Onkyo introduces the latest additions to its mid-range home theatre portfolio-- the HT-S6500 and HT-S7500, with 4K video support and upconversion (via Marvel Qdeo processor), 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, networking capabilities and Audyssey 2EQ.

Both systems also support InstaPrevue, an Onkyo source selection technology providing picture-in-picture display of programs available on connected HDMI devices.

The HD-S6500 is an 80W per channel 5.1 surround system with compact satellite speakers and a 120W subwoofer. It has x6 HDMI inputs (with Audio Return channel), front USB port (compatible with USB wifi and Bluetooth adapters) and built-in streaming music source support for services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker, Last FM and Spotify.

It also connects to PCs or networked drives (via DLNA) and supports MP3, WMA, WMA lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC and LPCM file playback.

The HT-S7500 is a 7.1 surround system with all features of the HS-S6700-- with additional x2 satellites and compact tower front speakers. It also has 1 more HDMI input and powered Zone 2.

The two systems also support control through iDevices or Android smartphones via remote control apps.

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