Onkyo Introduces Flagship THX-Certified AV Component Separates

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#1 Aug 31, 2010 at 12:36 am (edited Aug 31, 2010)

Onkyo, the world's premier manufacturer of advanced-technology home theater receivers, is now expanding its product line to include upscale separate components. With its announcement today of three new THX Certified components, Onkyo is now offering the higher levels of performance, quality, and capabilities typical of separates. These new products include Onkyo's first A/V preamplifier/processor that is both 3D-Ready and THX-Certified, a powerful 150-watt nine-channel amplifier, and a full-featured Blu-ray Disc Player.

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#2 Aug 31, 2010 at 3:01 am

My relationship with Onkyo goes back a long time. I started selling Onkyo in the early '70's.

They've always had good solid designs. But if they made the decision to sell through a chain like WalMart, who are they expecting to sell or set up sophisticated separates like these?

Guess it's hard to say no to a huge opening order these days. I just feel sorry for the indies that have been loyal backers of the line through thick and thin.