Dolby Digital/DTS Receiver Prices Drop
Based on a survey of Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround receiver announced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), there were at least ten models displayed at suggested retails from $399 to $1,500. The lowest pricing on Dolby Digital-only receivers was a $199 model from Kenwood. The pricing breakdown on DD/DTS receivers announced at CES is as follows: Technics DX-930 - $399 Kenwood VR-309 - $449 Aiwa AV-DV95 - $500 JVC RV-888VBK - $550 Pioneer VSX-D608 - $550 Sherwood RVD-9090R - $699 JVC RX-1028VBK - $900 Sherwood Newcastle - $1,119 Kenwood VR-3090 - $1,200 Kenwood VR-3100 - $1,500