Pioneer VSX 29TX AV receiver

The heart of an excellent home theater system is the receiver. Whether it's simply great music you want, or the explosive sound track of an intense flick, Pioneer A/V receivers have the power & processing to make every home entertainment experience real. And Pioneer has been at the forefront of the industry by giving you the first Dolby Surround A/V Receiver, the first Dolby Pro Logic A/V Receiver, and the first Dolby Digital (AC-3) A/V receiver. Pioneer's line up offers high performance, selection, and value, as well as a multitude of connections for compatibility with other components. Pioneer offers the VSX-29TX - a THX Ultra certified A/V Receiver. It is constructed of the highest quality materials - including a copper-plated chassis to protect the signal from interference. The receiver also includes a touch screen remote to control your entire home theater system. This receiver features Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder that allows you to experience the thrills of today's stunning Hollywood soundtracks right in your family room. By decoding five discrete audio channels, plus a separate subwoofer channel for dynamic low bass performance, Dolby Digital delivers crisp dialogue, breathtaking movement across the soundstage, and thunderous special effects. DTS Digital Decoder DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is an established digital multichannel audio format found mostly in movie theaters. DTS delivers six (5.1) channels of output sound, offering superior reproduction of DTS-encoded materials ranging from subtle details to the high-powered sound effects. Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) recreates different sonic environments, simulating the acoustics of locations like arenas, churches, and clubs. Playing music through a DSP mode creates a more vivid, life-like listening experience. DSP delivers sounds sculpted to recreate the reflections and reverberations that make live performances so satisfying. Midnight Mode automatically adjusts the output level of all channels to allow greater enjoyment of home theater at low volume. A very useful feature when the kids are asleep.