Entered CNET Catalog: 05/27/2004
SKU: HT-S770
Manufacturer: Onkyo USA
Manufacturer description
Face it. If you don't have a receiver and speaker system, then you're only getting half of the DVD experience. The HT-S770 gives you all you paid for, with a powerful 100-watt, six channel receiver at the center and the matched 6.1-channel speaker system for the enveloping surround sound that you should be experiencing.CNET editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 09/21/2004
Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.
The A/V receiver included with the Onkyo HT-S770 is a near twin of the company's TX-SR502, and it's nowhere near as compact or flashy as most HTIB receivers. The 22.5-pound component measures 17.2 inches wide and 14.8 inches deep.The partially backlit remote is pretty special. It's large, yet easy to maneuver, and offers direct access to A-B speaker switching, individual speaker volume levels, and bass and treble controls. This clicker is among the best we've ever seen included with an HTIB.
Onkyo's main left and right speakers are full-size bookshelf models with rear-mounted ports, so they won't sound their best crammed into a cabinet or a bookcase. The main speakers stand 16.5 inches tall, the matching full-size center is 15.25 inches wide, and the three wall-mountable surround speakers are each 10.5 inches tall. The main front speakers weigh 12.1 pounds each, and their wood cabinets, along with those of the center or surround speakers, are more substantial than typical plastic speakers that come packed with most HTIBs. Curved grilles add a touch of spice. Finally, the subwoofer is a 30-pound beast that measures 20.3 inches tall, 10.75 inches wide, and 16.25 inches deep.
This seven-piece speaker package (SKS-HT520) is also sold separately, without a receiver, for $279. The entire HT-S770 system is available in black or silver finishes. If you don't need a 6.1 system, you can check out the HT-S670, which also has a less well-endowed receiver and main speakers.
Please note: the HT-S770 package doesn't include a DVD player, so if you need one, move on up to Onkyo's $700 list HT-S777C. It's a close cousin of the HT-S770 but includes a six-disc DVD changer. Then again, if you're on the lookout for an HTIB that delivers sweet sound and head-turning style, check out Onkyo's LS-V955, available at a suggested retail price of $1,000.
The receiver is rated at 130 watts for each of its six channels--curiously, much higher than the 75-watt-per-channel TX-SR502 receiver it so closely resembles. The 6.1-channel processing modes include Dolby EX and DTS ES. Connectivity options are excellent for an HTIB. You get two component-video inputs, four A/V inputs and two outputs, four digital inputs, two stereo ins and one out, and a full set of front-panel-mounted connections. Don't worry, Onkyo didn't forget the 5.1 SACD/DVD-Audio inputs. The speaker connectors are all heavy-duty binding posts that accept banana jacks, except for the B speaker connectors; they're spring-clip types that accept bare wire only.We've reviewed far more expensive HTIBs with single-driver (woofer-only) satellites, so we were excited to note that the Onkyo HT-S770's main left and right speakers each sport two 5.25-inch woofers and a 1-inch dome tweeter. The center speaker features a pair of 4-inch woofers flanking a 1-inch dome tweeter. The three surround speakers each use a pair of the same drivers found in the center speaker. The subwoofer features a downward-firing 10-inch woofer powered by a 220-watt amplifier. That's plenty of woof--before now, 8-inch woofers were the biggest we'd seen in this price class.
We were skeptical about the Onkyo HT-S770's hefty 130-watts-per-channel power rating, but our high-volume listening tests with the Hellboy DVD were a blast. This is the sort of DVD that falls flat on most HTIBs, but the HT-S770 rocked and rolled in all of the right places. Surround effects were seamlessly portrayed, and when we doused the lights, the six speakers' locations disappeared. Hellboy's battles with scaly evildoers were accompanied by wham-bam dynamics and room-shaking bass. We credit the 10-inch subwoofer with a big part of the HT-S770's home-theater gusto; its low-frequency oomph and definition were impressive. Yes, the system can fill a fairly large room with sound.Our DVD auditions out of the way, we ran a stack of our favorite CDs. The White Stripes' bluesy workouts on their Elephant CD definitely passed muster. When Meg White pounded away on her drums, the HT-S770 let us feel every wallop, and Jack White's thrashing guitar and vocals hit their marks. Roxy Music's Avalon CD had the sort of crisply defined bass we associate with pricier systems.
Acoustic music revealed a lack of refinement in the HT-S770's capabilities. Vocals sounded strained, pianos were a tad strident, and violins exhibited a steely edge. Even so, we'd be hard put to recommend a comparably priced HTIB that could better the Onkyo on acoustic music. OK, it's not perfect, but for sound-conscious, budget-minded buyers, the HT-S770 is the go-to choice.
User opinions
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User Rating: 
8/10
great system
Pros: big, enveloping sound.
Cons: no component upconvert.
User Rating: 
9/10
Onkyo Has the Goods.....
Pros: Bone Rattling Power, Awesome Clear Sound
Cons: Supplied speaker wire is too small. Very large and heavy speakers. Reciever unit gets very hot.
I had this unit shipped; the Box is over 5 feet tall and weighs over 100 pounds. Upon opening the box, I immediately noticed it was very well packed. Onkyo knows what ole Brown can do to a box this size. The sheer size of the setup gave the impression that this HTIB means business.
In looking over the manual, connections were color coded and very straightforward. There is no guessing here, and no shortage of documentation.
The included speaker wires are sub-par. Do yourself a favor and invest in some good 16-14-gauge speaker wire. Also, if you want to make your life easier, get 5 sets of dual banana plugs, no doubt you will thank me later.
The included universal remote is, for the lack of a better word LARGE. Most of the remote is not backlit, this being a minor nuisance. I happen to have a Motorola cable receiver; Onkyo does not provide the programming code for Motorola cable units. The DVD player, TV and other equipment, I programmed easily.
I invested another $150 in speaker stands, because the front channels weigh over 12 pounds each, this called for large stands. The rear channels are about 3 pounds apiece, smaller stands was used. The active subwoofer is 30 pounds alone!
Now, firing this baby up....
I urge you, spend some time going over the user manual. Get to know the surround modes. I found that Neo6 Cinema works very well for movies and PLX Music setting is best for music. I noticed the rear channels were a bit low for my taste, so I bumped them up a few notches and voila... Saving Private Ryan came alive. Bullets were wizing by my ears, could have swore I was shot!
Next, I popped in AC/DC live in Donnington. I set the volume to 60 and my living room actually shook. No joke, no exaggeration. Crystal clear and VERY LOUD.
I believe that this unit was meant for a much larger area, but I am not complaining. After about 30 min of a 5.5 on the earthquake scale, I noticed the receiver got abnormally hot. By this, I mean, I have never had a receiver get this hot on me. I would advise a well-ventilated are for its resting area. However, it never missed a beat!
Overall, this unit had plenty of clean power. It falls short of perfect due to its included wiring, not fully backlit remote, the heat issue and sheer size. But these shortcomings are easily forgotten when you experience the sonic thunder Onkyo unleashes when you hit the power button.
Louis S.
groovielou1@yahoo.com
User Rating: 
7/10
Beware Melting Tweeters
Pros: Plenty of ins/outs, 6.1 instead of 5.1, great power, great bang for the buck
Cons: Un-intuitive remote, speakers a bit "veiled" sounding, tweeters melted after 3 weeks.
All that being said, I would have rated this system a notch or two higher, but after only 3 weeks of useage, all three front tweeters MELTED. I did an internet search, seems I am not alone. Check out:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/3/120798.html
When powering up one day, with volume turned low, no sound came out although it should have, and then all of a sudden wisps of smoke came out of the front speakers. All three tweeters of the front three speakers were melted. It seems that this has happpened to enough people that there should be some sort of word or acknowledgement from Onkyo, but I haven't heard of any. Fortunately I was within the time frame to exchange it for a new unit at the store, and now it has been problem free for 3 months, but I am still a little apprehensive.
User Rating: 8/10
Best for the $, but not the Best
Pros: Price, Inputs/Outputs, Features
Cons: Speaker Wire, Complicated Remote, Speakers look OK
First impression was that it was 'nice.' I should first say that I am a little spoiled in my expectancies for a good system since I have watched many movies on my dad's $5000+ yamaha/paradigm system. Nevertheless, it met my personal expectations and honestly for the price it is a steal. It has everything you need for today's standards: optical/coax, dolby, dts, 6.1, not to mention a very impressive power output for both the speakers and the sub. If $500 is your cutoff for a system, save $100 and buy this now. You can spend the extra $100 on wires/cables.
What did I think of the sound? It is quite impressive that the sub is 10", most are 8" for the price range. However, the bass was still suffering from the size. Deep notes were loud instead of deep, and drowned out the audio in some places. Keeping the sub at the middle setting was more enjoyable. The speakers were nice, in my opinion they would be a lot nicer with an extra tweeter. The mids were drowning out the voices and I needed to turn my treble all the way up for a more crisp and clear sound. Once I got everything dialed in and positioned correctly, it sounded very nice. I am still using the small stock speaker wire however, so a thicker gauge may help with highs.
On another note, ditch the 6th speaker that it came with(the rear surround center) most movies dont really use this anyway, the reveiver just mimics what it should sound like as a mono signal, and it sounds very unnatural, ruining the purpose of the front center.
Remote: First impression: How do I frickin' work this thing? Honestly it is complicated the first night I was standing up to change things. But once you read the manual and get used to it, it has basically everything you need without having to get up.
All in all, I am satisfied with my purchase, as money is an issue with me, but for the range, I was shocked at the features it had, you wont be dissapointed, and I have yet to hear a better system.
User Rating: 9/10
Awesome Sound Quality!!
Pros: Excellent sound, clear instructions, plenty of inputs, DTS!
Cons: None really, maybe the size of the speakers
User Rating: 9/10
I Can't Believe the Sound I'm Getting for Under $500!!
Pros: Sound Quality, Easy Install, Versatile Programmable Remote
Cons: My friends are jealous
User Rating: 8/10
Great value for the money
Pros: True component receiver; great sound
Cons: Large speakers; small gauge speaker wires
Consider the Silver model; speakers are much better looking than the black ones.
The receiver is the real deal, not a low-end special model like with many mid-priced HTIB systems. Subwoofer is huge, but awesome. No DVD player included, which suited me fine - I had a DVD/VCR combo that I wanted to keep; used optical cable to connect the DVD to the receiver. There is another model that is the same thing with a DVD player. Connected the HDTV by coax to another digital input (receiver has 4 total). Even the commercials on digital TV are entertaining with this setup.
The speakers are large. To me, the sound is worth it but if you are looking for a system that sort of disappears into the room, this is not it. Silver model is much less obtrusive than the black. Supplied speaker wire is very thin and should be upgraded, especially for longer runs.
User Rating: 9/10
Bom - Bonito - Barato !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: Excelente Som. Esbanja em qualidade e potencia
Cons: Foi muito dificil de encontra-lo aqui no Brasil
Não pecam tempo nem dinheiro ... podem ir de Onkyo HT-S770 porque a qualidade, potencia e custo-benefio dele são ESPETACULARES !!!!!
Depois de pesquisar muito escolhi o ONKYO HT-S770 porque só havia elogios sobre ele. Infelizmente a Onkyo do Brasil não importa esse mod.,por isso tive que esperar durante 4 meses até encontra-lo no Paraguai. Lá ele custou $550,00 na Tentaciones.
Apesar de todos os comentários a favor do Onkyo, eu não imaginava que ele seria tão bom !!! O som parece daqueles aparelhos de R$ 10.000,00 que agente ouve nas casas especilizadas de home theaters !!! O duro é que moro em apartamento e os vizinhos já começaram a reclamar...
Realmente os cabos que acompanham o equipamento para conexão das caixas e sub são uma porcaria.Foi necessário trocá-los por outros mais grossos e de melhor qualidade.
Não é fácil encontrar um equipamento que tenha boa qualidade de som tanto para filmes quanto para música , mas esse tem !!!
Não pecam tempo nem dinheiro ... podem ir de Onkyo HT-S770 porque a qualidade, potencia e custo-benefio dele são ESPETACULARES !!!!!
User Rating: 8/10
very pleased
Pros: great bass, volume and movie sound
Cons: DTS setup so far. music range could be a bit better, but for the money, its great
Hooking it up was fairly easy, but complicated due to several older components that I was trying to hook up with it. Everything is working very well now though, except I'm having problems getting DTS to work on DTS DVDs.
The movie sound couldn't be better. I have a medium/large sized room and it fills it sufficiently. The receiver does a good job of distributing sound to the provided Onkyo speakers. I've only set up a 5.1 system, though when I have a better room for it, I will do the 6.1.
Music sounds good, too. I like listening to Boston at volume and I have yet to hear any distortion. I do notice a slight difference between the sound when compared to my nice Sony that I have in the car. While it sounds fuller in the house, the car's high range is a bit clearer. But just a bit.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with the system. The speakers are heavy and sound like my old Kenwood component speakers that I used to have. It would fun to hook those old ones up to this receiver and compare sounds one day. I like it, though. I would recommend it to anyone, including those willing to spend a thousand bucks or so. I did a lot of comparisons.....most have shortcomings, and even considering the price, this system had fewer than most.
User Rating: 9/10
Best buget HTIB around!
Pros: best sound for the buck, as good as systems costing much more !
Cons: The el cheapo speaker wires, and the speaker connections, should be able to use the binding posts like on the reciever. The little picture frame hook on the speakers suck.
User Rating: 9/10
Unbelievable audio presence
Pros: Easy setup with good instructions. The tuning process was straight forward and easy to follow. The surround sound is outstanding for both CD and DVD.
Cons: The video inputs could not be mixed. We could not use the componet HD tuner with our S-video DVD. We had to use S-video for all.
User Rating: 
5/10
major thermal shutdown problems
Pros: Nice quality sound, when it works
Cons: Had two of these, first one kept shutting down after just a minute of playing an action video DVD, replacement seems to have same problem.
User Rating: 9/10
Fan-freaking-tastic...
Pros: Aboce average sound and quality. Got it at Circuit City for $400 (on sale) with free shipping, could not imagine having gotten anything else even close in this range. Suround sound with DVDs is incredible, as is with the various music styles I listen to.
Cons: Spekears are larger than systems typically in this range, but keep in mind their sound certainly isn't. Only one digital coaxial input, combatted nicely with three optical. Speaker wire is pretty cheap, especially for the rear speakers.
User Rating: 9/10
greatest 6.1 value around
Pros: Powerful,130 watt X 6 amp produces crisp sound with any DVD or music CD. Receiver has auto adjusting settings which eliminates guess work. Front connections is a plus for gaming fans.
Cons: No THX but at this price do you really care. Remote unable to learn from some components.
User Rating: 9/10
This is one great sounding system
Pros: Great Sound !!! Receiver/Amp lots of options, remote has dedicated TV controls, and controls all other systems. 'Late night' setting allows you to cut back on subwoofer noise so your family can sleep while you watch .
Cons: Speaker wire provided is bad, just upgrade to at least 16 guage
User Rating: 
10/10
Superb!!!!
Pros: Wow, This item is fantastic. I really love it and enjoyed it when listening music and watching tv. For two months, I am searching for a Home entertainment system. I'm glad I found a very good one. I boughta bose and infinity before but I return it becaus
Cons: NOTHING!!!
User Rating: 8/10
huge sound for $
Pros: deep bass, huge sound, ability to add-on, great value for cost. I was sold on a panasonic 920 until I heard this at circuit city - blew it away.
Cons: no dvd player or cables adds cost; complex but doable set-up
User Rating: 8/10
Best deal for the money
Pros: ame as the other comments
Cons: Get monster wire and don't forget to consider the banana plugs with the upgaded monster wire,will add about $200 to the set up for large rooms.
User Rating: 7/10
Best Sound for the Money
Pros: Better sound than ANY comparable priced HT package. Contemporary (not futuristic) styling.
Cons: No video conversion between formats(Composite to S-Vid). Wimpy speaker wire. (cheap to fix)
User Rating: 9/10
Big, but if sound counts...this is it
Pros: Sound, sound, sound - this system has plenty of it but can also play the soft stuff as well as anything i've ever heard. I find myself watching 5 year old movies to get the 'full' effects. Clearity is amazing. FM tuner is also excellent. I'm using all
Cons: The remote is a bit much - i have no idea how many buttons are on there but its a bunch - and many do more than one thing. They didn't offer a code to control all my items (TV, DVD, VCR, etc), so i'm living with 2 remotes. Download the manual from onkyo
User Rating: 8/10
Defitnely worth the price
Pros: After my Kenwood surround sound crapped out I looked on here for different ideas and came across this onkyo that got my attention , I mean 1000 watts!!!!! come on this thing rocks, I put in Matrix Revelutions and had it completly wide open , I mean all th
Cons: I agree the remote could use some work with a background light up and it doesnt completly work all your other components.
User Rating: 9/10
Its Amazing!!!
Pros: It has everything you can ask for.... The best HTB for less than $500.00. No questions asked.
Cons: The wires....But thats about it.
User Rating: 7/10
new user
Pros: I just got mine and right now is collecting dust. I am excited to have my basemnet finished based on the reviews. I have a sony DAC FC7 connected now and I am disappointed with the performance. The Sony is connected to a philps Plasma HDTV. What a picture
Cons: The Onkyo will be connected to an Infocus 4805 projector. I already ran Philips speaker wire before hanging my dry wall. The anticpation from the reviews is killing me. I will post after set up!
User Rating: 10/10
This is the best system ever.
Pros: Powerful and inexpensive
Cons: the wires are ugly and complicated so is the remote control
User Rating: 9/10
Thumbe up from those who heard it play
Pros: Outstanding power and well balance sound system,
Cons: Thin guage wiers, and huge delevery box.
User Rating: 9/10
HT-S777 with DV-CP702
Pros: I bought the S777 which is the S770 packaged with the 6 DVD carrousel. I concur with others that this system simply rocks. I have it set up in a big room and I have yet to turn it all the way up as it just gets too loud before I get there. Even then, t
Cons: The DVD player has limited support for DVD-R/RW discs. They have to be in the -VIDEO format and include a menu. It supports fiber optic for digital audio but you will have to buy your own cable. However, it does include a digital COAX cable.
User Rating: 9/10
Best Home Theater In a Box for under $500
Pros: Tons of digital optical inputs, plenty of component video inputs, and a nice array of video inputs for other video components. The subwoofer is very very powerful and has a nice sound.
Cons: Big and Black. People like small and silver, but this is the total opposite. It makes up in sound for the looks though.
User Rating: 9/10
audio bliss, under $300 bucks
Pros: amazing sound reproduction in whatever mode chosen. manages to reproduce the sound extraordinarily, while allowing you to connect multiple sources to it. looks nice, even though bulky.
Cons: no s-video connection- you have to connect the s-video regularly and the audio to the receiver; still works, but would have been nice to have. Heavy! this sucker is about 50-70 pounds but, what it has in weight, it makes up for with sound reliability.
User Rating: 10/10
Deal Steal
Pros: This system outperformes most HTIBs (including Bose). High quality and power! Precise sound picture with the Time Correction and Individual Speaker Volume Level features. Silky-sounding tweeters. All the video/audio output options you'll ever need. 5.1-&g
Cons: Prepare to replace the wires (too thin/too short). Bulky (but beautiful) wood speakers. Complicated remote.
User Rating: 8/10
High value, easy setup
Pros: Recent price drop makes this a must buy. Setup is foolproof, fine tuning the sound stage is easy. Sound quality very good, will work for medium sized rooms. Speaker response profile can be adjusted individually to use other speakers.
Cons: Only one AC plug (switched, 1 amp.), only 1 SPDIF RCA coax input. Rear speaker wires only 30' long.
User Rating: 10/10
Big speakers, big sound
Pros: Plenty of connections for everything. Lots of power, more than enough for most rooms.
Cons: Speaker wires are not very good, but you should always replace factory wires with quality wire anyway. Speaker jacks difficult to connect. Easier with banana clips.
User Rating: 8/10
Awesome sound, great price
Pros: I picked this baby up at Circuit City for $399 and couldnt be happier. THe sound I get from the system is great. Brings out the best in Movies and sporting events. My son even jumps a bit now when we are watching a movie since the sounds is so encompas
Cons: As stated in other reviews the supplied wires stink. Also, I am still trying to figure out the remote and which settings give me the absolute best sound.
User Rating: 9/10
Great system, better price
Pros: Wow, what else is there to say. This rocks. I just got it,practicaly stole it, for $399! Nice, just a tad bulky. Great for larger rooms. If you try hard enough, you can make room for this. Sounds freakin great, and LOUD. It's still brand new, so I can't
Cons: Can't complain for the price.
User Rating: 9/10
Incredible sound for pennies on the dollar.
Pros: Plenty of clean, crisp power delivered to a complete set of highly accurate drivers, this Onkyo system is by far the best value under $1,000. Properly spaced, this system will put you in the scene, and the powered 10-inch sub will drive you there. I order
Cons: When you get this system, be sure to also buy a roll of 16-ga. speaker wire, as the included 22-ga. is almost worthless. The speaker knobs on the amp are rather cumbersome, and the remote does have a decent learning curve. Expect to get some use out of th
User Rating: 7/10
Cool beans
Pros: Exceptional production, chose it after huge amounts of searching and reading reviews. Got this instead of the 760 because it had more bass and the stores around here didn't carry the 760 and shipping was 40+ if i ordered it online making it basically the
Cons: The cable for the sub was too short. Some setup controls seem buggy. Several features on the remote integrated poorly with the panasonic productions I have.
User Rating: 8/10
A great system
Pros: Sound quality is fantastic. Clear, not tiring to listen to, very low distortion levels. Speaker wires are color coded for each speaker location to ease installation. I did a lot of research before buying this unit. It's specs are very good and the sou
Cons: Speaker wires are difficult to attach since banana plugs are not supplied
User Rating: 9/10
Great sound, great price
Pros: Excellent sound, earth-shaking base, flexible connections, many features, good looking, I bought HT-S770S silver version. Very satisfied.
Cons: I replaced the cheap speaker wire with 16ga, speakers marked the walls so I stuck felt pads on the back, don't use the remote much since I use a programmable MX500 for all my components.
User Rating: 
6/10
Fine for the $$$
Pros: It's got great sound and the 6.1 system provides realistic effects.
Cons: The remote is overly complicated. I've had mine for 5 days and still haven't figured it out.
User Rating: 9/10
HTIB - A blast in a box !!
Pros: Plenty of goodies in this big package. Beats the Sony that I just dumped. Yep, as another said the speaker wires are cheap but hey folks, Put some Monster Cables on this baby and you enter the audiophile world of sound. The Sub woofer is unreal as well as
Cons: Ditch the speaker wires that came with it and add some Monster Wires.
User Rating: 8/10
Will blow your socks of.
Pros: I must admit I didn't invest countless hours in purchasing a Home Theater System (HTS). At the beginning of this week I was a Bose Lifestyle 35 man, however I read some reviews that made me question the product. For that kind of price I should not have an
Cons: Like everyone mentioned the cabling they provide sucks. I say drop another 50 bucks gets some Monster Cabling and do it right the first time. My finger tips are still swore from twisting in the speaker wire. Remote is big but serves many purposes.
User Rating: 10/10
Check this out in person and you'll believe.
Pros: I had been doing research on home theater systems for over a year and I kept seeing this system and the previous model HTS760 with the best reviews on every magazine and website I went to. Consumer Reports and CNET both gave it high reviews, so I finally
Cons: I agree with most people: The remote could be better and they should include better speaker wire and sub cable.
User Rating: 9/10
If your gonna buy one system...buy this
Pros: Excellant features and hardware, ease of use and setup. Plenty of input options. Supports all current digital sound modes.Good instructions, and support. Remote runs all of my equipment and then some, take the time to learn it. The system really makes th
Cons: Speaker wire good for use tying Christmas trees onto your car only. Chuck them and buy Monster speaker wires. Finnish on speakers rubbed off on my walls when hanging them. Heats up the room nicely.
User Rating: 8/10
Best in its price range, period.
Pros: Beats every other system in the $500 range sound-wise. I got mine yesterday and love it. Don't fall for the combos, but get a separate DVD player! The ony reason I gave an 8 for service and quality is the fact that I just got it. Onkyo is a solid brand, t
Cons: Complicated remote, though it can control all your AV stuff with simple programming. Speaker wires are ugly, but that's what you get in every system in this price range.
User Rating: 10/10
Best value in Home Theatre
Pros: Great sound and build quality. Improved remote. Much better powered subwoofer.
Cons: Really bad speaker wire. No cables included.
User Rating: 7/10
powerful, good value system
Pros: Good features... 6.1, component video switching, lots of digital audio inputs, powerful all around with a huge woofer. Cheap price. Nice looking speakers for the price. I can't speak much to sound quality since I'm not an audiophile.
Cons: The crummiest speaker wires I've ever seen. The wires are hard to attach to the back of the receiver, because they don't have the banana plug things. The remote is a sea of buttons.
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