Topic: KENWOOD AVR

[vacuumtubes]

KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR = P25,000
at 5th Avenue Stores in Platinum Color.



THX select, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, SRS CS5 I, 5-mode DSP, 6-channel input, Cinema EQ mode
Surround power output: 110W x5 (at 4O, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.7% THD)
Front: 110W x2
Centre: 110W
Rear: 110W x2
96-kHz/25-bit capacity
20-bit D/A and A/D converters
FM/AM tuner with RDS
40 presets
6 channel input for DVD-A
Universal remote control

[bently]

is this the VR-510 model?

the same specs. but the remote looks different.

[nerveblocker]

5th Avenue in Park Square 1 and Alabang Town Center is having a Kenwood HT in a box sale!

Here are the packages to choose from:

1. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 305 (comes with the miniature Kenwood speakers (5) and an active sub) - P25k

2. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 505 (comes with Kenwood 2 bookshelf front speakers, center, surround and an active sub) - P27k

3. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 220 (comes with Kenwood 2 floorstanding front speakers, center, surround and an active sub) - P29k

4. Kenwood DD/DTS/DPL2 receiver Model KRF-V7050 S would sell at P11,800.00 if you buy the Mordaunt-Short MS Premier Speaker set with active sub for P32,700.00.  You get this whole set for P44,500.00

Check this out at www.kenwoodaudio.com !  You might find what you're looking for in this sale!

[Grail]

5th Avenue in Park Square 1 and Alabang Town Center is having a Kenwood HT in a box sale!

Here are the packages to choose from:

1. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 305 (comes with the miniature Kenwood speakers (5) and an active sub) - P25k

2. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 505 (comes with Kenwood 2 bookshelf front speakers, center, surround and an active sub) - P27k

3. Kenwood DD/DTS receiver Model KRF-V 5550D system 220 (comes with Kenwood 2 floorstanding front speakers, center, surround and an active sub) - P29k

4. Kenwood DD/DTS/DPL2 receiver Model KRF-V7050 S would sell at P11,800.00 if you buy the Mordaunt-Short MS Premier Speaker set with active sub for P32,700.00.  You get this whole set for P44,500.00

Check this out!  You might find what you're looking for in this sale!

Hi nirvblakr!

I've auditioned these Kenwoods. Items 1-3 don't have active subwoofers, they're only passive. They don't have any controls on them, just speaker connectors (push type-tama ba? basta hindi binding posts).  Although the amp that comes with the speakers is rated 130W x 6 (FR,FL,C,SR,SL + sub). You can control the volume of the sub through the amp, although the controls is much like the bass or loudness control (yung +10 to -10).  For me, when I listened to it, medyo kapos sa bass kahit itodo mo na yung sub (+10).

Item 4, the amp is good, rated at 140W x 5. It sounds great!  My only gripe is that the surround speakers connector are push type but the fronts and center are binding posts. And speaker impedance is 8-16 ohms only. So if you own or planning to buy a 6-ohm speaker set, this amp is not for you. I've already emailed Kenwood-Japan's customer service about this and here's their reply:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your e-mail. Regarding your inquiry,
8 ohms to 16 ohms speakers are requested to
be used.  6 ohms speakers may be damaged.

Thank you and best regards,
(Tokyo, Japan)
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Customer Service Section
Kenwood Corporation
 [email protected]
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[nerveblocker]

Grail-Most HT speakers nowadays are made with an 8 ohm impedance.  If you are going to match speakers with this particular amp, make sure nalang na 8 ohms ang bibilin mo so you won't have problems later on.

In the MS Premier speakers, with that small size, you would really expect the cliptype connectors.  

The floorstanding have binding posts on them.  Well, if on the other speakers you're worried about having clip type connectors, I can always change the clip type to binding posts (banana plugs) for you if you bought your speaker set already.

Regarding the sub, it was only quoted by a (duhh ) attendant and I didn't really examine the sub...sorry about that.

I myself own a Kenwood DD/DTS VR-505 receiver and have no problems with it.

[levi]

Reposting

Hey Guys, I'm a new member. This site is cool. Can you give me some information or your own review on the Kenwood KRF V9050D receiver?

I'll appreciate your help.

[levi]

Audio/Video Surround Receiver

Power Output

Surround: 150W x 5
For AV Entertainment
THX Select certified
Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and SRS Labs Circle Surround 5.1ch decoding
Kenwood's original 5 DSP modes; Arena, Theatre, Stadium, Jazz Club, Disco
Dual 24-bit crystal DSP chips
Bass peak management for THX
Dynamic compression system for midnight theatre listening in Dolby Digital
6-channel input for DVD Audio and MPEG Audio
Aluminum panel
Amplifier Features

24-bit resolution A/D and D/A converters
96kHz, 24-bit data input capability
High-efficiency power amplifier circuitry
Dual zone function (without independent selector switch)
Variable input sensitivity (with individual memory storage for each input channel)
Digital Rec mode (auto/manual)
Banana-plug compatible speaker connectors for front L/R and centre channels
Fluorescent display dimmer functions
Video preset remote control (compatible with DVD, TV, VCR)
Terminals

6-channel pre-out terminals (L, C, R, SW, SL SR)
Component video: 2 inputs, 1 output
S-Video: 5 inputs, 2 outputs incl. Front AUX
Composite video: 5 inputs, 2 outputs incl.front AUX
4 digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
1 digital output (optical)
 

[dexterc]

hello!!

what is the use of THX Select?..i am trying to figure it out since my yamaha receiver doesnt have THX...i hope you could elaborate it.

[alfred]

THX select is for small to medium size room. There is also this THX ultra which is for a bigger area.

Yamaha does not have a THX certified receiver.

[dexterc]

THX select is for small to medium size room. There is also this THX ultra which is for a bigger area.

Yamaha does not have a THX certified receiver.

So is there a significant difference in listening to THX Certified Receivers?

Thanks!

[alfred]

Medyo OT na tayo, but you can only benefit from a THX receiver if you are going to use it with a THX certified DVD player, speakers, room acoustic, airconditioners, chairs, popcorn maker , vendo machine , all in all adjusted/calibrated to THX standards by George Lucas engineers.

[levi]

bump

[Dracula]

Are the kenwood receivers ok i saw one which has 6.1 decoding and thx select for Php 25,000 planning on upgrading kasi.....and are the speakers any good?
and sabi nila i can start with just the fronts pwede ba yon?

[Courage]

I Auditioned the Kenwood ur telling it is 6.1 and has THX select..i cant remember kung 140 watts per channel ata yun...the speaker being used is MourdantShort(tama ba..cant remember eh) sound is ok...maganda rin

[Dracula]

and sinasabi mo yung package nila na 35000 yata meron kasi receiver lang 25000

[Courage]

dracula,

di ko kasi tiningnan yung price eh..pinakinggan ko lang kasi may nagpapademo na isang customer sumingit lang ako.. I saw the unit at Western at Festival mall...

Yung package eh MauradntShort(ewan ko kung tama spellimng) na sattelites ang kasama plus an active sub woofer...ganda ring tumunog nung package na yun

[Dracula]

ok thanks

[john5479]

dracula: its always better if you audition it, i can attest to the speakers packaged with it (the mordaunt short) that they are nice sounding speakers, what speakers do you plan to use with this kenwood receiver?

[Courage]

mordaunt short<---- eto pala tamang spelling ehehehe..pasensya na mga guys di ko talaga alam..salamat kay John ehehehe

[bunkieboy]

i would suggest getting a yamaha, denon or even a pioneer receiver over a kenwood. haven't really read  good reviews on the kenwoods.

[jonster]

Hello!
I am planning to buy a kenwood receiver with 5.1 speakers (Package). Nag demo sila sa SM and it was very good.
Ok ba ang kenwood when it comes to reliability? Hindi ba sirain both receiver & speakers?
Comments & suggestions are welcome.
 

[Flyboy]

Hi,

Just bought my 1st HTB 2 weeks ago in the US. Got it for only $312(P16850) including 4.5% tax at Best Buy. For a small room that i have, im happy with this baby! Medyo malakas nga ang dating eh kasi 100w x 6 yung output kaya minimal volume level lang pag DTS movie ang nakasalang baka mag-reklamo nice neighbors ko!

KENWOOD HTB-205 DTS/DPLII

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The HTB-205 combines easy set-up with awesome surround sound. A powerful receiver (100 Watts x 6 channels) is the system's command center, providing Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding for intensely great surround sound, and it's perfect for reproducing your music as well. Five full-range speakers (left, center, right, and two surround speakers) and an 8" subwoofer fill your viewing room with sound, faithfully reproducing all of a movie's dialogue, music, and sound effects. A Kenwood System Remote is included.

KEY FEATURES
- 5 Full-Range Magnetically-Shielded Speakers
- 8" Subwoofer
- Complete Surround Sound System Including Receiver, Speakers and Subwoofer
- Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound
- Kenwood System Remote
- Surround Power: 100 Watts x 6

 

[enygma]

Hello!
I am planning to buy a kenwood receiver with 5.1 speakers (Package). Nag demo sila sa SM and it was very good.
Ok ba ang kenwood when it comes to reliability? Hindi ba sirain both receiver & speakers?
Comments & suggestions are welcome.
 

saang branch ng sm ka tumingin ng kenwood receiver? why don't you try sa 5th ave coz they carry different models of kenwood receivers paired with mordaunt short speakers.  

[barrid]

I was planning to get this one too. But, noticed that the sub is  passive . So I resist. I guess,  nalason na ng forum na ito ang isip ko na mas maganda ang Active sub kaysa sa passive.  

[afra71]

enygma,

how much yung kenwood/mordaunt short package sa 5th ave.?  

[nerveblocker]

Boasting Lucasfilm Ltd.'s coveted THX® Select certification, the VR-6070 has the power, the processing, and the audio purity necessary for truly outstanding home theater performance. Packing 100 full-bandwidth-rated watts x 6 channels of dynamic Kenwood power and three 6.1-channel decoding formats &#8212; THX® Surround EX, Dolby® Digital, and DTS-ES® &#8212; this receiver delivers incredibly convincing, three-dimensional soundscapes that totally immerse you in the movie action!

Multi-zone A/V output lets you enjoy any audio or A/V source in two rooms simultaneously. (An amplifier, receiver, shelf system, or powered speakers are required in the second room.) The convenient remote has RF capability, so you can control your system from either listening room. It's also pre-programmed to operate the basic functions of most brands of A/V gear, and you can even teach it your gear's more esoteric features using the original remotes of each component.

All of the VR-6070's surround decoding &#8212; which also includes Dolby Pro Logic II &#8212; is handled by a super-precise 32-bit Analog Devices processor. You also get Kenwood's Circle Surround II modes, which let you transform any audio or A/V source into 6.1-channel sound. Five audio DSP modes let you enhance any music source with the ambience of your choice.

The VR-6070 also sports impressive array of inputs for all your A/V sources, including 4 digital inputs, an optical output, 2 component video inputs, 5 A/V inputs (all with S-video), and a 5.1-channel analog input for a DVD-Audio or SACD player. For system expandability down the road, you also get a 7.1-channel preamp output.

Key Features:

THX Select certification
100 watts x 6 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.7% THD
THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, and Pro Logic II
multi-zone A/V capability (preamp-level stereo audio and composite video output for second room)
5 audio DSP modes (Arena, Theater, Jazz Club, Stadium, Disco)
Circle Surround II modes
2-stage Midnight Theater mode
24-bit DSP, D/A and A/D converters
learning/multibrand RF/IR remote with joystick control
7.1-channel preamp output
component video switching (2 in, 1 out, 10MHz bandwidth)
digital inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
digital outputs: 1 optical
3 audio inputs (including phono), and 5 A/V inputs (including 5 S-video, 1 front-panel and one 5.1-channel)
anti-resonant aluminum front panel
40 AM/FM presets
2 sets of main speaker outputs
banana plug-compatible binding posts for all main-room speakers
17-5/16"W x 6-5/16"H x 16"D

Maybe you guys want to check on this.  The Kenwood VR-6070 (US) has its Asian counterpart the Kenwood KRF-9060D which goes for P25k.  

Here are the reviews which might change your mind:

http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_135050_2718crx.aspx

[nels76]

Just read somewhere on the net that production of KRF-X9060D (VR-6070 in the US) is discontinued. It's successor is KRF - X9070D (VR-7070) in the US. Looks almost the same. Difference is on the remote. And the new one has lesser power rating compared to the oprevious model. The previous model though (VR-6070) got a 5 star rating from Sound & Vision. See the links.

http://www.kenwood.com.cn/ske/product/img/KRF-X9060D-G.jpg

http://kenwood.nl.ims.hr/products/ListProduct.aspx?k1=1&k2=2&k3=14&pr=1099

[james16]

Nels76,

how is the performance of your Kenwood krf-9060d? Is there any noticeable difference between Dolby Digital-EX, DTS-ES and THX surround EX?

[nels76]

Pare, I can't answer that yet. Why? Because I don't have yet the required speakers for a 7.1 Setup. I'm thinking between the Polk Audio R and RT Series and the Mission M7x Series to connect to my VR - 6070.
Sometimes, just to hear my 6070 works, I connect the speakers from our 2 Mini Components as Front and Surround Speakers. I also have a Sub from one of the Mini Components being connected to my receiver. And I used the speaker system of the TV Set as the center speaker using the pre-out of my receiver. How was that? With this set-up, Sound is Good at least. I love the Bass. You can barely hear but you really feel as it sends shock waves within the Living Room. My big problem really is on acoustic. We are on the 2nd floor with a house that's all wood. Huhummm. Anyway, hope i can have my commission this May so I can start buying speakers for my receiver.  

If you want to hear feedback about this receiver. see the MASSIVE Thread about VR - 6070 on ecoustics.com

I've been a KENWOOD Fan ever since the 80's. I know there are some great brands there too. But I just love how KENWOOD sounds. Alam ko naka HK 3550 ka. Minsan dalhin ko jan sa haus niyo ung Receiver ko para ikabit sa MISSIONS mo.  

Thanks PRe.

[nerveblocker]

nels76- Are you in the States?  The counterpart of the 6070 is the 9060 here in the Philippines.  Unless you have a source of the 6070 here.