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(More customer reviews)I have been using the HT-RC370 receiver for 3 days now. I read a lot of reviews for many A/V receivers before buying this one. At first i decided to buy the Onkyo TX-NR609 because it had the most positive reviews in the mid-range receivers and it was in the my budget range, but the Audyssey 2EQ was one of the things i didn't like in the NR609 model because i wanted to equalize the subwoofer. Then i read that Onkyo's HT-RC360 was the same performance but lacking the THX certification and the PC-In and is almost 150 dollars less. That was the reason i looked for a cheaper version of the TX-NR709, and thank god i found the HT-RC370 with an Audyssey MultiXT (more than i wanted) and just 100 dollars more than the 609 model.
The installation was really easy and the setup as well. Replacing my 2003 Sony's STR-DE995, i ran the calibration on 3 positions only because i was so excited to wait for all 8 :) I played Inception Blu ray on the PS3 and i was really AMAZED of how well my same speakers sound, especially the wonderful CS10 Polkaudio Center and the cheap RCA rears. i never experienced a clear dialogue like that before and crisp clear high frequency effects and last but not least a damn realistic low frequency. When you increase the volume you'll pass by a THX reference at 82.0 it was really loud but i said i should give it a try. I must tell it is the closest theater like experience you'll ever get especially with this price range.
Video quality is also great.
A thing that i didn't really like (but trivial) is the receiver consumes a lot of power while in Standby and allowing HDMI pass through. It was warm after 4 hrs in standby. I didn't check yet exactly the power consumption on stanby.
Bottom line, this is an amazing piece of art and i recommend it for any one who's looking in the same price range.
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To really get your home theater connected, hook up the ultra-versatile HT-RC370. With seven HDMI inputs including one on the front this THX Select2 Plus certified receiver offers unlimited scope for high-definition thrills. Along with lossless audio from Dolby and DTS, the HT-RC370 supports 3D video, an Audio Return Channel, and video up scaling to 4K resolution via Qdeo technology. Other inputs include a front-panel USB port for direct digital connection of iPod /iPhone , and a wide range of digital and analog inputs including S-Video and 7.1-channel analog inputs to handle legacy components. The HT-RC370 employs advanced Odyssey room-calibration and equalization technologies to optimize audio output, and a seamless graphical OSD and navigation GUI for browsing your content and adjusting settings. As a network receiver, the HT-RC370 also adds internet radio and PC audio to your entertainment options. Audiophile features, such as bi-amping capability and 7.2 multichannel pre-outs, help make the HT-RC370 an irresistible choice for the serious home theater fan.
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