The Onkyo HT- S3100 is a Home Theater System that offers consumers fundamental audio/ video features. This 5.1 channel surround sound system with an audio/ video receiver offers power and precision at an affordable price. This system has a 3 component inputs that produce 1080 pixel resolution and high definition audio performance. The receiver puts out 700 watts of power and has a 24 bit digital to analog converter or DAC. It has an AM/FM digital tuner and has 30 preset radio station slots. This system is iPod ready, so you can purchase an iPod deck whenever you’re ready to upgrade. It also has a remote control that will operate the complete system.

This system is simple to set up and usually takes about thirty minutes to be completely functional. The front speakers are 2 way bass and the center speaker is also 2 way with a dual woofer. The surround speaker is 1 way and the subwoofer is 8 inches. The cabinet design is plastic with a black finish. Read the Onkyo HT-S3100 Review »

Onkyo has been producing audio products since 1946. In 1966 Onkyo was voted the “Best Buy,” in Japan’s consumer report and they have been receiving awards for their products ever since. Onkyo entered the home theater market in 1993 and received great reviews for its THX receiver. Onkyo continued to improve their home theater product line and in 2000 introduced the world’s first 7.1 channel A/V receiver with THX’s surround EX and then in 2004 introduced the world’s first fully modular AV home network receiver. In 2007 they introduced the first receiver that featured Dolby True HD and DTS decode which is the first generation of receivers to handle video and audio in high definition.

With that kind of report card, it’s no wonder that Onkyo plays an important part in the home theater market. True innovators like Onkyo often stay in the background for years before they hit the mass market. Onkyo’s HT- S5100 7.1 Channel Home Entertainment System, which is a set of nine pieces, is an awesome investment. It measures 20.2 Wide x 30.7 High x 31.2 Deep. The total system weighs 88 pounds. This system gets the best performance out of high-definition sources. Read the Onkyo HT-S5100 Review »

The Onkyo HT-S5100 home theater system is a great mid-range system that offers a better than average amount of features compared to the competition in the same class. The system accepts up to three 1080p sources for switching to one display, which may save you from having to get an HDMI switcher in the future. If you’re concerned about power, it pumps out a whopping 1200 watts that provide clear highs and a ton of kick for the included subwoofer. The sound is backed up by Audyssey room correction technology to help you get the best sound quality possible in any room. As far as extra bells and whistles go, there are some pretty good ones. The HT-S5100 is Onkyo’s first system to come with a dedicated iPod dock, which is pricey on its own. If satellite radio is your thing, the HT-S5100 connects to Sirius radio if you purchase a subscription.

The Onkyo HT-S5100 does have a few drawbacks. One major disadvantage is that it doesn’t actually decode the 7.1 digital audio, instead it lets the TV do the work by passing the sound through. If you’re a true audiophile looking for a 7.1 system or someone who is interested in “future proofing” their home theater system, then a detail like this might make all the difference in the world. If you’re someone that wants a good surround system and has a limited budget, then the Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 is a great purchase for you.

The Onkyo HT-S4100 as you may know is a home theater system. Usually comes complete with an Ipod dock. Customers claim the Onkyo HT-S4100 is preferable above the HT-SR700 because the S4100 has a more home attractive black glossy look to it.

The HT-S4100 has 5.1 channels and delivers approximately 750w of sound. 4 Composite inputs and 1 out, 2 digital optical and 2 coaxial along with the 3 component video.

It has a nice large powerful sub, which some of you know the HT’s are pretty famous with the customers as having a cheaply sub, so this is a shocking thing in itself. Read the Onkyo HT-S4100 Review »