I need a decent HTIB ($300.00) thinking about a ONKYO HT-S3500 - Blu-ray Forum

BZN4LC4PON3 · 10-21-2012, 11:48 PM

I have a very high end gaming PC that has a really nice dedicated audio card and a bluray player. I am currently running a "klipsch promedia 2.1" speaker set on my PC. Tho it sounds fantastic I am obviously missing the 5.1 and I dont have a center so I am missing voice.

Here is what I want to do. I have $300.00 total and I want to get something better then what I got currently. I always shop at newegg so If you could suggest anything HTIB that is under $300.00

I live in an Apartment complex so I cant have a massive booming surround sound. I love clarity and just a hair of bass. Are any of these any good?

So far I have found the

ONKYO HT-S3500: $250.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box

Samsung HT-E4500 3D: $250.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box

Samsung HT-E5400 3D: $300.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box

LG BH6720S 3D: $300.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box

BZN4LC4PON3 · 10-22-2012, 11:23 AM

No one has an opinion? Id like to get something ordered.

crazyBLUE · 10-22-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BZN4LC4PON3

No one has an opinion? Id like to get something ordered.

Onkyo makes a good HTIB setup. The one you posted looks good & reads the most important Codecs, DTS Master & Dolby True HD.

The price doesn't look to bad either for going in that direction for a sound system

jag2007 · 10-22-2012, 12:18 PM

I've used an Onkyo system before and I was happy with it.

BZN4LC4PON3 · 10-22-2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks guys. I kind of figured the ONKYO would be the best choice. I actually got to listen to this setup at someones house & I will admit its a fantastic setup IMO. I am not an Audiophile so I cant comment on others but this one was very loud, had great bass which was to much for my apartment and its crystal clear to me.

onyxbfly · 10-24-2012, 04:09 PM

Point your browser in the following direction and get more bang for your buck. Accessories4less is a certified reseller of factory refurbished products.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make.../iphone/1.html

brianh78 · 10-25-2012, 04:23 AM

you cant go wrong with the onkyo. I bought the s3300 couple of years ago now, I love it as much as the day I bought it, dvds sound good, but blus are fantastic. Had both DTS and True HD. Plus my wife would not let me shell out a ton for it (she hates it go figure), but it rocks literally. Not bad for a downward firing bass and smallish speakers. I dont think you will be sorry in the least.

BZN4LC4PON3 · 10-26-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by brianh78

you cant go wrong with the onkyo. I bought the s3300 couple of years ago now, I love it as much as the day I bought it, dvds sound good, but blus are fantastic. Had both DTS and True HD. Plus my wife would not let me shell out a ton for it (she hates it go figure), but it rocks literally. Not bad for a downward firing bass and smallish speakers. I dont think you will be sorry in the least.

Yeah I may possibly get that refurb in the link above you for $250.00 but there is a $50.00 shipping fee. The sub in the 5400 is independently powered compared to the 3500

Pistol Pete · 10-26-2012, 02:19 AM

I started with an Onkyo HTiB and it is great. I've since bought a 3D capable receiver after I bought my Panasonic 3D plasma. Still use the speakers from the HTiB.

digitalgliff · 11-09-2012, 07:03 PM

The sub in this onkyo 3500 IS NOT powerd?

BLADE VASU · 11-14-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalgliff

The sub in this onkyo 3500 IS NOT powerd?

I own Onkyo S3500. It has a passive sub. But for a medium room it is enough.
If you want to upgrade the HT in future, go for another model.

The performance is very good, especially for movies, for a medium sized room. Feels like room is shaking while playing DTS/DD movies.
For music lovers, this is just average.

It has 4 HDMI input which you can't find in any HTiB @this price

I considered Yamaha YHT 196 and YHT 292 also. But the final choice was Onkyo S3500 as I often watch movies than listening music.

Bluprint · 01-20-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by onyxbfly

Point your browser in the following direction and get more bang for your buck. Accessories4less is a certified reseller of factory refurbished products.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make.../iphone/1.html

Thank you for this post!

Falconer · 01-27-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluprint

Thank you for this post!

They have the S5500 for $20 cheaper. And the sub is powered.

dborgill · 02-01-2013, 01:29 PM

Any reason, besides price that this would be a choice for a PC gamer than this:

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...m-Z906?crid=47

I am really tempted to pull the trigger on the Onkyo for my main gaming PC but didn't know if there was any "gotchas"

gibbsy24 · 02-01-2013, 02:12 PM

Don't bother with the logitech, you can get a lot better for that price.

dborgill · 02-01-2013, 03:03 PM

What about this one?

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...Package/1.html

dborgill · 02-01-2013, 04:41 PM

I need something with super small speakers for a small desk..

nando820 · 02-05-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dborgill

What about this one?

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...Package/1.html

Onkyos all in one systems are great. I had one for several years, hell I still have an Onkyo amp. But I would get one that has DTS-HD and True Dolby decoders that's the reason I had to upgrade mine

Bluprint · 04-07-2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Falconer

They have the S5500 for $20 cheaper. And the sub is powered.

Anybody know how these work with ps3's?

Falconer · 06-07-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluprint

Anybody know how these work with ps3's?

I just ordered one, so I'll let you know in the near future.

10-21-2012, 11:48 PM	#1
BZN4LC4PON3 Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Elbridge NY Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:37	I need a decent HTIB ($300.00) thinking about a ONKYO HT-S3500 I have a very high end gaming PC that has a really nice dedicated audio card and a bluray player. I am currently running a "klipsch promedia 2.1" speaker set on my PC. Tho it sounds fantastic I am obviously missing the 5.1 and I dont have a center so I am missing voice. Here is what I want to do. I have $300.00 total and I want to get something better then what I got currently. I always shop at newegg so If you could suggest anything HTIB that is under $300.00 I live in an Apartment complex so I cant have a massive booming surround sound. I love clarity and just a hair of bass. Are any of these any good? So far I have found the ONKYO HT-S3500: $250.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box Samsung HT-E4500 3D: $250.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box Samsung HT-E5400 3D: $300.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box LG BH6720S 3D: $300.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eater-in-a-Box

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10-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#2
BZN4LC4PON3 Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Elbridge NY Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:37	No one has an opinion? Id like to get something ordered.

10-22-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	I've used an Onkyo system before and I was happy with it.

10-22-2012, 07:02 PM	#5
BZN4LC4PON3 Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Elbridge NY Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:37	Thanks guys. I kind of figured the ONKYO would be the best choice. I actually got to listen to this setup at someones house & I will admit its a fantastic setup IMO. I am not an Audiophile so I cant comment on others but this one was very loud, had great bass which was to much for my apartment and its crystal clear to me.

10-24-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
onyxbfly Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:47	Point your browser in the following direction and get more bang for your buck. Accessories4less is a certified reseller of factory refurbished products. http://www.accessories4less.com/make.../iphone/1.html

10-25-2012, 04:23 AM	#7
brianh78 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:73	you cant go wrong with the onkyo. I bought the s3300 couple of years ago now, I love it as much as the day I bought it, dvds sound good, but blus are fantastic. Had both DTS and True HD. Plus my wife would not let me shell out a ton for it (she hates it go figure), but it rocks literally. Not bad for a downward firing bass and smallish speakers. I dont think you will be sorry in the least.

10-26-2012, 02:19 AM	#9
Pistol Pete Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:271 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:2	I started with an Onkyo HTiB and it is great. I've since bought a 3D capable receiver after I bought my Panasonic 3D plasma. Still use the speakers from the HTiB.

11-09-2012, 07:03 PM	#10
digitalgliff Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Rosemount, minnesota	The sub in this onkyo 3500 IS NOT powerd?

02-01-2013, 01:29 PM	#14
dborgill Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:18	Any reason, besides price that this would be a choice for a PC gamer than this: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...m-Z906?crid=47 I am really tempted to pull the trigger on the Onkyo for my main gaming PC but didn't know if there was any "gotchas"

02-01-2013, 02:12 PM	#15
gibbsy24 Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Traverse City, MI Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:1	Don't bother with the logitech, you can get a lot better for that price.

02-01-2013, 03:03 PM	#16
dborgill Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:18	What about this one? http://www.accessories4less.com/make...Package/1.html

02-01-2013, 04:41 PM	#17
dborgill Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:18	I need something with super small speakers for a small desk..

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