Kenwood VRS-7100 Fineline Gaming Audio/Video Surround Receiver (Black)

Kenwood VRS-7100 Fineline Gaming Audio/Video Surround Receiver (Black)

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
If you're a serious video gamer, Kenwood's VRS-7100 6.1-channel surround receiver has everything you need to turn your TV and speaker system into the ultimate gaming home theater. Plug your game console into the receiver's dedicated front-panel audio/video game inputs--complete with an optical digital-audio connection--and the VRS-7100 will detect when you turn the game on and automatically select that input and the proper surround sound processing.

Dual-source/single-zone operation lets you listen to your game's sound through headphones while the rest of your family enjoys music through speakers, and Dolby Headphone processing creates a totally out-of-the-box 5.1-channel surround effect through any pair of ordinary stereo headphones (headphones not included). The supplied universal pre-programmed remote control has ready-to-go codes for the most popular game consoles, including Xbox and PlayStation2.

The receiver is ready for traditional movie viewing, too, of course, with multiple analog- and digital-audio inputs and high-definition-capable component-video switching for your DTV and progressive-scan DVD sources.

When you're ready to watch your favorite film, the VRS-7100 puts you right in the middle of the action with 6.1 Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 surround sound, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which transforms your ordinary 2-channel stereo music sources like CDs, tapes, and FM radio into full-blown 6.1-channel surround-sound masterpieces.

The receiver's Analog Devices SHARC 32-bit floating-point digital signal processing, a high-resolution digital volume control, and rigid chassis construction imbue the VRS-7100 with the capacity for accurate performance at all listening levels, from the loudest explosion to the most delicate musical passage.

The unit's PurePath digital power amplifier from Texas Instruments delivers 130 watts to each of its 6 channels so your games, movies, and music will really rock the house. And the Kenwood's exclusive Fineline design matches today's popular flat-panel TVs and blends with other entertainment components.

Product Description:
This Kenwood 6.1 Fineline receiver is every gamers dream. Gaming features include Plug-and-Play auto detect/select for front game input, Dolby headphone and a Dolby virtual speaker. Features 600 watts total power (100Wx6); advanced digital amplifier; Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES; Dolby Pro Logic IIx; active EQ by DSP; HD component video selector (2 in/1 out); 5 digital inputs (3 optical/2 coaxial); and SHARC 32-bit DSP. Silver. Universal Remote Control included.

Kenwood VRS-7100 Fineline Gaming Audio/Video Surround Receiver (Black)

Average customer rating:

Quite a buy for the money

Great receiver unfairly criticized

Buyers Be Aware

Kenwood VRS-7100 Fineline Gaming Audio/Video Surround Receiver (Black)

Manufacturer: KENWOOD
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

100 watts x 6 audio/video surround receiver with TI PurePath digital amplifier and digital rotary volume control

Dual-source/single-zone audio--can deliver different program material through speakers and headphone jack

Features Analog Devices SHARC 32-bit DSP, DTS-ES 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone processing, and Dolby Virtual Speaker

HD-capable component-video switching

AV universal remote control

ASIN: B00025G2PU

Product Description

Kenwood is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car, and personal use. It is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value.PRODUCT FEATURES: Slim design; Full digital amplifier; 32-bit floating point DSP (ADI Sharc); Aluminum panel in silver, with hair line finish; 7.1 ch ready with Dolby Pro Logic IIx; Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS Neo: 6, DTS 96/24; Dolby Headphone; Dolby Virtual Speaker; Active EQ (Cinema, Music, and Game mode); DSP 5 modes (Arena/Jazz Club/Theater/Stadium/Disco); Midnight mode (Dynamic compression system in Dolby Digital mode and DTS mode); 96kHz/24-bit audio playback capability; Single Zone Dual Source function: To play Game by headphone and to play Music by speaker simultaneously; Plug & Play Game console input with optical on front panel, with auto Game input selection and game surround setup; Assignable Digital Input; RDS (PS, PTY, RT); Full auto digital / analog input selector; Input sensitivity control (3 levels); Universal Remote Control (with the capability of controlling DVD, VCR, PVR, CABLE, SAT, TV, Kenwood CD/MD and PS2 and Xbox); Display dimmer function.

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're a serious video gamer, Kenwood's VRS-7100 6.1-channel surround receiver has everything you need to turn your TV and speaker system into the ultimate gaming home theater. Plug your game console into the receiver's dedicated front-panel audio/video game inputs--complete with an optical digital-audio connection--and the VRS-7100 will detect when you turn the game on and automatically select that input and the proper surround sound processing.

Customer Reviews:

Quite a buy for the money.......2006-03-08

I bought this receiver because I'm separating my audio only system from my home theatre setup. The Kenwood performs flawlessly. The test tones do output properly once you set up the speaker configuration properly. The slim profile makes for attractive installation options and despite the full 6.1 capability, the virtual surround mode can provide some of the surround experience with fewer (2) speakers. You can even assign the two digital inputs, flexibility usually not found in units at this price. One small bugaboo - the remote, while programmable, allows only certain devices on certain inputs. Video 1 can only be a VCR (since it has A/V in and out) but I have a combination DVD / hard disk recorder and the remote can't accept the unit's device code for Video 1 (but it's OK for Video 2). Small thing (and the manual covers it) and wouldn't stop me from recommending it. I'm not a gamer so the unit's ability to auto detect and configure games is not important, but the front panel A/V inputs allow input for a camera or other device. There is an audio only Aux input (that can have one of the digital inputs assigned to it) and I have my Apple AirPort optical output plugged in there and it sounds great. For a tweak over two hundred from Amazon this thing's a real bargain. Get a set of Orb speakers and their Super 8 sub and you'll be in heaven.

Great receiver unfairly criticized.......2006-02-18

I am a custom A/V installer in Philadelphia. The only review I could find for this before I bought it was one from a kid who obviously didn't know how to hook it up (the test tone does not output at the subwoofer jack, but the sub-out works fine,)so I took a chance. This receiver is a steal, guys. Its thin, easy to read, doesn't get hot, has Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker. Bottom line- I've installed HUNDREDS of surround sound receivers, and this is by far the best budget receiver I've seen.

Buyers Be Aware.......2004-12-21

I bought this receiver due to its features and slim size. I have fixed entertainment center and fitting most receivers is very tight. Unfortunately, the only thing I got out of this Kenwood VRS-7100 was the slim size which was a real convenient. This is what I experienced with this model:

I had several issues with this receiver, some was inconvenient, which I probably could deal with, and some was not acceptable. I will concentrate on the two major issues that were not acceptable.

First, I could not get the RCA subwoofer jack to work. After tangling with the subwoofer and receiver for 4 days, I called Kenwood support. I explained how I have connected the subwoofer and the speaker and menu set up. They said it should work. If it doesn't take it back to the dealer and ask them to test the subwoofer jack. I took it to the dealer and the dealer could not get the RCA subwoofer jack to work. I called Kenwood again, and they said it might be a defective box. Take it back and get a new one.
I exchanged the box with a new one, still could not get the subwoofer jack to work via RCA cable.

Second, I played a movie with a little louder than normal and after one hour, the box over heated and shut off for 15 minutes or so, before I can get it to turn on again.

The sound is OK, but for the price I paid ($399.00), I expected to get much more.
Finally I returned the second box back and got refund. For less than $50.00 you can get to mid range receivers and I found this box in the entry level line of receivers. I got a Harman Kardon AVR-235, which every thing worked just right out of the box. It has a very crisp sound and amazing capability.

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