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Entered CNET Catalog: 07/31/2003
SKU: 0751398005220
Manufacturer: Onkyo USA
Manufacturer description
The search for the perfect match to your DVD player stops with the HT-S760. Combine a powerful home theater receiver that gives you 100 watts of power with the latest formats, user-friendly features and a matched 6.1-channel speaker package, and the step-up to enveloping 6.1-channel surround sound has never been easier. The included receiver is designed to deliver as much as 100 W of power into 8 ohms with no more than 0.08 % THD to each of its five channels (two front, one center and two surrounds) to fill even most of the largest rooms with levels of sound from the most subtle to the most dynamic. The performance of the higher-end receivers is available at a fraction of the cost by sharing many of the same precision parts and circuit design (WRAT, Non-Scaling Configuration, discrete output stage circuitry) as its more expensive siblings. Adding Onkyo exclusives like Optimum Gain Volume circuitry and CinemaFILTER simply brings out the best in your DTS and Dolby Digital encoded movies and music. There's even Dolby Pro Logic II to further enhance the listening enjoyment of your two channel sources. Previously crossover frequency was fixed at 80 Hz. With Crossover Adjustment, you can set the frequency at 60/80/100/120 or 150 Hz depending on your speaker's bass playback ability. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to your front speakers. Onkyo's commitment to bringing the most user-friendly designed products to market further manifests itself with color-coded inputs and outputs. Now you'll no longer have worries about which cable goes to which input or output. Simply attach the color-coded speaker cable to the same colored input or output for fast and easy connection. 6.1-Channel Speaker Package is designed to instantly transform any room into an enveloping home theater.Product summary
The good: Exceptional sound quality for the price; component-grade, 100-watt-per-channel 6.1 receiver with Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES processing; six overachieving speakers; potent subwoofer.
The bad: The big speakers and the huge subwoofer will annoy your decorator; no included DVD/CD player.
The bottom line: Five hundred dollars never bought this much home theater.
User opinions
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10/10
Even the pros impressed!
Pros: Top shelf sound, bottom shelf price
Cons: Speaker wire
User Rating: 10/10
Perfect and amazing
Pros: Everything you need to wow your friends and yourself.
Cons: None... get guage 14 wires, though.
But, seriously, this IS the best bang for your buck you can find. Mac Mall had refurbished units for only $250! I thought about getting one for the bedroom! I am an Onkyo fan now and will definitely look at their products IF I ever decide to upgrade.
BUY THIS IF YOU WANT SURROUND SOUND. My audiophile friend who worked in pro audio shops said he couldn't believe the sound and that 3K dollar equipment didn't sound as good...
I know I sound like an infomercial, but you WILL not be dissapointed.
User Rating: 10/10
You get more than what you pay for!!
Pros: Awesome sound, great dynamic range. High quality everything!! I have two of these systems.
Cons: Get better cables for at least the front and center and a new subwoofer cable also.
User Rating: 
8/10
This system will supply a BEAT DOWN!
Pros: This is my third surround sound system. I went looking for a new system because I out-grew my old one. The Onkyo brand name was new to me but after reading CNET's review I decided to give it a try. I brought it home and set the system up which took 1 to 2
Cons: No DVD but I didnt need another one anyway.
User Rating: 8/10
$Pay Less For Big Sound$
Pros: Crisp clear sound at all levels; quiet or loud. Powerful amp w/ more than enough rear connections. This sub can thump you into next week. Great value for performance. There's something about the weight and feel that's comparable to kicking a car tire, jus
Cons: No HDMI port. Bulky and heavy speakers. Make sure you have a big car. The box is HUGE, but then again, I drive a new beetle (i still got it in). I'm in the Air Force, so when moving, small is key. I suggest the Onkyo SKS-HT240. I prob. would have bought
User Rating: 10/10
amazing HTIB
Pros: I am truely amazed by this system.It is a outstanding value under $500.This thing sounds like a system 3 times it value.
Cons: wish it would came to me sooner!
User Rating: 
9/10
Don't waste your time with anything else
Pros: Excellent well balanced sound for Movies AND music. The lows from the subwoofer will rattle your windows and picture frames on the wall. Video switching is a nice feature which most other HTIB don't have (A must have feature in my opinion). Tons of input/
Cons: My only quibble is with the remote. The buttons are small and placement not intuitive nor ergonomic. Also it does not allow you to tune to radio stations - how did they forget that? A small oversight for an otherwise excellent system that no one comes
User Rating: 9/10
Best sub $800 home theater for half the price. Period.
Pros: Very sturdy feel and performance. Great wholesome audiophile sound at affordable price. Routinely listen to music collection, HD shows and DVD movies. I am very happy as such though people often change the speaker and subwoofer wires supplied. DTS neo 6.1
Cons: Sometimes I wish that highs could be increased in certain music. The treble can be increased +12db, but not enogh.
User Rating: 8/10
SIMPLY FANTASTIC
Pros: MUSIC IN IT'S REAL GLORY.NICE DESIGN.
Cons: Low quality sp.wires,No tuning button for radio on remote control
User Rating: 10/10
So much for so cheap
Pros: too many to list
Cons: cheap speaker wires, louder than normal click when switching sources
User Rating: 8/10
so big, it ate me alive
Pros: best sounding system for a wide sounding surround effect- clean and effortless. subwoofer is large, but bass is taut. this is the best htib for the money by far. better for movies than music- music tends to sound thin, lacking warmth, but is still clea
Cons: the speakers are huge and look out of place. they do the job right with audio, but turn out the lights- they're an eyesore for any decor.
User Rating: 10/10
One word, AMAZING!
Pros: I managed to pick this system up for $350 aat Fry's Electronics. After listening to it I would have easily paid the full $500 for it. I did quite a bit of research before buying this system and all I can say is that I could not be happier with the quality
Cons: The speaker wire included works, but not great. Was a little skeptical about how much good speaker wire would help. I heard this system at Circuit City with Monster wire and bought new wire on the spot! Save your money and buy the good Radio Shack wire 16
User Rating: 8/10
DVD player not included a con??
Pros: DVD not included with this model is a "con", why a con?? This model is designed to be matched with a system that possibly has a special DVD player that may better match the monitor or the buyers' needs (e.g.: high-end progressive or carousel model). Or th
Cons: Maybe another video in and digital audio in, but most won't need it.
User Rating: 9/10
Best HTIB on market
Pros: Great Sounding Speakers - best sound for the money 6.1 speaker set up and it supports both Dolby Digital and DTS No DVD player included - allows me to choose the player that is best for my situation.
Cons: Speakers are a little large (not a problem personally, but it's certainly not a slim design) No Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (only orginal PLII)
User Rating: 10/10
Performance : Price
Pros: Excellent performance per price. Paid $350 at Frye Electronic. Great Value!
Cons: Whimpy speaker cables
User Rating: 
6/10
What happened to
Pros: The performance of this system far exceeds what it cost. I got the home theatre system "bug" and started looking. I went to Best Buy, and they helped me pick out components. It all added up to about $3500 with cabling. After 2 hours in the store comparin
Cons: Speakers are kind of heavy and large, but that is why it sounds so good. Supplied speaker reminded me of the wires they came on my ghetto blaster back in the early 80's.
User Rating: 10/10
Quality Sound, Affordable
Pros: Sound quality is amazing. Perfectly matched. unbelievable Price. Onkyo hit the nail on the head.
Cons: None, period.
User Rating: 8/10
Best Overall System for the Dollar
Pros: Speakers: Eventhough they are bigger then most system, they make a great full sound and come in a wood case not plastic. Connections: There are more output and inputs for the reciever then most people need, which makes it nice if you plan on expanding you
Cons: Remote: The remote does not give full access to all the functions of the reciever. For example you can not tune the radio sations with it. Cables: They are a cheap 24 gauge cables that might not be long enough for most rooms, but this is to be expected wi
User Rating: 9/10
Nothing better can come in just one box!
Pros: Pro logic 2, DTS Neo, Enough said. Prologic 2 helps add a faux 5.1 surround sound to all those lame VHS tape's you have lying around!
Cons: None from this satisfied customer... I already had a DVD player so not having one come with it isn't a big deal.
User Rating: 10/10
genius
Pros: There is not a better value on the home theater market. This is THE HTIB system for those of us who can admit how crappy sounding the cool-looking systems are.
Cons: At this price??? you must be kidding.
User Rating: 8/10
xcellent
Pros: xcellent quality for your buck.outpreforms many others for half the money expected to pay/
Cons: size inportant factor,if you have limited space.
User Rating: 10/10
I don't know how they did it?
Pros: I have been into home theater since the days of HI-FI stereo, Beta VCR?s. I graduated to Dolby Surround, and then Pro Logic. And at one point I probably had $3000 invested into my system. Then I got married and had kids, and traded the big stereo for a
Cons: Speakers are bigger than most HTIB's, but that's why this thing rocks. Also, included cables are a weak, but that is easy to fix.
User Rating: 
4/10
All Mids & Bass - No Highs
Pros: I dont get it. I tried every possible speaker location & receiver adjustment...it just doesnt sound all that great. I dont understand why this is rated so good.
Cons: 1.) User Manual is not complet 2.) Remote has too many btns. 3.) Huge speakers will dominate the whole living room.
User Rating: 8/10
Superb system for the money.
Pros: Great sound, quality, easy set up. I searched around for a while before deciding on this system. It comes highly recomended.
Cons: Supplied speaker wire does it's job well, but could be a little better.
User Rating: 8/10
I've paid a lot more for a lot less. Great sound and quality. Had for 5 months w/no regrets.
Pros: Sound quality for the cost.
Cons: none
User Rating: 8/10
Killer System
Pros: I cannot believe what I got for the price... Amazing System and one of the only ones that play music equally good as doing surround for movies...
Cons: Crappy & Lame 20 gauge Wire included with system.
User Rating: 9/10
I Agree - This System is HOT
Pros: I live in Bermuda where homes are built of Concrete block. On a low volume and bass setting, this system vibrates from the living room to my bedroom!!! The bass sounds clean, it's not like a cheap car speaker box that just muffles everything, all sounds
Cons: I notice music sounds awesome and movies sound good sometimes great. I don't know if it is the input source (DVD or Satellite) or if Onkyo just really kicks butt on the audio side of things. Either way, a good DVD with great sound like Finding Nemo, Gla
User Rating: 9/10
Cnet is right
Pros: The entire system costs less than my friends reciever, and sounds equally as good as his $3000 system
Cons: Supplied speaker wire is poor, but after $100 of new wires, including sub, and $150 in speaker stands I have a stereo that my friends think I spent well over a grand for.
User Rating: 10/10
The Absolute Best HTIB available.
Pros: Oh so many, but to name a few, true 6.1, great sound, low price. Overall, the best home theater system I have seen for the money.
Cons: No DVD, but with a system like this go pay for a good progressive scan separately. Upgrade the wires for a noticeable difference.
User Rating: 10/10
Great sound!!!
Pros: amazing sound quality: 750 watts rms!!! great bass, 6.1 surround sound in movies, low price, the Onkyo higly respected name and many others.
Cons: the speaker wires should be better, I recommend buying Monster Cable
User Rating: 10/10
My Favorite Purchase
Pros: Great sound. Awesome Deep and Full Bass. Crisp center speaker sound. Cheaper than most receivers on their own. Great buy.
Cons: Big speakers
User Rating: 10/10
This is the average man dream system.
Pros: The sound is the biggest advantage to this system. I just purchased a sony system. I have had it for 3 weeks and was never really that impressed with it. The volume had to be cranked up just to hear dilogue and music seemed like it was missing somthing. I
Cons: The remote is small with small buttons but I have already got use to it and the speakerwire must be replaced.
User Rating: 8/10
A Dream First HT System!!
Pros: Fantastic Speakers, a nice 6 channel receiver, Dolby EX capability, cannot beat the price! I have it in my basement and i have to say that i have to try hard not to go too loud. I was watching "gone in 60 sec" and "Star wars: the phantom menace" and i ha
Cons: Big Speakers
User Rating: 8/10
WHATTA BARGAIN!
Pros: Inexpensive, lots of inputs/outputs, GREAT sound!
Cons: Cheese-ball speaker wire, a bit big for small apartments, way too easy to blow your windows out!
User Rating: 10/10
I got this one but HT-S767DVC
Pros: Model ht-s760 and model ht-s767dvc are the same only ht-s767 is a little more expensive and 6 dvd changer is include. I work is JandR store so I got my system for $500( price for workers). This home theather system rocks. Sound quality is excellent and it
Cons: NONE.
User Rating: 
5/10
Dont buy ONKYO in Canada
Pros: Great product
Cons: Just that u can buy better home theater in canada just becuase the dealers have hiked it up so badly its notworth to buy u get better sysyems from pioneer and yamaha for the price of ONKYO.... just check u will know this.
User Rating: 9/10
WOW sound ... bulky speakers
Pros: huge sound, great price, tons of connections including 3 digital (2 optical)
Cons: freakin heavy box (80lbs). bulky black wooden speakers.
User Rating: 9/10
OHHHH I Need A House
Pros: this thing rocks. i live in a condo complex so i have not been able to really give it a run at full power yet. the surround sound modes are awesome. i did update the wires becuase what comes with the unit in well junk. i really am pleased with this un
Cons: none, except it does not come with a house to use it at full power with.
User Rating: 9/10
Best quality out there for $500 or less...
Pros: The performance on this home theater system is simply amazing. The very first DVD I tested was the Extended Edition of The Two Towers the very first scene of the film. That alone was very surprising and the DTS is knock your shoes off impressive. From the
Cons: A minor con but, I'll mention it for those who are interested to what a owner of the system has. The cables would have to be my one complaint. I thought they were a bit too thin to be put up against speakers of such high quality. Many seem to complain abo
User Rating: 9/10
Hands down the best
Pros: Amazing value, best sound for the price, surprisingly good speaker set with very good uniformity from speaker to speaker and an impressive sub, easiest brand of receiver to use; Onkyo reputation
Cons: sad remote, cheap speaker wire and RCA cable for the sub (easily fixed with a trip to the store and a little $)
User Rating: 
7/10
Can't find a better package for this price range
Pros: This review is for HT-S660 which is the same as &60 except that it is a 5.1. I had this product for about four months and I am really impressed. The sound is really great especially considering the price range. Nice big speaker drivers. Supports all s
Cons: Speaker grill cannot be removed(only for 660).
User Rating: 
1/10
Awesome sound. Rich & deep bass.
Pros: Excellent sound quality. Powerful sound. Rich & deep bass. 2 optical & 1 coax digital inputs. Programmable remote can control other equipment.
Cons: Large speakers may be a problem for some. Extremely large subwoofer. Surround speaker wires not long enough for most rooms.
User Rating: 10/10
Cannot find better for 3x the price!
Pros: Very accurate sound. Onkyo sub out performed and replaced my Klipsch sub. Lots of surround modes to chose from. As pleasing to the eye as it is to the ear. I've owned a lot of high end audio (Hafler, Klipsch, Denon, Yamaha, M.B.Quart), and this system
Cons: Only one...the provided wires are weak. BIG DEAL! I already had monster cable ran from the system it replaced (an older Onkyo).
User Rating: 8/10
Highly Recommended System
Pros: Very awesome sound. The subwoofer pumps out only the deepest bass. I enjoy alot of bass when I listen to music and movies, but it's so powerful I only keep the sub at 3/4 volume.
Cons: The speakers are a bit bulky, the surround speakers are just the right size, but the stereo speakers are gigantic. But with the large size comes high quality audio.
User Rating: 10/10
Hold on to your seats
Pros: My parents have a $20,000 home theater set-up at their house, so I'm used to high end sound, and I'd settle for nothing less. After much research and deilberation, I bought this system, and CNET's not joking when they say $500 never bought this much sound
Cons: You actually will hear a difference when you change the subwoofer cable to a better one.
User Rating: 10/10
Great buy, excellant sound per buck
Pros: Excellant receiver/amp. Many inputs and media connectivity choices. I had my doubts about "home theater in a box", but not anymore!
Cons: Speakers are bigger than most. Big sound from big speakers can't be bad though.
User Rating: 8/10
Five-Oh so good!
Pros: The sound is so crisp and clear at high or low volumes (with or without the sub). It's the best $$$ to sound value. It offers many decoding formats. Movies have never sounded so outstanding.
Cons: It will attract cops. They have come to my appartment 4 times, in 6 weeks, for playing movies too "loud". Keep the sub levels down if you live in a complex (or if you live above old people like I do). Remember to crank it up when they leave!
User Rating: 10/10
Best HTIB for the money.
Pros: I still can't believe that I only paid $450 for this system (after a $50 rebate).Great sound and that bass!!! It is a killer... it will go right through you. I am very happy with the system.
Cons: Most people find the speakers to be to large. I guess it depends upon the individual. I didn't mind their size,especially after I heard them.
User Rating: 10/10
kicks sony's ass
Pros: um lets see, 6 excellent sounding speakers, + a 150 watt sub, hmmm, what else do you need. Sounds great for movies, matrix reloaded rocked the house, so does music!!!!!!!!!
Cons: get some better speaker wire, other than that no complaints
User Rating: 9/10
Amazing Sound for such a little Price
Pros: This is a very nice system with numerous easy-to-use functions. The 6.1 Surrond really works well, especially in movies such as Gladiator and other 6.1 capable movies. A specific example of the great of this quality ONKYO product was in the movie 2 Fast
Cons: A con would have to be the lack of DVD player. If you stick with the Brand, Onkyo will set you back another $300 after tax. Also, one more set of Video in's would be nice but a nicer model receiver would have that.
User Rating: 8/10
good quality sound
Pros: A good buy, excellent sound and the quality with price ratio is great, a good investment.
Cons:
User Rating: 9/10
what did nike say,
Pros: to many to list;see specs
Cons: get new speaker cable. i got monsters 16 gauge. im gonna go and get a thicker sub woofer cable, after doing some research on it (it sounds great with the supplied one).
