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Onkyo HT-S3200 5.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package |  | Brand: Onkyo
Category: Television
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 42
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 50
Dimensions (in): 21 x 17 x 30
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: HTS3200
Model: HTS3200
UPC: 751398008757
EAN: 0051398008758
ASIN: B001VEI2NG
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Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
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| Features:
| • | 660 Watts into 5.1 Channels (110 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven) | | • | 3 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output for Video, HDMI Pass-Thru* (Version 1.3 Compatible with 1080p, Deep Colorâ¢, and x.v.Colorâ¢) | | • | Audyssey EQ⢠for System Equalization | | • | HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output | | • | Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices |
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Product Description
home theater system with receiver, 5 speakers, and subwoofer * 1080p-compatible HDMI video switching (3 in, 1 out) -- pass-through only (a separate cable connection is required for audio) * built-in Dolby® Digital, Dolby Pro Logic® II, DTS®, DTS® 96/24, and DTS® Neo:6 5.1 processing * four DSP Gaming modes, including Rock, Sports, Action, and Role Playing * Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode keeps listening levels steady to avoid overly loud peaks such as on TV commercials * Audyssey Dynamic EQ for clearer surround sound at lower volumes * 110 watts x 5 into 6 ohms * 8" down-firing passive subwoofer *
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 48
 Amazing Entry Level System June 5, 2009
John Tisza
47 out of 48 found this review helpful
OK, first off, every previous reviewer did not research before buying the unit. "HDMI pass-through means" that the HDMI only produces video, not sound. Therefore, this system (if you are using HDMI) will transfer the video through an HDMI cable and the audio through a separate optical or coaxial cable.
That being said, the unit works flawlessly. I have used it for about 3 weeks and it is everything i expected. The speakers are a piano black, which match my Samsung DLP perfectly.
Set-up was very easy, though you may consider changing the included speaker wire (especially considering that the speaker wire for the rear speakers won't even reach). Another plus of the set-up was that the menu for the receiver is on the receiver's lcd itself, not shown on the tv.
If you are planning on using HDMI, and don't mind using optical or coax audio, this system can't be beat.
Great system October 20, 2009
D. Webb (Waterford, WI)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
After thorough research on the subject I decided to go with Onkyo. It was difficult to decide between models, but I decided to take a chance and get the budget model. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The receiver and speakers are substantial, and the sound is very good. I expected that the speakers would be fine for tv use, but not for listening to music. When compared to my large Klipsch speakers they actually hold up quite well. One of the reasons that I wanted a receiver rather than a basic home theater in a box was that I could hook up a second set of speakers. While you cannot play different sources through A and B speakers, you can run them both at the same time on the same source, or switch between the sets. Since the sound quality of the Onkyo is so good, I find that I pretty much use them for all sources, including music. While not quite as good as the Klipsch speakers, they sound suprisingly full for the size and price. One downside is that you must run separate audio and video cables to the receiver, since the HDMI ports are pass through only, but I don't find this to be a big deal. I run an HDMI cable from my cable box directly to the tv, and an optical cable from the box to the receiver. That way I can use the tv with built in speakers if I don't want the receiver on, and I can use the receiver for bigger sound. If sending the video signal through the receiver via hdmi, I believe you need to always have the receiver on to run the tv. This way I avoid the problem, and the passthrough issue is not a factor. I only have a few minor issues. First, when playing music through the PS3 I cannot get the B speakers to work. I'm guessing it's because the system is viewing this as a video source rather than audio. Maybe I just haven't found the right setting. The B speakers work for radio and the ipod input just fine. I also find the manual a bit weak on explaining the different audio settings. There are many different settings such as surround, dolby, dts, etc and it's difficult to know which to choose. Those minor issues aside, I think this is a great system. I use the system with a 52 inch lcd tv in a large great room (26'X18'X18'high), and the sound is great. I personally wouldn't see a need to go to a more expensive system.
Sweet sound October 11, 2009
Stephen Chan (Seattle, WA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Bought this system from NewEgg, so hopefully my comments still apply.
Positives:
- Sounds beautiful
- Easy setup. The receiver, speakers and the entire wires are all color coded. No thinking involved at all, just match them up.
- Intuitive menus and controls. Simple to adjust the amount of bass, and switch between surround sound and music modes. All the functionality is accessible from the buttons on the receiver and the remote control.
- Large one line display is clear and can be read from afar.
- Receiver supports 7.1 if you ever want to get more speakers.
Negatives:
- Most connections are useless. HDMI passthrough defeats the purpose of making the Onkyo receiver the main hub of cables. Instead, I hook up all my systems to my TV using HDMI cables, and run one optical audio cable from my TV output to the receiver.
- Cables are short. Specs from the manual are: 11 ft (front), 10 ft (center), 13 ft(subwoofer), 26 ft(surround)
- Cables are very brightly colored. Its a little weird having bright red, blue, purple and green wires running all over the room.
All the shortfalls can be rectified by getting your own cables and wires. The rest of the system works perfectly and sounds great.
Great value!!! January 14, 2010
D. Moss (Pacifica, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Wow.
This system sounds great! When you get right down to it this is, after all, a SOUND SYSTEM and sound quality should be (IMHO) your first consideration. That is quite a challenge, I know, because I went around town to a half dozen retailers to listen to HTIBs and none of them had systems hooked up properly, if at all - sometimes only one or two of five speakers. So many of these things operate fully only with their remote controls, yet only one store had remotes available. I almost gave up in despair. One store had Onkyo; only one of the front speakers working, but I thought I could detect that it had a possibility of sounding good with proper support (the rest of the speaker package). So I took a chance and trusted the many reviews I had read - both expert and users - universally praising Onkyo's unsurpassed sound quality. I am so glad I did.
Amazon got this to me in two days - before my digital audio cables arrived. So all I could do the first day was listen to CDs and my IPod. Music sounded very, very good. One reason I chose the Onkyo route was that their receivers (you get an honest-to-goodness receiver) allow for a second stereo speaker setup ("Speaker B"), but these new speakers sound just as good as my old stereo! Don't get me wrong; the sound cannot be described as "breathtaking". I have friends who have invested as much in their Monster cables and speaker wires alone as this whole system costs ($299 on sale). But overall, the sound here is very, very good.
Digital audio cables came the next day, and I will only say that if you haven't had theater surround sound before (as I had not), it's worth it. Not quite as earth-shattering as getting your big screen HD TV, but it certainly completes the package. There's a reason all the rest of your gear has digital audio outputs. We were grinning ear to ear watching our first movie.
A word or two about a few of the choices Onkyo made in designing this system. Much has been made in some user reviews about "HDMI pass through". Yes, this requires a couple of digital audio cables. If this means you have to jump in the car, drive to the mall, and lay out $30 each (plus tax) at Big Box, you just might feel a little disgruntled. But buy what you need online; both my cables - one coaxial and one optical - set me back $7.72 with shipping, combined. And yes, "HDMI pass through" is the cheap way to manufacture; that's why they did it... "and pass the savings on to YOU!"
There is no nifty little setup mic to measure the relative sound of the different channels from your listening position. No, you make those measurements with your trusty old tape measure and log them in. Not sexy, but the same result... and once again, a money saver.
And of course, there is no DVD player included here. Most any DVD player of the past several years has digital output (generally coaxial). I was surprised to learn that mine did! Most of the other systems in this sub-$500 price range lure you with an upscaling DVD player - sometimes even with a 5-disc changer. Nice... but that's just money taken away from the sound quality. An upscaling DVD player can be had for $50, and then there's Blu-Ray...
All this adds up to a system that, to my mind, places its emphasis where it ought to be - the sound.
By the way, I found setup to be quite easy and straightforward - which surprised me after reading some reviews. Nevertheless, my maiden voyage produced no sound from the front speakers. This threw me for a loop, as I concluded that this was, indeed, hopelessly complex. A little troubleshooting revealed, however, that BOTH supplied, color-coded speaker wires were defective. What are the odds? Happily, I had some 16 gauge wire lying around, so in no time at all I found myself up and running. Now there is no looking back.
PACKS A BIG PUNCH!!! July 1, 2009
N. Mayer
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Man this little system rocks!!!
Pros:
Easy to install and setup
Lots of inputs
Great price
Sound is excellent
Bass packs a punch - rattles my whole house
Cons: HDMI pass through (no biggie though, just use optical cables)
*If you are looking for a entry level home theater sound system and don't want to pay an arm and a leg, then this is the system for you.
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