Onkyo HT-S3200

Home-theater-in-a-box systems are often associated with tiny speakers and underpowered AV receivers, but Onkyo (like Yamaha) bucks the trend, packing its home theater systems with big, boxy speakers and component-grade AV receivers. The company announced two new HTIB systems this week, both of which look impressive in terms of value, at least from the specification sheet. Let's take a look at the new systems:

The Onkyo HT-S3200 (pictured) is a 5.1 entry-level HTIB system, currently available currently available with a $380 list price.

Key features of the Onkyo HT-S3200:

• • 5.1 home theater system with 110-watts per channel
• • Two-way front and center speakers, each with 3.25-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter
• • Smaller rear speakers, each with 3.25-inch woofer
• • 110-watt subwoofer with 8-inch driver