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Kenwood VR-405 5.1 Channels Receiver

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(4.00 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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Since 2000

(5.00 out of 5) by familyguyx420 on Jul 22, 2008

Pros: Great, DIGITAL sound.For only 50 watts, this sub is capable of DEEEP lows.
Cons: HDMI did not exist when this came out, so I guess this has no Cons.
The Bottom Line: Has lasted almost 9 years. Digital Sound is amazing. No popped cones, after all this time

I bought my home theater in a box from Sam's Club in 2000 and have been impressed with the sound ev ...
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It's an OK receiver!

(3.00 out of 5) by mexiluver98 on Dec 27, 2003

Pros: Easy to use Set up isn't to difficult Headphone jack in the front Nice display
Cons: My remote stopped working and it's only way to get bass boost. Subwoofer sucks.

I bought one of these back in high school, it came with a non-powered subwoofer so the bass sucked o ...
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Kenwood vr-405

(5.00 out of 5) by wart359 on Nov 25, 2002

Pros: Surround capabilitities, simple controls,
Cons: Medium power, bad antenna,
The Bottom Line: This is the best system for a new system, becuase it is cheap, but has enough capabilities for anyone.

This is the perfect reciever for a person who is just getting into electronics. With ample power to ...
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Money better spent on something more reliable

(2.00 out of 5) by steven778 on Sep 24, 2002

Pros: Inexpensive unit, good input/output jack options.
Cons: Unreliable remote sensor and optical sensor, warranty not long enough.
The Bottom Line: Just in case you happen to find this discontinued model used somewhere, I would definitely advise against it, because it is simply not reliable or durable.

When my parents decided to "splurge" and set up a small surround-sound setup in their new living roo ...
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Bargain Basement Dolby Digital Sound

(5.00 out of 5) by davidoikawa on Apr 8, 2001

Pros: Price, Value for $, 5+1 Surround Sound
Cons: Poor FM Antenna Supplied, Favorite Stations Buttons Only on Remote
The Bottom Line: The bargain basement price and great Dolby Digital 5.1 sound results in a fantastic price/performance ratio. I highly recommend it.

I bought my Kenwood VR405 as a replacement to my old Dolby Pro-Logic receiver because I wanted to ex ...
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