Onkyo launches two new affordable 7.1-channel AV receivers

**The News Bot** · 12-08-2006, 11:00 AM

<img src="http://www.homecinemachoice.com/images/news/8805.jpg" align="right">Onkyo has announced the launch of two new 7.1-channel home cinema receivers. The cheaper of the two models is the £400 TX-SR604E which, despite its relatively low price, offers a huge power output of 7 x 140W and HDMI switching. If you can run to an extra £100, though, Onkyo recommends that...

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21-12-2006, 3:30 PM

i dont get it,whats the point in having HDMI on sound.I can see the point on having it for picture and video quality,but what benefits do you get if you get a av reciever with HDMI, what would YOU use them for.Are they worth the extra money.

marty2005 · 23-12-2006, 1:08 AM

They are called AV amps for audo and video.

They can switch audio and video inputs.

Have a look at the back of one of these amps and you'll see loads of video and audio inputs. Also a video/audio output.

On the Onkyo, all video inputs can be output through hdmi.

This would give you more inputs to your tv.

21-12-2006, 3:30 PM	#2
jim4571@hotmail Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Onkyo launches two new affordable 7.1-channel AV receivers i dont get it,whats the point in having HDMI on sound.I can see the point on having it for picture and video quality,but what benefits do you get if you get a av reciever with HDMI, what would YOU use them for.Are they worth the extra money.
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