Philip Wong | Jul 17, 2009

Onkyo TX-SR607
(Credit: Onkyo)
The 2009 Onkyo A/V receivers have finally arrived in Singapore. They lineup comprises entry-level to midrange models including the TX-SR307, TX-SR507, TX-SR577 and TX-SR607. The TX-SR577 and TX-SR607 are possibly the first in Asia to feature Dolby Pro Logic IIz technology. This audio-processing function adds a pair of front-height speakers that can be used to faithfully recreate the effects of falling rain, etc.
For HD punters, the TX-SR607's generous six HDMI 1.3a inputs are an enticing proposition, too. These include a front jack for hooking up to an HDMI-enabled digital camera, video recorder and laptop. Onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD surround sound decoding are standard for all models save for the TX-SR307 which offers only regular Dolby Digital and DTS. Here's a quick overview of the four A/V receivers now in Singapore.
No information on availability and pricing for the rest of Asia were given.
| Model |
TX-SR307 |
TX-SR507 |
TX-SR577 |
TX-SR607 |
| Amplifier |
120W x 5 |
160W x 5 |
130W x 7 |
175W x 7 |
| Key surround sound supported |
Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II DTS |
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Prologic IIx, DTS-HD |
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Prologic IIz, DTS-HD |
| No of HDMI inputs |
3 |
4 |
6 |
| HDMI video upscaling |
N.A. |
Up to 1080i |
| Price |
S$499 (US$355.08) |
S$699 (US$497.40) |
S$849 (US$604.14) |
S$999 (US$710.88) |
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