Onkyo HT-S780 Silver

41 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews of Onkyo HT-S780 Silver. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Onkyo HT-S780 Silver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Onkyo HT-S780 Silver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Onkyo HT-S780 Silver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

Onkyo HT-S780

Component-grade 7.1-channel receiver; component-video switching; A/B speaker switching; three full-size bookshelf speakers plus four smaller satellite speakers; 230-watt, 10-inch powered subwoofer.

You supply the DVD player; blocky speakers may turn off style-conscious buyers.

The Onkyo HT-S780's winning combination of extraordinary value, features, build quality, and sound quality will attract the attention of performance-oriented buyers.

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : James Dickinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Onkyo HT-S780

With games consoles, DVD players and AV receivers all vying for a place under the TV, it can be a hassle setting up a home theatre system. Knowing whi...

Separate AV receiver and DVD player, powerful performance

Not very attractive, bulky, audio lacks subtlety, no on-screen menu

The HT-S780 is all about big: big sound, big size and big features

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Onkyo HT-S780

The plus-size Onkyo HT-S780 HTIB delivers sonic power and glory that are simply unavailable in more fashionable systems.

Component-grade 7.1-channel receiver ; Component-video switching ; A/B speaker switching ; Three full-size bookshelf speakers plus four smaller satellite speakers ; 230-watt, 10-inch powered subwoofer

You supply the DVD player ; Blocky speakers may turn off style-conscious buyers

If the upgrade urge strikes, HT-S780 owners can add higher-quality speakers, such as Polk Audio's RM6900, and enjoy much better sound from the S780's A/V receiver. Most competing HTIBs' receivers employ unique equalisation that works with only the...

Sep, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Superb

Purchased this for a new home theater setup in my basement. I had already set up a surround system in my family room upstairs about 5 years back. Let me say that the for the price of just the receiver I got back then, I got a huge improvement of a...

none

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Computer Hook Up

I hooked my computer up buy buying a 5.1 sound card that had digital optical out (Toslink/SPDIF). There are good sound cards out there that are capable for around $xx (you can spend A LOT more, but in my opinion you're only buying a name).

Best sound for the price

Big Speakers

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

just bought them

i was just wondering if you guys could tell me how you hooked these up to your pc and which is the best way to do it. i play a lot of games and want to take advantage of sound in games like battlefield 2

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

NEVER HEARD BETTER SOUND

I can't believe this system is under 500 bucks. I picked mine up for xxx and got a free pair of speaker stands and free shipping. The sound is amazing, clarity, richness... and the sub is fantastic. It comes with a 1000 watts, 7.1 THX EX reciever!,...

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Piece of Junk

None

Doesn't work

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review (4electronicwarehouse.com)

good for the price

Good old fashioned dolby stereo with plenty of power for movies but not a serious music system. Nothing beats studio monitors for music but for a multipurpose system this works well. The system is fairly large for my small room so think twice about...

Easy Controls, Great Sound, Old fashioned simplicity, Powerful

Bulky, Cluttered wiring, No on off switch for sub, Unattractive Design

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)