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Posted at 9:17 AM on Thursday 04/3/08 by
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Shop Onkyo has the refurbished Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Channel Home Theater System for $299 (when you login at checkout) - $10 Club Onkyo points for joining = $289 with free shipping. Join Club Onkyo to take advantage of this offer. [BizRate]

  • HDTV-capable component switching, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio support, iPod-Ready
  • DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX / Pro Logic IIx decoding
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      pyromanioc - Posted 10:03 am PDT 04/3/08 (31 Posts)  Report Spam

      Does anyone know if this system is any good? I've been looking for a home theatre in this price range, so if you have other recommendations around $300, please let me know.

      Thanks in advance!

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      secure1347 - Posted 10:31 am PDT 04/3/08 (27 Posts)  Report Spam

      Can anyone suggest a receiver to replace the receiver that came with my Onkyo HT-S770 system? The specs for my current system are below.

      http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=HT-S770&p=i&class=Systems

      I would like to upgrade to one with HDMI connections (hopefully 3in 1 out) and as much output (though I know not all output claims are created equal). I would like to spend around this much or less and don't mind if it is refurbished. Thanks.

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      phantazm - Posted 10:56 am PDT 04/3/08 (5 Posts)  Report Spam

      Rated #1 by consumer reports.

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      heddy_lamar - Posted 11:34 am PDT 04/3/08 (665 Posts)  Report Spam

      What was rated #1? I want to know so I can avoid it.

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      nachos4two - Posted 11:35 am PDT 04/3/08 (7 Posts)  Report Spam

      I think this system offers a great bang for the buck, at this price you really can't go wrong. A word of advice, if you are considering this unit, I would recommend that you try to demo it at a store in your area before pulling the trigger. The box weighs over 100lbs and you have to pay the return freight if you're not satisified.

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      nachos4two - Posted 11:37 am PDT 04/3/08 (7 Posts)  Report Spam

      I think this system offers a great bang for the buck, at this price you really can't go wrong. A word of advice, if you are considering this unit, I would recommend that you try to demo it at a store in your area before pulling the trigger. The box weighs over 100lbs and you have to pay the return freight if you're not satisified.

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      dichron - Posted 11:38 am PDT 04/3/08 (50 Posts)  Report Spam

      Onkyo makes solid quality products. My parents bought an all-in-one system a few years back and that thing rocks. I don't know who makes their speakers, but they sound quite good.

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      aotsuki1 - Posted 11:49 am PDT 04/3/08 (62 Posts)  Report Spam

      Does anyone know if there is a wireless speaker kit that I can use for the rear speakers on this system?

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      superd00d3 - Posted 12:32 pm PDT 04/3/08 (3051 Posts)  Report Spam

      #1, it is a bad idea to buy a stereo or HT system without listening to it first.

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      Elpee - Posted 1:19 pm PDT 04/3/08 (1455 Posts)  Report Spam

      Only buy Onkyo receivers. Its speakers crap.

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      LodC - Posted 1:22 pm PDT 04/3/08 (118 Posts)  Report Spam

      #10 is right, onkyo makes great rcvr but speakers are not so great. however at < $300 probably not too bad for the $$

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      jss - Posted 6:22 pm PDT 04/3/08 (64 Posts)  Report Spam

      I bought the older version on this kit 2 years ago and that day i found out how good music can sound. Onkyo makes the best receivers on the market and their TIB kits include real speakers That are hard to beat when it comes to sound. They move alot of air. The problem most people have with these systems is that the speakers are large. They are hard to hide in your living room. I am in the process of replacing mine with built in speakers that don't sound as good but look better. Anyone that says that these speakers are crap prabably doesn't own them. Just don't expect to hide them. I have yet to see wire less speakers that are any good but that doesn't mean they don't exist.

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      ryan00davis - Posted 6:39 pm PDT 04/3/08 (30 Posts)  Report Spam

      http://www.hometheatermag.com/buyersguides/htibs/

      it's the third on the list, click on it for the full review, it's a review by someone credible.

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      ahro - Posted 7:53 pm PDT 04/3/08 (129 Posts)  Report Spam

      It's a decent system, but keep in mind that the HDMI inputs on the receiver are pass-thru's only -- meaning you will have to hook up an audio source to have sound. I was a little disappointed by this, but you can't really expect everything from a system that retails for less than $500.

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      TheBS - Posted 7:29 am PDT 04/4/08 (1285 Posts)  Report Spam

      This refurb model seems to be available for under $300 from several resellers on Froogle.

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      terrenceistheman - Posted 7:54 am PDT 04/4/08 (395 Posts)  Report Spam

      i bought this brand new for about $350.. great system for a great price.

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      jklyank - Posted 10:23 am PDT 04/4/08 (269 Posts)  Report Spam

      $349

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      kpham - Posted 4:43 pm PDT 04/4/08 (25 Posts)  Report Spam

      this price is not too bad.... but i rather by JBL speakers.

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      jiggoos - Posted 9:12 pm PDT 04/5/08 (17 Posts)  Report Spam

      yea, speakers aren't that great

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