Onkyo's Mid-year Product Launch Includes Two THX Home Theater Receivers and Two New HTiB Packaged Systems

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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (7/22/08) – Onkyo USA has introduced two mid-price home theater receivers and two packaged home theater systems, as part of its mid-year new product announcements. Both receivers are THX certified and include the new THX Loudness Plus audio processing technology for improved low-volume-level listening. All of the new models include expanded HDMI connectivity, Faroudja DCDi video processing capabilities, Audyssey room acoustics correction and Dynamic EQ, and Onkyo's Music Optimizer for improved sound from heavily compressed digital sources. 

ONKYO to Ship Blu-ray Disc Player In Late 2008

New player will work with ONKYO’s high-definition A/V receivers to realize full potential of high-definition media

OSAKA (7/1/08) – ONKYO Corporation has announced that it will release its first Blu-ray Disc Player for the international market in late 2008. This player is designed to partner with Onkyo’s high-definition A/V receivers equipped with full HDMI processing of 1080p video and decoding of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio surround sound formats.

Onkyo was among the first home theater manufacturers to offer full audio and video processing capabilities for HD formats such as Blu-ray Disc. The company’s A/V receivers deliver a complete high-definition experience with onboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. The release of this Blu-ray Disc player will be timely given that the second-generation of high-definition-capable Onkyo A/V receivers is now available. Product details and pricing will be announced prior to delivery.

Onkyo Ratchets up Features on New TX-SR606 Receiver

      
Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver (shown in black and silver finishes.) Click any photo for 300 dpi JPEG image file.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (4/21/08) -- Onkyo has upgraded the features set of its most popular HDMI-1.3a-capable home theater receiver by adding 1080i video upscaling, two additional HDMI inputs to handle a total of four HDMI sources, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness compensation technology, and Onkyo's new Music Optimizer circuit. The new Onkyo TX-SR606 replaces the company's best selling TX-SR605.

The Onkyo TX-SR606 provides HDMI 1.3a inputs for up to four high-definition 1080p video sources, plus high definition surround sound processing all over a single HDMI connection. This version of HDMI has greater bandwidth for higher resolution, higher frame rates, and 36-Bit Deep Color. Onkyo's HDMI video upscaling technology converts standard definition signals to 1080i, and Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) technology effectively eliminates video artifacts.

Onkyo Introduces 3 New Entry level HTiBs

Onkyo HT-S5100 home theater system - available in both black and silver finish.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (04/17/08) -- Onkyo has introduced three new packaged home theater systems, each consisting of a flexible HDTV-capable audio-video receiver, five or seven surround-sound loudspeakers, powerful subwoofer, and an included iPod docking station on two of the systems.  These systems, popularly called HTiB for "Home Theater in a Box," can be combined with a video display, Blu-Ray or DVD player, and cable/satellite TV box to provide a complete home theater surround sound experience.

The 7.1 channel home theater receiver included with top of the line HT-S5100 offers an amazing range of capabilities at such a modest price point. The HT-R560 receiver has three 1080p compatible HDMI inputs and one output. The HDMI Pass-Thru provides optimal video quality with separate connections for the audio channels. For optimum sound quality, the highly regarded Audyssey 2EQ room correction technology automatically adjusts the sound character and time delay of each speaker relative to the listening positions. Additionally, Audyssey's Dynamic EQ adjusts sound on the fly to optimize sound quality for any volume, particularly at low listening levels. 

Onkyo Debuts Entry-Level A/V Receivers With Powered Zone 2, Audyssey Dynamic EQ and More

Onkyo TX-SR576 (lef) and TX-SR506 (right) A/V Receivers, each available in both black and silver finishes.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (03/17/08) -- Onkyo has introduced two affordably-priced A/V receivers that deliver a remarkable array of high end features for home theater and multichannel music reproduction. The 80 watt-per-channel TX-SR576 and 75 watt-per-channel TX-SR506 are the lowest priced receivers ever to include the company's Powered Zone 2 capability and front channel bi-amplification features, and are among the first receivers available anywhere to include Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness correction technology. These receivers each include three HDMI inputs, Audyssey 2EQ automatic room correction, and also mark the company's first implementation of its new Music Optimizer software, which improves fidelity for MP3 and AAC encoded digital music sources.

ONKYO WILL DISCONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF HD DVD PLAYERS

Onkyo Corporation has decided that Onkyo will discontinue the development and production of HD DVD players. 

Onkyo has distributed and sold approximately 2000 units of the HD DVD players in the selected markets due to the growth of the large screen display market and high demand for home entertainment media.  Onkyo has reached its decision to discontinue the development and production of HD DVD players after thorough review of Toshiba’s public announcement “Toshiba Announces Discontinuation of HD DVD Businesses” on February 19, 2008.  As Onkyo manufactures HD DVD players with core parts supplied by Toshiba, it will be difficult for Onkyo to continue its further development and production of HD DVD players.  Despite this decision, Onkyo will continue to provide full product support and after-sales service for all owners of Onkyo HD DVD players. 

Onkyo Combines Quality and Style in Compact Audio System

Onkyo has begun shipping the compact CS-415 CD Receiver System, an attractive executive mini-system that delivers outstanding sound for a wide range of living environments. The system features an MP3 compatible CD receiver and two-way bookshelf speakers that boast a number of recent Onkyo advances in driver technology.

Onkyo Introduces HDMI upconverting DVD-A/SACD player

Onkyo DV-SP504 DVD-A/SACD player.

Onkyo has introduced the DV-SP504 DVD player, giving consumers HDMI output with video upconversion and high-end audio performance for DVD-Audio and SACD discs at an affordable price. The DV-SP504 features an internal video scaler capable of converting standard DVD-video to either 720p or 1080i HDTV standard, superior audio performance, and is compatible with both MP3 and WMA discs, including ID3 tag display, as well as DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW, and JPEG image CDs.

Onkyo Bows Six-Disc DVD Changer with HDMI output and Upsampling for High Definition Displays

Onkyo DV-CP704 DVD changer (shown in silver finish)

Onkyo has introduced the DV-CP704, a stylish and high-performing six-disc DVD changer that features an HDCP-compliant HDMI output for single-cable audio and video connections to modern A/V receivers and video displays. The player is capable of upsampling DVD video to either 720p or1080i and is compatible with a wide range of disc formats, including DVD-Video, audio CDS, and CD-R/RWs encoded with WMA™ or MP3 files.

Onkyo Debuts High-Value Stereo Receiver Pair

Onkyo has introduced two new value-priced stereo receivers to its acclaimed product line, each boasting FM/AM tuners, high-current, low-impedance drive with discrete output stage circuitry to ensure superb amplification, and a broad range of connectivity including a phono preamplifier stage. Available features include XM-Ready satellite radio compatibility, multi-room/multi-source capability, and enhanced compatibility with Onkyo's DS-A1 and DS-A2 iPod control docks.

Onkyo's Second Generation iPod™ Dock Adds On-Screen Display and Dedicated Remote Control

Onkyo has introduced the DS-A2 Remote Interactive (RI™) Dock for iPod™, improving upon its popular DS-A1 model with iPod video compatibility, on-screen display, and a dedicated IR remote control for greater flexibility and control. The DS-A2 lets users integrate their iPod audio and video with nearly any A/V system, and offers additional functionality such as automatic system on/off and direct source change when integrated with other Onkyo RI-enabled equipment, including any of the company's popular A/V receivers.

Sweet Vibrations

Onkyo teams with Takamine Guitars to create a high-quality loudspeaker that has the soul of an acoustic guitar

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (8/23/06) – Onkyo is now shipping an unusual loudspeaker, designed jointly with renowned guitar manufacturer Takamine, that begs the philosophical question: Should audio gear be a clinically impartial reproducer of the original music or can it have a subtle musical personality of it own?

Audiophiles and audio engineers have long debated the relative sound quality of vacuum tubes, vinyl records, Class A amplifiers, exotic speaker cables and so on. However, while the musical character of some devices was often a happy coincidence, there is nothing unintentional about this new loudspeaker from Onkyo and Takamine.

The Onkyo D-TK10 is revolutionary because its designers consciously rejected the inert-box acoustics of conventional speaker cabinetry in favor of a freely-vibrating thin-wall enclosure based on high-end guitar construction. Through strategic placement of struts, stringers, and thickness variations, the speaker harnesses the sounds that would normally be absorbed within the enclosure to stimulate carefully controlled cabinet resonances for a much fuller and richer sonic character.

Onkyo Executive A/V System Ready for All Major Movie and Music Formats, Including SACD and DVD-Audio

XM-Ready CS-V720 universal mini-system features progressive scan video, enhanced iPod dock compatibility, and complete 5.1-channel processing

Onkyo CS-V720 universal mini-system, shown with representative video display and optional DS-A1 iPod dock.

Onkyo has introduced the XM-Ready CS-V720, a personal audio/video system that combines a high quality two-channel receiver, universal DVD-A/SACD disc player, and complete 5.1-channel processing in a small form factor suitable for the office, bedroom, or dorm room. It includes a pair of two-way loudspeakers, progressive scan video output, and pre-outs for expansion into a full-fledged 5.1-channel home theater mini-system.