This unit is really, really out of date, but it still to this day works great for stereo sound. I don't use it every day anymore, but when I hook this thing up, it's fine. - book us

no digital decoders

I just used it a few weeks ago for a party at my apartment. Works perfectly. Robert

None so far.

I've had this surround receiver since '97; I have two Kenwood tower speakers hooked up to it. As in previous reviews, it has Dolby Surround, which may be antiquated today but it still sounds great. I've never had more than the towers hooked up to it. As for the bass, I don't think the reviews criticizing it know what they're talking about. But that's just this 67-year-old retired AF avionics tech's humble opinion. Of course, I don't want to be making my neighbor's windows and floor vibrate. The bottom line: I'd love to get a new stereo receiver with all of the current bells and whistles, but have other needs higher up on my priority list. I'll never sell this thing. Rather, I'll pass it off to my son.

Of course, since '98 technology has greatly improved! I'd love to have Bluetooth and WIFI capability - it would make hooking up additional speakers much easier. And having digital sound would be a major perk. But, I can still hook up a subwoofer and surround system to it that will still WOW the listener.

I’ve had this kr-v7070 sense 1998 and I just pulled it out and hooked it back up to some at-15 I just acquired. This kenwood drives these speakers very well! I can turn it up pretty high before it starts to fall apart. I’m so impressed with this Receiver for it age! Just have to run good speaker wires

This Receiver had glass Fuses for the factory, if you up grade to Ceramic fuses, it will make a Tremendous difference! Trust me!

Long lasting performance, two poloarized outlets, stereo sound quality, build quality and adjustable sound fields.

Moderate bass (not enough), no digital decoders and it is not 100x5 in surround mode.

The Kenwood KR-V7080 is a good receiver. This unit is really, really out of date, but it still to this day works great for stereo sound. I don't use it every day anymore, but when I hook this thing up, it's fine. It has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, but that is it. There is not a Dolby Digital or dts decoder in this receiver. I just used it a few weeks ago for a party at my apartment. Works perfectly. The deal is 100 x 3 for the main and center channels, and a weak 30 x 2 for the rear channels. Hooking up an inexpensive sub using the line level input took care of the low bass problem. There are several settings that are used with music and movies, and they do enhance the sound. If you are looking for a simple stereo receiver, this is perfect if you can find one. Chances are it will be extremely cheap. The sound in two channel mode is still incredible. If you are looking for a home theater receiver, obviously there are much better choices available today.

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great

great

a hlluva ass banging amp!

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It's a clock radio compared to my new carver 705 amp and ct-28 preamp. I had a kr-v7080 then a kvr-8080 with dolby digital, the 7080 was terrible. I have a velodyne subwoofer and when connected would hum like no tomorrow. The 808 was better but still nowhere near the carver. Save some money and buy something worth getting.

None that I have ever found!

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My god! The unit has no bass, at all. NONE, even when it(the bass) is turned up all the way. When it gets to higher volumes, not only is it distorted, but it's sounds muffled and starts to annoy anyone who knows what real hifi is. The surround modes are allow you to suround yourself with static and distortion 360 degrees. Just my 2 cents. I can see however that this would be a good unit for someone who is on a tight budget such as a student, or otherwise. Where the quality of sound isn't an issue.

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Nothing this crappy. My new real equipment is all Harman/Kardon.

will put some pretty good sound

low bass, center speaker is to dominating even when turned all the down, too little bass

an all around pretty good receiver, but missing bass brings away from the value of the stereo

I've had my Kenwood for over a year now(actually the 8070), and it still cranks. I will definitely by Kenwood again. Sounds great in any mode, whether listening to music or watching a movie.