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Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Receiver and Speaker Package | 
| Brand: Onkyo
Category: Television
Department: Home Theater Systems
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 9/6/2010 06:50 CDT details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 12
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 138
Dimensions (in): 21 x 29 x 43
MPN: HT-S9100THX
Model: HT-S9100THX
UPC: 751398008283
EAN: 0751398008283
ASIN: B001AMUFSE
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Total 1200W (130W/ch x 7ch + 290W) | | • | THX certified system | | • | HDMI Repeater (4 inputs, 1080p support) | | • | TrueHD, DTS-HD decoding | | • | 1080i Up-scaling |
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Product Description
If you thought our first THX Integrated System Certified receiver/speaker package was a great concept, then this power-packed followup will be sure to please.The HT-S9100THX is the first THX I/S Plus Certified system to handle full high-definition processing of 1080p video and the master quality of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioTM.Whatever input you choose-whether gaming, movies, broadcasts, or music-the HT-S9100THX draws on a reservoir of precise amplification power to create a breathtaking home entertainment experience.With video upscaling, revolutionary audio equalization and acoustic treatment technologies, and integrated control with leading display brands, the HT-S9100THX is a fail-safe solution for most home environments.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 49
 AWESOME HT September 24, 2008
Marcio Barreto (El Paso, Texas)
67 out of 69 found this review helpful
This is an AWESOME product. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now, and in my opinion it's one of the best HTs I've ever heard. It's much betten than the overrated BOSE systems, and 7.1 THX beats any movie theater.
The con is that speakers are freakishly bulky (specially if you compare to a Bose). You might have some hard time finding a stand that will remain standing with one of those, so it's a good bet to go with the ones from Onkyo itself.
Universal remote works pretty well, although it could be better looking (go with the Philips Prestigo series for a nicer look and good funcionality).
All and all, if you want a top-notch HT in a box system, you cannot go wrong with this. Plenty of digital inputs (both HDMI and Optical, unlike the previous 990 version).
Excellent Value December 10, 2008
J. Liou (Santa Monica, CA)
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
Excellent sound quality for HTIB. Faithfully reproduces everything from music, to movies, to video games. Great surround sound accuracy/immersion. The speakers are well constructed and easy to set up... the Audyssey EQ microphone makes for quick calibration. I love the variety of inputs on the receiver... there's also a great selection of decoders to choose from. Though I don't use it, there is the capability to add a second Speaker group B to the receiver. You can output a different source to speaker group B, or use it for the rear surrounds.
Video upconversion quality is nice (if you are using the HDMI output for your HDTV). The picture from my DVR box seems to have improved since running it through the stereo. There are probably many more PROS that I will find as I use this system over the years. I plan on upgrading the front speakers one day, and I think this receiver can handle them.
WARNING! THe shipping box is HUGE... probably 5'x3'x3'!! FedEx sent over TWO guys to help bring this up the stairs to my apt.
Buy your own speaker wires: Onkyo's included speaker wires are very cheap.
Also, the sound settings need to be tweaked even after running the microphone set-up utility. I had to turn up the subwoofer and the front L-R speakers. I also slightly adjusted the EQ for a fuller low range and a boosted treble. The "THX" setting on the subwoofer is not nearly powerful enough... I have it dialed up about 20% past that level. This could be due to the carpeting on my floors.
The system is not as loud as 1200w implies. You may need to turn up the gain from your sources. Thankfully, the receiver makes that very easy, and you can set different gain levels for each input. I must say though, it is more than loud enough for my 1400sq/ft apt. Even at -20db, I have plenty of volume for movies with LOTS more headroom to go.
For the last 4 years, I've been using a mediocre $400 HTIB and have waited for a good product to upgrade. I chose this setup for numerous reasons: 1) Speaker drivers are large, which is necessary for producing accurate low-mids. It would not have been worth the money to get another HTIB with small 3" speakers. Even the surrounds are bigger than my old mains! 2) The included receiver is loaded with features equivalent to $700 receivers on the market right now. With its 1080i upconversion and TrueHD/DTS-HS decoding capabilities, this investment won't be obsolete for YEARS to come.
Overall, I spent more than $1100 including the ONKYO9100, Belkin 16 gauge speaker cable, Vantage Point SATS05B satellite mounts, and Lovan Affiniti 29" Speaker Stands. Do not go cheap on the accessories... you may as well buy a lesser HTIB if you're going cheap on the other stuff. I am running it with a 52" Philips 1080p LCD, PS3, Blu-Ray, and TWC DVR and couldn't be happier with my home entertainment system.
Simply the best HTIB! December 4, 2008
J. V. Gussev (Denver, CO USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I recently added this product to my living room for my Sony 52XBR5 and PS3. I must say, after setting everything up, which did take quite a bit of time, I am stunned at the level of performance. I purchased this product for $750 and there is absolutely nothing I can say that could give this HTIB justice. Runs DTS-MA and TrueHD with ease through the PS3 w/ the use of an HDMI cable. Plenty of connectivity options w/ 4 HDMI-in so my PS3, Xbox Elite, DirecTV, and Wii and easily connected. I will work on getting a few pictures. I did however have to purchase 3 sets of stands (AS240B) for the speakers being that I did not want to wall mount. Sound is clear, crisp, distinguished, and mesmerizing; just as long as you know what you are doing during set-up. Compared to any other 2k-5k surround sound systems, this is clearly the best option.
To sum up my thoughts and experience with the product: Simply Amazing!
great system May 30, 2009
Jason D. Player (El Paso, TX)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'm not an audiophile but a decent judge of quality and decided after a lot of research to buy this system. The only change I recommend is larger speaker wire and a higer quality sub woofer cable as the ones that come with it are crappy.
The system was everything I had hoped for and gets lots of wows from everyone that experiences it.
One "small" detail is the size of the surround speakers may make it difficult for some on the placement. I have a dedicated room for watching movies/gaming and mounted them on the walls.
Strongly recommended. Don't panic when the box shows up destroyed, just about everyone's does. The interior packaging is pretty robust and I didn't have any damage to the pieces.
Perfect system for small to medium sized rooms February 8, 2009
Paul Scotti (Goodyear, AZ USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
As a previous owner of a Yamaha 700 watt receiver with 7.1 Bose speakers, I think this system is superior in many ways. Although this system is louder, it's not as loud as an additional 500 watts would suggest. Still, the sound is enhanced mainly due to THX digital processing. This receiver is actually lighter than my previous unit due to the self-powered subwoofer. Having less power internally is actually a good thing since it keeps the unit much cooler. The fact that this is an integrated system makes setup a much user friendly experience. No need to worry about crossover frequencies and matching speaker size and ohms rating. Also, the audyssey dynamic EQ changes the EQ settings automatically depending on the volume level.
One drawback with the onscreen display is that it only works with HDMI output and only at 480i resolution. The tv has to adjust each time between resolutions. Also, there is no tv display as to what audio mode is currently selected. The unit's built-in screen is much too small to read from 10 feet away. With a little more time, I can memorize which setting is which. On the other hand, you can select in the setup menu, which audio mode to use each time a new audio source is encountered even from the same input.
As far as the remote is concerned, I don't use it. I have a Logitech universal remote. This unit is connected to a 1080i HDTV via an HDMI to DVI cable, a Dish Network HD-DVR, an AppleTV, an Onkyo DVD and a VCR/DVD recorder. All connected via HDMI. I also have a Nintendo Wii connected via Component input. I used 16 AWG wire instead of the ones that came with it on the recommendation of other users and common sense. Although I kept the wire for the subwoofer since it only carries a low voltage pre-amp signal and the subwoofer does all the hard work.
I've had this system for 2 months now and I couldn't be happier. I've always known that having THX certification on any system guaranties that the sound will be of high quality. Until now, all THX components were too expensive. So when I heard of this complete Onkyo system costing less than $1000, I had to upgrade. I sold my old system for the same money as this one cost. The only down side is finding one in stock.
UPDATE 7/02/2010 - After a year and a half, I decided to tweak the settings since I wanted more base. I turned off Audyssey Dynamic EQ and used the manual EQ instead. I used +3, +2, 0 +3, +4 for each frequency respectively. I also turned up the gain in each speaker in the speaker menu to +10db and +12db for the sub. Turning up the gain for all speakers increases the maximum volume output by the same amount thereby giving you more power output. I can hear and feel the difference. The extra base comes from all the speakers combined since the sub was already maxed out. The Audyssey system was attenuating the base at higher levels. I only wished I had done this sooner.
I've been reading reviews by many people complaining about a hum coming from the sub. I had a similar experience when I first installed it but was able to eliminate it completely by turning down the "output level" on the back of the sub. I'm even using the original sub wire.
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