Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (43)
  • Easy setup (38)
  • Interfaces well with tv (33)
  • Thundering bass (29)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (22)
  • Ipod dock (2)
  • Powerful (2)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Automated calibration (1)
  • Design is 'all business' (1)
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Cons

  • Poor interface (6)
  • Difficult to set up (4)
  • Better speaker wire (1)
  • Inadequate speaker wires (1)
  • Longer sub cable (1)
  • Low quality speaker wire (1)
  • Max volume takes time (1)
  • Muddy bass (1)
  • Plastic speaker cabinets (1)

Best Uses

  • Movies (34)
  • Surround sound solution (31)
  • Living room (25)
  • Large rooms (18)
  • Television shows (17)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (12)
  • Audiophiles (2)
  • Video games (2)
  • Basic use (1)
  • Music (1)
 
 
 

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HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System (Black)

Specification Description
Model HT-S6100B, HTS6100
UPC 751398008542
Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
Analog Audio Front Input
Analog Audio / Video Front Input
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Composite Video (2) Rear Output
Composite Video (3) Rear Input
Frequency Response 5Hz-100kHz
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (3) Rear Input
Headphone Jack Front Output
Multi-Channel 7.1 Channel Input
Speaker Switching A+B
Speaker Switching A/B
Subwoofer 10 Inch
Subwoofer 290 Watts
Subwoofer Bass Reflex
Surround Modes DTS-HD High Resolution
Surround Modes DTS-HD Master Audio
Surround Modes Dolby Digital Plus
Surround Modes Dolby TrueHD
Tuner AM
Tuner FM

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Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

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Last update: Nov 7, 2009

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
Tremendous Bang for the Buck

"The living room in our new apartment measures 18' x 16'. I began researching systems online that would fill the space with surround sound without breaking the bank. I have owned a number of Onkyo components over the years, and have always been impressed with the build quality and price/performance ratio. The HT-S6100 is no exception. COMPONENTS: The heart of this home theater system is the AV receiver, which..." Read Full Review »

Mar 12, 2009 by jonopono

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Not that Impressed

"After extensive research I decided the Onkyo 6100 was for me due to the positive reviews and what it offered. However, after setup I was a bit disapointed with the sound it put out. Not the quality but the amount,[...]. Anyway, my old 400 watt Phillips brand HTIB rivals this unit for sound output. Also it lacks a few things that my cheaper system had and I didn't think to ask about because I thought they would b..." Read Full Review »

Oct 15, 2009 by Bryan O.

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Tremendous Bang for the Buck

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV

    Cons

  • Low quality speaker wire

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Surround Sound Solution
  • Television Shows
 

"The living room in our new apartment measures 18' x 16'. I began researching systems online that would fill the space with surround sound without breaking the bank. I have owned a number of Onkyo components over the years, and have always been impressed with the build quality and price/performance …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 12 2009
jonopono
New York
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

GREAT SYSTEM FOR A GREAT PRICE.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Sound
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Better speaker wire
  • Longer sub cable

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Use
  • Larger Rooms
 

"This system is great. I dont have alot of money but for the price that I got from J&R.com I couldn't pass it up([...]out the door including s/h). It's the 1st HTIB that I've ever purchased. It sounds great in my living room which is 20'X16'. It was very easy to set up along with the use of the A …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 2 2009
BCNUL8R
Seattle, WA.
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Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Great sound and connectivity!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Automated calibration
  • Clear Sound
  • Design is 'all business'
  • Easy To Setup
  • Excellent connectivity
  • More »

    Cons

  • Inadequate speaker wires
  • Plastic speaker cabinets
  • Runs a bit hot

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Smaller Rooms
  • Surround Sound Solution
  • More »
 

"[...] Currently it's anchoring my living room's A/V setup, which includes a SA8300 DVR from the cable company, a Playstation 3, an XBox360 and a Wii.Setup is extremely fast and as straightforward as it can be for something with 8 speakers, though the 24-ga supplied speaker wires are woefully insuff …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2009
Noisy
Pensacola, FL
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  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $538.12
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Great value

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Intuitive Controls
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"Overall a great value. Sounds great and easy to set up - running all of the speaker wires is the toughest part. I can't say that the sound blows me away but my room is quite large and many movies/DVDs don't have a lot going on in the back speakers. HDMI interconnects make it very nice. The micro …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2009
Scott
Milwaukee, WI
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  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $538.12
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

One Of the Best HTIB For Under 1000

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Great and Clear Sound
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Intuitive Controls
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Smaller Rooms
  • Surround Sound Solution
  • Video Games
 

"If you are looking into getting a HT system but want a all in one solution you're search is over!! Onkyo offer the best HTIB for under $1000 and they all come with future proof receiver(well close to it at least). I have been looking into getting a system for a few months and have done much reading …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 11 2009
Dblock3nine
Brooklyn, NY
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