Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Channel Home Entertainment System (Set of Nine, Black)

I have been into home theater for many years and have a set-up that easily cost 10 times what this system cost but I wanted a lower cost HTIB that I could set up in a 2nd room. My biggest complaint with many of the HTIB's is that they are designed as a system such that none of the components can stand alone. With this system you can upgrade any of the components as you see fit (With any make and model). If one component eventually fails you do not have to replace the whole system just that component(receiver, front main speakers, powered subwoofer..etc.).
I feel at its price this system can not be beat. I researched different systems for weeks and could not find anything that compared as far as value, features and owner reviews. I think the sound quality is quite good, definately considering the money spent and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Sounds great!! Awesome surround. The remote doesn't work some times, but it not too important

If you are looking at this system, then you are probably in the same school of thought that I was in when looking for an audio system. Ie. What should I get that has at least 5.1, has good reviews, and is a complete package (w/ HDMI 1.3, etc.) that has a lower than usual price point?

After using it for about a month, I am happy to say it's a really good system for the money!! I have no complaints about the sound quality. It doesn't top out and the bass does not get muffled at higher volume levels. I have a Bose 5.1 system hooked up to a Yamaha receiver at my other house and it does not seem to have the dynamic range out of the speakers that this setup has. To me, the Bose system sounds almost monotone and non-vibrant. In fact I had to get a different center channel with that system because I kept missing speech when listening to movies. This sound system does not give me that feeling. Plus, this system costs several hundred dollars less than the Bose setup. It sounds great right out of the box and it continues to impress me when I watch movies in HD.

I'm definitely a fan of the iPod dock. It works well and it's great that you can control your iPod from the couch with the remote instead of getting up to switch songs or artist, etc.

I give the system 5/5 stars because it definitely passes my own personal sound quality test, it has the most features I have seen for the price range and it worked the first time with no problems. For those with a budget in mind, I highly recommend it!

nice receiver, except for the fact you can't get audio thru the HDMI connections over the system, they are pass-thru to tv only. you have to make seperate connections from your tv's audio out or your input devices to the reciever to hear anything. I'm not an audio expert, but I don't think you really get the full Dolby 7.1 stuff by using the lesser-capable connection methods to the audio receiver. for what it does do, it sounds good.

This is a fantastic system. I am using a Samsung 37" 1080P, XBOX, Blu Ray, and my computer on this system. I love it. Loud, crisp and does not run too hot. I bought the onkyo front speaker stands and wall mounts for the rears. This system rock. I bought the Monster wire and clips to replace the standard speaker wire for this unit and the Onkyo wireless module so I can stream Yahoo radio and iTunes to it - Amazing. I never want to leave my house again. If you are 'considering' this unit, GET IT! Simple set up also, the MANUAL explains everything very well.