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Onkyo HT-S9100THX

Onkyo HT-S9100THX
Yamaha YHT-791BL

Yamaha YHT-791BL
Samsung HT-BD1250
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Samsung HT-BD1250
Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K

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Price $806.20 to $1,099.98 $659.99 to $799.95 $349.95 to $549.97 $479.00 to $599.00
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Release date October 28, 2008 March 15, 2009 April 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The Onkyo HT-S91000THX breaks the HTIB mold, offering four HDMI inputs, full-size speakers, and the best sound we've heard to date from an all-in-one system. The Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system sounds nearly as good as the Onkyo HT-S9100THX (while costing less), and comes with an iPod dock, making it an excellent all-in-one system for the audiophile on a budget. Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget Blu-ray all-in-one system. The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far.
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Features
DVD typeInfo unavailableDVD player
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround System Class7.1 channel
7.1 channel
5.1 channel
7.1 channel
THX certifiedYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Internet Streaming ServicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNetflix
Pandora
Info unavailable
CD SystemNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround Sound EffectsTheater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
CINEMA DSP
Neural Surround
SILENT CINEMA DSP
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Cassette SystemNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableInfo unavailableMP3
MP3
WAV
WMA
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - FM - 15 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
EqualizerDigital graphic - 5 bands
Info unavailableInfo unavailable9 bands
ComponentsAV receiver
Speaker system
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
Info unavailable
Optical Digital InputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
HDMI SwitchingYes
Yes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailableGloss black
Built-in DecodersDTS Neo:6
THX Cinema
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
THX Surround EX decoder
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
WeightInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable19.2 lbs
DVDInfo unavailableDVD player
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Product typeInfo unavailableDVD player/speakers
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Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Product DescriptionOnkyo HT S9100THX - Home theater system - 7.1 channel
Yamaha YHT 791 - Home theater system - 7.1 channel
Samsung HT BD1250 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Universal remote control
ComponentsAV receiver
Speaker system
AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
Info unavailable
Output Power1200 Watt
730 Watt
1000 Watt
Info unavailable
Video Conversion/ScalingAnalog to HDMI up conversion
Info unavailableInfo unavailableHDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
Product TypeHome theater system
Home theater system
Home theater system
AV receiver
Speaker(s)2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 50 - 45000 Hz
1 x Center channel speaker - External - 50 - 45000 Hz
4 - External - 50 - 45000 Hz
1 x Active subwoofer - External - 290 Watt - 20 - 100 Hz
2 x Right/left channel speaker - External
1 x Center channel speaker - External
1 x Active subwoofer - External
4 - External
4 x Satellite speaker
1 x Center channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
Info unavailable
MD SystemNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
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