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Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver

★★★★☆
4.3

based on 23 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

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Pros

  • Clean sound (20)
  • Easy setup (18)
  • Accurate controls (15)
  • Good power (14)
  • Durable (11)
  • Decodes all in manual (1)
  • Decodes dts 9624 (1)
  • Decodes dts descrete (1)
  • Decodes dts-neo 6 channel (1)
  • Looks great (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (3)
  • Limited functions (2)
  • Weak (2)
  • Component quality (1)
  • Few inputs (1)
  • Needs another co-ax input (1)
  • Needs more coax inputs (1)
  • Overheating (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Radio antenna a bit weak (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (12)
  • Basic systems (11)
  • Smaller rooms (11)
  • Larger rooms (10)
  • Audiophiles (6)
  • Any where you need it (1)
  • Dts fanatics (1)
  • Garage (1)
  • Home theater dts (1)
  • It can handle anywhere (1)
 
 
 

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Take your home theater system to the next level with this Accurian™ 6.1-channel A/V receiver.

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Last update: Dec 1, 2008

Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Somewhere between Very good and Great

"Semi Professional Receiver for a budget price. Decodes all audio formats described in the manual. Dolby Digital, all. DTS-ES, DTS-Neo6, DTS 96/24, etc. It actually does all of this ... but the digital source MUST be present at the coaxial or optical input. Make sure you have DTS compliant DVD player and that it is enabled DTS. Sixth channel on Accurian must be enabled with setup button in order to see all f..." Read Full Review »

Sep 23, 2008 by solarbeachbum

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Poor quality components

"I use the product only because I needed a cheap way to use Fiber optic outputs from a digital audio recorder. The volume Pot is made from plastic and and needs replacing because it strips the pot shaft and has to be glue on. Plan on replacing the pot if purchased...." Read Full Review »

Sep 08, 2008 by Poor Steve

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Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Review

Somewhere between Very good and Great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Decodes dts 9624
  • Decodes dts descrete
  • Decodes dts-neo 6 channel
  • More »

    Cons

  • Needs more coax inputs

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater DTS
  • Larger Rooms
 

"Semi Professional Receiver for a budget price.



Decodes all audio formats described in the manual.

Dolby Digital, all. DTS-ES, DTS-Neo6, DTS 96/24, etc. It actually does all of this ... but the digital source MUST be present at the coaxial or optical input. Make sure you have DTS compliant DVD …"  Read Full Review »

Accurian performs DTS in a grass home.

Accurian performs DTS in a grass home.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 23 2008
solarbeachbum
Far West
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • DTS enthusiast
  • Practical
  • Professional
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Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Review

Poor quality components

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Component Quality
  • Weak

    Best Uses

  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I use the product only because I needed a cheap way to use Fiber optic outputs from a digital audio recorder. The volume Pot is made from plastic and and needs replacing because it strips the pot shaft and has to be glue on. Plan on replacing the pot if purchased. "

Mickey Mouse Volume Pot

Mickey Mouse Volume Pot
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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2008
Poor Steve
Port St Lucie, Florida
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  • Musically Inclined
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Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Review

Sounds good, Looks good, Is Good

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Decodes all in manual
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Needs another co-ax input

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • DTS fanatics
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I bought this Receiver not expecting a semi-professional receiver. But that's what I got! I really like this thing! 'Have been collecting audio and video equipment for a long time so I am amazed that the Accurian will deal decisively with whatever DVD audio format I throw at it. All DTS formats …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 22 2008
Oahu, Hawaii
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Review

better than expected!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • few inputs

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"At first I was looking at receivers that could decode HD Audio. There are several that can do that, most notably ONKYO 605. However, I realized that my Blu-ray player can't send HD audio. Thus, I acted rationally and started looking for a basic a/v receiver that could produce surround sound. I thoug …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 23 2008
BasicAudio
Bozeman, MT
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  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
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Accurian 6.1 SIRIUS-Ready A/V Surround Receiver Review

I absolutely love it!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I love this receiver so far. I have only owned it for two weeks and I had to use the smaller speakers that came with a cheaper home theater unit but even with that, they sound wonderful!. I worried that the unit might overpower the speakers but it hasn't seemed to so far. It doesn't seem to power my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 10 2007
Kiffers
Kanab, Ut
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
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