Product Description

It's easy to get excited about home theater that's easy on the wallet. And in recent times, we've been spoiled for choice. The only downside is that most packaged home theater systems have largely missed the target. It's all about covering the fundamental A/V considerations—that's the design focus of the HT-S3100 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package. Where others fall short, the HT-S3100 covers today's key entertainment options—DVD video, audio CDs and digital music files, TV and satellite broadcasts, and gaming. With the reliability of component video, you can even bring Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD into the mix. As with all Onkyo A/V components, the HT-S3100 has a trademark amplification design that puts power and precision before all else.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #95 in Home Theater
• Color: Black
• Brand: Onkyo
• Model: HTS3100B

Features

• 700 Watts into 5.1 Channels (115 Watts per Channel Minimum into 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, FTC [Front/Center/Surround]
• HDTV-Capable (50 MHz) Component Video Switching (3 Inputs, 1 Output)
• DTS, DTS Neo:6 5.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
• Color-Coded 5.1-Multichannel Inputs (Receive 5.1 Surround Sound from Compatible Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD Players)
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

From the Manufacturer
Keeping the Focus on Real Power, Source Flexibility and Simple Connectivity

It’s easy to get excited about home theater that’s easy on the wallet.And in recent times, we’ve been spoilt for choice.The only downside is that most packaged home theater systems have largely missed the target. It’s all about covering the fundamental A/V considerations--that’s the design focus of the HT-S3100 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package.Where others fall short, the HT-S3100 covers today’s key entertainment options--DVD video, audio CDs and digital music files,TV and satellite broadcasts, and gaming. With the reliability of component video, you can even bring Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD into the mix.And as with all Onkyo AV components, the HT-S3100 has a trademark amplification design that puts power and precision before all else.

Drawing on the Onkyo Approach for Dynamic, Noise-Free Audio

Onkyo’s High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) concept ensures that you will always have the power to respond to the wide dynamics of surround sound. To complement this power capacity, it is essential to limit the effects of signal noise. When the sound is attenuated in a conventional amplifier, the audio signal drops close to the noise floor at low volumes, thereby tainting the signal. The noise that results is magnified when the signal is amplified. Onkyo’s Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry adjusts the gain so that less than half the standard amount of attenuation is necessary.The signal never comes close to the noise floor, thereby eliminating the possibility of the noise found in conventional volume-attenuation designs.

The HT-R340 receiver unit (pictured here in black) provides the hub of your home theater. View larger

Component Video Switching (50 MHz) Passing 720p/1080i to HDTVs

With three component video inputs, you can have up to three of today’s latest A/V components think Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players, hard disc recorders, DVD players, cable/satellite boxes, and gaming consoles such as the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Wii--connected simultaneously for output to the latest flat-panel and rear-projection displays. With a frequency range out to 50 MHz, you have more than enough bandwidth to pass a 720p or 1080i signal (which require at least 37 MHz of bandwidth) to a high-definition display.

Speaker Package with Gloss Finish and Easy Wall Mounting

The HTP-360 5.1 speaker system’s compact, contemporary design is an ideal match for flatscreen displays.The gloss finish of the speakers accentuates the minimalist styling of today’s displays.What’s more, the speakers have 4-axis tilt mounts that allow them to be wall-mounted in the right environment.

DTS Neo:6 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II for Enhanced Surround Decoding

DTS Neo:6 5.1 is an advanced matrix decoder that takes any two-channel source (from, say, a television broadcast, CD or DVD) and expands it into a surround sound field for a 5.1-channel system. It also provides separate, optimized modes for stereo music materials and matrix surround movie soundtracks. An equivalent technology from Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, also brings you multichannel sound from regular stereo, for a more expansive home cinema experience.

CinemaFILTER and OR-EQ Equalizer to Enliven the Experience

The tonal balance of a film soundtrack can be edgy and "bright" when played back over audio equipment in your home.This is because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large theaters using heavy-duty equipment. CinemaFILTER restores the correct tonal balance for playing a movie soundtrack in the smaller confines of your home theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with DTS and Dolby listening modes, and is easily activated from your remote control. Also, if you use the OREQ equalizer button, you’ll get a more powerful, direct sound from movie sources.

Designed for Quick Set-Up and Straightforward Connectivity

The receiver’s rear panel is designed so that you can connect it easily to your A/V components and speakers. Component video inputs and output are conveniently located on the top left of the rear panel, as are the digital inputs for Dolby and DTS surround signals.These are supplemented by colorcoded 5.1-multichannel inputs that can connect to compatible Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players to receive audio output from high-definition discs.

Compatible with the iPod Family Through the Onkyo RI Docks

The ubiquitous iPod has revolutionized how we listen to and store our music. With Onkyo’s RI Docks (sold separately), you can integrate almost any iPod model with your home theater system. Using the dock also gives you additional functionality when connected through Onkyo’s Remote Interactive (RI) system.

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Customer Reviews

Inexpensive, effective
I was nervous about this purchase; so many choices for Home theatres.. component or all-in-one, how much to pay.. what are all these cables types/formats..

For my needs, this was a low cost (at $240) and effective solution. Setting things up was easy; lots of color-coded speaker wires. Needed only to purchase one TOSLINK cable to connect my Xbox 360 to it and I'm done.

The only (potential) downside is that this device does not have any HDMI ports; so if you have multiple HDMI sources (console+dvd+cable?), you will start to have troubles down the road unless your TV has enough HDMI inputs for them all. Also, there are only 2 TOSLINK (Optical Audio) ports.

The speaker cables look quite standard however and it looks like it will be quite easy to upgrade the receiver to something fancier without needing to buy speakers again.

I'm generally of the opinion that trying to buy "future-proof" electronics is expensive and/or futile. But I'm glad that this time, I've gotten a system that uses standard speaker wires (unlike my last cheap 5.1 system). I may regret the HDMI decision.. but at this time, I can't imagine needing more than 2 HDMI sources (which my 2 year old HDTV has).

Onkyo HT - S3100
Fantastic home theatre in a box. I was always fearful of this type of home center. I used to sell Denon products and own a Denon amp and a large home theatre set up in my basement. I wanted something for the living room that I could hook up a DVD, DVR, and X-box to. This product does it all. I was a little leary of a non-powered sub woofer. But this system comes through, big time. A friend of mine will be ordering one soon, and I would recommend this to everyone. Sounds as good as it looks.

Very happy with this home stereo
I bought this with hopes it was going to be able to fill my living room with full sound. Since I have a very open floor plan, my ceiling in the living room is about 20 feet high and flows into the second floor of the house over a large balcony. This stereo definitely has the power to fill the room with sound. I can easy fill the entire house with sound.

I haven't yet used this for music, only movies and T.V. I tested it out using a few DVDs like Star Wars Episode II, III and to me it sounds just like the theater. Overall I'm very happy with this stereo and the price was just right.

I can't really think of any complaints.