Reviews of the Onkyo HT-S990THX
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CNET Review
The Good: The Onkyo HT-S990THX is the world's first THX-certified home-theater-in-a-box system. The package combines seven large two-way, multidriver speakers; a 12-inch, 230-watt powered subwoofer; and a full-size A/V receiver that offers generous connectivity, component video conversion, and ample power. It's also XM Satellite radio-ready with the latest XM HD Surround.
The Bad: Despite the expense of this package, it lacks niceties such as an included DVD player (you have to supply your own), onscreen menus, and HDMI connections. The optional XM antenna caused some background noise when connected. And while the speakers and subwoofer produce great sound, these big and bulky speakers aren't going to win any beauty contests.
The Bottom Line: The sound quality of the Onkyo HT-S990THX is among the best you'll get from a home-theater-in-a-box system, but the lack of HDMI video is a disappointment.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 20434 other Home Theater Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
hometheatermag.com
Review Summary: Some people describe the Onkyo HT-S990THX as the first THX-certified home-theater-in-a-box system. Before I go any further, please note that I'm using the HTIB moniker just this once so you'll know what I'm talking about. The Onkyo and THX people prefer,
Manufacturer: Onkyo USA Corporation
Part number: HT-S990THX
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Speaker system : Right/left rear channel speaker : 7.9 in x 6.7 in x 10.8 in / 7.7 lbs, AV receiver : 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 5.9 in / 22.5 lbs, Speaker system : Right/left channel speaker : 6.2 in x 7.8 in x 17 in / 11.7 lbs, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 15 in x 16.9 in x 17.5 in / 34.2 lbs, Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 17 in x 7.8 in x 6.2 in / 11.7 lbs
Audio System
- Components AV receiver, Speaker system
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, THX Cinema, DTS-ES decoder, DTS decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Surround Sound Effects DTS ES Matrix, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital EX, DTS decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS ES Discrete
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm
- Additional Features Magnetic shield, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), A-B speaker switch
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Subwoofer - External - 230 Watt - 20 - 100 Hz - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - 130 Watt - 50 - 45000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 4 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 2-way - External - 130 Watt - 50 - 45000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - External - 130 Watt - 50 - 45000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 300 mm, Center channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm - Soft Dome, Right/left channel speaker : 2 x Woofer driver - 120 mm - Onkyo Micro Fiber (OMF), Right/left rear channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 130 mm - Onkyo Micro Fiber (OMF), Center channel speaker : 2 x Woofer driver - 120 mm - Onkyo Micro Fiber (OMF), Right/left rear channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm - Soft Dome, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm - Soft Dome
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 522 - 1611 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Preset Station Qty 40
- Response Bandwidth 30 - 15000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 73 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.5%
Turntable
- Type None
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type None
- Audio D/A Converter 24-bit/192 kHz
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
MD System
- MD system type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Surround speakers output - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center speaker output - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 3 x SPDIF input - Rear, 1 x Front speakers output - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Rear speakers output - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer speaker output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 8 x Speaker cable
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Product Photos
User Opinions
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