Onkyo Adds ProLogic IIz to Receiver Line
Last year's buzzword was "green." It looks like this year, everyone's gear will go on a budget. That's the case with Onkyo's new A/V receiver line, which starts at a mere $300.
The big deal with these units is that they will include every A/V technology under the sun, including Dolby, DTS, Audyssey and Faroudja. However, there are throwing in Dolby's latest and greatest, ProLogic IIz processing, on the TX-SR607.
Onkyo says it's "over-the-top." If that's the case, then why the hell do we need it? I guess because it's there and it's supposed to be the ultimate. That ultimate includes boasting 7.2-channel features with six HDMI inputs and one front-panel HDMI input.
Still, the prices aren't too shabby. The TX-SR307 and TX-SR507 won't get the ProLogic IIz goodies, but they will only be $299 and $399, respectively. Those will hit in March, with the TX-SR607 coming in April for $599. -- Rachel Cericola