Onkyo HT-S3900 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package

Edit on 8/15/20: I changed my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars. I've had this system for a while now, and it still works great. I've moved into a house with no roommates, so I can blast the sound when I want, and it sounds great. I'm very happy with this system. My hdmi connection issues are gone since the move (I had tried different cables, but they may all have had problems with those devices. Cables have been the bain of my existence with hdmi.) Like the headline says, its a good system for the price. Older review: So far I like the Onkyo HT-S3900. I have roommates so I can't blast the base or the volume much. This is a good system for my environment. The only problem so far is my cable box (spectrum) and my Xbox One would not work when connected via hdmi. The cable box had the screen flicker and the audio would cut out every few seconds. The Xbox One would get a random black screen that would last about 5 to 10 seconds. I can still get surround sound with them by using the optical input from the tv, but I am disappointed I couldn't use the hdmi connection. My PC and my chromecast did connect just fine with the hdmi, and I could play videos without problem. The system sounds good. Hopefully this will last longer then the two Samsung surround sound systems I had. Both only lasted one year before going bad. Time will tell...

As to this system, it is very good, excellent sound at low price. The subwoofer is a 6" passive, meaning it is powered by the built-in amplifier (don't let that dissuade you! It is AWESOME!). It has Bluetooth, and many connections for a variety of situations. I have enjoyed mine for a few months now and have few complaints. One is the 1080/ARC capability. It didn't work for my Roku, so I had to forgo using one HDMI cord to provide sound and picture for the 4 HDMI outlets in the back. I had to go back to an optical audio cable and use the HDMI ports on my TV. The PDF guide does tell you that the HDMI ARC capabilities are not guaranteed to work in every situation, so that is warning in advance. It was no problem for me since I have plenty of HDMI ports on my smart TV. Also, keep in mind that if you do want to use the HDMI ARC to provide audio and other HDMI devices, your TV must have an HDMI/ARC port. Overall a nice system, attractive, and the sound is good. I listen to symphonic music, classical, so sound quality is important to me. This one provides that quality. Update (2/26/21). I LOVE this system! I went to Youtube and played a "video" with audio frequencies from 20 to 20,000 hz. The subwoofer proved capable of playing the lowest tones, and the audio spectrum was even up to and past 10Khz (I can't hear above 10Khz!). This is a remarkable system. I am a true audiophile and component stereo enthusiast (since 1970). I listen to classical, symphonic music. I have played the 1812 Overture (with cannon!), the Saint-Saens "Organ Symphony" which really shows off the bass abilities of one's system with a massive pipe organ in the final movement. The Onkyo comes through amazingly well. Highly recommended!

I wish the speaker wires were longer BUT the sound is awesome. Especially for the cost. I also like the Bluetooth option so I can pair my PC or cellphone to it and play music. It installed like a dream and input changing was smooth. This has to be one of the simplest setup I ever did with all the color coding and clearly labeled jacks/inputs etc. I have had both Denon and Onkyo for a long time. And will continue to do so.

I initially had some trouble getting my Xbox One X to display 4K HDR through it, but managed to get it working after simply turning the receiver and Xbox off and back on again. Sound quality is great, the only problem I have with it isn't necessarily a problem with the receiver, but with the interaction of it with my TV and Xbox. I have my TV set to turn on when I turn my Xbox on, and for a brief moment when my TV turns on it sits at a loading screen as its waiting for a signal from the receiver. This occasionally causes the receiver to switch from the 'game' input which I have my Xbox on to the TV ARC input, so I have to find the remote to manually change it back to the 'game' input. Its a minor inconvenience, and it only happens occasionally. I purchased mine for $250, but it appears at the time of writing this its up to $340. There may be better options for that price elsewhere, but If the price is back around $250 or below, I would definitely recommend it. This is a great sound system for small to medium rooms, it sounds great, looks great, and haven't had any major issues with it so far. Something to note: it does have fairly large vent holes on the top, so if you keep it in a place where the top is exposed, i would recommend getting a cheap sheer curtain or mesh fabric, or other similar cloth that has very fine holes to keep pet hair and other small objects from falling in through it, without restricting air flow. Cut a rectangle out slightly larger than the vents and use small ceramic magnets or magnetic tape to hold it on without damaging the receiver.

For the price this is an excellent unit. It was easy to set up and the wifi works well. The speakers were OK, but I had better speakers from my old stereo that died which improved the sound. The speakers that it came with were fine, but since I had better speakers, why not use them. At first I was using this unit with a USB thumb drive that had most of my music ripped from my CD collection, but found that with Amazon music and my Amazon dot, it was a much more convenient interface. It connected well to my ROKU tv in my room and it's nice to watch movies with 7.1 sound. I actually used two of the speakers from this unit with another Amazon dot and and old amplifier in my basement workshop. BTW, I do not work for Amazon! I just wanted to mention that since when I re-read this it sounded a bit like an advertisement. In short it's an excellent unit for the money.

Bought ht this back in june 2018 as a xmas gift. it was false advertised as 5.2 and it WAS NOT this is a 5.1. It said New in the listing but the box look like it was mistreated or. A dog was chewing on its bottom corners. opened today on Dec 23rd and plugged all spearkers and a PlayStation and a tv via hdmi it sound preety good but seems to get really HOT fast at vol 35 -50 where i find it very odd. i dont know if the Bluetooth button in front pannel clicks down to locked position making other buttons including the power button or the remote control inoperable. i dont know if it broken or thats the way it is. So i was using the amp to watch a movie with the kids and after 2hrs the amp was operating very hot at vol 45 out 70 then it shut off to never turn on again now iam stuck with this dead amp with no return it since I threw out the original box but keep all literature. Called onkyo they advise to take it in for service for repair since it under warranty. The shop was a dump i still left it since by Onkyo- took bill of sales the shop guy did not accept it wanted a emailed copy instead so i did. Told him i just open the box 24hrs ago and he said he will “TRY” to repair it 8-20 days since Dec 26th i also mention the button in front he said thats not his job or issue i was like “???” I should’ve just return it. But since i threw the box out i dont know what to do-will update once i recieve the unit back. Amazon please Help!

The sound and video performance of this system is very good and I enjoy listening to it. Also setup was very easy and is supported by the excellent labels on the back of the receiver and the straightforward menu to customize speaker output and sound. But, I have had several instances where the TV picture has turned to static or has completely cut off and the sound has gone mute. I can sometimes fix these episodes by changing the source selection back and forth and/or by powering on/off the receiver - several times. Occasionally none of this works and I just have to turn it off and go watch TV in another room. I have not returned this unit for service because it doesn't display this problem reliably yet - sometimes it works perfectly all evening - so am afraid that it won't be properly serviced until the problem is constant. I'm sorry to write a negative review of this system because it does perform well and is good value for the money. Too bad it isn't totally reliable. Update: Another reviewer suggested that HDMI cabling might be causing the problem I had with this system. So a couple of months ago, I replaced my HDMI cables with better quality ones of the same length and since then, no problems. I have therefore increased my rating to 5 stars.

I purchased this to replace a 9YO receiver and 15YO speakers (also Onkyo--the brand has served me well). This is an adequate system for an apartment or bedroom. It will not satisfy discriminating movie lovers to be a primary home theater system. The biggest problem I have with it is that it has a passive sub-woofer. You aren't going to be rattling any windows with this kit. If you are watching regular TV or sports it is excellent. The sound is crisp and clear. If you aren't an audiophile or movie nerd, it works great. That said, if you are trying to recreate a theater experience with your big boom pow pew pew movies you will find it lacking. I have to say the speakers don't have the warmth of my older ones, but still punch above their weight at 1/4th the size. Currently I'm fishing all the kid toys and spider eggs out of my 15YO old active sub-woofer and see if it improves. Had I paid more attention, I would have paid more for a system with an a active sub-woofer.

Creo que la relación costo-beneficio es insuperable. Desde hace un tiempo buscaba un equipo así, definitivamente ONKYO es la primer opción en receptores/amplificadores. El único pero que le pongo, y es a las bocinas, es el acabado piano que tienen, sumamente delicado, incluso con una toalla de micro fibra se le quedan rayones pequeños y el polvo se pega mucho, así como las huellas al momento de manipularse. Pero lo verdaderamente importante es la calidad del equipo, lo bien que trabaja los distintos efectos de sonido envolvente y ma mejora al audio digital desde el bluetooth o USB. Un muy buen equipo si buscas algo bueno, bonito y barato (claro para el rango de equipos)

This system was well packed in the box. Easy to unpack. Easy to set up. Comes with colour coded wires and speakers are labelled for placement. My TV room is about 10'x10' and this system fills it nicely. For movies I find it sounds best when on Dolby 5.1. All parts and pieces feel durable and well made. The speakers have great range. It appeared on my doorstep faster than I expected but, strangely enough, shows as being lost in transit on Amazon's website. Overall I am very happy with this purchase. No regrets. Updated September 13th. I love this system. The sound is wonderful. My only regret is not buying it sooner.

I like everything about it. I like how easy it is to select new devices. This system has a booming subwoofer and it is by far the best surround sound theatre system I’ve ever owned. Customer service is very polite and do there best to solve any issue I was having with this system. I will definitely be buying again in the future when I want to upgrade this Onkyo system for a 7.1 surround theatre system. Thank you for making a great system

Excelente producto, su sonido es de los mejores dentro del rango de precios en los que se maneja. Producto recomendado.

The price is alright for the sound quality but I don't think it's worth $450 CAD. Maybe it's an issue with my devices and using the RCA inputs on the receiver, but this receiver does NOT like having more than 1 RCA input being used, despite having 3. Horrible, horrible whitenoise and feedback loops especially in higher volume, something I should HOPE would be a non-issue at this price range. But thankfully I'm not in need of more than one RCA input and being coupled with the HDMI inputs, things are as good as they can be, I believe. Slightly confusing configuration settings but once you do enough tinkering, you'll know which settings are the best. After that, great sound quality at a good volume and no hissing or whitenoise even in higher but listenable volumes (that is to say these speakers get VERY loud but at the cost of increased background noise), but your results may vary a little. Essentially these speakers become unusable after about 50, out of 79 (not 100, for some reason), volume increments. But thankfully I rarely need to go above 38, so at this range, they are more than serviceable. Super clean setup, very clear labeling; you can't screw it up. There's a chance different wiring could improve the audio quality even more but I tried it with one set of wiring I have and it didn't help, but again, your results may vary. Would I recommend these speakers? In a smaller environment, like a room in a house, I think so. Probably one of the best value products Amazon cares to feature™ on the search page.