Kenwood VR-8050 Audio/Video Receiver

Kenwood VR-8050 Audio/Video Receiver
Manufacturer: KENWOOD
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Kenwood VR-8050 is ready to take your home theater up to the next level of performance! Six 100-watt amplifier channels have the power to play film soundtracks at realistic theater levels, while its K-STAT power transistors (a Kenwood exclusive) self-adjust to give you optimum sound quality at all times. A 32-Bit ADI SHARC DSP processor gives the VR-8050 incredibly accurate performance at all signal levels, from the loudest explosion to the most delicate musical passage. The receiver's sixth amplifier channel drives a surround back speaker for the latest 6.1-channel Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 96/24 soundtracks, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx creates an incredible 7.1-channel experience with ordinary 2-channel sources like CDs, VHS tapes and even FM radio. Active EQ tailors the receiver's response to bring the best sound out of whatever type of speakers you have (full-range, satellites, etc) and the type of program you're listening to (Movies, Music, or TV). The VR-8050 has connections for 8 different audio components (including a turntable and a DVD-Audio player) and features Component and S-Video Connections for maximum video quality. The included Universal Pre-programmed Remote controls the receiver, your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite tuner, and select audio components.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 6.1-channel Kenwood VR-8050 is loaded with the high-end surround-sound processing features Dolby Digital EX for delivering up to six, independent soundtrack channels and DTS-ES (Discrete, Matrix, Neo:6) to take advantage of the latest in digital audio and video. For listening to ordinary 2-channel sources like CDs, VHS tapes and even FM radio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx creates realistic 7.1-channel surround sound. The VR-8050 sends 100 Watts into each of six channels, while its K-STAT Discrete Audio Amplifier, a Kenwood exclusive, helps to ensure the highest possible signal purity for better sound without interference. A 32-bit ADI SHARC DSP processor gives the VR-8050 incredibly accurate performance at all signal levels. DSP (digital signal processing) simulates different environments to make audio a more life-like listening experience. A full complement of AV inputs/outputs (including component and S-Video, four digital inputs, and five composite inputs) makes it easy to connect all of your digital and analog components. Plus, Active EQ tailors the receiver's response to bring the best sound out of whatever type of speakers you have (full-range, satellites, etc.) depending on what you're listening to--movies, music, or TV).

The VR-8050 has full digital bass management letting you set up your system so that deep bass gets sent only to the speakers made to handle it, reducing distortion and increasing dynamics.

The included universal pre-programmed remote controls the receiver, your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite tuner, and select audio components. And with direct input source selection you can go directly to the component you want to use without having to scroll through each individual input.

What's in the Box
6.1 receiver (midnight black), remote control, and user's manual

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Acer Aspire AS56306672 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 MB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Home Premium) Manufacturer: Acer Computer Product Group: Personal Computer Binding: Personal Computers ASIN: B000LO69UU 2007-01-30

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This notebook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. Other features include a large 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), a multi-format DVD burner, 5-in-1 memory card reader, Intel GMA 950 video card (with up to 256 MB of shared memory), integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), and Gigabit Ethernet.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

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