KLH R7000 6.1 Channels Receiver
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- Surround Sound: Dolby Digital® DTS® Dolby Pro Logic II
- THX Certification: No
- Number of Channels: 6.1 Channels
- Type: Receiver
- Surround Mode Power: 100 Watt
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GREAT Performace with the Proper Speakers
Pros
Many connection options
Cons
None
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Buy this product. It has more than enough inputs/outputs with power to please.
I have owned my KLH 7000 6.1 receiver for about 6 months. I paid $99 for the receiver and am more than happy with it. I recently purchased a JBL SCS180.6S system for $229 (Free shipping and, of course, no tax). The 100W per channel of the KLH 7000 are a perfect match for this JBL speaker setup. The KLH provides a vast array of input and output options - to be discussed later. When properly adjusted, this setup rivals my parents much more expensive Bose Lifestyle 48 system ($4000). Now that is a BOLD statement, but it is true. The audio highs on this KLH/JBL system are crisp and bass is only introduced when needed (no annoying constant rumbling as with other systems for the same price) and the bass is AWESOME. The THX audio demonstration included on some DVDs will lay down a bass line that you will feel in your chest. I am a University student so, of course, I am on a budget. For a total $329, however, you can't pass up this kind of audio power!
The KLH 7000 features all the inputs of more advanced receivers. Actually, there are more input possibilities with this receiver than the proprietary Bose setup. Of course, that is why Bose has the best performance - they can maintain quality control of their proprietary input and expansion devices. Anyway, I have an optical audio connection between my DVD player and the KLH. The subwoofer and KLH have a digital coaxial connection, also.
If I had a more advanced TV (or projector - stay tuned) there is the option for connecting 2 Component devices through the KLH with 1 monitor output option. The same is true for S-video connections. There are S-video input options for every port with 1 Monitor output. This is also a nice feature for such a low priced receiver. Of course, I wish there was a better connection for PC hookups besides just an S-video port, but a projector or higher-end TV would handle that just fine. I would simply run the audio to the KLH. The front panel connection options only feature RCA Composite L and R audio with the option of Composite Video or S-video. The front input options provide a nice feature but no optical audio options on the front panel. There is more than one optical input on the back of the KLH, however. There is also a digital coaxial interface available on the back of the KLH.
Also, a conversion cable does exist for converting the S-video and Composite video out on a PC into a Component connection. Theoretically, I could use 2 converters - 1 on the PC and 1 on the front inputs - to achieve a Component connection for the PC on the front input panel. This is actually the converter used for the Bose Lifestyle 48 system. THE BOSE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A TRUE COMPONENT INTERFACE! IT USES CONVERSION CABLES! Of course, my parents HD big screen setup does not lack any quality despite this, but it is an interesting interface. Also, the Bose System's software is designed to utilize this converter and it is unlikely the KLH would recognize the converter. I, however, have not experimented with this possibility as of yet.
The surround sound quality of the KLH is lifelike and powerful. Before I had the JBL system, a cheap Pioneer 5.1 system my former roommate had did not provide very good surround sound for lower ambient noise during a movie. The performance of the system was less than impressive. With 100 watts per channel and the proper JBL speakers to demonstrate this, however, there is more than enough power in the KLH system to have your friends cover their ears during the height of an action flick. The receiver features the latest DTS EX and Dolby Digital decoders. The KLH is extremely advanced in terms of compatibility with the latest audio features of the latest DVD releases
The KLH offers component interface, as mentions before, plus other interface options for only $99. The system has been reliable and even if the KLH burns up in a year or 2, I'd probably purchase another one if I cannot find a comparable input/output/power combination for $99. Receivers are dropping in price, however, but the KLH is still able to deliver extreme performance for an almost disposable price.
The KLH 7000 features all the inputs of more advanced receivers. Actually, there are more input possibilities with this receiver than the proprietary Bose setup. Of course, that is why Bose has the best performance - they can maintain quality control of their proprietary input and expansion devices. Anyway, I have an optical audio connection between my DVD player and the KLH. The subwoofer and KLH have a digital coaxial connection, also.
If I had a more advanced TV (or projector - stay tuned) there is the option for connecting 2 Component devices through the KLH with 1 monitor output option. The same is true for S-video connections. There are S-video input options for every port with 1 Monitor output. This is also a nice feature for such a low priced receiver. Of course, I wish there was a better connection for PC hookups besides just an S-video port, but a projector or higher-end TV would handle that just fine. I would simply run the audio to the KLH. The front panel connection options only feature RCA Composite L and R audio with the option of Composite Video or S-video. The front input options provide a nice feature but no optical audio options on the front panel. There is more than one optical input on the back of the KLH, however. There is also a digital coaxial interface available on the back of the KLH.
Also, a conversion cable does exist for converting the S-video and Composite video out on a PC into a Component connection. Theoretically, I could use 2 converters - 1 on the PC and 1 on the front inputs - to achieve a Component connection for the PC on the front input panel. This is actually the converter used for the Bose Lifestyle 48 system. THE BOSE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A TRUE COMPONENT INTERFACE! IT USES CONVERSION CABLES! Of course, my parents HD big screen setup does not lack any quality despite this, but it is an interesting interface. Also, the Bose System's software is designed to utilize this converter and it is unlikely the KLH would recognize the converter. I, however, have not experimented with this possibility as of yet.
The surround sound quality of the KLH is lifelike and powerful. Before I had the JBL system, a cheap Pioneer 5.1 system my former roommate had did not provide very good surround sound for lower ambient noise during a movie. The performance of the system was less than impressive. With 100 watts per channel and the proper JBL speakers to demonstrate this, however, there is more than enough power in the KLH system to have your friends cover their ears during the height of an action flick. The receiver features the latest DTS EX and Dolby Digital decoders. The KLH is extremely advanced in terms of compatibility with the latest audio features of the latest DVD releases
The KLH offers component interface, as mentions before, plus other interface options for only $99. The system has been reliable and even if the KLH burns up in a year or 2, I'd probably purchase another one if I cannot find a comparable input/output/power combination for $99. Receivers are dropping in price, however, but the KLH is still able to deliver extreme performance for an almost disposable price.
