ONKYO HT-S7409 Network A/V Receiver/Speaker Package

Pros: Sound out of this system, for the cheap price it is right now (4 bills) is great. The amp alone could sell for that price. It actually has 5 hdmi passthrough, as some have pointed out. The CEC technology that allows you to control certain connected devices is fantastic... I turn my TV on and the sound system and cable box come on. I really only need 1 remote for everything. A HUGE pro for me was that it comes with tons of internet radio apps built in, including Spotify. The screen on the front of the receiver shows a lot of info, but the real gem is the OSD that pops up on your tv. It allows you to control every aspect of the system in a decent looking set of menus. The speakers, while not ground breaking, are alright. The receiver is THX certified, but the included speakers aren't. However, they sound much clearer than nearly any other system I've heard for anywhere near this price. They're a little on the large side (for a HT in a box) but not huge. Comes with enough wire to wire up in a small to medium sized room, but if you're looking to hide the wire away, you'll want to get more (and get a heavier wire, too...)

Cons: The receiver and subwoofer are both quite large. The receiver throws a bit of heat, so you need to make sure you not only have the room for it, but a little extra and some way to vent the heat. For its size, the sub doesn't do near as well as I would expect. That's not to say it's bad, it's just not as good as I hoped when I opened the box. If you are used to plugging everything into your TV (blu ray, computer, cable box, etc) via HDMI, make sure you have/purchase an extra cord. You will need it to hook the box to the TV.

Overall Review: I browsed several dozen systems at local and online retailers and just happened to stumble upon this beauty. This is the nicest receiver you are going to find for even twice the cost. It has TONS of hookups for every A/V input you could imagine (2 coax and 2 optical?!) and can handle 7.1 sound.

Pros: Sounds amazing setups easy !!

Cons: But before you hook it up u really need to buy speaker wire and a sub out cable cause the one that comes with the sound system kinda sucks.

Overall Review: Oh and that quick setup thing with the mic don't work it doesn't even sets it up right so if I were you just do it your self.

Pros: A lot of bang for the buck and easy setup and install

Cons: I can't find too many for a system so measly priced.

Overall Review: I paid $399 for this setup and man what a deal! Network Receiver and 5.1 surround. I priced out a lot of other setups and nothing was even close to this. Granted the speakers aren't the best (for audiophiles), but for the sound quality is decent enough for me.

Pros: this system is really a 6 in 1 hdmi, the description is wrong. its pretty and sounds great, set up is quick. stuff in dts-hd master is freakin amazing! the sub is above average, he other speakers are great for a small to medium room.

Cons: the receiver is thx but the speakers are not. they are plastic and the front covers dont come off.

Overall Review: i bought some polk audio 60's and now i need to get rid of the center cause it just cant keep up with the polks. BUT now I have 7.1

Pros: - Great Audio quality - Great Bass Overall a good unit, it's my first full receiver to set up, took me a bit but I got it figured out. Sounds great, works with all my devices except my PC (Info in cons), menus are fairly easy to work in.

Cons: PC Input (Dsub/VGA) does not work. I have tried everything from unplugging the receiver and changing all the settings. Nothing seems to work. It's not a huge issue for me as I have better (and longer) speaker wire coming in, as well as an HDMI adapter for my graphics card.

Overall Review: Other than the PC input, this was a fairly easy setup for me. Will probably buy a new set of speakers to flesh out the full 7.1 capabilities, but otherwise very pleased with this unit.

Pros: - dB based (i.e. non-linear) volume controls - great menus - great sound - very configurable - SO MANY INPUTS! :D The online info keeps contradicting itself, but the one *I* got has 5 HDMI inputs - great upscaling of 2 channel sound - upscaling of component and composite video

Cons: I consider these all nit-picks; it's a fantastic system: - rear speaker wires too short for a decent sized room - it would be nice to be able to assign any video input plus any audio input together into one output stream - DVI in would be nice - the net radio mode doesn't seem to show track names for radio streams - the remote has different menu arrow and select button codes for the setup menus and the net mode, so that I can't program my universal remote to be able to both navigate the Onkyo's menus *and* select net radio stations on the onkyo. That's bizarre and pointless, and is the only real "WTH?" moment I've had with this system so far.

Overall Review: I got it on special for like 499; *fantastic* for the price.

Pros: Bass is very good, smooth, good range. Receiver has plenty of options. Remote is very easy to use Banana clips for speaker, great connections on receiver Audessey set up for speakers was accurate and good results The receiver has to weigh about 40 lbs!!

Cons: This is a HT in a box....speakers aren't klipsch or paradigm(duh) So don't expect them to blow you away. 1st upgrade is speaker wire The speaker connections are the tab kind...not a good connection

Overall Review: I've been waiting 8 years to get a Home Theater system. However, 3 children in that time I've had to downgrade everything I wanted. Priorities :) This system is FANTASTIC. If you are on a budget buy it now! Free Shipping!! I stole this for $379 :)(thanks for the great deal Newegg!) It's worth retail though!

Pros: Best price I found for a full featured receiver with speakers and a powered sub. Network connectivity is great for net radio. No hassle hook-up, just plugged into my switch and it worked. Comes with only 5 speakers but is actually a 7.1 ch system. I had another pair of speakers already so I got an extra bonus. Tons of options for set-up of sound fields. Sounds great with music or movies. Video performance is good with Comcast HD, XBox360, Sony BLu-ray, and VGA PC input all tested. Smart phone remote app available.

Cons: Remote is a bit confusing for some operations, but I assume the more I use it the easier it will get. Otherwise, no complaints.

Overall Review: I got this on sale for a bit over half the $799 list it has right now. Not sure how the pricing stands up in that range to other offerings, but if you can pick it up on sale, you will not be disappointed.