When you buy a home theater, not only to stop on a big screen HDTV and DVD or Blu-ray. You're not going to make a great cinematic experience to have to have a great surround sound system. That's more than just a bass subwoofer, you also want to wrap several speakers in sound.
The Onkyo 608 fits the bill nicely, and provides audio quality and a long list of features you'd expect only in more expensive devices. He still callsa "receiver" Stereo by ancient tradition, in which the audio amplifier had an AM / FM receiver. The Onkyo receiver adds sound processing audio, video switching and much more.
5.1 + 7.2 = 3?
You are probably with the 5.1-channel audio systems. They add 4 more speakers beyond the old stereo, for a total of 6 speakers. Starting with the two stereo speakers, add a center speaker for a firmer tone. Then two (right and left), more speakers in the back behind thePublic so that they are surrounded by sound. Finally, add a sub-woofer for low frequencies the current very important, special effects film. Now you have a 5.1-channel surround sound system.
A 7.2-channel speaker system adds more than 3. First, there is a second sub-woofer. Now things really get down in stereo. The other two speakers are usually used as an extra-large speaker in the front for an effect of the larger theater. With a 7.1-channel system, you do not receive the secondSub-woofer.
The SR608 Onkyo can process the audio for the placement of two additional speakers in the front for a top 3-dimensional effect. Or (with 608) you can use the stereo speakers in another room. You can also create a separate power source audio as the main hall. Yes, the 608 can feed 9 speakers, with several options.
Audiophile Sound
The home theater audio system is not just for movies and games. He also received very positiveRatings and comments for the sound quality and power - 100 watts per channel (if a little 'more power than 700 watts total).
It 'also packed with audio processing capabilities. It features Dolby TrueHD, and can also improve the sound of compressed MP3 and other sources. The Onkyo 608 automatically adjusts the sound exactly to your specific room, and even a microphone. It can also automatically sounds of different volumes.
Audio-VideoCommutation
With receivers like the 608, you should not connect more than one switcher or converter to connect all components of your home theater. With six HDMI inputs, you should be able to handle the largest number of digital video and audio sources that I have ever had. Video and audio to be together along with a single remote control.
All video inputs are converted changes with 1080p resolution for improved picture quality and no resolution when switching sources. This is not perfect, though. IfWatch the video slower, such as 30 frames per second can be found on some cable channels, you get a momentary flicker, when a dropout data at the input. The 608 does not process this way, although many HDTVs will continue to do themselves.
Summary
Despite some failures special video event, the owners of this handset love for movies, music, games and much more. The Onkyo 608 is an affordable surround sound receiver that offers the features and quality of much more expensiveEquipment.
