| | | |  - 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:
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 Audio. 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. Magnetically Shielded SKM-960S/SKB-960 2-Way Acoustic Suspension Surround/Surround Back Speakers 5-1/8? (13cm) A-OMF Diaphragm Woofer 1 (2.5cm) Soft-Dome Tweeter 130-Watts Max Input SKW-960 Acoustic Suspension Powered Subwoofer Built-in 290-Watt Power Amplifier 12 (30cm) Cone Woofer Auto Standby/On Output Level Control Front Speaker Dimensions - Width 6-1/4 x Height 17-1/16 x Depth 7-13/16 (158x433x199mm) Center Speaker Dimensions - 17-1/16 x 6-1/4 x 7-13/16 (433x158x199mm) Surround and Surround Back Speaker Dimensions - 7-7/8 x 10-13/16 x 6-5/8 (200x275x169mm) Subwoofer Dimensions - 14 15/16? x 17 1/2? x 16 7/8? (380x444x429mm) Front and Center Speaker Weight - 11.7 pounds (5.3 kg) Surround and Surround Back Speaker Weight - 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg) Subwoofer Weight - 34.2 pounds (15.5 kg) | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Excellent Value
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 1080p 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.
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