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Onkyo SKS-HT240 comparison

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Product name	Onkyo SKS-HT240	Onkyo SKS-HT540	Onkyo SKS-HT870	Energy Take Classic 5.1	Klipsch HD Theater 500
Price	Check Prices	$230.00 to $299.00	$399.00 to $400.00	$399.88	$598.99 to $599.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars		4.5 stars
Release date	April 15, 2004	June 19, 2006	August 01, 2009	September 15, 2008	February 15, 2009
The Bottom Line	Onkyo's affordable, flat speaker ensemble sets the standard for style and sound.	The Onkyo SKS-HT540 is the best-sounding surround-sound speaker package you can get for less than $300.	The Onkyo SKS-HT870 speaker package offers up tons of performance for the price, but it's not the most stylish speaker system.	Thanks to its superbly matched satellites and subwoofer, Energy's Take Classic offers killer sound for a very affordable price.	The new and affordable Klipsch HD Theater 500 package prioritizes sound quality over cosmetic glitz.
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System Components	Subwoofer 6 speakers	Subwoofer 7 speakers	Subwoofer 7 speakers	Subwoofer 5 speakers	Subwoofer 5 speakers
Recommended Amplifier Power	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	20 - 100 Watt	100 Watt
Product Type	6.1-channel Home theater speaker system	7.1-channel Home theater speaker system	7.1-channel Home theater speaker system	5.1-channel Home theater speaker system	5.1-channel Home theater speaker system
Enclosure Color	Silver	Black	Info unavailable	High-gloss black	Black
Battery	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Speaker System Details	1 x Active subwoofer - 150 Watt - 27 - 150 Hz - 15 KOhm 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 100 Watt - 55 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Rear center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm	2 x Right/left channel speaker - 55 - 50000 Hz - 8 Ohm 4 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 60 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 55 - 50000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 25 - 150 Hz - 15 KOhm	2 x Right/left channel speaker - 130 Watt - 55 - 50000 Hz - 6 Ohm 4 x Surround channel speaker - 130 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 130 Watt - 55 - 50000 Hz - 6 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 230 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz	4 x Satellite speaker - 100 Watt - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Active subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz	1 x Center channel speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz 4 x Satellite speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz 1 x Subwoofer - 100 Watt - 36 - 200 Hz
Connectivity Technology	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Speaker Type	2-way - Active subwoofer, passive satellites	Active subwoofer, passive satellites	Active subwoofer, passive satellites	Active subwoofer, passive satellites	Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Nominal Output Power (Total)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	600 Watt
Product Description	Onkyo SKS HT240 - Home theater speaker system	Onkyo SKS HT540 - Home theater speaker system	Onkyo SKS HT870 - Home theater speaker system	Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theater System - Home theater speaker system	Klipsch HD Theater 500 - Home theater speaker system
Audio Amplifier	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	2 year warranty	2 years warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5 years warranty
Response Bandwidth	27 - 35000 Hz	25 - 50000 Hz	25 - 50000 Hz	33 - 20000 Hz	36 - 20000 Hz
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $299.00 In stock: See Site B&H Photo-Video $249.00 In stock: Backorder Amazon.com Marketplace $230.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $399.00 In stock: No B&H Photo-Video $400.00 In stock: Backorder Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.88 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $598.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $599.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $599.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores
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