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Brilliant Amplifier, It really wont disappoint.

Advantages: Powerful, Capable and Brilliant
Disadvantages: Expensive and Bulky

...:). The Yamaha only scores a satisfactory on the ease of use as it has just so many functions and so many capabilities it would just be impossible to make this thing simple. With a million different settings for the effect of the sound it can all get a little bit silly. You can set the Z9 to the acoustics of venues across the world, like cathedrals in certain cities or football stadiums. But really I’ve found its all too much like hard work and ...
...for the money you're paying it should do some things for itself. When setting up a new system it will calibrate itself, once all the speakers are plugged in and set up. There is a microphone which you plug into the Z9 and then leave the room. The speakers will all kick out some sound and the Z9 will set them all up with the distances and delays automatically, saving you some time. It has loads of inputs which i run all of my devices through, DVD ...

OllieBridges 02.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Yamaha DSP-Z9

Pioneer VSX-AX5i Multi-Channel amp

Advantages: HUGE SOUND EASY SET UP
Disadvantages: NEIGHBOURS MAY GO OFF YOU

I have owned this A/V receiver for last 2 years and never had a single problem. Prior to this amp i had experianced various cheaper amps but none could come close to the sound this baby produces.Ok it only puts out 100watts per channel but this is more than most rooms can handle unless you live in a night club. It also has 7 speaker outputs where you can use it for DTS.ES or Dolby digital 5.1EX alternatively you can use the surround back channels ...
...you will need to.The remote is a work of art to allowing you to use it for all your other appliances ie, cd player , tape deck, TV, DVD player, it works everything i have tried. It even has USB input for other devices.The amp does weigh just under 20kg so take care on glass shelves etc.The spec is available on various web sites so i will spare you all that geeky stuff. My advice to you is to search the net if you are thinking of buying one i paid ...

stevesreviews 02.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Pioneer VSX-AX5i Multi-Channel Stereophonic A/V Receiver

An A/V receiver with the WOW factor

Advantages: Looks great, sounds awesome, feels awesome
Disadvantages: Detailed set up can be tricky - just as well it comes idiot proof!

...deal. I got this Marantz A/V Receiver , A Yamaha surround sound speaker package and a Panasonic DVD recorder for the princly sum of £350 - a bit of a discount from the £900 RRP! I'll be reviewing each product in turn so check out my other reviews if you want a full system checkup! So into the review of the A/V Receiver: 1) The Theory I wanted a reciever that not only looked good, but that also provided the output and poer to match. I've long ...
...only look and feel good to use, they also have the reputation for shear high end quality. Unfortunately they were always well out of my price range! 2) The decision I was presented with a choice of three receivers, all of which fitted my requirements for connections, features etc. They included a Sony, a Yamaha and this Marantz. Well, I fell in love with this unit the moment I saw it - especially when the salesman explained that it has been the ...

Durahm.Dazzler 24.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Marantz SR 4400 A/V Receiver

review of sony STR-DB 930 QS S

Advantages: quality external sound processor and amp, excellent sound reproduction
Disadvantages: none really

A real quality system, you could pay 3 times the price for similar sounds, make sure you use this product with a full complement of speakers, you really do not want to miss a thing, I hardley use the radio functions, as mine is hooked up directly to a freeview box and I tend to listen too the radio that way, but the build in tuner works well enough, bring DVD's to life with full suround, its the only way to watch and hear your favorite films, works ...
...to all your CD's as well. Connects also to you old VCR, but they generally have much poorer sound, and this quality system will bring out the best sound you could hope to get with VCR's but don't expect miricles. I hope this review is useful to you, this is an excellent sound system, well worth consideration to any sound perfectionist. ...

merlin1957 04.12.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Sony STR-DB 930 QS B

Another winner from Pioneer

Advantages: Compact, Excellent sound, attractive and slimline, versatile, multifunction remote
Disadvantages: Only SCART connectors for inputs, Adaptor needed for non-scart stuff

...socket" to allow linking several Pioneer units to share controls. To be honest I don't use this facility despite also having a Pioneer DVD player. **** IMPORTANT ****** On some DVDs you may find that the voices sem to have disappeared. DON'T PANIC, I solved this by connecting the DVD player to the Amplifier with an additional Coax lead (It is actually a single phono to phono plug lead. Thought I'd let you know as this drove me NUTS as it only occurred ...
...more standard 6 Ohm), the Pioneer is extremely compact, measuring 420mm (W) x 70mm (H) x 383mm (D). It also sports an RDS AM/FM tuner for the radio fans out there. You NEED an aerial though or the reception will be dire. Mine is hooked up to a Pioneer DVD-565 multi-region DVD player and plays through a set of five Celestion AVS-101 speakers and Panasonic TX-28CK1 TV From a design point of view, this is a very pretty item and oozes quality. The ...

jerzed 20.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Pioneer VSX-C301 A/V Receiver