The 2009 Onkyo A/V receivers are here

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)