Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 46.5 lbs, Black, 500 Watt, Universal remote control, AV receiver, Surround Sound<br> <b>Good:</b> Elegant design; satisfying sound quality; THX Select certified; 7.1 Surround compatible; A/B speaker switching; versatile EQ and surround modes.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Surround EX requires an additional stereo amp; no analog bypass on 5.1 inputs; lackluster remote; large footprint.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> The RX-DP9VBKs build and sound quality might be enough to clinch the deal, but a few quirks keep it from being a lock.<br>