HOW ONKYO BEGAN
The company started under the name of Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K in 1946. The current Onkyo Corporation umbrella
includes the Integra and Integra Research divisions as well as the main Onkyo brand.
At present, it is headed by Naoto Othsuki. During the early phases of its history, Onkyo grew as an innovator and fashioned itself into a force in audio, making the name Onkyo synonymous with sonic excellence and high-quality loudspeakers and components. Through the 70's, Onkyo receivers were critically acclaimed.
The products of the 80's, including cassette tape decks, M-series amplification, turntables, AM/FM tuners like the 4040 and 8080 along with receivers garnered acclaim from critics and consumers. In 1993, Onkyo became one of the first major corporate entities to radically transform its corporate management by following a "cash flow first" and "simple and speedy" philosophy.
Product overview
Meet the standout leader of Onkyo’s new range of home theatre heroes. Embracing all of the technologies synonymous with the 2007 line-up—including HDMI 1.3a, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD® Master Audio,THX™ Ultra2™ and
Audyssey MultEQ® XT—the TX-NR905 7.1-channel home network receiver has a number of advantages that propel it into the home theatre super league.
The HT-S990THX is the first system to meet the parameters set by THX for overall system performance as opposed to separate loudspeaker and amplifier performance. In effect, the HT-S990THX represents a high-performance, powerful multichannel solution that combines the convenience of all-in-one systems with the performance of much higher priced separate components.
The elegant, rounded lines of the DV-L55’s aluminium front panel bring a sleek, modernist motif to your entertainment
space. But of course there’s a lot more to great home theatre than just a pretty face. That’s why Onkyo engineers have packed the DV-L55 with the features and technology you need to enjoy an authentic home theatre experience.
At first glance, the CS-715 will impress you with its handsome, titanium-colored aluminum front panel and a robustness of build rarely seen among mini audio systems. Give it some airplay, and you’ll find its switching amplifier design—employing VL (Vector Linear) Digital technology for accurate conversion—reproduces music with remarkable clarity.
The LS-V501 is shaping up as one of those classic Onkyo A/V systems that blend A/V perfection with style and sublime
construction. With obvious leanings towards HD entertainment, the LS-V501 sports HDMI connectivity for the latest plasma and LCD displays. Working from a 2-channel set-up, this package provides “channeled sound” movie entertainment from DVDs and DivX.
The key difference between analog and digital amplification is the manner in which the input signal is amplified. Put simply, with analog amplification, the analog input signal is amplified without modification.