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Best bang for buck, period.by - September 1, 2004
Pros: Quite possibly the best sounding system I have heard for under $700. Heck.. I've heard $1500 systems that don't compete.
Cons: Full size system with hefty speakers. Won't fit well in small den or bedroom.
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Compare to HT-S760?by - July 2, 2003
Pros: How does this system Compare to the current HT-S760 (besides the lack of DVD)? Feedback Please. Send to se419@passinglane.com
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This is the system you needby - June 22, 2003
Pros: Do not bother wasting your time. This is by far the best system for your money. It will rock your house and people will think you spent thousands on the system
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Geat System...Wish I would have waitedby - May 2, 2003
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I've had my system since March '03 and love it. Only complaint is how slow the DVD changer responds to commands. Sound is fantastic. I would have waited for the HT-S767C had I known that the system would be discontinued, make the DVD a six disc, and is lowered in price by 200 bucks.(MSRP $800) Overall I'm still VERY happy with my $875.00 total investment.
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I think it's worth it.by - April 22, 2003
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I purchased the system last week. It sounds great I am really a jazz buff, so i replaced the front spkrs. with a high end set of bookshelfs, the system went from really good to awesome. As for movies, so far I have watched the opening battle scene in Private Ryan 5 times, much better than any theatre I have seen the movie in. Sounds awesome.
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Lovin' Itby - April 16, 2003
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I purchased this system from ONECALL after experiencing the same back order hell as many others. I got the system within a week and it works wonderfully. I am very happy with it and love the 6.1 rear center speaker in particular. I watched Tripe X DVD and the whole house shook from the subwoofer, which I keep turned down!!! Buy it!
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Gots TO Haveby - March 26, 2003
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Bought this one week ago. Did not have the room to store al l the large components but managed. Setup was not that easy (novice) Bought all the right cables but needed to read the book to make it work. ( i hate that )It does sound very good, even my wife likes it. The speaker wires that it ships with should go right into the garbage can. Not only are they thin, they do not have the banana ends on them for easy connection. Why would they do that? I have Two mach2 speakers that i purchased years ago that just rock. Hooked up as the front speakers for this system and WOW is it overwhelming. Gotta love dd and hd. List price at abc was 999. Told the guy i seen it on the internet for 799 and he abliged. Great Deal.
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Where?by - March 24, 2003
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Where can you get this system? no one seems to have it in stock, or if they do they want full MSRP for it. Everyone seems to be getting it for street price of about $850, but where!
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Best system for the priceby - March 8, 2003
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I've had the system for a week now and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Nothing can come close to the value and performance with the Onkyo HT755. As a whole, the system seems to sound just as good as systems thousands more. The fact that it had DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX played a big part in my decision. Now I have all the latest technology in one nice system. From what I've seen, the extra surround speaker really makes a big difference. As well, I now have a progressive scan DVD and all the speakers for 6.1 sound, so I'm set for a long time in my eyes. The first DVDs I played with it were Saving Private Ryan, The Fast and the Furious, and Twister. Overall, I was amazed by the sound quality. The sound is crystal clear at any volume. For an 8 inch powered sub, I had yet to find a movie soundtrack that this sub could not handle. It plays the tornados in Twister, the engines in Fast and the Furious, and the explosions in Saving Private Ryan without breaking a sweat. The system itself took 1-2 hours to hook up, which included unhooking all my old equipment as well. Everything is color coded for convenience, yet I will probably upgrade the cables that came with it. I had the store where I bought it throw in an optical cable for free, as the coaxial digital cable looked very thin and cheap. The same is with the speaker wire, it's very thin. I used old monster cable with the front three speakers, and will eventually do so with the rear. The subwoofer cable that came with the system is very thin as well, I never used it. One day, I will upgrade to real subwoofer cable, yet now I have a monster RCA cable hooked up to the sub which does the job for now. The receiver and DVD player seem to be very high quality products. It took me about an hour to figure out different surround modes and DSP. I feel this system is much better at movie soundtrack reproduction than general CD music. I have been playing around with the DSP settings, and am still trying to find one that I really like. As well, the on screen options are easy to use for the receiver, and each speaker can be individually tuned. The DVD has MP3 capability, which I haven't tried out yet. The only thing I don't like about the DVD player is that you have to select "CD play" to listen to music. That's fine, but with the changer, if the next disc is a DVD, and "CD play" is still on, then the player freezes, and you can't turn "CD play" off without turning everything on and off. I did a lot of research (especially Cnet and ecoustics.com), and from what I read this one is the best. As well, I demoed it in the store, and was very pleased. It even ended up sounding better in my own home. So overally, I got what I paid for and then some. I was considering buying separate components until I heard this system. And actually, it is a full component system. I paid $850 for the system, and if you look at the price of each component individually, you're getting a steal. The receiver retails for about $500, the DVD changer $300, and the speaker system $300 (and you get the rear surround speaker). I am still amazed at the sound quality of the speakers for that price, don't ask me how Onkyo does it. I feel I know a lot about home theatre equipment, yet I wouldn't call myself a true audiophile. But from what I've heard from this system, and seen the abundant features, I would recommend this system to anyone who wants excellent sound quality, and all the latest technology in one box for a price that will blow you away.
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THE BAD POSTby - February 27, 2003
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Hey rhe - tart ! the post about the bad "chip" os for a totally diff system.. so buyer don't beware.. cnet is on the money with this one! it rocks the house!! and remember it's a Onkyo HT-S755DVC !! with a TX600 Receiver!!
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Outstanding!!by - February 25, 2003
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Take it for what it's worth, but reading through the reviews is what sold me on this home theatre system. I went to a local store & listened to a lower end Onkyo system & it blew me away. I was on the edge of my seat, ready to go out & buy a bose system. I'm glad I didn't.. This system has incredible sound quality!! A little reading to figure out the settings for what you want but well worth it. I cranked it with a CD & there was zero distortion including the sub. For a smaller sub it's very clean & lets you feel the power during movies. I shopped around for about 2 months & was very skeptical about an internet sale not hearing the system, but it was well worth it. I would recomend this to any one of my friends or family members..
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More info pleaseby - February 24, 2003
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Attention all, i am interested in this product, but am concerned about ther DVD player. Could someone please give me some insight on the DVD player itself. peppys67@hotmail.com
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Great package. You won't regret it.by - February 22, 2003
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I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The sound is incredible, you've got plenty of features and variety of connection options. The DVD changer could be faster. Still, it is the best deal on the market now.
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Hear the Thunder!by - February 21, 2003
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This system packs a definite punch. The subwoofer delivers a wallop of bass. The seven speaker system sounds so real you feel like your in the movie. I'm so satisfied with my Onkyo 755 that I fully recommend it to anyone.
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I Really Love It!by - February 20, 2003
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Based upon all of the positive feeback, I went and listened to the kit. It sounded awesome. It sounds even better in my Living Room! So far I am very happy I got it.
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A big step up for meby - February 19, 2003
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I did a fair amount of research and wanted to get a system that would outlast my current TV and be OK for any TV I might buy in a few years. I think this system does that. It has *all* the features, it sounds great, and the DVD player looks great. The universal remote is working just fine. Speaker wires are color coded and long. It is a bit daunting if you are non-technical, since the instructions are dense and in a small font. But they are pretty good for stereo instructions. My only nitpicks are - I wish it had a TV antenna on the receiver, faster DVD changing times, and a better remote control layout (though it is not a horrible remote).
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Love this system!by - February 7, 2003
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I received my system last week. I ordered from Soundcity.com, and had an excellent experience. They were helpful and courteous, and when I had a couple of questions on email, they answered almost immediately. I was surprised to read elsewhere that they were less than attentive. I received my system one week after order (free shipping) on the west coast. The system itself was very easy to set up, and sounds amazing. The speakers are a bit big, but the sound you get is the tradeoff.
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Should I Buyby - February 3, 2003
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I just went to my local ABC warehouse and the salesman said he could get me the onkyo for $849 with a two year warranty. Anyone think I could find it less somewhere else?
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Worth for waitingby - January 29, 2003
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After the third email inquiring about the order status, I got the answer from SoundCity.com that the system was shipped. I received it 2 weeks after I placed the order. Not bad for the dealer, but I want to see improvement on communication with customers. The speaker installation, configuration, and adjustment are quick and easy. The sound is great for the speaker at this price. Worth to buy and have it.
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Exelent Systemby - January 29, 2003
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This home-theater are very good in quality and features. In addition, I think the speakers are in perfect size, and it look really good. I watched many movies such as XxX,the matrix and many other movies, I found the 6.1-channel sound quality exceeds the performance in many way. For example, The Matrix, sound from the gunfire are distinguish from the shells that drop to the floor, the whooping helicopter and explosion. Moreover, I hook up my computer to the CD input and play MP3, the sound was deep, clear and rich.
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Honest opinionby - January 16, 2003
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Have owned many home theater systems over the years. From really cheap to really expensive. This system is currently the best value for money out there. True, it is a bit bulky and heavy but the performance is excellent. Got mine for $750 over the phone after haggling a bit. Installed it in my winter lodge a few months ago and it has worked perfectly. Just saw XXX on it yesterday and it sounded as good as my $4000 system. Don't know about that comment about the optical connection, couldn't not find a reference to it on the FAQ or previous reviews.
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One Word "WOW!"by - January 13, 2003
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First let me say that I?m no audiophile, but I did spend several months researching and listening to different systems before I decided on the Onkyo HT-S755DVC. I got the system hooked up a few days ago and have watched several movies and listened to a couple of CDs since. This system blows me away with the quality of sound. I had someone who installs home theater systems for a living say it sounds great and even sounded better than what he has in his house. If you are looking for a HTIB, you should seriously consider this one. It really is as good as CNET says it is, and the only reason I didn't give it a perfect score for support is because I haven't used it.
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The truthby - January 4, 2003
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Everyone, I want you to know the truth about this system. It is actually a nice home theater system (especially when watching a movie like windtalkers) however, the dvd player has problems. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use an optical cable for sound, use digital coaxial. My dvd player stopped when watching Braveheart then couldn't recognize any DVDs after that (I received a Disc Error message). I then took it to be repaired but they took so long because the part was backordered (A lot of people have had this problem with an onkyo dvd player) so I just sent it back to the dealer for a new dvd player. After I received the new dvd player I only use digital coaxial for sound and thus far I have not had any problems. Other than a poorly made dvd player, this system sounds great in a large room and the sound and picture of the dvd player is pretty decent. I prefer the larger speakers size (especially since they are in wood, plastic just doesn't sound the same) and I think the sub sounds great when the crossover is at 120. All in all, I rate it an 8.
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I prefered this, even over boseby - January 2, 2003
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I did alot of research on this product, I set it up today and I cant believe my ears. Spend the money you wont regret it. Even my CD's sound like you are in the studio. The one one thing that was more difficult than I thought it was going to be was the set up, but the tech support was right on the money.
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Best Dealby - December 31, 2002
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Sure you can buy a Home Theater package for $300, but it'll sound like a package for $300. Onkyo HT-S755DVC is worth the $$$. You get 7 beautifully clear-sounding speakers, an amazing receiever (especially for a HTB set) and a progressive scan DVD changer. This set is perfect for its intended Home Theater purpose, but it will please a primarily music listening audience as well. Numerous connections allow for simultaneous CD, Tape, MD, Phono and 4 Video connections. How can you go wrong? ...You can't!!!
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You must have to be a true audiophile to believe it?s worth the extra money.by - December 23, 2002
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I purchased the Onkyo HT-S755DVC. It is large enough that it comes in four seperate boxes. It was very easy to set up and is really easy to balance out the speakers based on room setup. When folks say that the system is large I don't think you really get an appreciate for what they mean. It may not be large in comparison to 1970's vintage systems but in comparison to the satellite speaker systems you can get today it's large. The front speakers are around 14" high and the back speakers are around 9" by about 10" deep. You have to buy speaker stands to stick them on or clear off a large area of your tables. I expected the sound to really fill the room. I tuned the system and I can get the sound nice and loud and the bass nice and deep. It just doesn't have the richness of sound quality that I expected. If I had it to do over again I'd go ahead and buy something that had the satellite speakers that are easy to place around a room. I don't think I would notice the difference in sound.
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Simply the best in the price rangeby - December 18, 2002
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I purchased this system about three weeks and could not be more pleased. The sound quality on DVD's and CD's is amazing. It was easy to setup, and the menus walk you through configuring the speakers to match your room size. I shopped around and listened to many systems in the $500- $1,000 range, and this beats them all hands down. The 5 disc progressive scan DVD player is reason enough to to spend a little extra. As mentioned, the only drawback is the surround speakers are large. But this is minor compared to the features and sound quality. Purchase this system, you will not regret it!!
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Spectacular, rich CD and regular Video sounds just the beginning...by - December 11, 2002
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It took 1 hour to set up, due to ease of color coded wires, pictoral 'cheat sheet' and clear receiver layout - although I will need to purchase longer audio wires to accommodate speaker placement in my basement space. I played CD on system's 5-disc changer and then Fantasia 2000 movie, via s-video, from mid-range JVC player and both were far beyond expectations. (The sound quality easily surpasses my Nakamichi Sound Space system with attached Woofer!) I have yet to run decent speaker wires or add decent connectors to the system - I really don't think it's necessary for everyday use, but will do it as the raw end wiring attachments mean there is no need to buy expensive connectors and splice them onto speaker wire, therefore reducing upgrade cost significantly. I am salivating at the prospect of seeing and hearing my first surround sound DVD. Lastly, there has been much talk of where to get this system cheaply. I ordered online at www.wholesaleconnection.com, received a call to confirm my shipping address (different from billing) and was told it's ship next day. True to their word, I received email with Fed-Ex tracking number and spent three days agonizingly watch it work its way from Memphis, through Newark, to New York. The system arrived earlier than their best-case prediction, factory boxed, in perfect condition. Price paid: $849.00 plus $45.00 shipping - for a box weighing well over 100 lbs! I couldn't be happier! They appear to have reasonable return policies, asking only that you call and get a pre-approval # from them. Return shipping is covered by them in most instances, assuming complaint is legitimate.
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ONKY-YO, THIS SYSTEM IS GREAT!by - December 7, 2002
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I recently purchased this system from soundcity.com, and despite waiting for it to be shipped, it was worth a longer wait. Connection took some time due to the fact that this is my first component system, but thanks to the Onkyo support team my inexperience was educated. Every component is well suited to compliment the other. Well worth the money. I look forward to the time spent enjoying it.
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Sounds Awesomeby - December 1, 2002
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Set this up on a Mitsubishi HDTV, the Progressive Scan DVDs looked unbelievable. The sound was crisp and full even at low volumes and the thing seemed to have power to spare the higher the volumes went. Highly recommended.
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Best system I've owned so far!by - November 29, 2002
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The sound on this beast is excellent for the price you pay. Cd's sound great! Movies are so realistic. It has been able to play anything that I put in there regardless of scratches. The Dolby Digital 6.1 makes movies come alive. This system truly rocks! Spend the extra money to get a great system. Don't waste your time with the expensive Bose systems.
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CNET evaluation right on the mark.by - October 30, 2002
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I am using this unit with a Plasma display and HDTV from Dish Network. The video is stunning. The system setup was a snap and the A/V unit provides great flexability. The video processing is such that even VHS tapes look good. The speakers/amp combination is sharp. No hiss at very high levels and no rattles or tearing when you really push it. I have had the unit in operation now for about two weeks and I am well pleased with the purchase. The monster "Remote Control" does take some getting use too.
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What is it?by - October 30, 2002
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Is this system a HT-S755DVC or HT-S775DVC? In the review above, it is referred to both ways...
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Good System for DVD's/MP3's/Digital TV Watching If you have Digial Cable this system is a must have.by - October 24, 2002
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I purchased this system last month mostly for watching TV. The receiver automatically adjusts based upon TV Digital Signal. You also have the ability to adjust the multiple listening modes. TV Movies broadcast on digital channels in surround/5.1 sound come in excellent. The 5 disk DVD player is good. The only major complaint is the non existent AM reception even with a Turk Antenna booster. The minor complaint is the volume control 0 - 100. You have to tune to 50 before you you get a normal sound level I purchased from SoundCity.Com for 999.00 last month with free delivery. I sent them a email concerning the price drop with 30 days and they did not hesitate to send me a $130 credit to my credit card
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Looking for a sourceby - October 9, 2002
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No evaluation as yet...but if your looking for a source...try http://www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com/ ...$959.00 with free shipping..let you know after I get it installed.
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This sounds like a great system!by - September 26, 2002
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I'm thinking of purchasing this, but I wonder...does it have 3:2 pulldown?
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