The winner
Onkyo TX-SR875
First Reviewed: HCC #146
One of the first AV receivers to feature onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the Onkyo TX-SR875 was always going to command attention. The good news is that its performance is sensational. THX Ultra2 certification is a rarity on receivers in this price-range (£999). Add Audyssey MultEQ RoomEQ for easy room-tuning and a Reon-VX chipset with HQV processing, and you’ve got a show-stopper. Whether you’re upscaling standard DVDs or spinning the latest Blu-ray discs, this receiver will deliver superior home cinema sound with every genre of movie and every format.
Also nominated…
Pioneer VSX-LX60
First Reviewed: HCC #149
Packing in all the crucial features for HD audio, plus clever auto-setup, this £900 receiver boasts a sonic performance that justifies its THX Select2 certification.
Onkyo TX-SR605
First Reviewed: HCC #148
A killer combination of features, technology, and jaw-droppingly low price (£400) have deservedly made this a best-selling budget AVR.
