Most consumers that want a full audio and video experience are going to be attracted by multimedia equipment that has the THX logo on it. Many of the manufacturers of high end equipment strive to receive the THX certification and the Onkyo HT-S9300THX Home Theater Receiver is just that has this certification. Unfortunately, the THX logo seems to spike the price, so much that many consumers have second thought about purchasing this type of system, especially if there are other home receivers that cost less and perform perfectly well. The HT-S9300THX must have the value needed, because consumers aren’t looking back after purchasing this home theater receiver.

The HT-S9300THX was given its THX I/S Plus certification after the THX Company vigorously tested all the components in the unit. All seven speakers and subwoofers that come with the system were tested, as well as the receiver itself. The receiver features THX technologies like THX Surround EX and THX Loudness Plus. Users can easily switch between listening modes to suit their preferences. The Onkyo HT-S9300THX is ideal for small home theaters, allowing viewers to enjoy the theater experience at 8 feet from the screen. This unit has 130-watts allocated for each channel.

3D video technologies back up the receiver thanks to the latest HDMI 1.4a specification that is supported in each of the four HDMI inputs. Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and tuners may be hooked up to the receiver causing them to be ready for 3D content so long as the TV and media player both support the technologies. The Audio Return Channel eliminates the need for an S/PDIF audio cable.

When a DVD player is connected through HDMI, it will benefit from the HDMI video upscaling feature of this home theater receiver. Unlike many other home theater receivers, this one uses the Faroudja Dcdi Cinema processor to bump any source up to a 1080p resolution. The processor also removes unwanted jaggies and articles to improve image quality.

The surround sound experience is powered by the newer Dolby Pro Logic IIz format which allows front height speakers to be part of the sound envelope. The feature is entirely optional and replaces the traditional two surround speakers normally found on the back. The nondirectional audio approach promises improved immersion when playing video games or watching movies. Other lossless formats are supported as well thanks to the implementation of Burr-Brown audio DACs and PLL jitter-cleaning circuitry. The Audyssey room-correction serves as the home theater system’s means of calibration where a special speaker setup microphone is used.

The HT-S9300THX is topped of with the proprietary A-OMF diaphragms that are layered with polyethylene naphthalate to give the products much better heat resistance and strength against harsh elements. It also leverages the existing audio technology by providing more natural sound. The Onkyo HT-S9300THX also includes a full set of speakers, unlike most other home theater receivers.

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