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Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

★★★★☆
4.5

based on 45 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$520.99 - $538.12

from 2 stores

Pros

  • Clear sound (39)
  • Easy setup (37)
  • Interfaces well with tv (32)
  • Thundering bass (28)
  • Intuitive controls (21)
  • Great sound (3)
  • Ipod dock (2)
  • Powerful (2)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Automated calibration (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 (33)
  • Surround sound solution (31)
  • Living room (25)
  • Larger rooms (18)
  • Television shows (16)
  • Smaller rooms (12)
  • Audiophiles (2)
  • Video games (2)
  • Basic use (1)
  • Music (1)
 
 
 

Where to Buy

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

$520.99

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$538.12

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 26, 2009

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
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
Mar 12 2009
jonopono
New York
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
 

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Great Product for low end Surround Sound

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
  • Television Shows
 

"I've never owned a surround sound system before, but all of my buddies swear by them. I was originally looking at your typical Best Buy surround sound setups, where you end up with Sh **ty speakers and a DVD player. Now that I own this system, I can guarantee that Surround is a necessity and this …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 12 2009
Freddy Krueger
Richmond, Va
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $538.12
 
 

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Not that Impressed

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Difficult To Setup
  • Poor Interface

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"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. A …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 15 2009
Bryan O.
Des Moines, Iowa
I am:
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $538.12
 
 

[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
Mar 2 2009
BCNUL8R
Seattle, WA.
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
 

Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Excellent 7.1 Ch Home Theater System

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"I researched home theater systems for almost two months before selecting this one and I'm extremely happy with it. It performs as well as systems four times its price. The four HDMI inputs are essential and the fact that it can up convert non-HD sources to 1080i is one of its major differentiating …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 12 2009
smountcastle
Herndon, VA
I am:
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $538.12
 
 
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