AudioControl Concert AVR-1 Home Theater AV Receiver Review

I similar to cinema but be vexed the film drama experience. I'll never comprehend the connection between in attendance the cinema and seasoned mixture one's face with as ample popcorn, sweets and soft drink as probable in a 2-hour swipe. Inevitably, I'm surrounded by groups of folks more vigilant on demonstrating how loudly they can chew than obviously examination the film. Thus, I've acquired a repute as something of a film drama Scrooge and would rsther than do the entire film thing at home. My critics counter, "But you can't obtain the same big-screen experience at home. And what about the special belongings and the sound?" Granted, we can't tumble a 30- or 40-foot shade in to my living room without mission my insurance agent; however, you wish film drama special belongings and sound? Really great sound? That's where AudioControl's Concert AVR-1 comes in to save the day. (At smallest mine.)

If AudioControl doesn't fall off the tongue similar to a few of the improved well known brands, it's not since the firm only emerged. AudioControl has been in business for 30 years, conceptualizing audio apparatus is to vehicle and home stereo markets, catering to what it calls, "enthusiasts who normally take a small more than median time to pick up what apparatus is available." From its identical tiwn operation bases in Mount Lake Terrace and Spokane, Washington, AudioControl manufactures and distributes its products by featured item dealers.

The AVR-1 was written to encounter the final of home drama installers, whilst its functionality and opening will find preference with "do-it-yourself"A/V enthusiasts. In short, the AVR-1 struts the line between consumer and veteran and does it really well - for a price. At $5,500, it's is to major hobbyist seeking for major home drama sound and video processing. At 5K+, one should design lots of bells and whistles, and the AVR-1 in a positive way dangles with them. It's imminently adjustable and customizable, interjection to an form of 120 not similar audio and video inputs and outputs. The receiver sports a 32-bit DSP processor able of decoding all the stream several digital approximate formats for 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 channels.

The AVR-1 is powered by a 120-watts per duct Class H amplifier. A Class H design creates it probable to erect amps of aloft power without wanting to enlarge the framework size or on the whole weight of the unit. The AVR-1 is still beastly, at 60 pounds, but its earthy measure are no incomparable than other A/V receivers. Class H amps run in a behaviour similar to Class G amplifiers. With Class G designs, the power supply voltage is increased when aloft outlay shifts are needed. Basically, the amp relies on two power supplies: one operates in descend outlay mode, accounting is to most of sound signals; the aloft supply kicks in when more power is indispensable to expostulate more rigorous signals. Class H amps take the Class G design a step serve by modulating the submit vigilance in actual time. The AVR-1 primarily "responds" to the submit signals as needed, generating only sufficient power as required. As a result, far reduction feverishness is generated as is the urge for power.

Set Up

A clarity of amusement is a great thing to have when surroundings up a home drama system, and we similar to how AudioControl keeps things light with its AVR-1 manual. For example: On page 16, beneath the "Connection Tips" section, the final bullet indicate suggests, "Don't mount in a bucket of H2O when using electricity." And beneath the "Warranty" disclaimers, AudioControl describes uncalled-for abuse as inclusive "sadistic things. This is the most appropriate product we know how to build, but if you tag it to the front fender of your Range Rover, something will break." Few wiring direction manuals are value getting more information for their entertainment value, but this 70-page guide does have its share of zingers. Beyond the slapstick bits, users will find detailed, but not overwhelming, information to personalize the AVR-1 to their liking. Considering the receiver's countless submit and outlay options, there's small left to luck or leave out of the system.

The front row features a well-lit and easy-to-read blue LCD along with a series of 10 buttons and a discriminating volume manage dial. When powered on, the AVR-1's blue LEDs have a cold blue glow that contrasts easily with its black face row and china volume ring. The on the whole look brings to thoughts the princely McIntosh Laboratory line. That's a devious flattery - the AVR-1 is a great-looking component.

I really similar to the AVR-1's back row layout. All the zones" and input/output variety (digital, analog, multi-channel, etc.) are organised in straight columns that make joining easy and intuitive. A row of 6 HDMI inputs/outputs stock the bottom of the panel. The 5-way orator contracting posts are segregated at the corner of the back row and organised vertically, too. This is quite useful if a handle incidentally comes lax or you only wish to add other speaker, etc. Instead of having to lift the entire receiver out to access the back panel's core area - where many A/V receivers residence orator posts - you can simply slip one corner of the AVR-1 out at an point of view and have total access. It's a judicious understanding that we wish other manufacturers would employ.