Onkyo HT-SR700S 5.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Silver)
From ONKYO
The trade-off between home theater packages and separate components is essentially an issue of quality. The market is overflowing with cookie-cutter packages straight off the assembly line. These packages are an amalgam of cost-cutting reductions from the amplification stage right through to the speaker cones. Taking a different tack, Onkyo has drawn from the strength of its stand-alone A/V receiver line-up to drive the HT-SR700 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package. Stripping down to the essentials--video switching capabilities and HDTV connectivity; circuitry that preserves audio signal purity; and ease-of-setup and straightforward operability--the HT-SR700 is cost-effective for the user, not cost-sensitive to the manufacturer.
Amazon Sales Rank: #71291 in Consumer Electronics Color: Silver Brand: Onkyo Model: HTSR700S Released on: 2007-03-16 Dimensions: 5.88" h x 17.13" w x 14.19" l,
The trade-off between home theater packages and separate components is essentially an issue of quality.The market is overflowing with cookie-cutter packages straight off the assembly line.These packages are an amalgam of cost-cutting reductions from the amplification stage right through to the speaker cones.Taking a different tack, Onkyo has drawn from the strength of its stand-alone A/V receiver line-up to drive the HT-SR700S 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package. Stripping down to the essentials—video switching capabilities and HDTV connectivity; circuitry that preserves audio signal purity; and ease-of-setup and straightforward operability—the HT-SR700S is cost-effective for the user, not cost-sensitive to the manufacturer. 192/24 digital-to-analog converters Costly, extremely powerful digital-to-analog converters , that not only boast a dynamic range of 120 dB, they process information faster and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best possible performance from DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and audio CD. DTS 5.1 Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 5.1 is an advanced matrix decoder that takes any two-channel source (say, a VHS tape, a television broadcast, a CD or a DVD) and expands it into a surround sound field for a 5.1 system. It also provides separate, optimized modes for stereo music materials and matrix surround motion picture soundtracks. CinemaFILTER 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 commercial equipment. Onkyo has developed its own solution that restores the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environs of your home theater. Dolby Digital / Pro-Logic II Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.1 channel audio format for movies and music. Pro-Logic II is the latest improvement on the original Pro-Logic standard. Pro-Logic II provides a full-range signal to the five main channels, in addition to a subwoofer channel. This creates a realistic surround environment from a two-channel source, such as CD, Tape, FM Radio, etc. RI (Remote Interactive) With Onkyo’s exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What’s more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod® to your receiver through Onkyo’s RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can’t be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music.
Great all around system! I recently purchased a Samsung LNT4061F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV so I knew for sure I'd need an adequate sound system to support it. Onkyo has always been a killer receiver throughout my life, so I decided to stick with it, but throw in an entire home theater system with it. Upon opening the system, the first thing I noticed was how huge the subwoofer was--at least it looked huge for an amateur sound guy such as myself! I immediately hooked up audio from my PC and HD cable box via optical and had my system blasting quite nicely. Unfortunately, the receiver box didn't have a third optical input for my Xbox 360 Elite--so I just hooked the tv up via L and R rca cables and swapped the optical in for the 360 Elite. Again, the surround sound was fantastic once I fiddled with the settings on the receiver. Sure, it's not as high quality as any thousand dollar system, but I am quite happy with my purchase for its price! The only negative, along with the lack of more optical inputs, is simply the lack of HDMI functionality in this receiver. But, I knew that going into the purchase, and it's just a minor quibble. Although, I still yearn for the day when I only have to use a wire or two--it's a mess right now! HDMI could have solved that, but oh well! Onkyo SR700 cables If you have heard Bose in a showroom and are expecting that kind of music/clarity i have two words for you..."price tag" - at 299 bucks its totally worth it as an entry level-not an audiophile-I live in a rented apartment-kind of a situation. Just 2 small issues No HDMI - I knew it did not have that going into it but its worth repeating for eveyone once again. 2nd Do not expect "all" the cables as a first time buyer I was expecting everything to come in the box, uhh ohh I was in a surprise...so here's the list of cables you can order from monoprice. these should cover connections from your dvd-to-onkyo receiver -to digital cable box and of course the TV.. 1. 6FT Optical Toslink Cable x 1(if your cable box has a digital input) 2. PREMIUM 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable x 2 3. 6ft Coaxial Audio/Video RCA Cable M/M RG59U 75ohm x 4 Get a power strip surge suppressor if you dont have one and a 2 way Splitter F type Screw for splitting your cable and internet from the wall (comcast for sure needs it - I do not know abt the other guys) The instructions for the connections are fairly intutive and easy to understand and I got it all connected and running the first time i turned the system on.... One crazy annoyng feature - it took me 10-15 minutes to figure it out there's a A and B option on the receiver... even when you have it on A sometimes all the 5 speakers wont work that should be a cue for you to change the "listening mode" Ohh btw i know the review is to buy or not to buy a system if you have not got my opinion by now.... BUY IT!! for 300 bucks its pretty cool.... but I wonder if the sony hdx500 would have been better will wait till the time comes to buy a new one ;) hope this helps Great surround sound system I bought this surround sound system for my husband for Christmas. I have to say I was a little apprehensive due to the fact that I had never heard of the Onkyo Brand. Everyone always talks about Bose and Sony, and etc.... and we also own a Sony System. As it turned out, it was the best Christmas gift I could have gotten him - the sound is amazing!!! And comparable to our other Sony System. We have a 23x14 family room - and my husband loves to make the walls shake when he cranks up that volume. I would absolutely recommend this system to anyone who's looking for quality without paying the expensive price tags of the other brands. It was easy to install, the speakers are stylish and they mounted easily on the wall. We even wired the outside of the house and use this system to pump music to 2 additional outdoor speakers, something our other Sony System could not do.
