Onkyo HT-S990 Review

Hi All

I am not new to music but surely new to HT's. I need your inputs on HT-S990 7.1 Channel THX Certified Receiver/Speaker Package.

ONKYO SIGHT & SOUND - INDIA


Onkyo guys are selling it for 45k. Would need some expert comments on this system. Can i get something better in the same price?

Any inputs are highly appreciated.

Regards
Mung's

Hello Mungs,

I think the package is pretty good for an HTIB. When it was launched its price was around 65k. Anyways, I have heard it once and find it ok for the price. You cannot expect the deapth and the scale of seperates.

You can read about it here

Home Theater: Onkyo HT-S990THX Integrated Home Theater System

Onkyo HT-S990THX Home Theater System reviews - CNET Reviews

Owner's Reviews of the Onkyo HT-S990THX - 7.1-Channel THX Certified Home Theater System | Model Information | Onkyo USA Home Theater Products

PC World - HT-S990THX Home Theater System User Reviews

Bottom line: Eventhough not future proof this is definitely a good Value for Money package.

Best regards.

Thanks Unleash_me

Is something available within 50k which you think is better?

It will be used more for listening to music and not much for watching movies

Cheers

Then why are you wasting you money in an HTIB?

Go ahead and get yourself a CD/SACD player + Amp + Speakers.

Should come with in 50k. You will get lot of inputs from the different threads here.

All the best.

U_M

Going thru some wsites I came across Onkyo 504, Yamaha 659 which were recommended by people; the cost of the Onk's is 24k while Yamaha is 38k (for 661), checked with different vendors.

what wud u reco?

Also I am looking at 2 FLoorS's+2BookS+1Sub+1Ctr speaker, does it make sense; can you tell me how much wud it cost (appox)?

It 'll b a gr8 hlp(F1) if you can recommend some.

Cheers

Consider the Marantz SR-301 AV Receiver or its big brother, the Marantz SR-3001 as well.

For speakers look at the Mordaunt Short Avant family (902i front & rear, 905i center, 309w subwoofer) or Wharfedale Diamond (9.1 front & rear, 9.cs center, SW-150 sub). If you can stretch your budget consider also the Monitor Audio Bronze (BR2) series.

There you go Mungs!

I'd have more or less suggested the same as what Particleman did.

Although am not sure if you can squeez in all of these with your 50k range. Floorstanders are good and can help you save on the stands too, but do you have the space for them to breath?

May be you can consider these for the fronts.

a) Diamond 9.4 Wharfedale

b)Avant 904i Avant 904i Floorstander / Avant 900i / Products / Mordaunt Short

All the best.

Avoid low-end Yamaha AVRs at all costs. Besides, grey-market Marantz AVRs are better value for money.

Great suggestions and advice as always, unleash_me.

I just wanted to comment, if I may:
a) When I last checked with them, Designer Audio (distributor for Wharfedale) was not offering the 9.4 - hope that has changed now as it is a good compromise of price-vs-performance.
b) @Mungeri: if you can stretch your budget I would suggest the 914i over 904i as it has larger drivers (6.5-inch versus the 90x series' 5.25-inch) that will compete quite nicely with the Wharfedale Diamonds should their 9.4 be unavailable or not to your liking.

@Mungeri:
If your interest in Music is indeed greater than Movies then do not compromise. Consider starting with two excellent front speakers and add the others later (possibly in this order - sub->center->surrounds). If you choose the Marantz SR-3001 then you should consider either Monitor Audio BR2 bookshelf fronts (around 18-20k) or the floorstanding BR5 (around 32k). Another great sounding pair is the PSB Image B25 bookshelf (around 25k) or the T45 floorstander (around 45k). This will give you a solid foundation you can build on later.

Take your time auditioning as many speakers as you can. There are dozens of speakers available in India now so it may take some time but it is worth it.

Hey guys

Any experience with Outlaw Receiver?

Cheers