Question 1

Are the speakers wireless?

Accepted Answer

No, but it's a great system. I purchased the RocketFish Universal Wireless Kit for the rear channels. The biggest issue I've had with this system is that it's remote is not universal, meaning you can't program it to use for your TV, Cable Box, etc. You have to use it's remote with your others. Other than that - great system for the price.

Question 2

Does the receiver have lip-sync technology?

Accepted Answer

I believe it does because I have played regular dvds and have not had a lip-sync issue. only once watching Netflix did it not sync. Of course I have an Audio return from the TV to the receiver.

Question 3

dimensions of the amplifier?

Accepted Answer

17" Wide, 6" tall, 12" deep.  You will want to account for at least 2" more inches deep, for plugs.

Question 4

Will this work with a powered subwoofer (i.e. another brand)?

Accepted Answer

Yes I have a Yamaha powered sub hooked up to mine and it works great you just have to adjust all the setting so that sub doesn't drown out all of your other speakers.

Question 5

Which of these two although different types of set-up will give me the better sound quality?? Thanks in advanced.

Both of these are in my price range.
Onkyo HT-S3500 vs Vizio S4251w-B4

Accepted Answer

Vizio is a nice sound bar.  Simple and clean install.

Onkyo is more of a sound system.  Plug your multiple devices HDMI and other cables into it, then output to the stereo.   I run:

Xbox 360 (hdmi)
Xbox One (hdmi)
Blu-Ray 3d player (hdmi)
Cable-box (hdmi)

All into the Onkyo, then one HDMI out to the TV.  I use the sound from the Onkyo.

I'm no sound expert, but I bet the Onkyo blows away any soundbar.

Question 6

My TV has limited HDMI ports, but I have multiple devices installed.  Would this, or any other type of receiver, allow me to change device without having to constantly plug in a new device?  Will it allow me to hit an input button much like my television to switch video and audio to the new device?  I know they often function this way for audio, but video and audio would be a huge selling point for me.

Accepted Answer

this unit has 4 hdmi units and 1 out that goes to your TV. On the remote for the Onkyo you choose which device you want to view.  As long as you have all your devices run hdmi to the receiver you will be able to watch and hear your device.  I have cable box, computer, Xbox360, and Chromecast hooked up

Question 7

Is the Subwoofer actve?

Accepted Answer

It is powered.  I hopethis helps

Question 8

can I remove the volume control images from the television screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is a setting in the menu that OSD turn that off and it won't show up on the screen.

Question 9

Does this play cd's and dvd's?

Accepted Answer

It wont play it because it doesnt have a cd or dvd player built in but it will play the audio thru the system from hdmi, analog inputs , fiber optics from the device.

Question 10

What are the dimensions of the speakers?

Accepted Answer

The speakers are small; only about 4 or 5 inches square.  This system is better for a small bedroom, about 10 ft. by 12ft maximum.  I have it in a large living room and probably will move it to my bedroom and move a more powerful system into the living room.

Brand	ONKYO
Model	HT-S3500

Channels	5.1
Speakers Configuration	Front Speaker x 2 Center Speaker x 1 Surround Speaker x 2 Subwoofer x 1
Speakers Driver Unit	Front Speaker: 3-1/4" (8 cm) cone Center Speaker: 3-1/4" (8 cm) cone Surround Speaker: 3-1/4" (8 cm) cone Subwoofer: 8" (20 cm) cone
Speakers Power Rating	Front/Center/Surround Max. Input Power: 120W Subwoofer Max. Input Power: 130W
Speakers Frequency Response	Front/Center/Surround Speaker: 80 Hz - 20 kHz Subwoofer: 30 Hz - 150 Hz
Speakers Sensitivity	Front/Center Speaker Output Sound Pressure Level: 81 dB/W/m Surround Speaker Output Sound Pressure Level: 80 dB/W/m Subwoofer Output Sound Pressure Level: 83 dB/W/m
Receivers Spec	Front L/R Power Output: 110 W/Channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, FTC) Center Power Output: 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, FTC) Surround L/R Power Output: 110 W/Channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, FTC) Dynamic Power: 160 W (3 ohms) / 125 W (4 ohms) / 85 W (8 ohms) THD+n (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.08% (20 Hz-20 kHz, half power) Damping Factor: 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms) Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/470 ohms (Rec out) Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance: 2.0V/2.2 k-ohms (Rec out) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 50 kHz/ +1 dB, -3 dB (DSP Bypass) Tone Control: +/-10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass); +/-10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (Line, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance: 6 ohms - 16 ohms Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component); 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR); 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB
Decoder	DOLBY Decoder: DD Plus, True HD DTS Decoder: DTS Master Audio
AM/FM Tuner	Tuning Frequency Range: FM 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz / AM 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations
Input	Audio In x 5 Digital Optical Audio In x 2 Digital Coaxial Audio In x 1 Composite Video In x 4 Component Video In x 2 HDMI Input x 4
Output	Audio Out x 1 Composite Video Out x 2 Component Video Out x 1 HDMI Output x 1
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Dimensions	Receiver (W x H x D): 17.1" x 5.9" x 12.5" (435mm x 150mm x 318 mm Front/Surround Speakers (W x H x D): 4.0" x 7.9" x 4.5" (101mm x 200mm x 114 mm) Center Speaker (W x H x D): 9.5" x 4.0" x 4.8" (240mm x 102mm x 121 mm) Subwoofer (W x H x D): 11.6" x 13.6" x 14.5" (295mm x 345mm x 368 mm)
Weight	Receiver: 16.8 lbs. (7.6 kg) Front/Surround Speakers: 1.8 lbs. (0.8 kg) Center Speaker: 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg) Subwoofer: 14.1 lbs. (6.4 kg)

ONKYO HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

HT-S3500
Bring the cinema experience into your own home

Bring Immersive, Affordable Home Theater Into Your Own Home

3D Video and Audio Return Channel via HDMI

Direct Digital Connection: The Cleanest Your iPod Can Sound

ONKYO's WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) Delivers Higher Fidelity

Easy Access For Settings Changes

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HT-S3500 Bring the cinema experience into your own home

Why The HT-S3500 Makes Sound Home Theater Sense: • 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 output with support for 3D and Audio Return Channel; • WRAT Amplifier Technology; • Direct Digital Connection of iPod®/iPhone® via Front USB Port; • Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio processing for expanded surround sound; • Easy Settings Change with On Screen Display via HDMI;

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