Onkyo HT-S990THX

8 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Onkyo HT-S990THX. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Onkyo HT-S990THX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

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Onkyo HT-S990THX

The Onkyo HT-S990THX is the world's first THX-certified home-theater-in-a-box system. The package combines seven large two-way, multidriver speakers; a 12-inch, 230-watt powered subwoofer; and a full-size A/V receiver that offers generous connectivity,...

Despite the expense of this package, it lacks niceties such as an included DVD player (you have to supply your own), onscreen menus, and HDMI connections. The optional XM antenna caused some background noise when connected. And while the speakers and...

The sound quality of the Onkyo HT-S990THX is among the best you'll get from a home-theater-in-a-box system, but the lack of HDMI video is a disappointment.

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : Gerry Block (gear.ign.com)

Onkyo HT-S990 Surround Sound Package Review

For the past few months, however, we've been testing a speaker and amp package that defies general preconceptions of HTIB kits. Onkyo's HT-S990 is a f...

At the moment the IGN Gear test theater includes more devices than the HT-S990 can handle. We decided to route our Xbox 360 and HD-DVR directly through the receiver, while our Wii and PS2 went first through our Pelican System Selector Pro 2.0, which...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Onkyo HT-S990THX Integrated Home Theater System

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Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Onkyo HT-S990THX Integrated Home Theater System

* Audio editor Mark Fleischmann is also the author of the annually updated book Practical Home Theater (www.quietriverpress.com).

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (toysrus.com)

SOMETHING NEW AND FUN!

ME AND MY HUSBAND NEEDED A NEW GAME TO PLAY WITH OUR 6YR OLD ON FAMILY NIGHT AND THIS GAME WAS EASY ENOUGH FOR HER TO PLAY AND ALL THREE OF US TO HAVE FUN! ITS SORRY WITH A LIL TWIST. WE REALLY ENJOYED IT!

Easy To Play, Educational, Entertaining, Fun, Interactive, Thought Provoking

SLIDES ON TABLE WHEN SPIN

May, 2011

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Consumer review (toysrus.com)

Interesting

Haven't played this yet, but love the original Sorry game. This should prove interesting. Not for younger kids - would recommend it for ages 8 and up.

Can Withstand Use, Easy To Play, Educational, Entertaining, Fun, Interactive, Thought Provoking

Dec, 2010

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