Onkyo HT-S5300 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for iPhone/iPod ( Black)

Onkyo has built a reputation for making advanced features and performance more affordable for budget-conscious fans of home entertainment. Take, as a prime example, the HT-S5300 receiver and speaker package. At the heart of this 7.1-channel system, you have an A/V receiver sporting four of the latest HDMI 1.4 inputs—enough for all your high-def sources. HDMI 1.4 brings compatibility with 3D video—coming soon—and an Audio Return Channel. With the HT-S5300, you can also adjust settings on the fly with a handy overlaid on-screen display. The receiver offers a broad range of connectivity options, such as a front input for portable devices and a Universal Port for one-cable connection of the included Dock for iPhone/iPod. High-quality Burr-Brown DACs ensure pristine analog conversion of all digital audio sources, including HD audio formats from Dolby and DTS. And Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz gives you the option of a new height-channel set-up with the included 7.1-channel speaker package. read more..

Best Features

• 130 watts/ch with 290W powered subwoofer
• HDMI (Version 1.4 to Support 3D Video Formats, Audio Return Channel), Deep Color , x.v.Color , LipSync, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio , DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
• Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (4 Inputs and 1 Output)
• Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback of Separate Source in Another Room
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG (Role Playing Game)

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pretty good by deadguy
Pros

* Sounds great for the price.

* Easy setup.



Cons

* Multichannel PCM surround bug, which I avoid by disabling 5.1 and 7.1 PCM on my PS3. I let Dolby come through unmolested, which you ought to do anyhow since the PS3 Dolby decoder leaves the rear speakers silent in 7.1. Dolby EX FTW.

* Some HDMI compatibility hiccups, which are probably due to my older TV(2007 Samsung 1080p LCD) and cable box. Pink-tinted screen, no video/sound, etc. Rarely happens. Power cycle the tv/box/reciever and all is well.