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Title: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: vacuumtubes on Jan 05, 2002 at 03:21 AM
KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR = P25,000
at 5th Avenue Stores in Platinum Color.

(http://www.techtronics.com/uk/images/audio-video/kenwood-krf-x9050d.jpg)

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
Title: Re: KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: bently on Jan 08, 2002 at 02:18 PM
is this the VR-510 (http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productTypeId=55&productId=752) model?

the same specs. but the remote looks different.
(http://www.kenwoodusa.com/content/product/image/small/vr-510.jpg)
Title: Re: KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on Jan 14, 2002 at 01:18 AM
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! ;D

Title: Re: KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Grail on Jan 17, 2002 at 05:27 AM

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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! ;D



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)
-----------------------
Customer Service Section
Kenwood Corporation
 [email protected]
----------------------
Title: Re: KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on Jan 17, 2002 at 05:09 PM
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. ;D

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. ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Aug 03, 2002 at 12:47 AM
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.


Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Aug 03, 2002 at 12:56 AM
(http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/separatecomponents/images/krfv9050d.gif)



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)
 

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: dexterc on Aug 09, 2002 at 11:48 AM
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.

???
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: alfred on Aug 09, 2002 at 01:43 PM
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.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: dexterc on Aug 09, 2002 at 02:01 PM

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!
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: alfred on Aug 09, 2002 at 08:10 PM
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 ;D, all in all adjusted/calibrated to THX standards by George Lucas engineers. ;)
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 26, 2002 at 12:41 AM
bump
Title: Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Dracula on Dec 11, 2002 at 10:41 AM
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?
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Courage on Dec 11, 2002 at 10:55 AM
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
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Dracula on Dec 11, 2002 at 11:23 AM
and sinasabi mo yung package nila na 35000 yata meron kasi receiver lang 25000
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Courage on Dec 11, 2002 at 12:58 PM
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
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Dracula on Dec 11, 2002 at 02:23 PM
ok thanks
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: john5479 on Dec 11, 2002 at 02:35 PM
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?
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: Courage on Dec 11, 2002 at 02:37 PM
mordaunt short<---- eto pala tamang spelling ehehehe..pasensya na mga guys di ko talaga alam..salamat kay John ehehehe ;D
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: bunkieboy on Dec 11, 2002 at 04:47 PM
i would suggest getting a yamaha, denon or even a pioneer receiver over a kenwood. haven't really read  good reviews on the kenwoods.
Title: Kenwood receiver & 5.1 speakers
Post by: jonster on Mar 14, 2003 at 03:28 PM
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.
 :)
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Flyboy on Mar 16, 2003 at 09:23 AM
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! ;D

KENWOOD HTB-205 DTS/DPLII
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(http://www.kenwoodusa.com/content/product/image/medium/HTB-205.jpg)

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

 ;D
Title: Re:Kenwood receiver & 5.1 speakers
Post by: enygma on Mar 16, 2003 at 10:56 AM
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.   :)

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: barrid on Mar 16, 2003 at 12:49 PM
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.   ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: afra71 on Mar 17, 2003 at 11:22 PM
enygma,

how much yung kenwood/mordaunt short package sa 5th ave.?  ???
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on Mar 19, 2003 at 07:35 AM
(http://www.mounstronic.com/homeaudio/image/vr6070f.jpg)

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
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 05, 2003 at 07:13 AM
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
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: james16 on May 11, 2003 at 01:53 AM
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?
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 11, 2003 at 11:44 AM

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.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on May 13, 2003 at 06:09 AM
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.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 13, 2003 at 06:21 AM

Nope. Dito ko sa Pinas.
My Unit was sent to me by a relative from the states.
VR - 6070 comes in black and the remote has an RF Function. You can control the unit even if you're inside another room without directly pointing the remote to the unit.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: benji on May 14, 2003 at 09:33 AM
tanong ko lang sanyo kung san makakabili nang  Kenwood KRF-X9070D? kasi balak kong bumili nito.  

pano nga pala magiging 7.1 output kung surround output power nito ay 100w x 6 lang? ano mga kailang ko pang idagdag?

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 14, 2003 at 05:33 PM

Since Kenwood Receivers can be bought from 5th Avenue Branches and any Appliance Centers like Abensons and Ansons, malamang doon ka din makakabili nyan kung sakaling dumating man dito yan sa Pinas.

Based on my comparison between 9060D and 9070D, they're almost the same. Except that 9060D has 100W x 6 into 8 ohms and 9070D has 100W x 6 into 6 ohms. In short, ung 9060D hirap mag-handle ng 6 ohms while ung NEW 9070D no problem anymore.

2 Surround Back Connections:
9060D (VR - 6070) Actually has 1 Amplifier for a single surround back. Others do it this way (based sa reading sa net): they connect 2 surround back speakers in series each having 4 ohms (Total nga naman 8 ohms). But the best way is to use the 2 Surround Back Pre-outs of the Receiver and connect to an Stereo Amp before connecting to speakers. If you stereo amp has a Sub Pre-out, you can conect a sub. Imagine BASS Imaging from front to back.

See the link below and look at the bottom page. Meron doon nakabili na ng VR - 7070. Contact him for comments. Click on his name to send him e-mail.

http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/624.html
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: benji on May 15, 2003 at 11:19 AM
thnx nels76 for the explanation. can u give me a specific model for a stereo amp? so that i can study it? im not familiar in stereo amp.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Courage on May 15, 2003 at 11:26 AM

Since Kenwood Receivers can be bought from 5th Avenue Branches and any Appliance Centers like Abensons and Ansons, malamang doon ka din makakabili nyan kung sakaling dumating man dito yan sa Pinas.

Based on my comparison between 9060D and 9070D, they're almost the same. Except that 9060D has 100W x 6 into 8 ohms and 9070D has 100W x 6 into 6 ohms. In short, ung 9060D hirap mag-handle ng 6 ohms while ung NEW 9070D no problem anymore.

2 Surround Back Connections:
9060D (VR - 6070) Actually has 1 Amplifier for a single surround back. Others do it this way (based sa reading sa net): they connect 2 surround back speakers in series each having 4 ohms (Total nga naman 8 ohms). But the best way is to use the 2 Surround Back Pre-outs of the Receiver and connect to an Stereo Amp before connecting to speakers. If you stereo amp has a Sub Pre-out, you can conect a sub. Imagine BASS Imaging from front to back.

See the link below and look at the bottom page. Meron doon nakabili na ng VR - 7070. Contact him for comments. Click on his name to send him e-mail.

http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/624.html

Di ba dapat pag gagamit ka nang dalawang speakers sa isang amp eh dapat mataas ang Impedence kasi mahahati yun sa dalawa..

Which means u should use 16 ohms speakers para maging 8 or 12 ohms para maging 6 and 8 ohms para maging 4...

Ganun kasi sa denon 1803  kung mag kakabit ka nang isa pang speakers sa surround back
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 16, 2003 at 05:03 AM
BENJI,

For Stereo Amps, there are some from:

Pioneer:
A 405 - Around 11k
A -307R - mas mura - mga 9k siguro
A - 209 and A - 109 - Lalong mas-mura

These models have 2 connections for 2 pairs of speaker system.

Meron din from HK, NAD, ROTEL.
Consider your budget and your purpose.

I am thinking of this way:

I will get an Stereo Amp na may Speaker A or B Switching. So that if I am going to use it as Surround Back Amplifier, I will switch to A Connection. And If I am going to use it as Stereo Amplifier (of course dpat may naka-connect na Front Speakers for Connection B), I will switch to B kung ayaw ko gamitin ung receiver for Stereo Music.

Got it?

Temporarily, pag nakabili na ko ng Surround Backs, I will use one of our mini components to power them.



COURAGE.

Total Resistance will depend sa connection.

Let's put some basic electronics here.

Series Connection: Total Resistance = R1 + R2 + R3 + Rn...

Parallel Connection: Total Resistance = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + 1/Rn...

Got it...

Baka ung sa DENON Parallel Connection ang sinasabi niya.
 

Remember, Speakers don't have Resistance rating, they have Impedance Rating.

Resistance - pag sinabing 8 ohms, 8 ohms talaga.

Impedance - pag sinabing 8 ohms, nominal yon. Puwedeng bumaba hanggang 4ohms to 2ohms or umakyat hanggang 16ohms depende sa frequency ng signal na naka-feed.
 
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: benji on May 20, 2003 at 07:27 AM
thnx nels76  :)
Title: Re:Kenwood receivers & speakers
Post by: jonster on May 21, 2003 at 04:44 PM
i would suggest getting a yamaha, denon or even a pioneer receiver over a kenwood. haven't really read  good reviews on the kenwoods.
bunkieboy,
Can you please tell us what are the bad news you heard about kenwood? Thanks.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on May 22, 2003 at 05:39 AM
I just bought a Kenwood 6060D and the sound quality is pretty much the same with an Onkyo and a Denon.  We have tested the same set of speakers side by side with an Onkyo TXSR600 and a Denon 1803.  Maybe because baka isa lang ang pinanggalingan.  Hehe!

We are still figuring out the perfect match of speakers.  

Although Kenwood receivers from the States really sound better than locally released Kenwoods.  My previous Kenwood VR505 (US) sound very much better, fuller sound with much power and is easier to pair with any brand of speaker.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 23, 2003 at 06:17 AM

Hey Nirv,

Now my turn to ask.

Wer did you get ur VR - 6060? It's a US Version also.
At my equivalent model yan sa asia. KRF - X ???? D.
Di ko lang alam. But mas-mababa siya ng konti sa
VR-6070. I think nagkaiba lang sila sa THX Certification. 6070 Meron, 6060 Wala (Correct me if I'm Wrong)

Seems like fan ka din ng kenwood just like me.

Dito sa bahay, sa audio, Sony and Kenwood ang brands.

Kenwood: Receiver (No Speakers yet), Mini Component, Subwoofer
Sony: Micro-Component, Karaoke System.

Regarding what you said that Kenwood in the US is better than KENWOOD here.
I'm just wondering cause pareho naman sila Malaysian made. Unless iba ang manufacturing process at iba ang quality ng ikinakabit na parts pag for US as against for ASIA.

ung kENWOOD mini component ko I bought in Japan back in '99. But it is made in China. Same sound quality naman ng dinemo ko ung nasa 5th Avenue dati na same model. Pero matibay siya. Sobra. Dito sa bahay puro pirated CD ang bala, meron din naman orginal. Ung pirated binabasa lahat. Until now, wala pa naman troubles. Napansin ko lang na kaya niyang talunin ung Receiver ko pagdating sa Stereo Music. Because sometimes I connect the Mini Component's Speakers to the Receiver para madinig ko naman.

Mas-full tumunog ung Mini-Component kaysa sa Receiver. Mas-cleaner ung Receiver.    

 
     
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on May 25, 2003 at 05:58 AM
nels-The model I have is the Kenwood KRF-V6060D.  Sorry about that.  Hehe!  I just bought it at SM appliance center and it has great features!  Speaker A and B, pre outs, 100w x 5 but can be upgradable to  6.1 and 7.1 channels as long as you provide your own stereo amp to drive the 2 back surround speakers.  It has Circle surround 2 which I think Kenwood's version of DTS Neo 6 in other receivers where you can have multi channel sound from stereo sources such as audio cds and vcds.  

My only gripe about this receiver is that it doesn't have the low frequency cut off  for the sub as compared to my Denon receiver having 120 Hz, 100 Hz and 80 Hz cutoffs.  But then its sub out  has a clean bass output and I am satisfied with it.

We have already custom made speakers to match the Kenwood and it really gives good quality sound with the right match!  As I have concluded that speakers that match well with Denon and Onkyos would match well with this Kenwood.  Sound quality difference is not discernable among these 3 receivers matched with the same speakers. ;)  

I first auditioned this at 5th avenue megamall but the guy there wasn't at all interested in doing a demo of their kenwoods.  I was just irritated coz I bought a pair of wireless headphones from them before and I got this treatment now.  When I went to SM Appliance center, the Kenwood guy was very helpful and knowlegeable with the products he was selling.  I asked him if he was employed by SM but he said he is a representative of kenwood and they are already putting some of their trained people in various appliance centers so as to answer customers questions intelligently unlike those generic SM salesmen.

With this customer service, I guess it just pushed me to buy my Kenwood there.  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: coolkiks on May 29, 2003 at 12:03 PM
sir Nirv,

Just wondering if the Mordaunt-Shorts speakers are compatible with the Kenwood AVR 9070? Kasi sa SM Megamall e may package sila worth 39,000 I think.

Thanks.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: jonster on May 29, 2003 at 01:50 PM
FYI, 5th AVE is a sister company of Super Manufacturing Corp, the only distributor of Kenwood in the philippines. Same ang may ari nito. Kaya mas maganda kung sa 5th AVE na kayo bumili ng kenwood products kasi para derecho na in case magkaproblem yung system or kung hihingi kayo ng discount or kung gusto nyo ng fresh from the box system.  
Pwede rin sa Avesco (sister company din). :)
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 29, 2003 at 02:32 PM


That's right.
5th Ave. Elecronics is a Sister Company ng Super Manufacturing. Nalilito ng nga ko sa kanila kung ano talaga ang brands na carry nila. Minsan nagbebenta ng Pioneer Brand na DVD Player ang 5th Ave. Electronics.

Ang Service Center ay sa Rosevelt Avenue. Mabilis sila gumawa. Iyong Component and sub na dinala don for some minor repairs within 2 weeks lang gawa na. Medyo mabagal sila sa receiving and releasing products for repair. Aabutin ka ng 2 to 3 hours. I experienced this in 2000 and 2002. Ewan ko lang ngayon.

Regarding MS and KENWOOD Compatibility. I think they are. But of course, mas-maganda mag-audition pa ng ibang brand ng speakers para ma-test talaga kung alin ang highly compatible.

I noticed though that 5th Ave Electronics are matching MS speakers to some of the KENWOOD Receivers without taking note of the Impedance Rating Required by the Receivers. KRF-X 9060 D is being matched sa HECO Speakers na 6ohms Impedance but the receiver itself says 8 to 16ohms lang. Sometimes ok.

Please take note of the Impedance Rating required by the receiver to ensure that Receiver will not shut off at high volume.

This is where HCC of HK shines bright. Kahit kabitan mo ng 4ohms, no surrender. But mind you, at this situation, HK is eating so much power. You would notice that HK has higher Power Consumption rate than other Receiver. Kaya tataas bill ng kuryente mo.

     
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: coolkiks on May 30, 2003 at 11:52 AM
Nagpunta ako kagabi sa 5th Avenue and pin auditon ko yung Kenwood matched with MS speakers ( Floorstanding) di ko lang natanong kung 900 series yun. anyway maganda rin naman ang tunog pero subukan ko pa sa mga ibang brands. BTW, the sales person there told me that they will soon move to Shangri-La, Mandaluyong.

Been to BOSE also kasi may nag pa audition din, oks na oks yung Lifestyle Model ba yun. Okey sya talaga. di pa nila ginamit yung surrounds, just the front and sub.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: DVDAdik on Jun 15, 2003 at 02:17 PM
i saw kenwood 9060D (ata) sa isang mall and it's THX Select daw...

how do you compare this to denon 1803?  Thanks.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jun 15, 2003 at 04:32 PM
Dvdadik,

First of all mas-mahal ang 9060D sa Denon 1803.
I cannot give a comment on Denon 1803's Performance since I haven't heard its sound.

Edge ng 9060D sa 1803
- THX Select Certified
- Circle Surround II
  Para sa akin this sounds better than DTS NEO and PL2.
- May 7.1 Pre-out. Di ko alam 1803 kung meron.

Try to find sa NET specs ng 1803 and 9060D to see the difference.

The best: I-audition mo. I don't have 9060D. I have VR-6070 (US Version ng 9060D). The US Version has RF Remote. (Radio Frequency). You can control the Receiver and other appliances kahit na nasa ibang room ka. Kahit na may obstacle. 9060D IR lang ang remote.

 
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: DVDAdik on Jun 16, 2003 at 09:09 PM
Thanks Nels!


ganda ng specs nito kasi....


would you recommend this receiver ba? or any other brand that will match this?  thanks.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jun 16, 2003 at 10:57 PM

I highly recommend this one.

My advice though. When you audiiton this unit, take note that 5th Avenue is using regular wires and cables. Maybe you'll say na mas-maganda tunog ng iba.

Feature wise, mas-ok ito sa other brand na ka-level niya. Sound wise, hindi magpapahuli.

Currently, I have a 4.1 Setup.
Front Speakers ko are the Speakers from one of our Mini Components. Ganon din sa Surround.
Ganda na ng Sound.
Ilang beses na ko na-peke nito sa Sound realism.
Specially pag tumutunog ung Surround. you would think na totoo.

I have auditioned mine side by side with an HK 2550. Mas-cleaner tumunog. That was my observation. Although 2550 is a lower model than this. Unfair to say that.

Try auditioning for yourself. Take note of the BASS REPRODUCTION.

By the way, S&V Measures the power output of this receiver at 92W RMS ALL CHANNELS DRIVEN.
Declared SPECS is 100W x 6.    
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: greatness on Jun 17, 2003 at 10:13 AM
Dvdadik,

I agree that the 9060D is affordable with its features against its counterparts. Mura talaga sya compared sa mga 6.1 receivers na katapat nya and take note THX select na yan.

Comparison:
Onkyo SR600
Denon 1803
Marantz SR5300
Yamaha RXV530
HK 3550 (5.1 receiver)
Pioneer 811 ata???

Ayos naman tunog nya at di ka magsisisi dyan if you decide to choose this.

But I have to disagree with nels76 na mas cleaner sya tumunog kesa sa 2550. If all the settings are flat and given the same conditons (room acoustics, speakers and speaker wires, dvd player and dvds) Did you really experience that the 9060d sounds cleaner than 2550, is that for movies or audio?

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: DVDAdik on Jun 17, 2003 at 05:23 PM
Thanks for the comments!

I'm eyeing also HK 3550 or Denon 1803...huh! hirap magisip!  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: greatness on Jun 17, 2003 at 06:07 PM
I suggest that you try those units (hk3550 and denon 1803) sa architectural audio. They are the most accomodating guys. Also they wouldn't mind if you audition those units over there.

Trust me your trip will be worth it...

Just let us know what unit you have decided and give us your review then.

Trust your ears (music both audio and video), consider your room acoustics and after sales service.... definitely budget and features...

fyi, I own a hk3550 and I'm really satisfied with it after considering those factors above....

Happy AVR hunting Man!!!

Wag mag madali......
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jun 17, 2003 at 11:28 PM

I don't want to start a debate here.
As what I've posted, 9060D sounds cleaner than 2550. That was my observation. But matching the 9060D to 2550 is not fair because the former is a higher model compared to the latter.

I have really heard it myself. 9060D side by side with a 2550. Same Source, Wires, Cables, Speakers, Room. Even same Demo Music and Movie. I have observed that 9060D was reproducing a cleaner sound.

Don't quote me on this.
Try it yourself.

BTW, 9060D and DENON 1803 are using the same Processor - 32-bit Melody Processor from Analog Devices. Higher bit rate compared to other Receivers. At par with Yamaha proprietory Processor.

Pahabol...
9060D has a BASS PEAK MANAGEMENT.
This is very useful for me.
My Sub is not producing a distorted sound even at MAX VOLUME. My Sub Volume us at 12 O'clock. Speaker Settings are at 5dB - Satellite and Sub.

My advice...
Try auditioning other receivers and check distortion at MAX VOLUME. Not only on the satellites. But also on the Sub.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: greatness on Jun 18, 2003 at 09:17 AM
What I observed with the 9060D is that it has receiver bleeding.... though you can only hear it at maximum volume level....

pero thx certified naman yan.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: james16 on Jun 21, 2003 at 01:50 AM
Hi Dvdadik,

If your going to try the denon 1803 and hk3550, I highly recommend that you try it out at Architectural Audio  ;D, located inside New World Hotel in Makati beside Greenbelt 3, contact Nico or Epoy. Very Accomodating Guys!!!!!!

Here is their contact no. 811-6715

One of the things that set them apart from other dealers is that they would immediately ask you what is your room environment. Also highly noted that they will never put pressure the customers (di ka mahihiya magtanong).

You will not hear any harsh comments on other brands from them.... They will just give you thier humble opinion on certain brands.

They will gladly demo those units..... And they have best customer service..... (approachable at magaan ang loob mo sa kanila).

Also very important to consider : after sales and service....

And definitely it is worth the trip if you drop by to them.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jun 21, 2003 at 05:09 AM

korek ka jan James. Accomodating sila.

You can also ask opinion about performance of other Receiver Brands from them.

 
Title: kenwood receivers
Post by: theman on Jul 07, 2003 at 07:27 AM
any feedback on kenwood? pros and cons? what speakers are compatible? shops selling? thanks.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: ADM202E on Jul 07, 2003 at 12:48 PM

BTW, 9060D and DENON 1803 are using the same Processor - 32-bit Melody Processor from Analog Devices. Higher bit rate compared to other Receivers. At par with Yamaha proprietory Processor.


All DSP, ADC, DAC and sigma-delta/delta-sgma converters from Analog Devices are far better than any competitors. Yun ngalang mahal dahil sa design and integrity.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: theman on Jul 08, 2003 at 08:15 AM

flyboy, here is the bad news.....
 :-[
this same item is being sold in 6thave.com for $219. you could get the htb 505 at $229. this comes with bookshelf speakers. check out the site to learn more. i was seriously considering to have this item bought there but after my kuya bought this, it would take two balikbayan boxes. good thing that the speaker package is available here.
======================================


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! ;D

KENWOOD HTB-205 DTS/DPLII
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(http://www.kenwoodusa.com/content/product/image/medium/HTB-205.jpg)

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

 ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: greatness on Jul 08, 2003 at 01:19 PM
theman,

Kenwood receivers, especially KRF-9060D is quite good at movies but moderate at music, and it needs speakers that are 8-16 ohms. They are selling this at most of the SM appliance centers and at 5th ave  makati or megamall.

It is one of the cheapest THX select receiver around.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nerveblocker on Jul 08, 2003 at 04:09 PM
Get more for your money!  Buy the Kenwood 9060D! ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jul 21, 2003 at 01:41 PM
I bought the 9060D last december at sm mega and paired it with mordaunt short declaration 900series
speakers all around and am very very happy  :D with the pair. may link sa ecoustics.com tungko sa equivalent U.S. model VR6070 na very helpful. Those interested should audition the pair at 5th ave mega. Mas ok mga tao don.l
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jul 21, 2003 at 05:57 PM
Narayan,

naka-9060D ka din pala. Ako din.
Actually iyong forum din sa ecoustics made me decided to get this.

But as of now, la pa ko Speakers dedicated for my setup. Meron lang ako Sub. Kenwood din - SW 301 which really pump LFE.

What can you say with your unit?

Buy the way, I am considering getting Monitor Audio for my Front, Center, and Surround.
Noong una asiwa ako kumuha ng MA (Monitor Audio) because those are 6ohmers and the Receiver Specs says 8 - 16ohms. So I was worried na baka di kayanin ng Receiver and mag-shut-off during rigid use.

But last Saturday (07/19) I brought my receiver sa Archirtectural Audio and connected it with MA and Infinity - all 6ohmers  except Center. And No Problem naman. Actually na-o-overdrive pa nga iyong Front (MA B1). Siguro kaya talaga ng Receiver. So ngayon, I am just waiting for the budget and dadahan-dahanin ko na pagbili ng Speakers. Hopefully, October complete na.

Ok ba MS sa 9060D?
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Jul 21, 2003 at 07:59 PM
about 2 weeks ago i saw the krf-X7775D on sale at 5th ave for 25k.  this is thx select certified with 180watts x 5.  too bad when i went back to audition it, the price has gone back up.  must have been a display unit they were disposing.  the new unit they had on sale was the X9060D with 110watts x 6, also at 25k.  sayang!! 180watts on 5 channels is a lot of power.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jul 21, 2003 at 08:26 PM
akyatbundok,

Do you already have your receiver?

You may want to try this 9060D.

Although di naman ganoon ka-famous dito sa PinoyDVD ang Model nito, but, don't be traditional. If you ask fellows here they will always recommend HK, Yamaha, DENON.

Audition it yourself. Who knows baka magustuhan mo tunog.

Try mo din iba receiver. Take Note though that auditioning might be deceiving as you know, gumaganda pa tunog pag na-break-in and every shop has a diffrent set-up. Iba-iba player, cables, wires and might affect ung sound. You know what I mean.

Cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jul 21, 2003 at 10:56 PM
nels76,

very contented naman ako with the unit. i believe hindi pahuhuli sa mga mas popular na brands. great value for money ang mga features, some of which are wala sa ibang more expensive brands.

ms 900 series speakers are ok with the 9060d and also i got them on sale as a 5.1 system less 20% discount so i believe good value pa rin.

akyat bundok,

i agree with nels76- iaudition mo. try mo yung circle sound (CS II) for both movies and music. sa akin, better than PLII ang dating.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Jul 24, 2003 at 01:16 PM
check ko nga.. sabi ni rey sale pa din yung X7775D for 25k retail price daw ay 45k.  concern ko lang about kenwood is their inconsistency in the specs.  they dont carry the same models in different countries thats why its difficult to find reviews of their gear.  if they do have similar models, the specs are different.  for instance in asia/australia the X9995D is rated at 200w/ch, but in the uk its only 130w/ch.  plus instead of rating the full bandwidth of 20-20khz they just rate 1khz.  oks lang siguro yun coz onkyo does this too with their receivers.  in the end its up to the customer to audition and see if the power rating is sufficient for his needs.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Aug 04, 2003 at 02:30 PM
i was able to download a manual of the KRF-X7775D and found that the 180wpc being advertised turned out to be at 10% THD at 1khz, one channel driven.  but the specs at acceptable THD are actually pretty good.  it delivers 120wpc in stereo mode at 0.05% THD at 6ohms from 20-20khz, both channels driven.  in surround mode, it delivers 95wpc on all 5 driven channels at 0.005% THD.  this would place it at the same level spec & price as the marantz 5300.  not bad at all.

i also downloaded the manual for the KRF-X9060D.  it is rated at 100wpc in stereo mode at 0.09% THD, both channels driven.  the 130wpc rating is at 10% THD.

anyway, the ratings are just a guide as to its power output.  ultimately, its the sound that matters.
Title: Pls. give review of this AVR...
Post by: bOiNkEy on Aug 20, 2003 at 06:42 PM
Hi guys!Pls help me with this AVR, give me some feedback about Kenwood VR-7070..Thanks..!

 VR-7070
 THX Audio/Video Receiver
 
   
       
   
   
 The Kenwood VR-7070 has been engineered to merit demanding THX® Select Certification, making that high level of home theater performance more accessible than ever. Combining high-end surround sound processing with advanced features, the VR-7070's impressive digital surround-sound processing capabilities include THX Cinema Mode, THX Surround EX, Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS-ES (Discrete, Matrix, Neo:6). SRS® Circle Surround II creates an incredible 5.1-channel experience with ordinary 2-channel sources like CDs, VHS tapes and even FM radio. Active EQ by DSP tailors the receiver's response to bring the best sound out of whatever type of speakers you have (full-range, satellites, etc) and the type of program you're listening to (Movies, Music, or TV). The VR-7070 delivers 100 Watts into each of six channels in Surround mode, and 100 Watts per channel in Stereo, while its K-STAT Discrete Audio Amplifier, a Kenwood exclusive, helps to ensure the highest possible signal purity. Also included are a full complement of other AV inputs/outputs (including Component and S-Video) and a set of audio/video outputs that let you send your entertainment to a second zone. The included Universal Pre-programmed Remote controls the receiver, your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite tuner, and select audio components. An IR sensor input and IR repeater outputs let you use the remote to control your entire system even if the receiver is placed in a cabinet, or other non line-of-sight location.

 
 Recommended Price $500.00  
   
 
   
 
     
   
 
KEY FEATURES
- 6th Amplifier Channel Selectable for Subwoofer or Surround Back
- Component and S-Video Inputs and Outputs
- Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES
- Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound
- Dual-Zone Operation: Audio and Video
- IR Inputs/Outputs
- Remote Control: New Universal LCD Pre-Programmed/Learning
- SRS Circle Surround II
- Surround Power: 100 Watts x 6
- THX Cinema Mode
- THX Select Certification
 
GENERAL FEATURES
- AC Accessory Outlets: 2 Switched
- Aluminum Front Panel
- Audio Muting
- Auto Function One-Touch Operation
- Display Dimmer
- Dot Matrix Display with Volume Indication: 8-Character
- Dynamic Rotary Encoder Volume Control
- Finish: Midnight Black
- IR Repeater Outputs: 2
- IR Sensor Input
- System Control Connections for Kenwood Components: 2, SL16 Format
 
POWER RATINGS
- Stereo Power: 100 Watts per Channel (FTC, Left/Right, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms)
- Surround Power (Center): 100 Watts (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms)
- Surround Power (Left/Right): 100 Watts + 100 Watts (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms)
- Surround Power (LSurround/RSurround): 100 Watts + 100 Watts (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 ohms)
- Surround Power (Selectable--Subwoofer/Surround Back): 100 Watts (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms)
 
AUDIO FEATURES
- Active EQ by DSP
- Adjustable Analog Input Sensitivity: with Individual Source Memory
- Analog-to-Digital Converter: 24-Bit Resolution, up to 96kHz Sampling Rate
- Audio DSP Listening Modes: 5 (Arena, Theater, Jazz Club, Stadium, Disco)
- Automatic Analog and Digital Signal Format Detection & Selection
- Bass Management: Full Digital
- Digital to Analog Converter: 24-Bit Resolution, up to 96kHz Sampling Rate
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby Digital EX
- Dolby Pro Logic II: 5.1-Channel Movie and Music Modes
- DSP Processor: 32-Bit ADI Melody
- DTS Digital Surround
- DTS-ES: Discrete, Matrix, Neo 6
- Dual-Zone Operation: Audio and Video
- Loudness Control: using Remote
- Midnight Theater Mode
- SRS Circle Surround II
- THX Adaptive Decorrelation
- THX Bass Peak Level Management
- THX Front-Channel Re-Equalization
- THX Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization
- THX Select Certification
- THX Subwoofer Crossover
- THX Timbre-Matching
- Tone Controls: Bass, Treble
- Bass Boost
 
VIDEO CONNECTIONS
- Front Panel AV/Aux Input: with S-Video
- Room B Video Monitor Output: 1 Composite
- Video Inputs: 2 Component, 5 S-Video, 5 Composite (Total)
- Video Monitor Outputs: 1 Component, 1 S-Video, 1 Composite
- Video Record Outputs: 1 Composite, 1 S-Video
 
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
- 6-Channel Analog Audio Input
- Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Coaxial, 2 Optical
- Digital Audio Outputs: 1 (Optical)
- Headphone Jack
- Phono Input with RIAA EQ
- Preouts: L/C/R/LS/RS/Sub/LSurrBack/RSurrBack
- Room B Preouts: Left/Right
- Stereo Analog Audio Inputs: 6 (Total)
 
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
- 6th Amplifier Channel Selectable for Subwoofer or Surround Back
- K-STAT Discrete Audio Amplifier
- Speaker Connectors: Banana Plug-Compatible (L/C/R Channels), One-Touch (Surround Channels)
 
TUNER FEATURES
- Automatic and Manual Tuning
- Direct Preset Call: with Remote
- Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning
- Station Presets: 40 (FM/AM)
 
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES
- Direct Input Source Selection
- Remote Control: New Universal LCD Pre-Programmed/Learning
 
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Aug 21, 2003 at 07:13 AM
boinkey,

based on my reading on the net, this VR-7070 (KRF-X9070D) is just the same as VR-6070 in features (KRF-X9060D in Asia and Australia). The only difference is the remote control. But based on specs that you have posted here, I think remote is also the same as VR-6070. Siguro iyong iba remote ay applicanle lang sa US Version. That was a touch zone remote that when you touch the remote, it automatically lits.

I think this VR-7070 is the corrected VR-6070, Since the latter had some problems - like shutting down when overheated, but not all units manufactured. I have the VR-6070 and it sounds great sa HT. sa Stereo, tama lang. VR-7070 (KRF-X9070D) is not yet available here as of now. I checked at 5th Avenue.

As of now, no professional review yet for VR-7070. But the VR-6070 got twice 5-star rating from S&V on there 3rd and 4th quarter issues last year.

Hope this helps.

 
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 02, 2003 at 11:39 PM
To other Kenwood KRF-X9060D owners/users,

Kindly share your experiences with this AVR. What set-ups do you use, adjustsments, discoveries, problems encountered, remedies or solutions, etc. Thanks  :)

Narayan
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 03, 2003 at 12:25 PM

Problems?

Well, I am not the type of person who does not always look sa positive side but also sa negative side. And I am willing to post it here. But besides those negative factors, I still love this receiver. Better than those overhyped receivers.

STEREO: Average Sounding. Ok lang. I don't listen to Classical Music, Pavarotti, London Philarmonic Orchestra. This receiver just compliments my type of music: Techno, House, Club.  

MOVIES: Well, very clean sound better than HK2550*. Still sounds Clean at HIGH VOLUME. No Distortion. Can get really loud. and I mean LOUD. I can go as high as +5 (Max. is +10) without distortion even sa Sub.  

*Side by side comparison sa HK (2550) at Archi Audio. I brought my receiver there when I auditioned Infinity Speakers and Monitor Audio Speakers.  

NEGATIVES:
- Madaling Uminit. Even na naka-on lang at 0 Volume. Hotter than HOT. And this tempereture increase sometimes makes me worried na baka mag-shut off. Because this was the problem sa US. Lot of the units there encountered shutting-off problem when overheated based on my research sa net. So far, I don't encounter shutt-off  even if the unit is very HOT. I thought ma-solve siya when I used MS. Because previously connected speakers are 6-ohmers and unit indicates 8-16 ohms only. But still, even connected to 6-ohmers, no shut-off encountered.

Receiver Bleeding:
Connect a source (CD Player, Tape Deck) through Analog connection. Lets say connected sa "Input 1", you can hear the sound sa Input 1 when you switch to Input 2. But you will only hear a faint sound at MAX VOLUME. You will only be able to hear if you are close to the speakers. Other BRANDS have this problem also - YAMAHA, NAD, based on research sa net. Presence of this sa NAD I confirmed sa SPECTRA. Ask JIM.

So far, these are the negatives na nakikita ko.

Mas-madami positive. Baka di na magkasya dito.  

Cheers.

Other users, please post.


Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 03, 2003 at 11:21 PM
nels76,

Thank you sa inputs mo bro. I agree that average lang pag stereo. That's why I normally engage the CSII circuit to improve the sound. It works for me.

Napansin ko rin yung mainit sa ibabaw ng unit lalo na pag matagal na ginamit. Is this not common to AVRs? ??? Lastly, 2 times ko nang nanotice when the power momentarily went off sa amin, the unit doesnt go to back to standby mode pag balik ng power. I had to turn the  main power switch back on.  Otherwise, I am also very happy with it.  :D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 05, 2003 at 06:05 AM
Narayan,

Mukhang tayong dalawa lang na taga-pinoy dvd ang meron nito ha. Tayong dalawa lang nag-uusap. But don't be discouraged as far as we know na great sounding ang AVR natin.

Yeah. I agre to you na ox talaga CSII. Napansin ko na mas-gusto ko ito kaysa sa DPLII and DTS NEO. Mas natural tumunog CSII and mas-convincing.

Normal lang iyang pag-init na yan. HK Receivers matindi rin uminit and other High-End Receivers. Kaya they are equipped with exhaust fan sa likod. If I were you, I'll put exhaust fan sa ibabaw para di gaano mag-init. Mahirap na. I've read somewhere that too much heat for AVR's can cause damage in the long run. Although In my case, I have yet to buy an exhaust fan.

Be thankful about 9060D going back to standby mode only when power resumes during power interruption and you still have to turn power again. This is a Power Surge Protection system. Remember, how Power Surge can damage electronics equipment.

Pag resume ng Power, it carries with it higher voltage than usual and high current at pag pumasok sa Unit mo can cause damage, I think KENWOOD incorporates this sa kanilang AVR's for protection.

Mabuhay.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 05, 2003 at 11:44 PM
nels76,

Looks like tayo nga lang ang proud 9060D owners na pinoy dvd member. Anyway ok lang with me. Dadami rin ang mga yan when they get exposed to the MS speakers hooked to this AVR and discover how great sounding it is.

Kinonsider ko rin ang exhaust fan. Need to find medyo manipis lang coz dont have big enough space on top of the AVR. Kailangan din the fan should be silent. Will try to look at raon soon.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 06, 2003 at 06:53 AM
Narayan,

Picture naman jan.

I will post my HT setup on the other thread once I have my MS 912. May mahihiraman na ko ng Digital Camera.

I've read from the MS Speakers Thread that you succesfully engaged THX and EQ Setting Simultaneously. Told you ok tumunog.

By the way, to improve sound on Stereo Mode, you can also use EQ Mode.

And during CSII Mode, settings can also be adjusted, e.g., Center Focus, Tru Bass, and many others. Just read the manual.

One more thing, CSII and EQ Setting can be engaged simultaneously. Ewan ko lang kung hindi ma-excite ears mo jan.

One thing I notice - If you disconnect the AVR from the Power Supply, after one day, CSII settings will be deleted. Kaya I always connect to Power Suppy although aff naman iyong AVR.

Cheers
 

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 06, 2003 at 10:24 PM
nels76,

Sige, I'll borrow my daughter's digital camera and have my humble set-up posted asap. Di ko pa alam how. Paturo na lang ako sa kanya.

Thanks for the tips on the stereo and EQs. I also dont unplug the AVR unless I will be away for a while.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 08, 2003 at 01:44 PM
kenwood owner na rin po ako mga bosing!  hehe... got a nice 2ch power amp from a fellow pinoydvd member (thanks bro!).  this will probably power my fronts for HT at 130watts/ch.  i have little hesitation with the kenwood brand as i know they are capable of producing reference quality products.  one of the items i'm waiting to turn up for sale is the kenwood/trio L-series.  the L-02A is an integrated amp that has external 17kg power transformers.  this unit cost 250k bnew in the 80's but now they're turning up in yahoo auctions at around 8k.  the L-0xM monobloc power amps are also turning up at good prices.  among the new receiver models, ive seen the KRX-7775D and 9060D selling bnew for around 25k.  other popular brands at the same power rating (100W/ch) are usually priced a bit higher.  i haven't heard these yet coz the mordaunt speakers were connected to Teac receivers when i auditioned them.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 08, 2003 at 11:22 PM
Akyatbundok,

Welcome to the club.

Well, I'll be a liitle generous. magpapasko naman eh.

I will let you listen to my HT.
It's a 9060D connected to MS Speakers (except sub and suround).

If you would like to listen, bring a reference movie to listen to. (Just make sure it's a multi-region DVD 'cause my DVD Player right now is a Jap Ver PS2). Only reads R2 Original DVD and Multi-Region DVD's.

Listen to that movie first on any HT setup then bring it to my place and let's have an "HT" Session. I am near Malate Area.

Most of the time I am free on SAT AM. then go to work in the afternoon.

PM if you're interested.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 09, 2003 at 12:07 AM
akyatbundok,

Welcome to the kenwood group bro. :D Kindly post your observations on your new acquisition paired with the MS speakers.

nels76,

Can I join you two guys once you've agreed on a date? Am usually free on saturday mornings. ;D Then maybe we can audition each other's HT system. Maybe we can learn a thing or two from each other.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 09, 2003 at 12:19 AM
Narayan,

No prob dre.

It's time to meet new people and new faces.

Anyway, baka pagpunta niyo sa bahay gusto niyo kumuha ng Insurance? (Joke, joke, joke)

Cheers.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 09, 2003 at 12:26 AM
nels76,

Thanks bro! Sige magplano tayo. I think next saturday after this week will be perfect for me. Lets see about akyatbundok's schedule.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 09, 2003 at 12:37 AM
Narayan,

   Kung may EB sa Filinvest, pwede ba sumama?
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 09, 2003 at 11:21 AM
uy sali ako dyan!  sakto sa saturday... next next saturday ba?  thanks pre, been wanting to hear kenwood + mordaunt but never had the chance.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 09, 2003 at 11:12 PM
Levi and akyatbundok,

All the time my bros. Tamang tama bro levi sabay na natin calibration pwede ba? ;D Just pm me your preferred sked next saturday after this coming one. Flexible naman sked ko. Look forward to meeting you guys! :)
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 10, 2003 at 12:34 AM
Im usually available on weekdays but I will try to contact you if Im free on a Sat.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 10, 2003 at 02:59 PM

Akyatbundok, Narayan, Levi,

so, you can possibly come to my place. Are you referring to 20th of this Month? We can start at about 10AM. In the afternoon, I'll be going to work. So, mga 10 - 12 tayo.

If you'll be coming, i'll meet you at McDo beside Phil Christian University along Taft Ave at 930AM.

Bring a reference movie. I'll be open to criticism about my HT setup.

Lalo na sa akyatbundok. naka-Marantz na as AVR. As what I've said, bring a multi-region DVD's because I only have PS2 as my temp DVD Player.

Now is the better time to do this. Next month our house will be renovated, so, magulo and wala ng place.

See ya.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 10, 2003 at 07:29 PM
nels76,

call ako bro on the 20th of this month. if levi is available, pwede rin sabay kami to go there coz we live in the same neighborhood. afterwards we can schedule the next one.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 10, 2003 at 11:17 PM
me too!  10am on the 20th is ok.  ano kaya magandang movie panoorin?  sana meron tayo nung demo disk tulad ng avia or fox demo.  meron kayong HDCD?  ive never heard one before.  i think kenwood is the only avr that has both CSII + HDCD decoding (i could be wrong).

nels76, marantz avr + kenwood power amp ang setup ko ngayon.  got both from fellow pinoydvd members at good price kaya i took the plunge.  mabuhay ang mga kapatid natin sa singapore!
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 11, 2003 at 07:31 PM
Hi guys,

Mukhang tuloy na tuloy na audiiton natin kina nels! I have a fox demo disc # 2 which we can use. Can also bring a few music cds to try.

Am not sure about the 9060D having HDCD capability. Meron be nels?

 
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 11, 2003 at 09:14 PM

Guys,

So matutuloy na pala.

PM me so I can giv u my mobile no.

Be sure to bring only original Audio CD's and Multi-Region DVD's. As what I've said I have only PS2 as my temp Optical Disc Player and medyo selctive sa software.

Get ready to rock.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 11, 2003 at 09:31 PM
nels76,

Bro, sent you PM re my mobile no. Thanks
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 11, 2003 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for the offer nels76 pero baka hindi ako pwede. Kung malapit lang madaling mag escape. Pag turn nalang ni Narayan madali ko puntahan.

HK receivers have HDCD decoding also. Though Im using Denon receiver, my CD player can decode HDCD. I have several HDCD CD's. I also have the Sound and Vision Disc and SPL meter.

Narayan,

    Im free this Saturday or Sunday afternoon, if you want  I can go to your place. I will text you for details medyo OT na ako.

Levi
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 12, 2003 at 06:40 AM

Narayan, Akyatbundok,

You can bring DVD Audio Titles. I understand that some of the DVD Audio Titles are playable on all DVD Players. Bring some and we'll try to play.

Narayan,

haven't got your number yet. anyway, this is mine: 09193382307

Levi,
No prob.





Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 12, 2003 at 12:12 PM

Narayan, Akyatbundok,

You can now bring any DVD's you would want to bring. May hihiraman ako ng DVD Player from a fellow member here. Sasama din siya sa EB. I am referring to James16.

Bring DVD Movies whether R1 to R6, VCD's, CD's. Bring also DVD Audio Software. It's all up to you.

My suggestion though: Listen first to the DVD Movies which you will bring to your own HT Setup then we'll play that on my HT on our EB then give comments (Tunog lata, bitin, ma-echo, harsh, etc.).

My room acoustic is bad. HT is on the 2ndF. Wall and floor made of wood. Speakers (F & C) are positioned very far from the wall.

See ya.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 12, 2003 at 01:27 PM
ayus!  sayang di makakasama si boss levi, oks sana yung sound & vision demo disk mo sir.  OT: san nga ba nakakabili nun?  see you mga sir!
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 12, 2003 at 08:19 PM
HK receivers have HDCD decoding also.

ah ok my mistake boss levi.. i checked the HDCD website and saw 3 brands carrying HDCD decoding: HK, kenwood and marantz.  susunod sana DVD-Audio decoding and full bit-rate SACD!!
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 12, 2003 at 08:19 PM
nels76,

Sent u PM re my mobile no. but anyway here it is - 09178080242. Ayos, tuloy na tuloy na. :D

levi,

Tomorrow afternoon fine with me. Txt mo lang ako bro what time ka dating so I can clean the room muna, hehe ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 13, 2003 at 12:53 AM
ayus!  sayang di makakasama si boss levi, oks sana yung sound & vision demo disk mo sir.  OT: san nga ba nakakabili nun?  see you mga sir!

I bought my copy from Voj. You can try Parc if he can order it for you. Maybe next time or baka maginvite din si Narayan sa house niya, magmeet tayo doon.

Levi nalang alisin mo na yung boss
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 14, 2003 at 12:34 AM
Nice meeting you Narayan. I will pass by tom morning to get the SPL meter. Around 11am.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 14, 2003 at 12:42 AM
Nice meeting you Narayan. I will pass by tom morning to get the SPL meter. Around 11am.

The pleasure is mine. Thanks you again for being so helpful. I will be around at that time.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: animated on Sep 14, 2003 at 11:04 PM
wow.

looks like my dad was right in getting the 9060D.  :)

i do admit i know so little about the finer details of home theater systems but i'm learning as i go.

my dad and i actually setup the HT system in the den ourselves. it was a nice father-son project. (pwede ba pang commercial? Kenwood recievers: brings families closer together.  ;D )

most of the speakers attached to our 9060D are bose(s). only the subwoofer is a non-bose, a ganz klar to be precise. the front, surround, and surround back speakers are pretty old. my dad had them since '94, i think. the only new speaker is the VCS-10 center speaker.

too bad i didn't find this thread sooner. sana nakasama ako sa demo.  ;D

hope you guys can accomodate a newbie like me with questions on the 9060D.  :)
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 14, 2003 at 11:07 PM
animated,

di ka magsisisi jan. 3 na tayo taga-pinoydvd na naka-9060D. When did you have it if i may ask?
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: animated on Sep 15, 2003 at 06:21 AM
man, it's so good it feels like its been with us forever!  ;D hehe...

if i remember right, we got it around a month ago.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 15, 2003 at 10:01 PM
man, it's so good it feels like its been with us forever!  ;D hehe...

if i remember right, we got it around a month ago.

Congrats on your new toy. May our tribe increase ;D hehe.
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 17, 2003 at 12:57 PM
hey guys, see you this coming saturday.  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 17, 2003 at 07:11 PM
hey guys, see you this coming saturday.  ;D


yup yup. am very anxious na to hear the 9060D with the MS912. :D

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 18, 2003 at 12:02 AM

Guys,

I'll meet you 9:30 AM at Mc Donald's Pedro Gil beside PCU along Taft Ave. What time will you be there?

Di ko pa masyado ma-break-in 'yong 912. lagi na ko late umuwi. siguro napatugtog ko lang 1 hour a day.

902 is now set as surround. Sana 'di malaglag. medyo mabigat 902. Around 7kg each. If you're going to ask me, 902 is heavier per unit volume than 912. duda ako doon sa pag-mount ko ng bracket. mukha di matibay.

Title: Re:KENWOOD THX/DTS/DPL2 AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 18, 2003 at 10:17 PM

Guys,

I'll meet you 9:30 AM at Mc Donald's Pedro Gil beside PCU along Taft Ave. What time will you be there?

Di ko pa masyado ma-break-in 'yong 912. lagi na ko late umuwi. siguro napatugtog ko lang 1 hour a day.

902 is now set as surround. Sana 'di malaglag. medyo mabigat 902. Around 7kg each. If you're going to ask me, 902 is heavier per unit volume than 912. duda ako doon sa pag-mount ko ng bracket. mukha di matibay.



I'll be there at 930. Suggest you reinforce the mounting- baka madisgrasya sayang naman.

Levi,

Just a suggestion, can we change the title of the thread to Kenwood Receivers instead of the present one as it may encourage owners of other kenwood avr models to also post their messages. At the moment, we are only exchanging ideas about a single kenwood avr model. Just a thought bro. Thanks :)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: levi on Sep 19, 2003 at 12:59 AM
Done!
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 19, 2003 at 03:26 PM
my findings on the kenwood power amp:

i got this 2ch 130wpc power amp (kenwood km-x1000) for a great price.  when i use it to power my fronts, i get better results vs. my receiver (marantz sr-7300).  the bass is fuller & tighter with livelier dynamics.  the additional 25w certainly made a difference.  plus i think its separate power supply for left & right channels also helps alot, unlike in receivers (of any brand) where all 5 or 6 channels are sharing a single power source.  with my 2-way bookshelf speaker, the difference is not that obvious, as the receiver has no problem driving the 5" woofer.  but with a 10" woofer, the difference is like night & day.

i also tried bi-amping my speaker, with the power amp driving the woofer, and the receiver driving the mids & tweeter.  unfortunately i couldn't adjust the balance since the kenwood doesn't have input level adjustment like some power amps.  the bass is super tight but it overpowers the mids & highs.  the kenwood is 130w while the marantz is 105w.  so i abandoned the bi-amping idea.  except for the higher power consumption, i think that having separate amplification for the fronts is a good upgrade.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 20, 2003 at 06:46 AM
9060D users,

Just a tip:

To add a "more vibrating effect" on LFE Signal, connect an AURA BASS SHAKERS to the 6th channel amp of this receiver. It will vibrate together with your subwoofer.

6th channel amp is selectable to outptut LFE signal.
You can get the BASS SHAKERS from DAI-ICHI showrom at 1,000+ per piece. It is a 4-ohmers so you can connect two in series.

Then you can mount the BASS SHAKERS under your couch or on the floor. When the sub kicks, the SHAKER shakes.

I am planning to have this setup. Ipon muna.

Check the link below to see sample setup.

http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/Cust_Installs/auratp/auraa2.jpg

cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 20, 2003 at 09:21 PM
hey nels76, narayan & james16:

nice meeting you guys!  nels76, thanks for the chest-pounding demo.  lakas ng setup mo bro, elibs ako esp. that dynamite of a sub.  when we listened to the blue man group dvd-audio, it was really punchy, parang may suntok sa dibdib.  those mordaunt-short speakers driven by the kenwood 9060D can really go loud without being harsh, considering they were positioned in free space with no bass reinforcement from the front wall.  evidence of nice clean power coming from the kenwood.  pre when your house is finished tiyak na lalo pang gaganda with the front wall reinforcement.  nagtanong ako sa 5th ave ubos na daw stock ng 9060D.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 20, 2003 at 10:01 PM

akyat,

ur very much welcome. by the way, pawala na talaga iyang 9060D because 9070D and 9080D is coming. looks and features are the same. the difference is on the remote. touch-sensitive. once touch it automatically lits. and also may mga corrections na ginawa. but based sa reading ko sa net, people from the US like VR-6070 (KRF-X9060D) than VR-7070 (KRF-X9070D) and VR-7080 (KRF-X9080D).

My kenwood sub really shakes the wall and the floor without distortion. I'll invite you again once renovation is finished. By that time, 912 shall be placed near the wall. You shall be hearing the slam of 912.

Napansin mo naman siguro when we played EAGLES LIVE. we reached +3 and yet still sounding clean and smooth. And the sub is kicking our a**.

Next time ikaw naman parinig.

cheers.  
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 20, 2003 at 11:02 PM
nels76,

Ganda ng tip mo about the bass shakers. We can make that idle extra amp work its a.s then. ;D BTW thanks very much bro for hosting the eb kanina. Enjoy ako with the demo and lalona  meeting akyat and james16.  :D

akyat,

i believe may mga stocks pa ng 9060 sa sm or abenson unless biglang naging mabenta. pwede pa card with no extra charge. pagkatapos sa iyo sa amin naman and most likely sama na si levi, di ba bro?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Sep 20, 2003 at 11:30 PM
akyat and narayan,

it was nice meeting you guys. hope that me and nels cud also listen to your set-up soon.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 21, 2003 at 08:45 PM
syempre sir!  we can arrange a convenient time when everybody's available.  yun nga lang i'm not as daring as nels76 when it comes to the volume level... hehe... tapang mo bro, takot nga ako umabot ng -5 eh lalo pa kung +3.  reason is: i blew a tweeter when the speakers were less than a month old.  buti na lang mabait ang 5th ave., they replaced my ms-902 even though i didn't ask for a full replacement; fixing the tweeter only would have been fine.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:03 PM

akyat,

On a Tweeter-Woofer combo on bookshelf speakers, the tweeter will be damaged first when they are being driven by underpowered amps. Siguro na-drive ng underpowered amps 902 mo kaya nasira tweeter. buti pinalitan agad ng 5th ave. Siguro iyon din ang sabi sa kanila ng MS - that they will be replacing defective products F.O.C. kaya No questions asked at pinalitan agad.

OT: what happened to gutierrez' setup?

if you are interested in getting the 9060D, check ABENSONS, AUTOMATIC CENTER, ANSON's or SM APPLIANCE CENTER. Hurry up! they will soon be replaced by 9070D and 9080D.

narayan and akyat,

nice meeting you guys. Thanks to your positive comments. Let me hear yours soon. Sana makadining din tayo ng iba setup, iba brands and combi.

nels1976  
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Sep 21, 2003 at 09:20 PM
nels76,

As akyat said, very ok. you and james pick a convenient date and time for you and let us know so we can plan the next audition either sa amin o kina akyat.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: gimper on Sep 22, 2003 at 02:23 PM
hi guys! i need your help...
i have a Kenwood KRF- V5050D receiver,
i need to find manuals online, what is
the counterpart name for this model?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:16 PM
hi gimper,

i used to have a kenwood receiver, a KRF-V5550D model, but i sold it to my ofismate along with the manuals.

you dont have any manuals ba dyan sa receiver mo?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: gimper on Sep 23, 2003 at 01:13 PM
hindi ko mahanap yung manuals na kasama,
i was trying to look for online PDF sana,
pero parang mga bagong models na lang
ang meron online docs...

sa tingin ko may ibang pangalan
ang KRF-V5050D model,
kasi made in malaysia ang receiver ko,
baka sa US & other countries iba ang model name
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Sep 23, 2003 at 02:08 PM
OT: pansin ko with Kenwood (and probably HK, correct me if i'm wrong), they use different model numbers for different continents.

am i missing out or is there a particular reason for doing this?  parang disadvantage pa nga sa tingin ko, because when they have a class-leading product that wins an award or gets a ton of good reviews, they can't take advantage of it.

nasasayangan lang ako coz the different model #'s isn't allowing me to find all available info about a particular model.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Sep 23, 2003 at 03:27 PM
korek ka jan akyat,

pero i guess they have specific market for different continents. kakainis nga din minsan kasi yung counterpart nya sa different continent have less feature.

nels, pls confirm kung ano ang wala sa 9060D na meron dun sa 6070.

sa hk kasi, yung avr225 ay may front panel unlike sa (asian and european market), yung unang labas ng 3550 ay wala nun.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Sep 23, 2003 at 10:12 PM

Repeat:

Power wise, features wise they are the same.

9060D is in Silver and Gold Color.
VR 6070 is only available in black.

Remote Control:
9060 D - Infra Red
VR 6070 - Black (This is very very cool) You can control the Receiver even if you are in another room without directly pointing the RC to the unit. Best thing is: connected equipment to the VR-6070 is automatically RF-Controlled. You just need IR Repeater. MULTI-ROOM OPERATION TALAGA. Meaning you can also control a DVD Player connected to the VR 6070 even if you are also in another room.

cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Oct 02, 2003 at 09:20 PM
just an update-just learned that 5th ave. sm megamall-dealer of kenwood receivers and mordaunt short speakers is moving this sunday to the 6th floor of shangrila
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Oct 04, 2003 at 11:44 PM
narayan,

kelan ba kami pwede mag-audition sainyo?  ;D

kelan ka na rin bibili ng 914, congrats ah!!!!
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Oct 05, 2003 at 12:58 PM
narayan,

kelan ba kami pwede mag-audition sainyo?  ;D

kelan ka na rin bibili ng 914, congrats ah!!!!


me mga appointments na ako tong 2 susunod na saturday. ok sa akin sa oct 25 mga 2pm. pwede ko kayo i-meet sa mcdo mrt edsa/q.ave. station then tuloy sa bahay. baka available din si bro. levi that day. malapit lang sya sa amin. set na natin?  malay nyo baka may 914 na ako by that time ;D. one of the power amps also needs check up. medyo distorted tunog.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: levi on Oct 05, 2003 at 09:44 PM
Sama ako basta no conflict on schedule.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Oct 06, 2003 at 09:31 AM
Narayan,

I discovered something last night with our receiver.

While watching Finding Nemo on Dolby Digital EX, I turn on the 6th and 7th Channel even without connected Speakers for the purpose of turning on the THX Surround EX Function (You cannot turn this ON unless 6th and 7th channel is ON)

Oh boy! Sound is much cleaner. Voice is smoother and BASS IS HEAVIER. Mas enveloping iyong voice ng whale compared to when the THX is off.

Try it.

What more if 6th and 7th channel is connected?  

nels76
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Oct 06, 2003 at 10:51 PM
nels,

paano na nga iturn-on ang 6th & 7th channel? sa set-up ba? Thanks
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Oct 08, 2003 at 12:42 AM

Yup. Sa setup.

Then, set the 6th channel amp to output SB.

Only then you can turn on THX Surround EX.

Remember, use THX S EX on 6.1 Source like DD-EX or DTS-ES.

nels76.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Oct 09, 2003 at 08:58 PM

Yup. Sa setup.

Then, set the 6th channel amp to output SB.

Only then you can turn on THX Surround EX.

Remember, use THX S EX on 6.1 Source like DD-EX or DTS-ES.

Thanks bro. Try ko rin and let you know. Hanap muna ako ng tamang material.

nels76.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: akyatbundok on Oct 11, 2003 at 06:06 PM
nels76, sori pre natagalan... eto yung pic ng power amp na nabili ko from a fellow pinoydvd member.  ewan ko kung kailangan mo pa ang ganito, sa lakas ng receiver/sub mo parang pakiramdam ko mas malakas ang SPL ng setup mo kaysa sakin.

binuksan ko na ito eh, nakalimutan ko lang kunan ng pics.. ok naman ang parts sa loob --  2 power transformers, 2 Elna caps and 8 mosfets.  sayang lang di ko magamit pang bi-amp tulad ni nasa dahil walang input level adjustment.  pero as an external amp to my front channels it adds better dynamics.

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/kenwood0.jpg)

(http://203.131.66.146:8080/kenwood1.jpg)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Oct 11, 2003 at 11:59 PM
Thank sa effort akyat.

Iyan pala ang sinasabi mo na amp.
Very clean and neat tingnan.

Actually, I am eyeing to buy a surplus amp to power my 6th and 7th channel (preout). I don't need that much power. Siguro mga 60 to 80 watts TRUE Power ox na. Do you have any idea where to buy besides don sa favorite "shopping mall" mo?

Initial plan was that one of the mini-component (SONY) will power my 6th and 7th channel but sa kalumaan puro static na. ayun, magreresign na din.

Hope time will come that my 9060D will be fully utilized - 6th and 7th channel is connected and that a BASS SHAKER is connected to the 6th channel amp.

huhumm. (MONEY, MONEY, MONEY)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Oct 25, 2003 at 06:32 AM
Guys,

Just want to share this pix.

(http://www.kenwood.com.cn/ske/product/img/KRF-X9060D-G.jpg)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Oct 25, 2003 at 11:58 AM
Guys,

Just want to share this pix.

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

ayos yan!  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Oct 25, 2003 at 12:40 PM
Iba talaga ang GOLD!!! 8) 8) nakaka-enganyo..
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 06, 2003 at 06:36 PM

Guys,

Just want to share this link:

It's Sound and Vision review of the VR - 6070 (KRF - X9060D)

http://www.soundandvision.netscape.com/electronics/ns/article/0%2Caid%2C192%2C00.asp
 

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 09, 2003 at 06:44 PM
Nels,

Nice meeting sir.. hope someday we can also hear your setup.. according to Akyat powerful setup mo sir..
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: [slayer] on Nov 10, 2003 at 05:26 PM
e akyat na ang kenwood thread! ahehehe... after hearing the kenwood power amp ni akyat paired with his 7300... PUWEDE!!  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 10, 2003 at 06:27 PM
Slayer,

Your right after hearing the kenwood panalo talaga setup ni Sir Akyat...
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 10, 2003 at 07:25 PM
Nels,

Nice meeting sir.. hope someday we can also hear your setup.. according to Akyat powerful setup mo sir..

Surely, mag-host ako ng EB para madinig niyo naman modest setup ko. Antayin ko lang matapos iyong place namin.

Comment ko lang sa AVR ko average sound lang sa Stereo. I am thinking of having a dedicated setup for Stereo lang and that same amp will power my 2 Surround Back. May Surplus kaya na may Speaker Switch?

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: theman on Nov 11, 2003 at 06:51 PM

nadala ni ermat ung vr 6050 last week. i think the asiann version is krf 6060d. bought daichii slim line speakers with floorstanding for the front. ok naman ang sound. break in pa ang speakers ko. will keep you posted on the performance ff mos.

so far naka set up pa lang ang front and center, kung switch ko ung sound menu ang lumalabas lang ay stereo at pro logic. sa set up kasi wla pang rear spkrs.  anyway i cannot assess completely kc di pa lagay ang rears and la pa sub.

refurbished ito nabili worth $100 vs 18k sa krf 6060d. good buy yata ito.


Product Summary
  Kenwood's VR-6050 delivers high-impact 5.1-channel home theater performance thanks to Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding, advanced 32-bit processing, and 100 full-bandwidth-rated watts x 5 channels of clean Kenwood power. This future-ready receiver even boasts decoding for 6.1-channel Dolby Digital EX DVDs, plus a back surround preamp output. When you're ready to add a back surround speaker to your system to take advantage of Dolby Digital EX's greater realism and three-dimensionality, just hook up a powered speaker or an amp and speaker to the preamp output, and you're set!
For even more multichannel fun, the VR-6050 also includes Dolby Pro Logic™ II decoding and Kenwood's Circle Surround II, which let you transform Dolby Surround and stereo sources into realistic 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel sound, respectively.

The back panel sports an impressive array of inputs for your current (and future) A/V components, including 3 digital inputs, 5 A/V inputs (3 with S-video), and a 5.1-channel analog input for a DVD-Audio or SACD player. The multibrand remote features a joystick that gives you especially easy control of all your A/V components.

Key Features:

100 watts x 5 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD (Surround channels rated at 0.7% THD)
Dolby Digital EX, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II
32-bit Analog Devices processor
24-bit DSP, D/A, and A/D converters
5 audio DSP modes (Arena, Theater, Jazz Club, Stadium, Disco)
2-stage Midnight Theater mode
Circle Surround II mode
Multibrand remote with joystick control
Digital inputs: 1 optical, 2 coaxial
3 audio and 5 A/V (including 3 S-video, one front-panel, and one 5.1-channel) inputs
Preamp-level back surround and subwoofer output
No phono input
40 AM/FM presets
2 sets of main speaker outputs
Banana plug-compatible binding posts for front left, right, and center speakers
17-5/16"W x 6-5/16"H x 16"D  
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 11, 2003 at 06:57 PM
welcome dre.

lima pa lamang tayo (as far as i can count) na naka-kenwood AVR.

so galing pala ng US iyang sa 'yo.

cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Nov 12, 2003 at 11:37 PM
welcome dre.

lima pa lamang tayo (as far as i can count) na naka-kenwood AVR.

so galing pala ng US iyang sa 'yo.

cheers.

yeheeey :D Dumadami na members na kenwood owners, hehehe. Dati dalawa lang yata kami ne nels76 na member ng kenwood mutual appreciation club na naguusap. may our tribe increase ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: kimpOy on Nov 13, 2003 at 01:06 PM
give me a reason para sumama sa tribe ninyo mga tols...

im searching for a entry or 1 notch entry level AVR

how does Kenwood fair with denon 1404, yamaha 430
onkyo ___ ?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Nov 13, 2003 at 08:55 PM
give me a reason para sumama sa tribe ninyo mga tols...

im searching for a entry or 1 notch entry level AVR

how does Kenwood fair with denon 1404, yamaha 430
onkyo ___ ?

I am not sure which model is kenwood's entry level or 1 notch higher AVR that is the equivalent of the AVRs you mentioned. Suggest you visit any 5th Ave. branch so you can check the kenwood model of the same price level and compare its features and performance.

What I can tell you tell is that the model I own Krf-X9060D ( VR-6070 in the U.S.) is the supertest winner (5 stars) in Sound & Vision's October 2002 issue and I am very happy with its performance which is the one thing that really matters. :D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:01 PM
tanong lang po mga sir.

what is the use of bass peak management? sa sub ba or sa front speakers? what is your settings dito. thanks
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:26 PM
tanong lang po mga sir.

what is the use of bass peak management? sa sub ba or sa front speakers? what is your settings dito. thanks

calling nels76 or narayan to answer....
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 14, 2003 at 12:48 PM
tanong lang po mga sir.

what is the use of bass peak management? sa sub ba or sa front speakers? what is your settings dito. thanks

coolkiks,

from the manual itself:

Use of Bass Peak

A restriction is put on the low frequency so that the bass peak level
will not go higher than the acceptable level when the volume is
increased.
If subwoofer speaker is OFF, the limitation will affect the low
frequency of the front left and right speakers

Setting the Bass Peak

For optimum bass peak level, keep increasing the bass peak
level by using the MULTI CONTROL knob or or MULTI
keys while test tone is being output until clip sound is heard from the subwoofer or front speaker


My comprehension:
Bass Peak manages the bass output on the sub and on the front (if the front is set to large).

My adjustment:
Setting is -29. Higher than that agonizes the sub at higher volume especially when THX mode is on.

Bass Channel Setting:

Subwoofer : 12 O'clock
Sub Receiver level: +3
Bass Peak: -29

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Nov 14, 2003 at 04:53 PM
thanks nels

my settings for bass peak is -20... buti di pa sira sub ko hehehe... although i haven't notice na banat na banat yung sub ko when playing movies and audio but one thing though, everytime I play intro ng dts dvd disc, medyo sabog ng kaunti yung sub.

well back to the drawing board  ;D... thanks again
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 14, 2003 at 05:43 PM
thanks nels

everytime I play intro ng dts dvd disc, medyo sabog ng kaunti yung sub.

In this case, there is a need to decrease bass peak level. Lalamugin niyan sub mo.

naglalaro lang iyan from -30 to -25.
If THX is on, adjust ko sa -30.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 05:49 PM
In this case, there is a need to decrease bass peak level. Lalamugin niyan sub mo.

naglalaro lang iyan from -30 to -25.
If THX is on, adjust ko sa -30.

iba na talaga si idol nels76.... ;D basta 9060D, alam nya lahat ng tweaks.... sa susunod, bass on the 1st floor
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:04 PM
iba na talaga si idol nels76.... ;D basta 9060D, alam nya lahat ng tweaks.... sa susunod, bass on the 1st floor

kakabasa kasi about this receiver kaya medyo marami na ako alam sa tweaking.

pre, buo na iyong Living room namin where the HT will be setup. Mas-maliit compared sa dati. 3 of the 4 side walls are made of concrete na. Sahig concrete na din. Celing made of wood pa din. Unlike before na walls are all made of wood.

Drop by ka tom AM para makita mo. Finishing na lang kulang and tapos na.

Still with this kind of room about to be finished, I cannot utilize my AVR's 7.1 capability. 5.1 muna ulit.

Tama ka BASS on the 1st floor muna. Dati 2nd Floor eh. Next year BASS on the 3rd Floor na talaga because next year na ang 2nd Stage ng House Renovation.

Come December, I'm thinking between DVD 21 and 655A. Kawawa naman PS2 ko. over-fatigued na.

cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:12 PM
kakabasa kasi about this receiver kaya medyo marami na ako alam sa tweaking.

pre, buo na iyong Living room namin where the HT will be setup. Mas-maliit compared sa dati. 3 of the 4 side walls are made of concrete na. Sahig concrete na din. Celing made of wood pa din. Unlike before na walls are all made of wood.

Drop by ka tom AM para makita mo. Finishing na lang kulang and tapos na.

Still with this kind of room about to be finished, I cannot utilize my AVR's 7.1 capability. 5.1 muna ulit.

Tama ka BASS on the 1st floor muna. Dati 2nd Floor eh. Next year BASS on the 3rd Floor na talaga because next year na ang 2nd Stage ng House Renovation.

Come December, I'm thinking between DVD 21 and 655A. Kawawa naman PS2 ko. over-fatigued na.

cheers.

cge, tawag ka sa bahay kung anong oras and i'll drop by.... malapit na mayaning mga tao sa inyo nyan... heheheh

next year na pala matatapos ang mansion nyo.... matuloy na kaya ang listening session natin kaya sa december???
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 14, 2003 at 06:21 PM
Yup. mayayanig na talaga considering na magiging adjacent door na namin iyong kapitbahay na meron JVC J777V.

Excited na ko madinig si 912 na naka-position malapit sa wall.

Talagang power. Gagapang nanaman iyong Sub.

Pero iba iyong sa iyo. HK mo Power for the Digital Revolution.

magkamukha avatar natin ha. nalilito tuloy ako.
 
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Nov 14, 2003 at 08:19 PM
iba na talaga si idol nels76.... ;D basta 9060D, alam nya lahat ng tweaks.... sa susunod, bass on the 1st floor

Tama ka dyan james, authority si nelson ng 9060. Talo pa yung mga salesmen ng 5th Ave. ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 15, 2003 at 11:29 AM
James,

Buti dito sa Kenwood thread meron Guru sa tweaks.. dapat meron din tayo sa HK hehehe sir james ikaw na bahala.. :D :D puro tayo sit down and listen..
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 18, 2003 at 11:30 PM
James16, Hans, Narayan,

Thanks na lang muna wala pa ako pang-treat sa inyo. ;D konti na lang mabobola na ako.

coolkiks,

in reference to your post at the MS thread:

you said at -4 at 9060D volume level sound start to change. may i know your speaker settings?

Dre, reminder ko lang. mga bago pa speakers mo. wag mo muna biritin.

I noticed with my 9060D:
Stereo: Volume does not reach 0 but you'll hear slight clipping.

Multi-channel (Movies or Music); Volume can be at almost max level (really loud) but still sounds clean.

Di ba baliktad? What can you say coolkiks? Don't you have the same observation?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Nov 19, 2003 at 08:36 AM
James,

Buti dito sa Kenwood thread meron Guru sa tweaks.. dapat meron din tayo sa HK hehehe sir james ikaw na bahala.. :D :D puro tayo sit down and listen..

kelangan nga meron tayong mahanap na dedicated na HK guru tulad ni nels76 para sa kenwood.  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:17 AM

coolkiks,

in reference to your post at the MS thread:

you said at -4 at 9060D volume level sound start to change. may i know your speaker settings?

Dre, reminder ko lang. mga bago pa speakers mo. wag mo muna biritin.

I noticed with my 9060D:
Stereo: Volume does not reach 0 but you'll hear slight clipping.

Multi-channel (Movies or Music); Volume can be at almost max level (really loud) but still sounds clean.

Di ba baliktad? What can you say coolkiks? Don't you have the same observation?

sir nels

my speaker settings :
fronts : 2db, center : 1, surrounds: 3, sub: 3

I tried using both digital and analog outs when played in stereo pero pag umabot na sa -5 nag iiba na tunog. di ko muna uli gagawin yun hehehe... siguro next month pa

tried also multi channel , thx off and eq off, ganun din ang labas although umaabot ng 0-5 pero may clipping ng kaunti. siguro di pa ready MS ko for that level.... but in movies di nagbabago sound up to 5 db . di ko na pinaabot ng max level kasi takot na ko e  :D

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: kimpOy on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:30 AM
review naman sa KRF-5060
ok ba performance nito?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Nov 19, 2003 at 09:51 PM
review naman sa KRF-5060
ok ba performance nito?


Suggest you audition this sa 5th Ave. kung walang taga pinoydvd na meron nito. They're accomodating naman.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:54 PM
sir nels

my speaker settings :
fronts : 2db, center : 1, surrounds: 3, sub: 3

I tried using both digital and analog outs when played in stereo pero pag umabot na sa -5 nag iiba na tunog. di ko muna uli gagawin yun hehehe... siguro next month pa

tried also multi channel , thx off and eq off, ganun din ang labas although umaabot ng 0-5 pero may clipping ng kaunti. siguro di pa ready MS ko for that level.... but in movies di nagbabago sound up to 5 db . di ko na pinaabot ng max level kasi takot na ko e  :D



K, coolkiks.

What's your DVD player by the way?

I advise you not to listen to high volume level for now. Let the speakers break-in for about 36 hours (as recommended by MS).

This was how I broke in my speakers:
Tune to 87.5Mhz. You'll hear a sound same as a pink noise (La kasi station)

Then let the receiver turned on overnight at low volume level (enough para di maka-annoy)

Put the recevier to DPL2 or CSII or NEO 6 para lahat ng speakers tumutunog.

I did this for 2 nights lang. In the morning di naman gaano mainit iyong receiver dahil mahina lang naman.

But this is risky because the receiver is unattended that whatever electrical disturbance may happen at night baka makasira or may cause fire.

Just my suggestion.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:44 PM
sir nels

am using philips dvd 626 (free if you buy 25" TV  ;D).
before my kenwood avr, am using the old stereo amplifier marantz (forgot the model) and noticed that when we played any audio cd, the output is somewhat distorted unlike in playing dvd movies.

when I played audio cd using the analog inputs of my kenwood amp to philips dvd, my MS speakers clip at higher volume. i suspect my philips dvd is causing this. haven't tried my pioneer though, since there is no problem using this one to movies and audio to my old marantz.

this weekend i will try to break in again my MS but with caution since it is risky as what you have said. thanks sir nels. always on the rescue... :D

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: arnel90 on Nov 30, 2003 at 02:44 PM
sir nels,

pls. check your pm
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Nov 30, 2003 at 03:18 PM
Kenwood mmhh sounded tube like?? pwede pwede hehehe.. ganda talaga ng kenwood ni Sir Akyat.. for the sound and price double hits!!
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Windrider on Nov 30, 2003 at 04:29 PM
kempoy, I use to own a KRF-5060 kenwood a/v receiver. Ok naman siya. vey good sound when it comes to movies. but not that much when you play cd's. If you are starting a home theater, i think, this receiver will be good enough.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 01, 2003 at 09:41 PM
sir nels,

pls. check your pm

be976,

dito ko na lang sagutin ha para mabasa din ng iba with the same question.

You were asking if it's ok to use 6-ohmers as front.

I was also asking this question to myself when i was still scouting for speakers to connect to my 9060D.

If the specs at the back of your receiver says "Speaker Impedance: 6 - 12ohms" then have a peace of mind because your receiver and speakers will be operating safely even at high volume and no effect in the long run.

But if it says: "8 - 16 ohms only" then that is a minor concern.

Connecting speakers to an amp lower than what is specified makes the amps work harder. the lower the resistance, the more power is being drawn from the amp. and if the amp does not have the reserve power needed by the speaker (especially on loud movie passages and low frequency music) the amp may fail in the long run. The Speaker may also sound thin.

A "Lolo thunder' explosion may sound "5-Star" for example. Actually, you may not see the immediate negative effects but in the long run.

It's like this:

Car Manufacturers sets the top speed there product can run safely, say, 200kph Max. But, of course, you can run it beyond 200kph but there is a risk of failure.

For further readings, go to this link. You will notice I was asking the same question before.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=1615;start=80
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: arnel90 on Dec 01, 2003 at 10:11 PM
thanks nels76 for redirecting that informative link, also to those who gave their expert opinion on speaker impedance.   8)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:30 AM
be976,

dito ko na lang sagutin ha para mabasa din ng iba with the same question.

You were asking if it's ok to use 6-ohmers as front.

I was also asking this question to myself when i was still scouting for speakers to connect to my 9060D.

If the specs at the back of your receiver says "Speaker Impedance: 6 - 12ohms" then have a peace of mind because your receiver and speakers will be operating safely even at high volume and no effect in the long run.

But if it says: "8 - 16 ohms only" then that is a minor concern.

Connecting speakers to an amp lower than what is specified makes the amps work harder. the lower the resistance, the more power is being drawn from the amp. and if the amp does not have the reserve power needed by the speaker (especially on loud movie passages and low frequency music) the amp may fail in the long run. The Speaker may also sound thin.

A "Lolo thunder' explosion may sound "5-Star" for example. Actually, you may not see the immediate negative effects but in the long run.

It's like this:

Car Manufacturers sets the top speed there product can run safely, say, 200kph Max. But, of course, you can run it beyond 200kph but there is a risk of failure.

For further readings, go to this link. You will notice I was asking the same question before.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=1615;start=80


iba talaga ang guru ng 9060D....
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 07:38 AM
tsaka may golden earsss OONGIIII ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 02, 2003 at 09:32 AM

james 16, j_albert,

Lahat tayo may golden ears na after last saturday's session. Oongii...

Anglandi pala ni Nina kumanta.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 10:07 AM
Nels76,

Pre malambing naman pre... hehehehe..  :D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: j_albert22 on Dec 02, 2003 at 10:20 AM
halatang fans ka ni nina ha kala ko kay maui at rica lang e
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:48 PM
J_albert,

Iba naman magsing yan dalawang yan... :P :P
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 02, 2003 at 12:56 PM

Hans,

Oo nga. Iba Microphone ;D ang hawak. hehe
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Dec 14, 2003 at 10:53 PM
nels, am not sure if you have tested your kenwood 9060 AVR with the WS preamp. if not, you will be interested to know the result of a test i made.

last friday i obliged to have jerix hear the WS preamp hooked to an AVR. for the 1st time, i hooked ung preamp sa aking 9060 + dvd player + MS 902.

what i noticed was that the bass of the 902s were somewhat tempered..... parang less boomy and sabi ni jerix para daw a layer covering the music was removed.

ang set up was analog ung audio out when using the preamp na nakapasok sa cd in while digital but stereo listening mode pag compare using the AVR's own preamp.

have asked jerix to post his observations too. mga martes next week daw. abangan mo bro. tnx
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:06 AM

Narayan,

Yes. Please. post your review of WS and 9060D combination in Stereo Mode.

Kindly make also some experimentation on the use of the 9060D's Active EQ while WS is connected. And also when TONE is defeated.

I'll be getting a unit soon and actually heven't heard the WS-9060D combo in stereo although our past listening sessions have proven that the WS has indeed made some sound improvement.

Was it positive or negative?

By the way, just got my DVD 21.

Cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Dec 15, 2003 at 11:00 AM
nels,

definitely positive ung result with the WS preamp. will continue experimenting with the combo and post results.

congrats on your new dvd player. sigurado mas enjoy mo ngayon ang set up mo bro. tamang tama para sa new house sa new year ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 15, 2003 at 11:08 AM
Nels,

congrats pre.. on your DVD21
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 15, 2003 at 11:23 AM

Narayan,

Yes. Please. post your review of WS and 9060D combination in Stereo Mode.

Kindly make also some experimentation on the use of the 9060D's Active EQ while WS is connected. And also when TONE is defeated.

I'll be getting a unit soon and actually heven't heard the WS-9060D combo in stereo although our past listening sessions have proven that the WS has indeed made some sound improvement.

Was it positive or negative?

By the way, just got my DVD 21.

Cheers.
bro, any impressions on your new hk dvd21? im very interested especially sa audio. malaki ba ang improvement compared to playing music on other dvd players (pioneer, philips)?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 15, 2003 at 11:36 AM
Hans,

Thank You. Eto la na pera. Naubos na. :'(


Narayan,

Please experiment on this:

Try to connect the WS Out to the 6-Channel Analog Input of the 9060D.

Signal Input to the 6-Channel Analog of the 9060D bypasses all the processing and you cannot have the Active EQ, Speaker Setting and Bass Management engaged. What the receiver does is just to amplify the signal (Parang Source Direct).

Although it is a 6-Channel Analog In, connect the Stereo Analog out of the WS  to Front (L and R) of the 6-Channel Analog In.

And see what happens.

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 15, 2003 at 11:48 AM
Pinsan Skeeter,

I cannot post my feedback yet. Actually, nakalagay sa ilalim ng bed iyong player (Still in the Box). As the house is under renovation.

Tonight, if time permits, James16 and I will go to there house to  compare it with his Pioneer DV 233 Player.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: cousin skeeter on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:00 PM
Pinsan Skeeter,

I cannot post my feedback yet. Actually, nakalagay sa ilalim ng bed iyong player (Still in the Box). As the house is under renovation.

Tonight, if time permits, James16 and I will go to there house to  compare it with his Pioneer DV 233 Player.

ah, even better kasi james and i almost have the same setup, hk and b2.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:06 PM
Nels,

feedback pre interested ako sa hk dvd21
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:23 PM

I have posted my initial feedback on my DVD 21.

See the Source Thread.

Baka ma-warningan tayo about off topic.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Dec 15, 2003 at 12:37 PM
Hans,

Thank You. Eto la na pera. Naubos na. :'(


Narayan,

Please experiment on this:

Try to connect the WS Out to the 6-Channel Analog Input of the 9060D.

Signal Input to the 6-Channel Analog of the 9060D bypasses all the processing and you cannot have the Active EQ, Speaker Setting and Bass Management engaged. What the receiver does is just to amplify the signal (Parang Source Direct).

Although it is a 6-Channel Analog In, connect the Stereo Analog out of the WS  to Front (L and R) of the 6-Channel Analog In.

And see what happens.



ok bro, will compare it when the preamp is connected to the cd in. enjoy your new player. at last marerelieve ng trabaho ung ps2 mo ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Dec 16, 2003 at 08:00 PM
nels,

as you suggested, i connected the ws preamp dun sa fronts ng 6 channel analog output and compared the result when connected to the cd in.

after several playing, i cant really tell if there really is a  difference ???. parang a little bit louder ung cd in connection but  just very little. kailangan dito bro ung golden ears mo  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: james16 on Dec 16, 2003 at 09:02 PM
nels,

as you suggested, i connected the ws preamp dun sa fronts ng 6 channel analog output and compared the result when connected to the cd in.

after several playing, i cant really tell if there really is a  difference ???. parang a little bit louder ung cd in connection but  just very little. kailangan dito bro ung golden ears mo  ;D

tama ka dyan, kelangan yung golden ears ni nelson talaga... ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Dec 17, 2003 at 06:13 AM

Bwa ha ha ha.
Napatawa mo ko doon Narayan ha.

Eto kasi si james pinauso iyang golden ears baka marami maniwala diyan.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: jerix on Dec 17, 2003 at 11:21 AM
nels,

as you suggested, i connected the ws preamp dun sa fronts ng 6 channel analog output and compared the result when connected to the cd in.

after several playing, i cant really tell if there really is a  difference ???. parang a little bit louder ung cd in connection but  just very little. kailangan dito bro ung golden ears mo  ;D

it really takes time and a lot of experience to differentiate the quality of sound comin from high quality gears. Just like me, in the beginning i really cannot distinguish the sound comin merely from the kenwood AVR and when it is aided by the WS Preamp. it took me several minutes of focus to the sound to know exactly the improvement brought about by the preamp. Not unless u have the so called "golden Ears" maybe..

The Music room of Narayan is closed. So environmental nuances are lesser. So if the door and windows are shut off, it would be easy to distinguish the sound quality that is comin from the preamp.

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 01, 2004 at 08:32 PM
BUMP for 1st day of 2004.

Happy New Year KENWOOD AVR Users.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jan 02, 2004 at 01:17 PM
BUMP for 1st day of 2004.

Happy New Year KENWOOD AVR Users.



Nels,

maybe we should also add the word ELITE kasi kaunti din users ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 04, 2004 at 09:29 PM
Narayan,

sige ELITE na rin tayo. Elite-elitan.

"The Few. The Proud"

(Parang Octupus Army)
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Jan 05, 2004 at 09:23 AM
di ako bumili ng paputok nung new year, what I did was I played Saving Private Ryan on OHAMA Beach chapter and whoa, sabi ng mga kapitbahay namin mas masarap pakinggan  ang mga barilan  dun sa bahay kesa sa mga paputok sa labas  ;D.

It is also a great time to break in my MS speakers to higher volume ( 0  to +5 dB) and di sya bumigay, ika nga di nagbago  ang sound nya hehehe. I am really proud of my baby. Cheers to all MS and Kenwood users.

BTW,

I used to connect the MS 902 to B speaker out of my avr ( tinamad na ko ilabas yung set up ko e last new year e kaya yung 902 na lang) and I noticed that clipping will be heard if active EQ and THX are on. But when they ar all off,, lakas nya umabot pa nga sya ng +5 dB e sa audio cd  :o at ganda pa rin pakinggan.....
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 05, 2004 at 06:41 PM
coolkiks,

In relation to that, we had our office xmas party last Dec. 18 and we used my setup (9060D and MS 912 + sub). 2.1 setup lang.

Average volume -3 to +5. It was loud enough for the open area (done by the poolside). Continuous house music (ako pa naging DJ) from 8PM to 3AM at that average volume. The receiver was really hot. tinorture ko talaga. No Fan to ventilate the receiver. No shutting-off occurred. Was also worried baka ma-burn iyong tweeter ng 912 kasi iyong emcee sumisigaw na sa mic during the parlor games. No problem encountered with my setup.

Proud of this setup. Reliability-wise, I have proven it.

cheers.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Jan 06, 2004 at 05:20 PM
coolkiks,

In relation to that, we had our office xmas party last Dec. 18 and we used my setup (9060D and MS 912 + sub). 2.1 setup lang.

Average volume -3 to +5. It was loud enough for the open area (done by the poolside). Continuous house music (ako pa naging DJ) from 8PM to 3AM at that average volume. The receiver was really hot. tinorture ko talaga. No Fan to ventilate the receiver. No shutting-off occurred. Was also worried baka ma-burn iyong tweeter ng 912 kasi iyong emcee sumisigaw na sa mic during the parlor games. No problem encountered with my setup.

Proud of this setup. Reliability-wise, I have proven it.

cheers.

AMEN!  ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: batdog on Jan 06, 2004 at 05:21 PM

Ako din po proud owner ng KRF-9060D. Ganda ng CircleSurroundII sa music lagi tuloy ako puyat pag gabi.... hehehe


DuffyDoc.
 
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: coolkiks on Jan 06, 2004 at 05:37 PM
duffydoc

ganda talaga ng avr na yan. 5 star talaga.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jan 06, 2004 at 09:22 PM

Ako din po proud owner ng KRF-9060D. Ganda ng CircleSurroundII sa music lagi tuloy ako puyat pag gabi.... hehehe


DuffyDoc.
 


hi duffydoc,

welcome to the ELITE kenwood users' corner ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: FASTBACK on Jan 07, 2004 at 12:57 AM
I Have a Kenwood AVR before V-777 something.  The remote has an LCD.  

But I have to dispose of it because medyo mahirap mag uwi dito sa pinas. sold it for 30,000 yen, then when I canvassed for the same amp here mas mahal pa pala dito.  Sana pala pinagtiyagaan ko na lang na buhatin pa uwi.

No complains naman sa sound quality.

Even bought a Kenwood Car amp which I still have now.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: batdog on Jan 07, 2004 at 03:29 AM
duffydoc

ganda talaga ng avr na yan. 5 star talaga.

yup i'm really happy with this kenwood. sounds better than my old pioneer.  paired with monitor audio bronze speakers, i always wake up smiling...   :) :)

Problema ko lang lagi na ako tinatamad pumasok sa trabaho  ;D ;D ;D

DuffyDoc.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 07, 2004 at 06:56 AM

FASTBACK,

sayang nga iyon dre. Sana nga nagtiyaga ka na lang iuwi. Iyon nga lang mabigat talaga iyan dahil AVR iyan.

Ako my kenwood mini-comp which I bought from Japan about 5 yrs ago. until now still working perfectly. Bought it around 8k lang doon. Dito nasa 19k pala. Malaki natipid ko.



duffydoc,

wow naka kenwood - MA ka pala. 1st ever iyan.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: FASTBACK on Jan 08, 2004 at 02:17 AM
nels76

Tama ka nga sana inuwi ko na lang dito.  The best pa ang customer service nila doon sa Kenwood main office sa tokyo nag request ako ng english manual padala kaagad nila sa akin thru mail.

Nang lambot nga ako nung makita ko sa megamall yung price niya dito. I think around 25,000 pesos.  
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: latigo on Jan 14, 2004 at 03:30 PM
Guys,

ok itong site na ito a. meron din pala mga owners dito ng kenwood. ako meron din 9060D. isa lang masasabi ko sa AVR na ito maganda sya sa HT and Music stereo mode and CSII.

- Latigo.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jan 14, 2004 at 08:16 PM
Guys,

ok itong site na ito a. meron din pala mga owners dito ng kenwood. ako meron din 9060D. isa lang masasabi ko sa AVR na ito maganda sya sa HT and Music stereo mode and CSII.

- Latigo.


hi bro,

welcome to the kenwood corner. btw, anong speakers kinabit mo sa 9060D mo :D

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Harry on Jan 15, 2004 at 09:45 AM
mas latest ba to sa KRF-x9050D-Sl? Ilang watts per channel AVR mo 9060D?
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t_s_o_n_g on Jan 15, 2004 at 02:30 PM
Meron na bang 9070D dito? Post niyo naman yung store and price...

Tnx!
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 15, 2004 at 04:21 PM

Harry,

I don't know kung mas-latest iyong 9050D-SI sa 9060D. but definitely 9060D is a higher model.



tsonggo,

Sa pag--iikot ko sa 5th Ave., la pa  sila 9070D (VR-7070). (This is the successor of 9060D - together with 9080D)

Since this is a kenwood brand, basically it should be from 5th Avenue Electronics.

Watch out instead of

VR - 7070A &
VR - 7080A.

I just don't know kung ano ang asian model nito.


Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: batdog on Jan 16, 2004 at 08:33 PM
Latigo,

San mo nabili yung kenwood mo??? And ano speakers gamit mo dyan??

DuffyDoc.



Guys,

ok itong site na ito a. meron din pala mga owners dito ng kenwood. ako meron din 9060D. isa lang masasabi ko sa AVR na ito maganda sya sa HT and Music stereo mode and CSII.

- Latigo.

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Mar 15, 2004 at 01:31 PM

Anyone seen successor to 9060D locally?

Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 16, 2004 at 09:19 AM
Nels,

Upgrade ka ba??? uyy.. hehehehe
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Mar 17, 2004 at 05:03 AM

psssst.

'Wag ka maingay. Secret lang ito. :-X
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: H a n $ on Mar 17, 2004 at 12:51 PM
Nels golden ears,


Pre kailan ba kami kaka-gulo sa new house mo hehehe.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Mar 21, 2004 at 02:26 PM
Pre,

Too bad mallit ang temporary sala namin.

Not compliant to Audiophile Class Standard. ;D

Baka pag nag-session eh kandong-kandong na lang.

May papaalisin pa kami na tenant bago tuluyang lumuwag ang sala.

I'll inform you 'pag pwede na.
Title: Re:KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Mar 21, 2004 at 11:33 PM
guys,

been using lately the 9060D's 6 channel capability to play dvd-audio paired with MS speakers and pioneer dv563a as source. ang masasabil ko lang-ang galeeeng ;D ;D ;D you are enveloped by high resolution sound...yung transition between quiet and loud passages of the music is seamless :D :D :D
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: bravoexo on Apr 11, 2004 at 10:28 PM
Is the KRF-9060D 7.1 or 6.1, I'm quite confused about this one...    And where is the cheapest one can be found? 
Anyone know about those Kenwood floorstanders also?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: bravoexo on Apr 12, 2004 at 09:24 AM
Is the 9060D's the equivalent of Sound and Vision Magazine's Reviewer's Choice for best Receiver in 2003?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Apr 12, 2004 at 10:03 AM
Is the KRF-9060D 7.1 or 6.1, I'm quite confused about this one...    And where is the cheapest one can be found? 
Anyone know about those Kenwood floorstanders also?

Bravoexo,

Since I own this receiver I can answer your question.

KRF - X9060D is a 6.1 receiver, that is, it supports DTS-ES  and DD-EX. You can connect 6 speakers from it (Front-2, Center-1, Surround-2, and Surround Back-1). It has a 7.1 pre-out. So if you want to have a 7.1 setup you need to use an external stereo amp to power the 6th and 7th channel.

On its own it's 6.1.
7.1 if you use an external stereo amp.

If you are referring to VR-6070 as S&V's 2003 Best Receiver, then the equivalnet asian model is KRF-X9060D.

About those Floorstander, I have heard the slim one connected to a Kenwood receiver and from what I can say ok siya sa dance music. Lambot ng bass. You don't need sub with them. Haven't heard them sa movies and other types of music.

Hope this helps.

Are you from pinoypsx and pinoyxbox also?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: bravoexo on Apr 12, 2004 at 10:14 AM
Quote
Are you from pinoypsx and pinoyxbox also?

The one and only.   ;D

I'm still looking for something to replace my 2 x 5.1 setups right now. (a Cambridge DTT2500 and a HTiB from Philips) and can't decide where to spend my money on yet.  I was intrigued that S&V chose a Kenwood A/V Receiver so I decided to look around.  VR-7080D's ata yung Reviewer's choice not 6070's....  may equivalent ba noon dito?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Apr 12, 2004 at 10:25 AM
If that is the VR - 7080 then wala pa niyan dito.

the equivalent will be KRF - X9070D or X9080D.

Features and appearance are the same with VR - 6070. The only difference is the on the remote. The remote is so smart daw according to my reading from the net. I am also wondering why it has not arrived yet here in the philippines.

Check this out:

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productId=2533

http://www.kenwoodeurope.com/products/ListProduct.aspx?k1=1&k2=2&k3=14&pr=1098

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: bravoexo on Apr 12, 2004 at 10:32 AM
Thanks nels76, I appreciate the quick replies.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Apr 13, 2004 at 11:18 AM
Bravoexo,

Care to read S&V's review of Kenwood VR-7080??

Click the link below.

This receiver is indeed S&V's Reviewer's Choice Awards for 2003.

http://www.srslabs.com/pdf/Kenwood%20VR-7080%20Digital%20Surround%20Receiver.pdf



Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: bravoexo on Apr 13, 2004 at 01:22 PM
Ibang klaseng remote yun ah... astig
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Oct 11, 2004 at 01:31 PM
guys,

im planning to buy kenwood vr 806.  it will come from the US and my relative there will just bring it here this coming december.  can you give any feedback on this particular model of kenwood?  mura lang kasi sya around 1$160-199 depends kung san site mo bibilhin.

hope to hear from you guys about it.

regards,
dvh
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Oct 13, 2004 at 10:48 AM
I think old model na ito. I may be wrong. Since it already has
DPLIIx. Because the newer models have this code:

VR - 60xx
VR - 70xx
VR - 80xx

and the newest Kenwood Digital Amp - VRS 7100. It is a Gaming Audio/Video Receiver.
http://www.home-theater-receiver.com/kenwood.htm

review for VR 806S
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/rating_getprodrev.php/masterid=2734676/id_type=masterid
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Oct 16, 2004 at 10:06 PM
nels76,

thanks a lot.  actually what i read in the internet was that the "S" on VR-806S signify silver color coz they also have a black color of the same model VR-806Black.

based on the review link that you provided maganda naman ang feedback.  i may buy it na pero siguro mga bandang november na lang baka makakita pa ko ng mas mura at ok naman ang features.  but im leaning towards it na.  my bayaw who is based in Los Angeles will send packages for his family this december so papasabay ko lang don yung kenwood receiver.  I will buy it sa online internet sites..then pa deliver ko sa address ng bayaw ko don sa LA.

By the way, Ok kaya ang Euros 6SV or Euros 8 Speakers Set from Daiichi sa receiver na ito?

kasi ang iniwang setup ng bayaw ko is Pioneer Receiver (5.1) tapos ang speakers nya is Daiichi EFD Series.  Ok naman ang tunog.

regards,
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: jetstar on Nov 07, 2004 at 09:09 PM
Planning to order VR-8070 from B&H. We don't pay taxes here coz APO yung address namin. My question is, it doesn't have any microphone input. I'm planning to add a mini theater sa house (new room) but want it also to serve as a sing-along system. Can I add a microphone receiver dito that can play together with another audio input like DVD? Sort of mixed input from 2 audio sources. I already downloaded the manual for the 8070 but can't find anything.  ???
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 07, 2004 at 11:18 PM
Jetstar,

madalang ang AV Receiver na may Mic input. actually ala pa nga ako nakikita (except iyong mga generic brands). Bumili ka na lang ng DVD Player na may mic input like
some Pioneer and LG models and generic brands.

I suggest kumuha ka na lang dedicated amp and speaker for videoke purposes.

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: jetstar on Nov 09, 2004 at 06:20 PM
I think it would be much cheaper to get another dvd player with videoke function than getting another amplifier and speakers just for that purpose. Thanks.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Jan 05, 2005 at 04:28 PM
sobrang tahimik sa forum na ito ah...
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Narayan on Jan 05, 2005 at 10:47 PM
kasi mukhang few members lang meron nito...chosen few ;D
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: garee on Jan 06, 2005 at 08:17 AM
sobrang tahimik sa forum na ito ah...


sir kumusta naman po yun avr nyo? and pairing it with daiichi euros... any reviews.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Jan 06, 2005 at 03:23 PM
sir kumusta naman po yun avr nyo? and pairing it with daiichi euros... any reviews.

my Kenwood AVR 806-S (6.1) arrived last december pa first week.  then i just recently puchased daiichi speakers.  this is how i set it up:

   
     DTX 4.12       euros8 flrstander              pl100 center                euros8 flrstander



                      euros8 surround        listening/viewing position     euros8 surround

                                                pl100 surr back     pl100 surr back



instead of getting a center spk for my surround back, i bought a pair of pl100 surround and parallel-connect it to my surround back in my AVR creating a 7.1 setup.

oks naman ang sound sa HT and audio.  although nasa breakin period palang ang mga speakers ko, i can say na im very satisfied with my combination.  siguro mga 3 or 4 months i'll try to switch the euros8 and pl100 surround sa surround and surround back.  tingnan ko ano mas maganda.

regards,
dvh
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 06, 2005 at 10:39 PM
Welcome to the club pre.

Here is a satisfied owner din of Kenwood AVR.  ;)

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: cybermoja on Jan 12, 2005 at 08:15 PM
I have just auditioned one of the kenwood set up here in SM bacoor.....  also the TEAC set up.......  i always wanted to have a kenwood system placed inside the house kaya lang may kamahalan... nagptest ako ng music and I find it very great.......  averagely priced and the quality is really nice......  planning to buy it this year... ipon muna...... I forgot the model number...  basta ung bagong labas na 6 channel..... 14 500 ung price ng AVR....   anyone here tried using kenwood AVR with Dai ichi speaker set up? ano ba mgandang ipartner na speakers sa Kenwood avr.. kenwood na din ba? meron bang mas mura?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Jan 12, 2005 at 11:50 PM
I have just auditioned one of the kenwood set up here in SM bacoor.....  also the TEAC set up.......  i always wanted to have a kenwood system placed inside the house kaya lang may kamahalan... nagptest ako ng music and I find it very great.......  averagely priced and the quality is really nice......  planning to buy it this year... ipon muna...... I forgot the model number...  basta ung bagong labas na 6 channel..... 14 500 ung price ng AVR....   anyone here tried using kenwood AVR with Dai ichi speaker set up? ano ba mgandang ipartner na speakers sa Kenwood avr.. kenwood na din ba? meron bang mas mura?

i have a kenwood AVR and all my speakers are daiichi.  ok naman ang matching.  im very satisfied with the combination.

dvh
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: cybermoja on Jan 15, 2005 at 07:26 PM
lagi ko ngang dinadaanan un eh.... sana makabili na din ako......   may generic 5.1 system ako... gusto ko nang mapalitan ng professional level.....  :(
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Jan 18, 2005 at 07:25 PM


Hi fellow Kenwood owners!!! My AVR is the KRF-9060D gold color. I bought it last 2002 in SM megamall. It may suprise you all but my reason why my dad, I and my gf chose the KRF-9060D is because its the store nearest to the parking area from where we came(5th ave). The salesman showed us the KRF-9060D and we fell in love with it.  As time passes by I soon realize that this AVR I bought is one of the best AVR based on the value and quality.  Everytime i search the net and look at the other ppl's AVR it seems that the KRF-9060D is better.


I am a beginner in this HT stuff so I really appreciate if you could help me in my questions. I am really really sorry

1.
My current set-up is:
DVD: Pioneer DV-535K
Front: MS 902
Center: WH-2 series
Surround: WH-2 series
Sub-woffer: DQ-12

Guys any comments with the speakers? compatible ba? sorry kung cheap lang I am still a student kc.

2. My family friend is selling me his Wharfedale modus one.six for 7,000php. He told me to use it as my front and put my MS 902 at the rear. Based from the review mukhang maganda yung W. Modus. Guys what do you think of the Wharfedale modus? compatible ba?
http://audioholics.audioreview.com/speakers/main-speaker/Wharfedale/PRD_123689_1594crx.aspx

3. When do i use the DSP? I dont see the difference so much

4. When I watch DVDs...how come when I use the Listen mode there is no DTS? I can only use the DTS if I manually change it from the menu. Sometimes di pwd pa rin kahit na change ko na sa menu. 

3. When I moved my MS 902 to the rear...panu ko gagawin if I have 2 speakers eh I only see one that can fit at the back?

4. When I watch basketball games panu ko marinig yung dribble and footsteps...dati kc yung salesguy was at my home nagawa yun di ko alam now   

5. From what I observed CS II is the best compared to Neo6 and PrologicII plus with Active EQ Music/Cinema its better pa. Now for my next question is how you will improve the TV sounds? Wiring na lang ba kailangan?

6. Whats the best wiring for this AVR? And which is better Co-ax or Fiber optic? Mine is fiber optic

7. What is a Kenwood 6-ch amp? I see it here sa thread kc. Do I need it when I have a 6ch na? How much and where can I buy?

8. Based on your previous post pwede maging 7.1 yung setup but which speaker can I use for the 7th channel? Subwoffer ba? and which brand(yung best buy)?

9. Is the THX of the KRF-9060D good kahit this is the cheapest THX AVR? Aside from the 6th speaker? What is the requirement to fully maximize the THX capability? When I use the THX...nawawala yung Active EQ and Speaker EQ so I assume THX can be very good on its own if fully maximized. 

10. Aside from the Bass shakers posted by nels76...are there any stuff I can add to make my set-up better that is not expensive. 

Well I think thats all as for now. You cant imagine how happy I am seeing this thread. Accdg to the salesguy in 5th, Cito Beltran has also the same unit as us. Thanks guys sana isama nyo ako sa club kahit kaunti alam ko!

   
     
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 19, 2005 at 12:25 AM
Spiderdude,

Fellow Kenwood Owner here (9060D din kaya kabisado ko unit na 'to).

Let me answer some of your questions.


1. I have an All-MS setup as speakers except sub.   

9060D is intolerant with regards to speaker impedance. Kung gusto mo tumagal   iyan, use only speakers with impedance not lower than 8 Ohms. Compatible ang speakers sa 9060D if the speakers has impedance not less than 8 ohms.
Comptibility with regards sa sound, ikaw lang makakasagot niyan. Kung nagagandahan ka sa tunog, ok na yan.

2. Di ko pa narinig ang Wharf Modus so no comment ako diyan. Ikaw pa din makakasagot niyan. Use MS 902 as front then compare using Wharf as Front, kung alin ang maganda, iyon ang gamitin mong fronts.

3. Di maganda DSP ng 9060D. Noisy ang dating sa akin. I dont use it.

4. Changing from Dolby Digital to DTS and Vice Versa can only be done when you change surround mode on the DVD Player and not on the Receiver. Kung wala pa din, maybe the DTS Tracks is defective. I have one DVD here na walang sound pag DTS ang pinili.
Use this receiver's Auto Detect Mode so that you just have to switch on the player between surround modes and not on the receiver anymore.

5. Yes indeed. CSII sounds better than DPLII and DTS NEO. Ginagamit ko din yan pag nagpapatugtog ako.

6. Minsan ang ganda ng tunog nasa Source din. Pangit ang TV Broadcast Sound quality if you ask me kaya hindi ganon kaganda tunog when connected to a receiver. Some of the TV Channels transmit mono signal kaya hindi favorale pakinggan

7. Co-ax or Fiber Optic halos hindi ko madinig difference. I am using Co-ax for DVD player and Optic for PS2. Pareho naman tunog.

8. Please elaborate on the 6 Channel Amp

9. 9060D has 7.1 Pre-out. Use an external stereo amp. Connect the 6th and 7th pre-out of the 9060D to the external stereo amp to power the 6th and 7th surround speakers positoned at the back. Whilst the 4th and 5th speakers are positioned on the side.

10. I am using THX on my 9060D very seldom. Lakas kasi ng BASS pero more enveloping ang sound and more body. Naaawa kasi ako sa Sub kaya di ko ginagamit THX. Pag nakabili na ko bago sub gagamitin ko na THX. Well, THX mode of this receiver is satisfactory naman. May improvement talaga when you engaged it. I haven't heard THX mode of hi-end receivers so di ko masasabi kung pangit iyong THX ng 9060D. Engaging THX means that you are using THX approved sound processing kaya namamatay iyong Speaker EQ and Active EQ. THX sound processing lang ang gumagana.

11. Get additional amps from pier and use it to power the fronts. You will hear an improvement. Before, hollow tumunog iyong 9060D ko when it handles all the speakers by itself. I get an amp from pier and used it to power the fronts, the sound is much fuller now even on loud scenes. Worry free ka kahit na loud volumes na matagal.

I am very satisfied with my receiver din. No problems pa din. It is turning 2 years this march.

Enjoy. 
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Jan 19, 2005 at 03:15 AM
Thx nels :)


9. 9060D has 7.1 Pre-out. Use an external stereo amp. Connect the 6th and 7th pre-out of the 9060D to the external stereo amp to power the 6th and 7th surround speakers positoned at the back. Whilst the 4th and 5th speakers are positioned on the side.

11. Get additional amps from pier and use it to power the fronts. You will hear an improvement. Before, hollow tumunog iyong 9060D ko when it handles all the speakers by itself. I get an amp from pier and used it to power the fronts, the sound is much fuller now even on loud scenes. Worry free ka kahit na loud volumes na matagal.

Where can I buy and which brand will I get for these amps?  And how much?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Jan 19, 2005 at 03:59 AM
Seems like many encounter the same problem as i do with the DTS or DD from the DVD based on the link you posted...
http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/624.html

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Jan 19, 2005 at 07:19 AM
Yu can get Surplus Amp from Pier.

Price ranges from 4k to 7k depending on the rated power comsumption.
Mine is a SONY 333 ES Amp.

You can get a Denon, Sony, Sansui or Onkyo Brands.

Kuha ka 2 Amps - The 1st one powers the front and the 2nd one powers the 6th and
7th Speaker. Thereby, you'll have a 7.1 setup.

Pag naka 7.1 ka na, you can now engage THX Surround EX Mode. Ganda tunog niyan parang Greenbelt 4. he he he

Di ko na-e-experience iyang DD/DTS Prob. Always naka-FULL AUTO ang receiver ko.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Jan 19, 2005 at 12:44 PM
Thx nels...I better save now. I will buy first the Wharfedale modus then il buy 2 the Amps. 

Cool any Amp can be compatible to the Kenwood AVR pala. :)

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Jan 22, 2005 at 09:03 PM
kenwood-9060D owners...anu  mga interconnects gamit nyo sa HT set-up nyo from the AVR, power amp and speakers? What kind of Co-ax fits best with the AVR?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: dvh on Jan 23, 2005 at 12:44 PM
kenwood-9060D owners...anu  mga interconnects gamit nyo sa HT set-up nyo from the AVR, power amp and speakers? What kind of Co-ax fits best with the AVR?

Mine is Kenwood 806S...

gamit ko for all speakers are gauge 12 oxygen-free cables...

when watching DVDs gamit mo optical cable...
when listening audio CD, DVD audio im using co-ax...

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: johndoe on Jan 24, 2005 at 12:02 PM
anong kenwood avr ung availble sa pier? 8)
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: spiderdude on Feb 16, 2005 at 09:47 PM
Guys, ask ko ulit....I read sa thread natin. Di pwd ang 6ohm speakers sa AVR natin but when I read the catalog ng wharfedale 9 series, compatible raw?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Feb 17, 2005 at 09:48 PM
Just to be safe, sundin mo na lang kung ano nakalagay sa
likod ng AVR mo. nakalagay doon ang speaker impedance requirement.


Andito na pala sa atin ang successor ng KRF-X9060D which is the KRF-X9080D.

Mas-mahal ng P2k.

May capability na ito to process HD Signal.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: ndy on Mar 08, 2005 at 03:01 PM
mga sir nabsa ko n tung buong thread pero di na mention tung model na to na kenwood krf-v5560d, ano po ba comment nyo dto? obsolete na ba? 2yrs ago ko sya nabili may kapakage na speaker na kenwood din ang upgrade ko lang nagawa e nagpalit ako ng active subs n polytron ok naman kesa dun sa dati na kulang na kulang. kakaread ko kasi sa thread kaya feeling ko luma na at talagang maganda yung 9060d. yung kuha ko nga pala 2yrs ago e 36k. tsaka kung sakali di pa ko magpapalit pwede rin ba yung kabitan ng "bass shaker"? medyo nagisip ako dun parang astig e. tnx.

tahimik din pala dito.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: 24bit on Mar 11, 2005 at 08:31 PM
Parang di rin nabangit KRF -X9050D model. Looks like same specs sa 9060D?

I have checked the manual of KRF - X9050D THX select din, what I don't understand is written in the manual na 150W x 5 at 8 ohms if use all channel then pag stereo 110W x 2 at 8 ohms. Is this correct? And pag enable ko THX nya parang mas mahina more controlled yung sound. Can somebody help me understand this receiver? Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Apr 02, 2005 at 10:47 AM
I dont know kung ano pinagkaiba ng 9050D and 9060D.

Wag ka na magpalito diyan sa nakasulat na specs sa papel.
Reference lang iyan and minsan di pa accurate.

Tingnan mo na lang rated power consumption sa likod ng receiver mo.

Say, power comsumption is at 400W, then it means that your receiver
must not produce audio power over 400 watts.

Kung gaano siya kalakas kumain ng kuryente, mas maliit lang ng kaunti sa rated power consumption ang kaya niyang ilabas.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: theman on Sep 27, 2005 at 04:38 PM


guys i am selling my kenwood VR6050 receiver.  please look at the link below:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=42344.0

maybe you could vouch for the performance and the quality of kenwood to your friends.

thanks,

theman
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: ndy on Apr 28, 2006 at 04:11 PM
anu na kaya nangyayari sa kenwood wala ako makita mga bago nila products puro pang in car at handheld lang makita mo sa malaysian website. wala din sila support ata sa mga old models nila tsk tsk.

dapat siguro may website na din kenwood philippines/super manufacturing cant help but compare to other receiver brands na lagi updated sa websites nila. :(
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Bigchan on Sep 23, 2006 at 01:56 AM
hi there K. User

    need help about my KRF-9080D-X.  confuse kasi ako about sa volumen control nang AVR na ginagamit ko. minimum volume is -80 and max is +10db. from -80 nakakadinig lang ako nang sound pag umabot na nang mga -50 to -40 (ballad pero parang whisper), -25 to -10 (party mode) for me this is my normal volume range.  -9 to +10 usually ginagamit ko ito for dvd movie and to some audio na mababa talaga ang source.

  sa mga analog volume controller or speaker volume controller most of the time hanggang 50% ang max volume na ginagamit ko. lumagpas man ako nang 50% i will say na mahina ang source ko.

 in my AVR it's seems im out of my standard setup of max 50. whenever i compute for the average volumen control. im thinkin that my average volume should be -35db. im confuse na umaabot ako nang
 -10db para lang ma satisfy. tama lang ba na from -80db nakakarining lang ako nang sound pag -40 and above. is there a problem with my AVR?, mali ba na ang average volume ko is -35?  what are the procedure, method na miss ko. why am experiencing this?


pls enlighten me.. TIA



Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: av_phile1 on Sep 23, 2006 at 08:25 AM
AFAIK, most AVR volume controls these days are digital and behave more logarithmically and accurately across its entire range than analog volume controls.   The lowest db point is always a MUTE setting. O db indicates a volume setting referenced to the amp's rated power and THD as published.   Above that, in the +db area, is already the amp's heardroom with THD increasing exponentially.   And it is not unusual to hear nothing from the lowest to around -50db. 

On modern gears using digital volume control, I have observed that from the lowest db to the control's MIDpoint, the attenuation is small, typically just around 20%.  From thereon, the attenuation becomes seemingly more linear and more pronounced to around 60% as your reach the 0db point.  So that most useful listening happens above the midpoint.  On your set, with a control range of 90db which is quite wide compared to others, its midpoint would be -45db; I wouldn't be surprised that usefull listening starts upwards from there. 

OTH, with rotational analog pots, this logarthmic behavior is often less than ideal and nowhere accurate except maybe on the better designed  gears.  With the right input voltage, most behave logarithmically just up to the 12 or 1 o'clock position  and reach their rated power and THD at the 11 o'clock position.  Anything above that gets an increasingly massive dose of THDs.  So it's typical to have useful listening between 9 and 11 o'clock positions.  And it is often used as a marketing ploy at the showroom in the past:  "hey look, it sounds so loud already at 9 o'clock volume, imagine how much louder it gets at full volume."  All I can say is that they'd get rubbish at any level after 11 o'clock.  ;D

Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: theman on Mar 07, 2007 at 04:29 PM

i am now offering this receiver with daiichi slim line speakers.  please check my post at buy and sell section. you could email me at [email protected]

receiver is very good. for me, it is better to use circle surround than pro logic 2.  you could adjust at bass level.


guys i am selling my kenwood VR6050 receiver.  please look at the link below:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=42344.0

maybe you could vouch for the performance and the quality of kenwood to your friends.

thanks,

theman
Title: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: ganicru on Jan 23, 2008 at 08:18 AM
http://www.kenwood.eu/products/home/separates/avcc/KRF-X9090D/

Mga Bro,  baka nakakalimutan nyo na na may Kenwood AVR pa. Kenwood one of the best brand in audio of the 80's until now.   This particular model is THX certified 7.1 channel, with auto room calibration parang adaptiQ ng Bose. The surround sound quality is really room filling as if you're in a movie house, of course together with your complete speaker system.

Try nyo mga Bro. Got mine from Western Marketing Festival Mall. On sale ito used to be P34K.Konti na lang yata ang stock. Very much appreciated sa Europe at Australia.
Title: Re: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: nels76 on Jan 23, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Wow. they are back again.
The 2003 model KRF-X9060D (VR-6070) in US received so much praises from users
who are members if ecoustics.com. That receiver also received a 5-star rating
from Sound and Vision Mag on August and November 2003.

The praises of VR-6070 from ecoustics posters made the most active and longest thread back in 2003.
I wonder kung may tumalo na doon.

FYI, I have the KRF-X9060D which still sounds great on movies until now.
5 years na sya sa March 2008.
Title: Re: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: MAtZTER on Jan 24, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Pretty good price for a THX class AVR!!! Excellent!
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: gunblade977 on Jan 26, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Mejo buhayin ko itong Kenwood AVR thread ha.
Anybody here tried there kenwood avrs with wharfade speakers? particularly , 9.1 as fronts then WH2/3 as rear and center, thanks.
I just auditioned the rf-x9090D at western marketing in Festival mall and I'm impressed, but they used Mordaunt speakers. I was jsut wonderin if it would also be the same for the wharfes.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: av_phile1 on Jan 27, 2008 at 09:28 AM
I am guessing you saw this at 5th ave shop.  Just be cautious about buying anything from them.  In my experience they have a lousy after sales service.

I don't see any problem pairing a Kenwood or any receiver brand with a Wharf as long as their impedances match.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: ganicru on Jan 28, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Mejo buhayin ko itong Kenwood AVR thread ha.
Anybody here tried there kenwood avrs with wharfade speakers? particularly , 9.1 as fronts then WH2/3 as rear and center, thanks.
I just auditioned the rf-x9090D at western marketing in Festival mall and I'm impressed, but they used Mordaunt speakers. I was jsut wonderin if it would also be the same for the wharfes.

Got mine from Western Marketing Festivall Mall. Now hooked with my all Bose speaker system with velodyne sub, now working very hard because of THX certified Kenny. Sound is so clean, with dialogue come to life even in highly intensive action scenes. Complements my 42PV70 Plasma Panny and DV 400 Pioneer DVD player.

Try nyo ito.
Title: Re: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: allan1836 on Apr 21, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Revive natin itong thread! Just got a VR-7070 (US version ata of KRF-X9070D) as a gift from my bro and I would say this receiver is one of the most underated model on the market. I was completely taken by surprise on how good this receiver performed for it's price. Truly one of the best buy in a/v receivers.  :o
Before, I just stick to the name brands like Onkyo, Yamaha and Denon and honestly don't even try to audition Kenwood ( a case of "me too" attitude perhaps). Actually, I was requesting a Yamaha or Denon amp (again!) from my bro, but due to limited funds and a very good value offered for a THX Select receiver, I reluctantly obliged.
Boy! was I glad I did obliged. When set-up properly, I was amazed at how clean and clear the sound is. Whether for movies or music and even in tuner! The best part is, how cheap this receiver can be had in the US compared to the more famous brands.
One tip I can share is, add 2 power amps and use the front, center, and center back pre-outs of this baby and you got one hell of a high end pre-pro/power amp set-up!! But, as a stand alone receiver, it's still very good and I thought much better than a similar priced or level Onkyo or Yamaha receiver.
I know some will snob the Kenwood brand but you must try it first and compare with similar level/price other brand and see what I mean.  ;)     
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: allan1836 on Apr 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Got a VR-7070 (KRF- X9070D dito satin) from my bro sa US recently and I can vouch with what ganicru observed with this receiver. I was totally surprised with it's performance since I wasn't exactly expecting much from a Kenwood a/v receiver. But now I think this must be one of the best buy of the century for me!!  ;D Oh, do try to add power amps to this baby and you would experience a higher level of performance, comparable to the $1000+ famous brand receivers out there.  :o The new models I think supports HDMI now.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: audiojunkie on Apr 21, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Got a VR-7070 (KRF- X9070D dito satin) from my bro sa US recently and I can vouch with what ganicru observed with this receiver. I was totally surprised with it's performance since I wasn't exactly expecting much from a Kenwood a/v receiver. But now I think this must be one of the best buy of the century for me!!  ;D Oh, do try to add power amps to this baby and you would experience a higher level of performance, comparable to the $1000+ famous brand receivers out there.  :o The new models I think supports HDMI now.

 Congratz! Bro to your new Baby.... ;D 8)
Title: Re: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: audiojunkie on Apr 21, 2008 at 08:28 PM
 congratz! Sir for your new toy... ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Kenwood KRF-X9090D at P28.3K
Post by: john5479 on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:25 PM
I actually got a kenwood 6 channel thx amp, it was released in 1996 but it still rocks, weighs like a rock to at 50 pounds :o I also got the matching pre-pro but unfortunately the lcd remote which also serves as the main control got busted. Now i have the amp connected to a denon :) Which by the way is up for sale..guess what company is interested? hehe
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: john5479 on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:31 PM
I dont have a kenwood avr but i do have a six channel thx amp (KM-Z1) Very clean sounding amp and very powerful.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: audiojunkie on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I also don't own Kenwood system but I helped a friend of mine to setup his A/v system consist of KCX1-prepro  and KMX1- 5-channel amp. it's quite old but will put smile on your face...  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: john5479 on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:43 PM
ahh...the kcx1 and kmx1, thx baby! ;D . I have the kc-z1 (remote control got busted) practically useless now unless I can find a remote. The km-z1 though is still serving me well and is paired with a denon receiver used as its preamp :)
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: audiojunkie on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Yes! Both THX !  ;D
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: pilyo168 on May 20, 2008 at 02:53 AM
guys try ninyo itong low impedance subwoofer amplifier para sa rca sub output ng Kenwood receiver ninyo.

copy paste link.

http://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=734004
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Butthole on Nov 12, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Please comment on these pairings (heavily considering this as an upgrade to my HTiB):
1. Kenwood KRF 9090D + MS Carnival speakers
2. Kenwood KRF 9090D + Jamo speakers (failed to get model)
3. Kenwood KRF 9090D + (power amplifier) + MS Carnival speakers

Also, impedance on carnival is 4-8 ohms, would it match kenwood KRF 9090D?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I have a Kenwood Receiver 2003 Model and Min Impedance Requirement is 8 Ohms.
Baka ma-overdrive ung receiver mo if connected with lower than 8ohms.

I have also a Kenwood - MS setup. The 902 as surround, 905C as Center and 912 as Front which is a 4-Ohmer. Ginawa ko, bumili ako ng NAD Stereo Amp to power the 912. The Kenwood throws the Front Signal to NAD which drives the 912. I can drive them as loud as possible without worry na masira ung Amp and Receiver.

Yon nga lang when watching movies, the NAD and Kenwood have to be turned on at the same time.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on Apr 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Guys, My 6 year old 9060D just went kaput 2 days ago. The standby light just keeps on flashing, even after removing all connections. Is there any kenwood service center here in pinas? I googled but could not find any. Maybe some of the kenwood owners might be able to give me some info. tnx!
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Apr 25, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Recently bought at a sale Kenwood KRF-X9090D. According to the salesman at western festival mall, the service center is Tronix at the same mall. hope this helps.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on Apr 25, 2009 at 11:42 AM
tnx po sa info!
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Apr 25, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Have you tried to reset the unit? There is a procedure of resetting the unit. Better try before bringing the unit for service. Try to read the manual. I think it is written in the manual.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on Apr 25, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Have you tried to reset the unit? There is a procedure of resetting the unit. Better try before bringing the unit for service. Try to read the manual. I think it is written in the manual.

yup, I did try to reset. but i won't be bringing my unit to the service center anytime soon as I got a black KRF-9090D from western sta lucia. Tnx po ulit sa info!
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on May 04, 2009 at 04:54 PM
What speakers blends well with kenwood avr's? I am in the market for a surround speaker. I mostly listen to music and some movies. My current speaker is an Infinity bookshelf alpha series, and would like to pair it a matching surround speakers. Thanks. Will be using it in the bedroom. Now only using dolby virtual surround setting. I was tempted to buy a pair of konzert speakers for 1.5k, for the surrounds. But I did not buy it because I might regret it later. Is a good speaker necessary for surrounds? Or is konzert enough?  Thanks.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: lakambini on May 13, 2009 at 12:45 PM
sir tigkal,

first of all how much po bili ninyo sa kenwood9090?

second, as much as possible similar sa fronts ninyo - for timbre-matching purposes, using different brand will produce "different" sound.  But if you are not that "picky" any small speakers will do.  I use a wharf diamond 9 sr for my rears and a b&w 601 to my fronts.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on May 13, 2009 at 03:50 PM
krf-x9090d used to be 35k but its on sale now at 14K. I was lucky enough to have read tigkal's post and got the last unit from western sta lucia. It's not posted in their website that the item is on sale, and the salesman seemed suprised that i was inquiring about it. Anyway if your planning to get a kenwood then, this is the best time to get it.
At 14K, it's a steal.


sir tigkal,

first of all how much po bili ninyo sa kenwood9090?

second, as much as possible similar sa fronts ninyo - for timbre-matching purposes, using different brand will produce "different" sound.  But if you are not that "picky" any small speakers will do.  I use a wharf diamond 9 sr for my rears and a b&w 601 to my fronts.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on May 13, 2009 at 11:11 PM
@duffydoc

sir may warranty ba yung 9090 mo na galing sa western? thanks
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on May 14, 2009 at 07:14 AM
brand new with 1 year warranty.


@duffydoc

sir may warranty ba yung 9090 mo na galing sa western? thanks
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on May 14, 2009 at 11:06 AM
may remaining units paba? kahit ibang model? hehe

BTW, mainit talaga yung kenwood? tapos kapag nagswitch ka ng electric or other appliances mag mumute sya sandali?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on May 14, 2009 at 02:53 PM
may remaining units paba? kahit ibang model? hehe

BTW, mainit talaga yung kenwood? tapos kapag nagswitch ka ng electric or other appliances mag mumute sya sandali?

When I went to western festival last monday, all remaining six units were sold out and no more incoming units. There is a pioneer on sale at 12.++k. You might want to check it out. It is a 5.1 though, not 7.1.

I have not encountered any muting during switching on of electric appliances. You should use an avr to maintain steady voltage.

There is a MS carnival dipole surround in western. around 6k.Also a wharf sub for 8k. The salesman was enticing me with a 12 months to pay zero interest. I was still looking for other options so he sweeten the offer : 18 months zero interest. Buti nalang sira yung saksakan nila for demo and hindi ko narinig. Baka mapasubo ako. It was enticing though.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on May 14, 2009 at 03:29 PM
sir tigkal,

first of all how much po bili ninyo sa kenwood9090?

second, as much as possible similar sa fronts ninyo - for timbre-matching purposes, using different brand will produce "different" sound.  But if you are not that "picky" any small speakers will do.  I use a wharf diamond 9 sr for my rears and a b&w 601 to my fronts.

I have same fronts. It is an old model infinity . As of now, I am satisfied with its performance. I am looking for a possible upgrade of my fronts, or retain the fronts and add surrounds. I am not pickiy but I also do not want distortions. Anyway, thanks for your inputs.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: lakambini on May 14, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Kenwood KRF-X9090D a THX-cinema receiver with pre-outs and an automated roo eq = definitely a best buy

Will buy this amp once I get rid of my TEAC ag-d9260
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on May 14, 2009 at 11:18 PM
nakakuha na kasi ako bro ng kenwood krf-x9080d for 14k rin dito sa robinson pioneer. Multicom yung store. Medyo lugi lang ako dahil 1 day warranty kung nabasa ko lang yung post nyo na 1 year warranty sa western hehe.

Pero ok naman yung unit at bagong bago, magaling rin mga tao magtest. Dalaw kayo minsan, dami ata silang na pullout na lumang avr na hindi na benta. Sana lang hindi nako magkaproblema hehe.

Nasolve ko na yung problem ko sa nagmumute bro hehe, fault lang ng diy sub ko. Protection mechanism ng kenwood yun.

Talaga bang mainit yung avr? hindi ako nakatiis naglagay nako ng exhaust fan hehe.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on May 15, 2009 at 07:37 AM
I have had a kenwood/Monitor Audio set-up for the past 6 years and have never gotten tired of listening to it. A friend of mine has a Kenwood/B&W and after intensive listening to both set-ups we both agreed that they sound great. The only thing we could not agree upon was which sounded better. hehehe. We got our kenwood at the same time and auditioned a whole lot of speakers, but we ended up buying diff. brand of speakers, me MA and him B&W. I guess in the end you have to let your ears decide which sounds best for you.


I have same fronts. It is an old model infinity . As of now, I am satisfied with its performance. I am looking for a possible upgrade of my fronts, or retain the fronts and add surrounds. I am not pickiy but I also do not want distortions. Anyway, thanks for your inputs.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on May 18, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Kenwood KRF-X9090D a THX-cinema receiver with pre-outs and an automated roo eq = definitely a best buy

Will buy this amp once I get rid of my TEAC ag-d9260

Now available in Western Megamall. Silver Color. same price, same offer. Saw it today.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: lakambini on May 20, 2009 at 01:23 PM
For those who yearns for a decent set-up with Kenwood 9090 you can't go wrong with this receiver.

The most affordable THX-certified avr.

Used to be the high-end model of Kenwood during its prime.

Perfect for those who are not yet into hd, like me.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: praktikal on May 20, 2009 at 01:55 PM
ang ganda ng specs nitong Kenwood KRF-X9090D  :o ssssoooo cheap! may preouts pa all channels/ grabe! name lang ang concern ng karamihan dito  ???
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: lakambini on May 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM
anyone selling their pre-owned 9090?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on May 21, 2009 at 01:04 PM
anyone selling their pre-owned 9090?

The offer of Western is good enough.Parang pre owned na rin ang price. 14k at six months to pay, zero interest. That would be around 2.3k per mo.I think you can haggle it to up to one year to pay, if they really want to have a sale.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: nels76 on May 28, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I own 9060D since 2003 and paired it with Mordaunt Short 901, 905 and 912.
Ok pa rin ang tunog nya on movies for me.

Ang problem nya lang now is that the volume knob is not anymore working.
I just use the remote control for controlling the volume.

By the way, it is paired with a NAD 325 bee. The NAD handles the 912 (Fronts).
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: remixprod on Jul 24, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Happy owner of a 9080D, paired it with Wharfs 9 series front center and rear. ok naman tumunog (well i havent tried it with other speakers, so no comparison)

my only problem is when i increase or decrease the volume very slowly, i hear some kind of static, i get this on all sources, DVD player, Ipod, Xbox....so i guess its an AVR issue...

anyone who experience the same? bought this AVR for the irresistable 14K tag. sana wala naman problema yung nabili ko... help please...
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Jul 24, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I have a 9090D. So far did not notice any static. What do you mean adjusting the volume very slowly? You are using the volume control in the AVR and not using the remote? If you are using the volume control, maybe dirty contacts lang.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: remixprod on Jul 24, 2009 at 04:30 PM
I have a 9090D. So far did not notice any static. What do you mean adjusting the volume very slowly? You are using the volume control in the AVR and not using the remote? If you are using the volume control, maybe dirty contacts lang.

i experience the same even when i use the remote, can it be my front speakers?  parang static/popcorn na mahina yung sound e. im using very old but thick audio-pro speaker wires, bundled in a cable organizer(spiral plastic thing). could that contribute?  pero ok naman yung sound pag steady lang yung volume. thanks for your help bro
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on Jul 24, 2009 at 04:44 PM
i experience the same even when i use the remote, can it be my front speakers?  parang static/popcorn na mahina yung sound e. im using very old but thick audio-pro speaker wires, bundled in a cable organizer(spiral plastic thing). could that contribute?  pero ok naman yung sound pag steady lang yung volume. thanks for your help bro

Is it kind of a pop or click sound for every step the volume increases or decreases? I might have noticed that in my 9090D but never really paid any attention to it as it did not bother me. But I'll check it later to see.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: remixprod on Jul 24, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Is it kind of a pop or click sound for every step the volume increases or decreases? I might have noticed that in my 9090D but never really paid any attention to it as it did not bother me. But I'll check it later to see.

slight clicking sound. kuha mo bro. sorry di ko maexplain kanina yung sound :) :) :)
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on Jul 25, 2009 at 12:12 AM
yup pansin ko rin to

ano mga input nyo mga paps? Coaxial kasi sakin. Parang hindi ko napansin kapag radio. hmmm
Duda ako usually sa input yan.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: duffydoc on Jul 25, 2009 at 08:28 AM
yup pansin ko rin to

ano mga input nyo mga paps? Coaxial kasi sakin. Parang hindi ko napansin kapag radio. hmmm
Duda ako usually sa input yan.


tried it but did not encounter the clicking noise, baka nga pag coax/digital... few weeks ago kasi pinalitan ko yung input ko from coax to analog rca.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Jul 27, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I sometimes encounter this slight ticking. What I do is lower the volume to oodb. Then increase to listening volume. Nawawala naman. Active equalization is on and playing mp3 files.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: remixprod on Jul 28, 2009 at 07:38 AM
optical gamit ko. pansin ko yung clicking sound pag naka dolby digital, pero pag stereo, wala. hmmm. anyway, thanks for the inputs.

next question... parang mahina surround ko, kailangan naka +10 para noticeable yung sound, im using  a  diamond 8.2 wharfedale @ 6 ohms..comatible naman yun diba? settings:thx off / dolby vs off / dolby digital / front nml thx 0/ ctr nml thx 0/ surround nml thx +10/sw on +3/ sb off....  using an ixos optical cable

please post your ideal settings mga bro
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM
According to the article I read, the surround sound is designed not to overpower the fronts. It only gives ambiance and sound effects. Also, the surround must be placed around three feet high measured from your listening ears and directly at your side. It may also be due to the source. I noticed that when the source is not 5.1, the surround volume is very low.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on Jul 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Nasa source yan minsan pre. At kung gamit mo ito sa pc at nagplaplay ka ng stereo music, mas maganda gumamit ka ng software na makakapagmix ng sound para maging stereo x2 at hindi mga pro-logic or dts neo na medyo mahina ang tunog. Kung movie naman, maganda talaga yung mga dolby surround sources kaysa yung DTS para sakin in terms of ripped from original movie sources.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: remixprod on Aug 02, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Nasa source yan minsan pre. At kung gamit mo ito sa pc at nagplaplay ka ng stereo music, mas maganda gumamit ka ng software na makakapagmix ng sound para maging stereo x2 at hindi mga pro-logic or dts neo na medyo mahina ang tunog. Kung movie naman, maganda talaga yung mga dolby surround sources kaysa yung DTS para sakin in terms of ripped from original movie sources.

Ser, anong software pwede gamitin? i use itunes lang kasi for audio. 

When i stream my mp3's to my NMT, no clicking...  confirmed na sa source nga.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: t68kv on Aug 05, 2009 at 04:32 PM
media player classic kasi gamit ko kapag ganyan, or gamit ka ng klite codec then windows media player yung default player nya. Maraming option dun.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: ganicru on Aug 06, 2009 at 03:16 PM
I have a 9090D. So far did not notice any static. What do you mean adjusting the volume very slowly? You are using the volume control in the AVR and not using the remote? If you are using the volume control, maybe dirty contacts lang.

Same here, have no issue like that (static sound). Have you used the self calibrating set-up? Though I have to lower the front L/R (0/0) and keep the center auto set level (+3). Increase the subwoofer level (Velo CHT8R, +3).  Surround all 0.  Sweet set up with zero distortion, volume level at 20.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: alphalima on Aug 08, 2009 at 09:30 AM
anyone knows on this avr?
i have krf v7030d
i need suggetion on what speaker is best for this model
your comment is highly appreciated
thanks in advance
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Aug 08, 2009 at 01:25 PM
You can try wharfs or Infinity.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: scumbads on Aug 08, 2009 at 07:47 PM
whre can i buy thos speaker wharf and infinity?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Aug 08, 2009 at 10:26 PM
PM avshop. He sells those speakers, as well as Polk audio.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: Boy Torotot on Jan 27, 2010 at 09:11 PM
Is it still worth buying new old stock Kenwood KRF 9090D for P14K if i can still find one?
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: lakambini on Jan 28, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Is it still worth buying new old stock Kenwood KRF 9090D for P14K if i can still find one?

Yes sir, it's worth it especially if lahat ng kailangan mong features ay nandoon naman.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: juneaki on May 04, 2010 at 04:45 PM
I just acquired a 2nd hand 9060d which requires 8-12 ohms speakers. I have wharfedale diamond 8 set of speakers which are 6 ohms. Can the 9060d handle the speakers? What's the danger in the long run? What can you recommend? TIA.
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: shinigami6 on Jan 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM
any feedback on kenwood krf v6080d? saw this receiver packaged with kenwood speakers for sale at P15k at a shop in robinson's pioneer
Title: Re: KENWOOD AVR
Post by: tigkal on Mar 03, 2017 at 04:55 PM
After 8 years, My 9090D shows sign of giving up. The display would no longer light up unless you give it a good whack on the sides or on the top. After a while, it goes out again. I tried to find the solder joint that caused this problem. Luckily found the joint after 3 trial and error, resoldered, and now good to go again. It is on the solder joint at the pc board at the back of the display. Hope this helps in case your unit has  a similar problem.