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Onkyo - 575W 5.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
This Onkyo TX-NR535 A/V home theater receiver's Bluetooth interface lets you link with select devices. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Customer Rating
4
Very Decent Beginner Level Receiver (4.5 Stars)
on March 30, 2015
Posted by: GQKID
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought the NR535 when it was a daily deal a couple weeks back and have been thoroughly impressed so far with its features (wi-fi and bluetooth) and sound quality. The only thing this receiver does not have, which for some reason most of the Onkyo receivers are missing, is Airplay capability. Now I know bluetooth can of course be used in lieu of Airplay in most cases but nonetheless I usually feel that Airplay, utilizing wi-fi versus bluetooth technology, just tends to give me better audio quality. However, for the price I paid I cannot really complain and I would definitely recommend giving this receiver a try if you a looking for 5.1 or .2 ht setup and want wi-fi network access and bluetooth.
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With an in-wall speaker cable, 2 pairs of in-wall grommets, a hole saw/handle and a cable-guiding tool, this Wiremold CMK65 kit makes it easy to conceal the cable behind a wall for a sleek, uncluttered home audio setup.
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5
For under $5 this kit is AWESOME!!!
on March 12, 2015
Posted by: GQKID
Verified Purchase:Yes
Okay, so at retail price ($40! are you kidding me) this would be a complete waste of money (just go buy a couple desk top grommets, they cost around $1.50-$2 each at Home Depot and that's it really), however this is not retail price and for under $5.00 ( picked up 4 sets at under $3.00 a kit, open box items) this is an amazing deal. The hardware alone (including 2 2" hole saws per kit (with easy drill attachments), 8 ft of 16awg speaker wire (though it sort of looks more like 18awg), and about 9 ft of fishing tape poles (speaker wire guides)) is worth way more than the measly couple of dollars this kit costs (the hole saws alone are over $7.00 each at Lowes). Now the installation process can be very simple or rather painstaking (I experienced both while installing the kits) but this really has nothing to do with the kit and all to do with what type of wall you are having to work with. Overall, the setup (once you have figured out where to drill and have run the fishing poles (which is usually the most annoying part in my experience)) is very straightforward and the wire connections on the bottom grommet make hooking up the speaker wires extremely pain free (no need to splice or anything like that). So to conclude, for only $5, at most, if you have been looking for an easier and more aesthetically acceptable way to run speaker wires up to wall mounted speakers then this is a definite solution.
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyThis powerful Insignia™ NS-STR514 2.0-channel stereo receiver features compatibility with Apple® iPhone® and iPad® and most Bluetooth-enabled devices for easy wireless music streaming. The A/B switch supports up to 4 speakers.
Customer Rating
5
Open Box Pricing with these Specs is a Win-win
on March 12, 2015
Posted by: GQKID
Verified Purchase:Yes
Alright so I was able to get this receiver as an open box item (although, everything was still completely factory sealed when I opened it up) for just under $60 before tax (awesome price!) and I must say I have been really impressed. Although this is obviously one of Best Buy's in house brands I would say that as long as it has a decent life span (I have picked up a couple of JVC receivers from mid-80s that are still going strong) this is probably one of the best deals currently on a stereo receiver, especially with the added luxury of having Bluetooth built-in (so much better then the extra Bluetooth add-on devices in my opinion). This receiver pumps out power ratings (100w per channel x2 at 8ohms) in the usual range of other comparable (price range wise) stereo receivers including Onkyo, Sony, and Yamaha, and has roughly the same audio quality as the lower end stereo receivers of each of these aforementioned companies, yet the Insignia beats all of these competitors by offering the Bluetooth feature and really enticing customers with the price (this receiver is regularly on sale for between $90-$100 and can be purchased when on sale for even less if you go with an open box one, as I did).
So, overall this Inisgnia stereo receiver appears to be a great deal if you can get one for the right price.
So, overall this Inisgnia stereo receiver appears to be a great deal if you can get one for the right price.
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
My Best Buy number: 0565914736
I would recommend this to a friend!
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