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The Onkyo HT-S6100 ($699) is a home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) released on June 22nd, 2008 along with the announcement of the Onkyo HT-S7100 ($799, August 2008) and two new a/v receivers, the Onkyo TX-SR706 ($799, July 2008) and Onkyo TX-SR806 ($899, August 2008). The package includes 1) an HT-R667 a/v receiver (essentially the same as the Onkyo TX-SR606 with more power at 130 Watts / channel), 2) 7 x 2-way surround speakers with 3-1/8" mid range drivers (2 drivers for front, center, 1 for surround), and 1" dome tweeter,  and 3) a 10" sub-woofer. The receiver has a fairly impressive set of specifications and features including 4 x HDMI inputs, Faroudja DCDi upscaling to 1080i, and high-definition audio decoding.

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Pros:
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4 x HDMI inputs
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5-way binding post terminals for 7 surround channels
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Great price for so many features in a HTIB
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Includes excellent receiver, similar to the popular TX-SR606
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Video upscaling to 1080i
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Best dolby virtual sound
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Decodes high-definition audio decoding
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Cons:
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Doesn't include upconverting DVD player
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No speaker stands included (see the HT-S7100)
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Doesn't include Blu-ray player
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No switched AC outlet
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Features

  • 7.1 channel home theater system
  • Total system power: 1200 Watt (130 x 7 + 290)
  • HT-R667 receiver (similar to Onkyo TX-SR606)
    • 4 x HDMI inputs
    • high-definition audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA)
    • support for 1080p Blu-ray
    • 130 Watts / channel
    • Faroudja DCDi analog upscaling to 1080i
  • 7 x 2-way speakers
    • 2 x fronts, 1 x center, 2 x surround
    • 3 1/8" cone woofers: the fronts/center have 2, the surrounds have 1
    • 1" dome tweeters
    • frequency response: 60 Hz - 50 kHz
  • Subwoofer
    • 10" downward firing driver
    • bass reflex
    • powered
    • power: 290 Watts
  • Includes ipod dock
  • Includes remote
  • release date: July 22, 2008
  • price: $699

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pretty sweet


 

Key Features:

Manufacturer Onkyo
Price $699.00
Product Line Onkyo HT-sx100
Release Date Jul. 22, 2008

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4 contributors -  Erik, deneme1, okoko, Omar
Created: 07/22/2008 - 16:10
Modified: 08/19/2008 - 13:38
Model # variations:

HT, S, 6100, HTS, S6100, HTS6100