The RX-V863 and RX-V663 are 7.2 channel receivers, offering dual subwoofer outputs for more powerful low frequency audio when experiencing movie soundtracks or music. With Zone 2 audio output, the RX-V863 and RX-V663 can immerse a single zone in full 7.2 surround sound or deliver 5.2 surround sound to a single zone while simultaneously delivering two-channel stereo sound from a second source to a second zone. Both receivers also provide multi-zone control, so users can simultaneously enjoy and adjust audio content in each zone without affecting the other.
The RX-V863 also offers Pure Direct mode that allows the audio signal to bypass all but the most basic audio circuitry to prevent extraneous noise interference, ensuring the purest possible high-fidelity sound reproduction.
Each new receiver offers Night Listening Enhancer and SILENT CINEMA modes. The Night Listening Enhancer includes a mode for Cinema and a mode for music, with three levels to ensure that a user won’t miss movie dialogue or quiet passages, especially when volume is turned down for late-night watching. The SILENT CINEMA option allows for private listening of music or movies with accurate surround sound simulation through ordinary headphones.
All models, except for the RX-V363, feature on-screen displays via connected TVs or monitors that allow users to easily navigate their entertainment experience, from finding a radio station or picking a song from any source (CD, iPod, XM or SIRIUS radio and HD Radio (RX-V863 only)), to monitoring all aspects of the audio system’s status.
All units ship with a preset remote control.
