Kenwood VR-6070 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Sound Receiver

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Product Feature

• 7.1 channel preamp
• Can run a second room in stereo with a tv (zone 2) but not separate zone

Product Description

Without this receiver from Kenwood, you just think you are getting the best sound! But with THX Select certification and Dolby Digital, THX Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround decoding, your favorite CDs and DVDs will come to life and your movies will explode from the screen. 5 S-Video inputs let you connect high-resolution components, so you can get the most from your DVD player or satellite receiver. Come hear what youM-^Rve been missing.

Kenwood VR-6070 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Sound Receiver Review

Wow ! wow and wow ! is the only word at the moment I can think of after utilizing this receiver for my dvd theatre surround applications. This impressive 100 watt (per all channels surround and stereo)system may not have the pretty ergonomic streamlined face of the pricier more competetive upper echelon models;What it lacks in that category it wins with it's amazing performance !The most important primary feature is it's capability of decoding ,if not all, most of the more desirable and latest movie surround code formats in 6.1 (DTS ES, Dolby Dital EX, THX ES, etc., etc.).What all this means is that a 6th back surround channel can be hooked up as a matrix or discrete channel, depending on the surround encoded material, for an overwhelming 360 wraparound experience. Some may roll their eyes or grind their teeth (after only purchasing a normal 5.1 decoding receiver but the payoff with the Kenwood 6070 is immense). This receiver meets and wears the Lucasfilm THX Select certification badge with pride. What the THX means is that this system brings as close as possible the sonic characteristics or qualities found or heard in a THX certified movie theatre (on a smaller scale for in home use of course).It meets Mr. Lucas' approval and that of his movie-sound engineer designers for a more realistic and natural approach to enjoying a film sonically as was intended by the film sound engineers/creators.When the 6070 is used in normal stereo playback mode for cds or tuner the sound is warm and natural with smooth highs and tight but not soft thumping bass.The remote is a behemoth loaded with all sorts of features and buttons. While the remote looks busy and complicated with the plethora of buttons and joystick it feels comfortable in the palm. It is a universal and smart learning remote which means that it will control functions from other basic video name brand sources of tvs, dvd players, cd players, etc. In some cases the remote from another source can be held up to the Kenwood's infrared emitter remote and will read the other's coded information (with the succession of pushing a few buttons on the Kenwood remote). The lcd readout screen on top of the remote shows which source is currently in use. However, for a remote this size Kenwood could have made it backlit. Remote also operates on a radio frequency for long distance use if your moving around the house.Here are the only cons, though. There is no Tape 2 loop monitor if you're thinking of hooking up a graphic equalizer (much to my shock when I tried to hook my old Optimus RadioShack equalizer !) Theoretically, an equalizer is overkill and does not need to be hooked up to these newer digital surround receivers due to the fact that the high quality resolution playback of cds and dvds is bright to begin with. Much to the dismay of audiophiles it's another one of those darn systems with built in EQ settings(Music,Cinema,Normal, etc.)Basically, no fine tuning or sound tweaking can be done by the user. Also, when the optical digital signal is decoded or signaled through the receiver any type of equalization would be defeated in place for the pure digital signal. An equalizer would be like tossing salt on a chef's well prepared meal for his guests without tasting it first (it's practically an insult). There is also no balance knob or control for 2 channel stereo analog processing (more and more manufacturers are getting lazy in the basic control functions category these days). However, there are basic tone and bass functions available for 2 stereo channel operation that is done only in increments of 2 up to 10 along with a loudness control.While the Kenwood 6070 may seem overwhelming both in its features and controls (and trust me it is)the time spent on learning how to operate this finely crafted system will surely pay off with it's exceptional performance on almost every level ! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?�Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment Comment

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