how is this kenwood reciever? (1 Viewer)

[Reid K]

Iam looking at this one:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...est%5Fcookie=1

If that link doesnt work it is the Kenwood VR6070 Home Theatre Receiver. It is the right price for me (800 canadian), but was wondering what you guys/gals thought of it.

 

[GregLee]

I got one a few days ago. I think it's pretty nice. There's been some comment on it in avsforum, a thread here at ecoustics, and there was a review in Nov. Sound & Vision magazine. A .pdf user manual is at kenwoodusa.

 

[Doug_H]

The 6070 is a decent receiver but if Kenwood sticks with the numbering system of the last few years the 6080 will use better amps than the K-stats. There is a huge difference even though they are both rated at 100 watts.

 

[Reid K]

doug iam sorry but I got confused by your post... so would you say it is worth it or look into that other one?

 

[Arthur S]

Reid

I have had the 6070 for 3 months. The amplifiers are quite good. K-Stat means there is a thermometer built into each power transistor. This is how the 6060 and 6070 put out 92 watts per channel with all 6 channels driven simultaneously.

In my opinion the amps sound fine. I also own a $2,800 800 watt separate amp and the Kenwood was in no way clearly inferior.

The 6070 is a full featured receiver that at $450 or less is very hard to beat.

Artie

 

[Reid K]

so you figure it is worth it?