In budget-conscious times such as these, Onkyo’s track record of value for money is more relevant than ever. Not only is it ready for 3D video—thanks to its HDMI™ 1.4a specification—but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS.On the video side, the TX-SR308 can receive up to three 1080p resolution video sources via HDMI™—think Blu-ray Disc, PlayStation®, and HD broadcasts— and send pristine video to your compatible high-definition display. When it comes to audio, a suite of Audyssey technologies work to match the sound output to your listening space. The TX-SR308 even makes friendly with your iPod or other MP3 player, via a frontpanel input. All those compressed audio files will sound far better thanks to onboard Music Optimizer technology. Rounding out this versatile system are four new gaming modes that allow you to customize the audio to your chosen game type.

The TX-SR608 raises the bar once again in the competitive world of mid-range home theatre. With HDMI 1.4a inputs for up to six components, HDMI 1.4a also brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an Audio Return Channel from your display back to the receiver. it’s ready to handle all your high-definition video and audio needs. Whether it’s a Blu-ray Disc player, a cable or satellite box, or a gaming console, your video signals will be traveling first class. Lower-resolution analog video signals, meanwhile, can be upscaled to 1080p and fine-tuned by Faroudja DCDi Edge™. HDMI version 1.4a also transports the master-quality HD audio formats, DTS-HD Master Audio™ and Dolby® TrueHD. The very latest Dolby technology, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, enhances the spatial sensation of music, movies, and video games by letting you incorporate front height channels. The TX-SR608 packs an array of convenient connectivity options, allowing you to incorporate DAB+ Radio, iPod, MP3 players, and more. Four specialized gaming modes, Audyssey room-correction technologies, and Zone 2 capability add the gloss to what is a phenomenal all-round package.

The TX-SR708 Building on Onkyo’s fine legacy in the popular mid-range AVR category, the TX-NR708 brings the audio goldmine of internet radio to your living room. Now you can kick back on the sofa and surf all your favorite channels in superior fidelity. With seven HDMI® 1.4a inputs, the TX-NR708 offers copious connection possibilities, as well as 3D video compatibility. For your convenience, one of the HDMI inputs is located on the front panel, along with a USB input for flash memory devices and iPod models. Along with the pristine, lossless audio of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™, the TX-SR708 handles two new surround formats: Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz. These formats open up an immersive vertical dimension for games and movies, and bring more flexibility to your speaker set-up. As well as advanced Burr-Brown audio DACs, the TX-SR707 incorporates Audyssey equalization technologies to ensure an audio balance that fits your room like a glove. Peripheral devices are looked after by a Universal Port, while a customizable remote controller puts you firmly in charge. Pound for pound, the TX-SR708 stands out as a muscular and versatile middleweight contender.

The TX-NR808 brings together the very latest mid-range home-theatre functionality and adds one major upgrade: networking capability. The TX-NR808 is your gateway to streaming audio from your PC or internet radio. Other connection highlights include seven HDMI® 1.4a inputs with 3D and Audio Return Channel capability. Naturally, the TX-NR807 also handles all of your high-definition audio and video sources - courtesy of six HDMI™ 1.4a inputs - and upscales any video input to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema™. This powerful THX® Select2 Plus™ Certified receiver also comes with Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, two new surround-sound formats that expand the spatial dimensionality of games and movies. Meanwhile, Audyssey roomcorrection and equalization technologies help ensure a convincing and detailed audio performance, regardless of the volume level or the shape of your room. An intelligent customizable remote controller puts the finishing touch to what is another benchmark-setting allround performer from Onkyo. *Availability depends on region.

The TX-NR1008 As Onkyo’s first ever 9.2-channel receiver, the TX-NR1008 combines network capability and advanced A/V processing with a myriad of surroundsound speaker possibilities. Its 9.2 speaker channels let you enjoy a multichannel source in your main room, plus powered audio in two other rooms. As a network A/V receiver compatible with Windows® 7 and DLNA, the TX-NR1008 lets you stream audio from your PC or from internet radio channels such as vTuner and Last.fm. Set up and calibration are easy and accurate, thanks to ISF video calibration, a new overlaid graphical on-screen display, and Audyssey room correction and equalization. Audyssey MultiEQ™ XT ensures a well-balanced, room-matching speaker set-up, while ISF video calibration and 1080p upscaling via Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ work to get the most out of your video sources. Merely cherry-picking the specs, though, doesn’t do justice to this mighty receiver—we suggest giving it an audition and letting your own eyes and ears be the judge.

In the fast-paced world of home entertainment, you are faced with a myriad of choices. More often than not, more choices than you really want to make. If you’re after a playback component that’s going to take care of your core entertainment needs DVD Video, music CDs, and your computer based music and video files then the DV-SP406 DVD/CD/MP3 player makes good sense. It actually goes a lot further by upscaling video sources to 1080p, for a one-cable HDMI digital connection to a high-definition display. Furthermore, its front-panel USB interface allows easy transfer of your digital music files for playback via your entertainment system. You’ll also find quality components throughout, such as a 192 kHz/24-bit audio DAC and a 108 MHz/14-bit video DAC to promote overall playback quality; an intuitive Disc Navigator system that simplifies control over disc media; and a remote control that can be used with an integrated system.

As Onkyo’s first 1080p upscaling Super Audio CD and DVD Audio/Video player, the DV-SP308 is built on a platform of robust, performance-focused A/V processing and HDMI™ capability. HDMI is the pipeline through which your DVDs and DivX® sources are transformed all the way to high-definition video quality.The DV-SP308 also delivers multichannel PCM audio and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI.To enhance audio quality and system integration, the player draws on two proprietary Onkyo technologies—VLSC and RIHD. Audio quality is further boosted by three high-end Burr-Brown audio DACs and an internal design that suppresses harmful vibrations.

DV-BD807 As Onkyo’s most advanced Blu-ray Disc player yet, the DV-BD807 raises the bar for home theatre playback. Naturally, it accepts any Blu-ray Disc and sends a full high-definition 1080p signal—via HDMI™ 1.3a—to your compatible display or A/V receiver. What’s more, it can also upscale lower-resolution DVD sources to 1080p to match your HD display. Along with various flavors of DVD and CD, the DV-BD807 handles AVCHD video clips stored on an SD/SDHC Card or DVD±R/RW. The unsurpassed video quality of Blu-ray Disc on the DV-BD807 is accompanied by studio-quality lossless surround sound from Dolby and DTS. Meanwhile, BD-Live functionality ups the engagement factor by letting you connect to the internet in real time and access a load of exciting new interactive content. It all adds up to an outstanding playback solution that forms a seamless partnership with any Onkyo A/V receiver and speaker system.