Onkyo updates HT-S9100THX HTIB system

Onkyo's HT-S9100THX has been around the block a time or two already, but for those who've yet to pick up the crowd-pleasing set, you're in luck. Said outfit has just released a revamped version of the kit which includes a 7.1-channel AV receiver "designed to conform to THX's demanding Integrated System Plus certification protocols." Additionally, the system now supports THX Loudness Plus technology and includes four HDMI 1.3a inputs for Deep Color compatibility. You'll also find a Faroudja DCDi video upscaling chip, Audyssey 2EQ / Dynamic EQ and support for Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. As for drivers, you'll get seven two-way speakers (one center, four surrounds, two fronts) along with a self-powered (290-watt) 12-inch subwoofer. The HTIB should be filtering out to shops now for $1,099 (MSRP).

[Via Marketnews]

[Galley Posted Oct 28th 2008 7:10PM]

Nice price!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 28th 2008 10:08PM]

Drool...I think I found my motivation to get a good job and a nice home theater room. I'd have to think this compares to anything you might piece together on your own receiver/speaker set wise. The only thing not very appealing is the size of these speakers.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 29th 2008 12:07AM]

Big speakers give you big sound, as well as letting the receiver not work as hard (more efficient speakers). So if you want something that will sound like a real home theater should, that package would be a good start.

If you want small, check out the Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 package ($800 retail).

[ChadT84 Posted Oct 28th 2008 10:31PM]

This is a great HTIB setup for someone who is wanting a surround sound system and doesn't want to buy separates. My first system was a similar Onkyo surround sound system and it was great while I had it. I would highly recommend this.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 29th 2008 12:04AM]

Now that is a HTiB that someone could be proud to own.