The Top Four In Onkyo Home Theater Systems

Within the quality sound system products that have come out from Onkyo's production lines, Onkyo Home Theater Systems have become standard bearers in the Home Theater Sound System line of products.

Setting benchmark ideals, Onkyo Home Theater systems boast a top-of-the-line overall performance factor, user friendliness and easy installation features. Originally founded in 1946 with the name Osaka Denki Onkyo KK, the Japan based consumer electronics manufacturer brand has come to be associated with high-quality loudspeakers. From within the ranks of Onkyo Home Theater products, four packages stand out, being the most popular of Onkyo Home Theater systems.

Onkyo HT-S990THX

The Onkyo HT-S990THX is the first THX Certified integrated home theater system in the world, making it a standard bearer in the field. It comes with a 7.1 channel output system, and has the full processing abilities to handle THX ASA playback modes; THX Cinema2, THX Music Mode and THX Games Mode.

The HT-S990THX is compatible with XM SatelliteRadio, and, with the utilization of Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), is perfect for amplifier purposes. iPod devices are also supported by the HT-S990THX which comes with 5" front, center, surround back, and back speakers, and a 12" subwoofer speaker.

As an all-in-one system, this particular Onkyo Home Theater system represents a versatile multichannel solution to high priced separate audio components.

Onkyo HT-S590S

For a 5.1 channel Home Theater system, the Onkyo HT-S590S is impressive. Perfect for various room sizes, this particular Onkyo Home Theater system is an ultimate when versatility is talked about, capable of taking components for output to HTDV format. With a combined 650 watt power output, the HT-S590S is packaged with the HT-R340 channel receiver, as well as Onkyo's HTP-340 speakers.

Serious consideration should be given when talking about this Onkyo Home Theater system.

Onkyo HR-SR600

With HDTV video switching and iPod compatible features, the Onkyo HR-SR600 comes to be easily configurable with existing high-definition displays and/or regular television sets. Its packaged speakers are designed with a 4-axis tilt feature, making them ideal for wall mounting, and will perform well in any sized room.

This Onkyo Home Theater system can readily switch between DVDs, CDs, MP3 audio disks and game software, as well as broadcast programming signals. Its 5.1 channel receiver/speaker package provides ample sound quality, rivaling complex and expensive 7.1 speaker setups.

Onkyo HT-SR700

Video switching capabilities, HDTV connectivity, audio signal purity, easy to install, and hassle-free operability basically define the Onkyo HT-SR700. As with most Onkyo Home Theater systems, it comes with iPod compatibility features, and is very much cost-effective for users.

The 5.1 receiver/speaker package boasts to contend with 7.1 surround sound speaker setups, almost providing equal overall sound quality. With a 230 watt down powered subwoofer, the Onkyo HT-SR700 is simply amazing.

Living up to the standards the brand has come to be attributed with, Onkyo Home Theater systems are superstars in the making.