offered this new Onkyo TX-NR535 5.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver to review, as it is past time for me to replace my A/V receiver.

This receiver is replacing the one that I use for my existing 2.1 set-up in my basement, where I work out while listening to some music, and occasionally watch some movies and TV, so I don't need a high-end 7.2 unit.  I'm considering going to a 5.1 setup in the near future, though, so it's good that this receiver can handle it.  If you're not familiar with the terminology, the front number in "2.1" generally refers to the number of speakers you have set up, and the number after the period refers to the number of subwoofers.  For a good surround sound in a home theater, you should have at least a 5.1 setup.

From a cost perspective, the Onkyo is an entry-level receiver, but it has a lot of features that you used to only see on higher-end units.  One nice feature is compatibility with 4k displays incorporating HDMI version 2.0 inputs, so it should be able to seamlessly handle that 4k signal, unlike older receivers with HDMI 1.4.  I don't personally own a 4k display yet, but it's nice to know that when I eventually take the plunge, my receiver will work with it.  Other interesting inclusions are both a built-in wireless wi-fi connection *and* a wired Ethernet connection port, and DNLA 1.5 certification with a number of streaming services supported.

Setup was fairly easy, and the inputs/outputs for various devices were pretty much standard for the receivers being built today.  There were also plenty of HDMI inputs and a specifiable HDMI output (although no S-Video).  The unit and the remote worked well.  One of the more interesting features for this receiver is the "Exclusive AccuEQ Room Calibration", where you plug in an included microphone, turn your system on, and then the unit "balances" your surround sound to the specifics of your room.  I didn't see much of a change when I tried this, but I suspect that's because I just have a minimal 2.1 setup in a small room.  I would expect to see more sound improvements if I were running a 5.1 or 5.2 setup in a larger area.

Overall, I found this to be a great receiver, especially for features included compared to the price.  The only thing it didn't have that I wanted was a dedicated phonograph input (hey, vinyl records are making a comeback!), but you'd have to step up to the TX-NR636 for that, at a cost of an additional two hundred dollars.  But if you're in the market for an entry-level receiver with mid-level features, you should definintely consider this unit.  Five stars.
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Feels good watching them again reliving the experience of watching the movies in the theatre. If only I can improve my home sound system...
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The longer I have this receiver the better I like it, my son programed the remote for me and it now operates my dvd player, tv, Apple tv, and it's self so four things on one remote that's cool and the different scenes for what you are listening to is great when I first got it I thought I needed it on the 7.2 setting as I am running that many speakers but there is a left hand up and down button which controls the scene selection and talk about coming alive wow, any way this is a great unit and I love it, it is coupled with two older pioneer floor standing speakers and a Monoprice home theater premium 5.1 (comparable to Energy take 5 classics) and for about 100 bucks less a great alternative.
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Thank you for shipping  My DB  power LED-66 Home theater projector. The image
Is  Great.  My plan is to convert  My  two car  garage  into.a  home theater for  the  family  and. Friends. It. Will be  My dream come true. Delivery  was very  fast. Thank You.
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Recently, my family has been using the front living room as a home theater.  We've thrown together an Epson EX5210 projection unit, a laptop and a set of speakers together.  Quite frankly, my living room wall has never been more awesome!!  To provide the soundtrack, we borrowed the speakers from my home office, but playing Candy Crush without sound had taken it's toll on my sanity; it was time for a new set of home theater speakers.

After doing some shopping around, and comparing various speakers in the store I tried out the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 package.  The store sample music just sounded more "rich" through the Klipsh speakers.  I'll admit, the THX certification might have played a part in convincing my ears that these sounded better, but I decided that these truly sounded much better than the logitech and others available.

Set-up was simple.  Some other reviews here mention issues with the DIN connector, but I didn't have any problems.  The DIN cord is even clearly labeled to prevent issues with connecting it.  The sattelite speakers connect to the subwoofer via push-lock speaker connectors.

Volume and subwoofer "level" are easly controlled from the knobs on the sattelite speaker.  We tried a few YouTube videos, then popped in a DVD and sat down for a movie.  After all, that's why we needed some awesome speakers  :)

With the volume knob turned up approximately 1/3 max volume, the 200 watts of THX certified sound filled my simple home theater.  The room is 15x20 with vaulted ceilings.  These speakers easily filled the room with vibrant and rich sound, a huge improvement over the logitech 2.1 system I had employed before.

The only negative thing that I can say so far about these speakers is that I found that with the subwoofer turned all the way up, there was a significantly noticible amount of distortion, but having the subwoofer turned up that high was just silly anyway.

If you need big sound from a compact system, this is the speaker set for you.  I am very happy with my purchase.  A 5-star product!
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I was afraid this would not have enough power to drive my high end speakers at the level my old flagship Yamaha did. Yes, the volume knob has to be turned higher than on the Yamaha but I don't get any discernible distortion and the sound is actually noticeably better, brighter, clearer. I was impressed.

I've been using this unit for months and have watched many movies and listened to a lot of lossless music through it and I can say I am very pleased with my investment.

I'm anxious to buy a 4k tv so I can try the up scaling feature on this unit.

Connecting remotely with is unit is GREAT. Wireless connectivity is one of the biggest sellers for me on this receiver. I love it.