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Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Channel Home Entertainment System (Set of Nine, Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 1085
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90.8
Dimensions (in): 20.3 x 30.7 x 31.3
MPN: HT-S5100B
Model: HT-S5100B
UPC: 751398008160
EAN: 0751398008160
ASIN: B0016KAU3U
Availability: Pre-Order (1-2 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | 7.1 channel home theater system with AV tuner and iPod docking station | | • | HDMI pass-thru (1080p compatible; 3 inputs and 1 output) | | • | Audyssey 2EQ to correct room acoustic problems and to calibrate speakers | | • | Includes two front speakers, four satellite speakers, a center channel speaker and a subwoofer | | • | Total system power: 1200 watts |
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Product Description
HT-R560 110-Watt Receiver / HTP-560 Speakers / SKM-560 Full-Range Surround and SKB-560 Back Speaker / SKW-560 Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer DTS and DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo - 6 Processing Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs (Ready for Dolby Digital and DTS Formats for High-Definition Discs) and Pre Outs 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/ 2 Coaxial) HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/ 1 Output) 40 Sirius/AM/FM Presets Music Optimizer for Compressed Music Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz) Speaker A/ B Drive Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Preprogrammed RI-Compatible Remote HTP-560 - Speakers (SKF-560F 2-Way Front Speakers and SKC-560C 2-Way Center Speaker) 5 OMF Diaphragm Woofer (SKF-560F) 3-1/4 OMF Diaphragm Woofer x 2 (SKC-560C) 1 Balanced-Dome Tweeter Max Input Power - 130-Watts Magnetically Shielded Color-Coded Speaker Terminals and Speaker Cable 8-ohm Impedance SKM-560S/SKB-560 Full-Range Surround/Surround Back Speakers 3-1/4 Full-Range Speaker Max Input Power - 130-Watts 8-ohm Impedance Color-Coded Speaker Terminals and Speaker Cable SKW-560 Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer 10 Cone Woofer Output Level Control Dynamic Power - 230-Watts
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Awesome! August 25, 2008
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
This system is insanely incredible.
I baught this system with both eyes open. I knew the HDMI connections were video pass-through only. I knew the connections available weren't up to snuff with the 'bigger boys' (Onkyo 606 and on). But I didn't care... The quality I get for the price tag is a complete steal.
In this package, you get 7 speakers and a beasty powered subwoofer (290 watts). The receiver has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 output, 2 component ins and 1 out, 2 optical inputs and I believe 1 coaxial. There are a bunch of extra connections for VCR's, DVD players, game consoles, etc.
Now, for quality....
This system is LOUD!!! I owned a sony htib before this and they're child's play compared to these. After some manual calibrating, I popped in the HD DVD version of 'Transformers' and... WOW!! I was hearing stuff I didn't know was in the sound field. Music is very crisp and clear. You could hear every instrument during jazz or acoustic sessions. Games are unbelievable on this setup.
The calibration mic setup didn't sound too good to me. It was a bit flat for my standards. But, to each his own, right?
One last thing, for people who say, 'this system runs too hot', gimme a break. IT'S SUPPOSED. For the amount of things the receiver does, be happy that it doesn't blow up. Just be sure have it in a property ventilated area and you're good for 20 years.
Overall, I highly suggest this system. It even comes with an iPod dock. Oh... and be sure to upgrade to 16 guage or lower wires. The ones supplied are crap. =]
Excellent value for the price July 23, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was originally intending to buy the Onkyo receiver and/or the 5.1 speaker system but then ended up buying this one. Excellent buy at the price, when I ordered the system earlier on. Easy to set up, the automated speaker calibration works cool and it indeed helped. I did not use the speaker wires provided with this system but instead bought 14 and 16 gauge wires from the local Frys instead, since in some cases the length of the wires exceeded 20-30 foot when run through the walls. The only problem as many folks have stated here is that the receiver becomes hot but so far I have not been witness to system shutting down automatically as a few of them have observed here. The speakers (all 7 of them) are not that heavy and can be easily placed on the wall. Overall, we are extremely happy with the system so far.
Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Review July 13, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Not knowing much about home electronics, I was a little reluctant to purchase any Home Theater system. I installed this Onkyo HT S5100 in my new sixteen seat four tier theater and am very happy. I am using two larger front speakers from a different Onkyo system, and the new front speakers are doing a wonderful job placed in the back of the theater. I am sure they would sound great in the front also. Do not let the so called experts persuade you from the 7.1 to the 5.1 system. Even though movies are usually formatted in 5.1, the extra side surround speakers you get with a 7.1 system give that extra sound where it is needed. It is worth the few extra bucks you will spend. When I opened the box and took out the sub-woofer, the back said it was 165w and not the 290w I was expecting. I did write Onkyo about this, and they gave me some mumbo-jumbo about dynamics and RMS. All that matters is when I got it hooked up, this sub will vibrate the marrow in your bones. Final word - Before I installed the Onkyo, my theater was awesome to look at. After I installed my Onkyo, my theater is a place to watch movies.
Great Sound, Low Price September 22, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a complete solution, this is it. For the price, this delivers some of the best sound available in a complete receiver and speaker package with 7.1 sound! I had it recommended by two different people, one who went to a store and heard it side by side with other systems, and one who is a major audiophile and who has read many reviews on different systems. I didn't have to do any research, but I did go and listen to a few systems before buying, just in case. The system didn't dissapoint. And set-up was very easy. Being a technician, I didn't need help setting the unit up; however, if I was less technically inclined, the color coded wires and easy quick set-up diagrams would have been very helpfull. If you are new to audio and looking for the best 7.1 system under $800, or if you are a seasoned audiophile looking for a good system without a high price tag, this is the stereo for you!
Very good entry level system July 13, 2008
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
Really simple to setup. 2EQ audio calibration works wonders... The sound became more clearer and very crisp after the calibration. If you plan to upgrade your existing dvd player to a blu-ray in the near future then DO NOT get this system! You will loose out on Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio decodings(True 7.1). Better get a THX certified system capable of decoding these HD formats!
The receiver runs really hot!!!You need an air conditioned room to keep it running longer. I purchased a $6 small fan from Target and it keeps the system running very cool. If any of the speaker wires gets short circuited or if the system becomes very hot then automatically the system shuts down to protect the circuitry and there are instructions in the manual on how to reset the system...pretty neat feature.
Also you need speaker stands especially for the satellites and the front speakers. you can get Gemini I and II speakers stands from circuitcity or bestbuy. Not very expensive...Goes great with the black speakers!
Overall very good entry system and so far the best sound you can hear from this set is a DTS ES 6.1 Discrete (Lord of the Rings)based DVD. The DTS decoding is amazing!!!
Also if you connect your cable box to the receiver, try using digital optical out and then use DTS Neo6 (I found this to be better than Dolby PLIIx) DSP setting. The surround effect is really very good.
Iam very happy with this system so far...
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