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Onkyo Adds THX Receivers and HTiB Systems
Receivers include THX Loudness Plus, while packaged systems add 7.1 sound and an iPod dock.
July 22, 2008 | by Rachel Cericola

The Onkyo elves must have been busy lately; this is like Christmas in July.

The company just announced that they are adding two mid-priced home theater receivers and two home-theater-in-a-box systems to their lineup.

The Onkyo TX-SR806 ($1,099) and the TX-SR706 ($899) are both THX-certified, with THX Loudness Plus audio processing.

With five HDMI 1.3 inputs, the TX-SR806 promises 1080p video upscaling, a Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processor, Audyssey MultEQ automatic calibration, and support for both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. The TX-SR706 has many similar features. However, it only has four HDMI inputs—and compatibility for HDMI v. 1.3a.

The TX-SR706 is available now, with the SR806 coming by the middle of next month.

If you’re looking to spruce up your entire system, Onkyo can do it in one shot, via the HT-S7100 or the HT-S6100 home-theater-in-a-box system.

Just announced, each unit combines a 130-watt-per-channel receiver, HDMI inputs for up the four sources, and 1080i video upscaling with 7.1-channel sound. Each set includes seven satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The only difference in each system is that the HT-S7100 has an A/V-capable DS-A1XP dock, while the HT-S6100 features the audio-only DS-A1L.

One other difference: The HT-S6100 is shipping now for $699, and the HT-S7100 will come next month for an extra $100.

Check out pics of all of the new products, in the slideshow.



About the Author:
Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer
Over the past 15 years, Rachel Cericola has covered entertainment, web and technology trends. Check her out at www.rachelcericola.com.


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