Onkyo HT-S5500

179 reviews

Mar, 2014

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We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 178 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 79/100. The average review date is Feb 26, 2013. We have compared these reviews to 116868 reviews from other Home Theater Systems. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: Mar 11, 2014.

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(Based on 179 reviews)

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Expert review by: Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Onkyo HT-S5500 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package Preview

The HT-S3500 is a true budget offering that provides a 5.1 channel receiver with HDMI 1.4a and 3D and throws in some speakers. The larger HT-S5500 may cost more ($649 vs $399) but you get more.

It's pretty clear that these two HTiB packages target different consumers. The HT-S3500 is a true budget offering that is providing a 5.1 channel receiver with HDMI 1.4a and 3D and throwing in some speakers. The larger HT-S5500 may cost more ($649 vs...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

ONKYO HT-S5500

we used an aftermarket speaker wire right out of the box so we cannot attest to the stuff it comes with, but it really does sound amazing. Highly recomended

Wow, just wow.... sound is amazing. only use it on about 12-16 and rattles the house. very well made. a whole lot bigger than we thought it was going to be when we bought it. Truly is an amazing sounding system, cannot say this enough

Sometimes with using the hdmi throughputs, gibberish appears on the screen. For just a second or two. not sure why

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: buyayamaha, (tigerdirect.com)

Loss of HDMI inputs

Direct TV is killing them, down to 3....

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: skipjackssn, (tigerdirect.com)

Had this for a while now!!

I purchased this system 3 years ago to this point it has performed flawsly and without any problems. It is a great system with 5 HDMI interfaces in the back, and a truckload of options. I rate this system at A++++++++.The surround sound is window...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: big jake (newegg.com)

Wow, good, then bad..

i Really regret buying this DARN thing.. it totaly sucks..

loud, lots of inputs, lots of outputs. worked great for the time it lasted

within 2 months of owning the Stupid thing, it compleatly craped out.. the hdmi out burnt out, the sound quality is just loud.. not good. im not impressed... not impressed at all

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Poor Reliability, Poor Performance

Low Cost

There is an issue with Dolby PL II x circuitry. The PL II x mode upconverts sources which have less than 7.1 channels to 7.1 channels. There is a loud popping noise when this circuit changes upconversion modes. Any time I change a TV channel and this...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Awsome system

I have purchased a bunch of sound sound systems through the years, some for much more than this, and this is by far the best HTIB I have owned. Especially since it is $100 cheaper than when I bought it.

The System was very easy to setup and the Audyssey Room Correction was easy to go through and get the best sound out of the system. If you are looking for a great surround sound experience on a budget this is the system for you

the speakers are a little larger than i expected. especially the front center speakers

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: (tigerdirect.com)

Great product. Best deal.

Sound quality is great. Nice bass. Can't get a better deal at that price. This is my first time buying Onkyo. Always heard it was a good brand and so far I am very satisfied.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Nsmith (jr.com)

Big Sound!!! Affordable Price!!!

I use this system as a second Home Theater System

Clear Sound","Easy To Set Up","Nsmith

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: mjruffell (tigerdirect.com)

2 years strong

Just thought I would write a review after 2 years using the Onkyo 5500 system. I was leery of the cheap cost when I bought it because there are many systems double the cost for the same features. I must say that the Onkyo system has stood the test of...

Nov, 2012

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