Audio features AVR-X500 supports many audio formats. Below you find a list of the most important audio formats with a short description of each format.
Dolby Digital is the most used audio format on DVD and is transfered to the amplifier through HDMI or optical/coaxial digital inputs.
Dolby TrueHD is a High-Definition audio format developed for HD-formats like Blu-Ray and can only be transferred through HDMI to the amplifier.
Dolby Pro Logic II is the audio system from Dolby that the amplifier will use for analog or two channels Digital sources like TV- broadcasts.
DTS HD Master Audio is a lossless HD audio formats from DTS. This format offers up to 7.1 channels and used on a variety of Blu-Ray films.
DTS is an audio format that is used on a some DVD movies and offers up to 5 discrete channels + subwoofer.
To get the best possible bass reproduction in your home theater setup AVR-X500 has individual bass handling of the different channels. That means you can set different value for lowpass filter for each speaker group. The low pass filter can be set to a wide range of frequencies. The available frequencies are 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250Hz.
The amplifier is equipped with 0.1 preout entrance which means you can connect to active subwoofer.
Multimedia Functionality
Like many other amps AVR-X500 have embedded multimedia functionality that reduces the need for PC and other computer components in your setup.
Power Amplifier
For stereo playback the amplifier is rated to provide 2 x 75 Watt with measuring method RMS, 20-20.000Hz, 8 ohm, 0.08% THD and for multi channel up to 5 x 75 Watt by measuring method RMS, 20-20.000Hz, 8 ohm, 0.08% THD.
Possible speaker configurations
With audio processing for 5 channels and power amplifiers for 5 channels this amplifier has the following possible speaker configurations.
It supports 5.1 speaker config that gives possibility for front, center and surround speakers in addition to a subwoofer.
If you only want a 5.1 setup this amplifier has the possibility to biamp the front channels so you can use 4 channels for the two front speakers. This can give a better audio experience.
For a more detailed explanation of the possible speaker configurations you should read speaker configuration section of our home theater amplifier guide.
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Availability
AVR-X500 is in sale and the lowest price that is observed is kr 1,798,-. Use the links to price engines on the right side to find the cheapest stores.
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Modellnavn | AVR-X500 |
Pris | kr 1,798,- |
Forsterkertype | Hjemmekinoforsterker |