Onkyo's New HT Series of Receivers

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Onkyo_htrc_160.gifOnkyo has introduced a new family of audio-video receivers called the Onkyo HT Series. The new HT line is an extension of AV receivers developed for the company's packaged systems line--building on Onkyo's core competencies, while streamlining feature sets. 

The first of these new models, the HT-RC160, is a 7.2-channel receiver with five HDMI inputs, Dolby ProLogic IIz and many more features, and is currently available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $549. A step-up model, the HT-RC180, a 7.2-channel THX Select2Plus Certified receiver with advanced networking capabilities including streaming internet radio from Pandora, Rhapsody and others, will be added to the line in August with a $1049 MSRP. "By capitalizing on our core technologies and refining the capabilities of these receivers we are able to bring to market desirable, high-value product people have come to expect from Onkyo," said Paul Wasek, Marketing Manager, Onkyo USA.

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The HT-RC 180 contains lots of good features. I like the Ethernet portal feature. The sound quality is very good. In terms of performance it is mind blowing. It is worth buying. For more details refer http://www.etechreviews.net/onkyo-launches-the-ht-rc180-receiver/

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