Stereo receivers are all you need to enjoy your home theater experience. A number of stereo receivers were released in 2011 but only few of them have the strong features which are more than powerful enough to take your stereo to the next level. So, if you are looking for the best of the best stereo players, you are at the right place. Here is a list of the five best stereo players launched recently in 2011 and are creating a buzz all around:
1. Onkyo TX-SR608
The Onkyo stereo player is recommended to be one of the best stereo players. This is especially for those who want to buy a stereo but don’t want to pay more. Priced at $220, Onkyo stereo is the perfect option. It offers extremely high level of performance with loaded extra features that will surely help you out to get the best enjoyment from your stereo. It is also provided with 3 HDMI input ports.
2. Sony STR-DH810
Sony’s stereo receiver will take your HD surround sound to a whole new level. With a number of features, this stereo is way ahead of other stereos. It offers connectivity option of 4 HDMI ports and to the components including Blu-ray player which is the best visual quality. Integrated components include PS3 system, DVD player and many more. Also included is the 7.1 channel, which is what people dream about as it is capable of giving the high beats and the low beats very clearly. But the video up scaling capabilities are not the best in the market. Still itâs all the sound quality that makes this stereo worth of a deal.
3. Denon AVR-2311
This is a stereo device for all those who will be using their receiver mainly for the music purpose rather than for watching movies. It is supposed to be one of the best in class stereo player for its sound capabilities which are remarkable. Packed with six 3D compatible HDMI ports, it should not be a miss. The Dolby Pro feature lets you add front height speakers instead of surround back channels. Other features like video up scaling of 1080p,i Pod/i Phone compatible function are way apart for the course at this low price. Speaker sound quality is surprisingly awesome. So now you can enjoy all your action packed movies with great sound and video quality on this stereo as it will never let you down on quality.
4. Pioneer VSX-1021-K
Next on the list is the giant Pioneer’s VSX-1021-K. No doubt that the Pioneer has been the main innovator in the field of receivers over the last few years. This Pioneer device has the ability to connect an i Pod/i Phone directly via USB and now the latest version allows you to directly stream music from an iOS device wirelessly. It has a number of attractive features like DLNA compatibility, 5 HDMI inputs, and the awesome sound system. And also it sounds pretty good too. The video capabilities are pretty impressive. It offers a 1080p display that lets you enjoy the movie in all crystal clear details. The only limitation about the player is that it includes less HDMI inputs and the usability is not so easy.
5. Onkyo TX-SR308
Last on the list is the Onkyo’s another stereo player TX-SR308. It is one of the most full-featured receivers. If your budget allows you to spend over $500 on a receiver, there is simply nothing out there that can be compared to the Onkyo TX-SR308. The TX-SR308 delivers 7.2 channels of high-quality audio, and is powerful enough to support even the most advanced of home theater systems. The structure is perfectly finished with high quality components. Though the model has got few backwards like the remote looks and buttons, the last season’s model added new unique buttons that are perfectly finished in various shapes and sizes which are pretty appealing. With lot of loaded features and awesome audio and video quality, this stereo is hard to miss and is worth a strong buy.
