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Onkyo HT-S3200 (black)

Onkyo HT-S3200 (black)
Onkyo HT-S9100THX

Onkyo HT-S9100THX
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 $299.00 to $379.98 $894.93 to $1,099.99 $349.95 to $549.97 $479.00 to $599.00
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Release date March 15, 2009 October 28, 2008 April 15, 2009
The Bottom Line While it lacks some of the features found in more expensive home theater systems, the Onkyo HT-S3200 delivers great sound and solid performance at a bargain price. 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. 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
Surround System Class5.1 channel
7.1 channel
5.1 channel
7.1 channel
THX certifiedInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Internet Streaming ServicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNetflix
Pandora
Info unavailable
CD SystemInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround Sound EffectsInfo unavailableTheater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Cassette SystemInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableInfo unavailableMP3
MP3
WAV
WMA
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - FM - 15 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
EqualizerInfo unavailableDigital graphic - 5 bands
Info 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 SwitchingInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorBlack
Info unavailableInfo unavailableGloss black
Built-in DecodersDTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS 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 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
Manufacturer Warranty2 years warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound EffectsCinemaFILTER
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Product DescriptionOnkyo HT S3200 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Onkyo HT S9100THX - 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 Power660 Watt
1200 Watt
1000 Watt
Info unavailable
Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableAnalog to HDMI up conversion
Info 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)1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 - 150 Hz
2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 80 - 22000 Hz
1 x Center channel speaker - External - 80 - 22000 Hz
2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External
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
4 x Satellite speaker
1 x Center channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
Info unavailable
MD SystemInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
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$1,099.99
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$479.99
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$499.99
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$499.00
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