Onkyo HTS3300 5.1-channel 3D-compatible home theater system

Sound included

Put Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD MA decoding, 660W of total output power, and a 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system into the same box, and what do you get? A great way to experience the studio-quality surround sound found on Blu-ray Disc movies. Each of the HT-S3300's five surround sound speakers — including four satellite speakers and a center-channel speaker — employ a 3.5" driver to envelop your living room with full-range surround sound audio. And completing the listening experience with deep, controlled bass audio, this Onkyo HTIB offers an independent subwoofer with an 8.0" down-firing driver. Further, while the bass-reflex cabinets used by each speaker enhance low-frequency efficiency and performance, magnetic shielding of the front-channel and center-channel speakers ensures safe placement near your other home A/V components.

Ready to tie your 3D home theater together

The prospect of 3D home viewing was just too much to resist, so you've totally revamped your home theater for 3D compatibility. You've got the flat panel 3D HDTV, 3D active glasses for everyone in the family, the 3D Blu-ray player, and the latest 3D Blu-ray releases. Sure, you're ready for the full 3D experience at home, but you still feel like something is missing . . . like the system unity you enjoyed with your old 2D Onkyo receiver. Well, equipping you with total system connectivity for the 3D home theater, Onkyo presents the HT-S3300 with the HT-R380 receiver. Equipped with HDMI v1.4 inputs and output, this Onkyo home theater system is capable of handling all your 3D connectivity needs. With expanded bandwidth capabilities over the previous HDMI v1.3 standard, HDMI v1.4 allows transmission of Full HD 1080p video, studio-quality multichannel surround sound, and high definition 3D content . . . all along a single cable! The HDMI v1.4 connectivity offered by the HT-S3300 is ideal for integrating all of your 3D components into a seamless home theater system. And, adding another level of performance to your system, HDMI v1.4 sports an audio return channel. Now, rather than using additional audio cables, you can send any audio signal received directly by your HDTV back to the HT-S3300 and your home audio system via the same HDMI v1.4 cable that's feeding video to the TV! (Note, HDMI v1.4 cables are required for both 3D and audio return channel signal transmission.)

Blu-ray — it's all about the audio

Okay, so Blu-ray Disc isn't all about the audio. Blu-ray Disc media may offer Full 1920 x 1080p HD viewing, but it also offers something equally impressive — studio-quality surround sound. Because of inherent limitations, DVDs only have room for compressed audio, or audio whose highest and lowest frequencies have been removed to minimize data size. Sure, DVD audio is surround sound, but it's missing the subtle nuance of the studio-original soundtrack. That's where Blu-ray comes in: with it's expanded storage capacity, Blu-ray Disc can accommodate full uncompressed surround sound, i.e. audio true to the studio original. And ensuring that your home theater is capable of decoding Blu-ray's digital audio channels, Onkyo's HT-S3300 offers both Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding. These two advanced processing decoding technologies unlock the Blu-ray audio experience, bringing you the surround sound the director intended for you to hear over the included 5.1-channel speaker system.

Get your game on

As a gamer, your interests are wide. You play rock-band games as much as you suit-up for sports games or go special-ops for an action/shooter game. Accordingly, you're aware of the different graphical nature and demands of each of these gaming genres. Ensuring that you enjoy optimal system performance no matter what kind of gaming you're doing, Onkyo has outfitted the HT-S3300 with four specialized Game modes. Choose between Rock, Sports, Action, or RPG to optimize your home theater's performance to match the needs of your gaming content.

Your favorite playlists, at home

You love jetting around town with tunes from your MP3 player flooding your ears. But once you get back home, you'd rather be listening you all your favorite music using your home audio system. If only there were a way to finish the playlist you'd started in town back without having to go through the hassle of finding a disc or queuing up your music library. Enter the HT-S3300. Thanks to a front-panel input, you can easily connect your MP3 player to your home theater system, and instantly pick up your playlist right where you left off. (Note, you'll need an adapter cable with a 3.5mm auxiliary jack to plug into this Onkyo receiver.)

Two choices: A or B

It's seems such a pity to limit the superb audio output offered by the HT-S3300 to just one room in your house. Why not share a little of the audio bliss with another room . . say the kitchen, or even back deck? Well, the folks at Onkyo think that's a great idea. As proof, they've equipped the HT-S3300 with Speaker A and B powered front-channel pairs. Of course, you'll use the Speaker A pair as the front left and right pair in your 5.1-channel home theater setup. However, you you're also free to setup a second stereo pair in another room using the Speaker B output pair. Accordingly, if you're not watching a movie or listening to music in the living room, you can simply push the A/B selector button on the HT-S3300's front panel and switch over to your speaker pair in the other room. Put on a favorite album while you cook in the kitchen or relax with friends on the deck.

Innovative control

While most A/V receivers offer some sort of on-screen display for navigating your system, they often suffer from the same flaw: in order to change settings, you have to leave the program you're watching. No so with the HT-S3300 — this gizmo's got an overlaid on-screen display. As long as you're using HDMI cables to connect to your video display, you can check and change system settings without leaving your movie or show. The on-screen display appears translucently overlaid on top of whatever you're watching. Change settings without missing a beat with the HT-S3300 from Onkyo.

The Audyssey Suite

A variety of factors can influence the quality of your home listening experience. Furniture, walls, and home-theater layout can interfere with speaker acoustics. Changes in programming — as between TV shows and commercials — can cause annoying fluctuations in volume levels. And listening at low volumes can cause you to miss out on some of a song or score's nuances. Ensuring that you always enjoy optimal performance from your system, Onkyo has equipped the HT-S3300 with a suite of Audyssey technologies. First, Audyssey EQ brings you an automated speaker-configuration process, employing a pre-set correction filter for each speaker and customizing performance to your living room's acoustics. Second, Audyssey Dynamic Volume automatically compensates for volume fluctuation in different audio content to deliver an even listening experience between programming and commercials. Finally, Aydyssey Dynamic EQ maintains consistent bass response, tonal balance, and surround sound effect at different volume levels, ensuring that you enjoy the natural dynamics of your audio content no matter the listening volume.

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Onkyo HTS3300 (March 30, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Matthew F. - Garden City, MI

What a great product, especially for the price! I ordered it on a Tuesday and it was delivered to me by Friday. Still playing with all of the different setting, but overall one of the best all in one systems I have owned.

I Like it (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael W. - Clermont, FL

One month in and it still works...as it should. The HDMI output was the selling point for me and it is as easy to setup as advertised. I have my HD cable box and PS3 going into it via HDMI and an HDMI out to my 60 inch Sony. Every now and then I have to turn the receiver off when I switch from one input to another because it will make a hissing sound or not produce audio. Hence the 4 ratings.

Onkyo Theater System (March 18, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Stephen T. - Candor, NY

Man that box was heavy.... but once unpacked everything was neatly put inside... the Onkyo had easy setup directions and I was up and running under an hour.... some of the features I had to actually look at the manual to adjust... but what a sound... and for the price that Vanns sold it to me for... I couldnt go wrong!!

Awesome System (February 14, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brandon P. - Fuquay Varina, NC

This is a great buy for anyone. The setup was a breeze and it gives you better sound and options than many systems far mire expensive than the HTS3300. Very happy with the purchase and have already recommended it to family and friends.

Great Home Theater System (February 14, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Don B. - Melville, NY

This Home Theater System was perfect for my family
room. It was easy to hook up to my 46 flat screen and DVD player. The sound is great and fills the entire room. You can taylor the sound to the room with the individual speaker db settings and how far the speaker is from the listners. The AM and FM is also nice for casual listening. This is just what I was looking for and it did not break the bank.

Onkyo HTS3300 (February 09, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Fielding P. - Louisville, KY

Vanns did a great job shipping the product as described and quickly. Initially I was going to buy an all-in-one HTIB but decided on this system......I am glad I did. I was very pleased with the look and quality of the product. After setting up the system it took me a while to get familiar with it and all of the settings. Keep in mind this is my first real surround receiver. I am very pleased with the sound quality and the speakers that came with it. Although I could see in the future upgrading the front and back speakers with a higher quality. The subwoofer is very nice and the receiver has plenty of adjustment for each individual speaker. Overall I couldnt be happier with my purchase.

Awesome Introduction To Home Theater (January 17, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steven F Malone - Hebron, MD

I thought I wanted a sound bar for its ease of installation and connectivity regarding speaker placement and so on... I listened to all that I could find in local Best Buy and such.
Being somewhat of an audiofile dating back to the 70s and 80s, spending more than I should have on High End audio equipment, I just couldnt convince myself that a long skinny tube of speakers could replicate the sound I was looking for. The soundbars did not sound bad by any means, just a little directional and tinny at low volumes...imho.
Everything I read pointed to the Onkyo HT-S3300 as an outstanding entry level Home system. I took the plunge based on countless high ratings of the system and Onkyos reputation for quality. I was NOT dissappointed !
The sound is full and rich and the speakers sound much larger than they appear. I did change the speaker wire to a 16 guage because the supplied wire seemed a little small. peace of mind. My two recommendations are
1.Make sure you set your dynamic volume to at least LIGHT setting
2. Make sure all available firmware updates are installed in your bluray player .
This Onkyo system exceeded my expectations!

HTS3300 - big bang for the buck (January 15, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Volker S. - Twentynine Palms, CA

Overall
I own this system now for two weeks and cannot find any negative points. As of right now, I am totally satisfied with this purchase.

Design & Quality
The black color and the systems design are modern and not to fancy. I did not expect that quality at the speakers, yes, they are not to be compared with a top line speaker system, but they are far above what I have seen at other systems. The AV receiver demonstrates great product development and offers multiple inputs.
A structured system menu makes the configuration and system setup easy and delivers your satisfaction.

Sound
This unit simply rocks Clear sound and a solid bass. Even the sub woofer is passive you will have a full bass. I use this system in a open space living room and experienced a superb listening experience. I was concerned that not having a contained room would diminish the sound quality, but this wan not the case.

Negative
Speaker cables, order a set of speaker cable with this purchase, since the original cables are very cheap. I understand that there are no better cables inside, different set ups, in wall installation, but anyways, they should have thrown in some better and longer cables.

Great unit (December 25, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Larry S. - Knoxville, TN

Easy setup, great sound, lots of features. nice HTIB for the money!

Onkyo HTS-3300 (December 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: David K. Kido - East Granby, CT

Have only had this set up for a week, but cant say wow enough. Wonderful sound, and with a 42 lcd and blue ray player the family is very happy! Thanks to Vanns for excellent shipping and customer service.

Home theater (December 17, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ed C. - Orange County, CA

I bought this unit because it was recommended as a best buy by Consumers Report. Since all of the component connections are made with HDMI cables, setting it up was clean and simple. It works well.

Onkyo 5.1 home theatre system (December 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Gary O. - Powderly, TX

We purchased this less expensive Onkyo to replace an older Pioneer in our game room. While the HTS3300 produces adequate sound that is better than the Pioneer it replaced, the quality of the sound, not surprisingly, doesnt match the Onkyo 7.1 system we have in our media room. Set up was relatively easy, and for general use it is a cost effective system. It just doesnt compare to its big brother.

Unit itself is practically idiot proof! (December 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Marlene E. - Clinton, MD

I bought this unit because of the excellent reviews it received. The diagrams in the manual along with the color coded speaker wires made connecting the unit itself extremely fast and easy! However, connecting the TV was a little more challenging and that was because the TV had only one audio output and I could only use a digital audio coax cable. Similarly, my DVD player which is old only used a digital optical audio cable to hook up to the receiver. In both cases the Onkyo receiver had these connections! Furthermore, because the Onkyo receiver had an HDMi OUT connection which I then connected to the TV HDMI input, I was able to connect the receiver to the TV allowing me to view the Onkyos setup menu and make my choices using the remote. This was invaluable as I have a bad back! I am very much a novice 70 yr.old novice at that! and I was able to set up the whole system by myself! That says something about the ease of use! I will eventually purchase the IPOD dock. This is a very nice system and I am extremely pleased with my purchase.

Best Bang for your buck! (December 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jay V. - Seattle, WA

After extensive research with the many different brands and features available in the market, I found that for under $300 this system is the best. Its easy to set up, and was packaged very well. The main reason I believe that this system is the best at its price point is because it provides hdmi pass through which enables me to play PS3. At this price, its rare to find a system that has this feature. I also connected the wii [via component] and comcast as well. This system sounds amazing and cant be beat. Let me re-iterate. This system is indeed the best bang for your buck. Have a great day!

Excellent System for a Reasonable Price (December 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Leo M. - Fredericksburg, TX

I had a Sony surround system that became dated, so I replaced it with the Onkyo HTS3300. The installation was very easy one HDMI cable to the satellite receiver, one HDMI cable to the BluRay player and one HDMI cable to the TV. The speaker cables are all color-coded, the hook-up could not be easier. The sound is very good and I can recommend this set to cost-conscious buyers.

Very Happy with this System (November 27, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Larry - Brick, NJ

I had been looking at Home Theater Systems for two years. This system is a great value for the price. Sounds great in my family room which is about 16 x 20 with a high ceiling. My daughter cranks it up when were not home so she can hear it throughout the house. The only minor complaint was the installation instructions. After trying for a couple of hours to follow the instructions and purchasing an extra HDMI cable, I just gave up on that and connected it the way I thought it should work - and it is fine! One more thing - the speaker wires that come with it are definitely lightweight - eventually Ill probably replace those.

Love the sound (November 21, 2010)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tauseef M. - Knoxville, TN

the sound is loud enough for me, a couple of problems though 1. The video cuts out often, it goes to a black screen and then will come back on again, Searching through the forums i found this to be a problem with this system. 2. The remote stops working intermittently and will not work until i have reset the remote. I thought about returning the system but I thought i would give it a chance to prove itself but it has not panned out. The on screen UI is cumbersome to use. Would not buy Onkyo again, the sound quality is very very good, no doubt. but they need to work their software side out.

Onkyo HTS3300 System (November 15, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Arthur C. - Buffalo, NY

Ive owned this system for about two months or more. System is in an area of 14 X25, and the sound is great. This system self calibrate the speakers, so system is very easy. On screen menus is helpful. Mind you this is not top of line system, but for what you get and price This is one AWESOME system. This system replaced and old yamaha HTR5540 w powered subwoofer. My 20 year old told me this system doesnt thump from the subwoofer, like the old system, but its hardly any difference overall. Thiis coming from a ear blown, mind binded gamer, who knows his electronics. A must buy, and with Vanns customer service and great shipping. You cant go wrong.

Value for Money? Yes (November 15, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark S. - Ann Arbor, MI

Why are we all surprised when a purchase of electronic products works as advertized?

Best Bang for your Buck (November 02, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Kyle J. - Houston, TX

If you want a great sounding, easy to setup surround sound this is the one. The sound is great. I wanted a high quality all-in-one surround sound system without having to spend a fortune, and luckily this product satisfied that need. I hooked up my Bluray, speakers, DVR, and LCD in about 15 minutes. The easy color coding for wires allows people who get overwhelmed by technology to have an easy time.

Great product and value (November 02, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Robert J. - Herndon, VA

I was looking for a great sounding system that fits into my budget and this one exceeds my expectations. I hooked up my TV, Bluray, DVR, multi-disk CD player in about 30 min. without difficulty. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. This system is perfect for a family room. I especially love that the receiver has an AB switch that allows the use of speakers for music in another room. Great product and value.

Onkyo Surround System (October 30, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Patrick K. - Pittsburg, CA

I have never had a surround system before, but I have had Onkyo products in the past, so when it was time to invest I looked for Onkyo. A friend recommended Vanns site, and I found this system at a great price.
The system is very easy to hook up, with 3 HDMI inputs and 1 output. It has plenty of Oomph, but would be better with a powered subwoofer if you dont mind paying extra for an upgrade.
Overall sound very good. I am quite pleased.

Awesome value (October 27, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Adam - Arlington, VA

I bought this because it was one of the cheapest surround sound systems from a reputable name in sound I could find that allowed 3D pass through. It works beautifully with my PS3 allowing full sound during video games and blu ray. Its great for sports as well. I havent gotten ESPN 3D in our area yet, but Im sure it will be amazing for that. This takes away the pain of switching out the 3D adapter as I have an older Mitsubishi DLP 65 TV. All in all the system is nice, warranty is good, and the delivery was fast. I would recommend this system and Vanns to anyone in the market for surround sound that is 3D capable.

Enjoying the Onkyo HTS3300 Home theater system (October 07, 2010)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Paul L. - Riverview, FL

This is a real quality system for the money. Excellent control of all system functions. And the sound is great. One drawback was the inability to mount the speakers to the swivelling wall mounts I have. But other than that, so far so good.

Best Sound for the Money (September 25, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Aymon F. - College Park, MD

I have never set up a sound system before, and this all-in-one kit made it extremely easy. The receiver and the speakers were color coded, so set up was a breeze. The sound really brought life to my favorite movies. I set up The Matrix Blu-Ray, and only intended to watch the scene where Neo and Trinity enter the lobby to being their rescue of Morpheus... let me tell you, the sound blew me away. Ive seen that move around 40 times, and never thought I would be able to watch it again. Now I think I could watch it forty more times. I found myself glued to my seat, soaking up the awesome sound. I have no regrets about selecting this system. It sounds great. There are so many listening options, and its really simple to use. Just plug your HDMIs in the back, and plug one HDMI into the TV. Then you do all your input switching using the receiver remote. Amazing. Also when someone is behind me in Halo, I hear them. I know exactly where they are and can spin around and pwn them. 5 stars!

Great Quality, (September 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: David N. - Miami, FL

A perfect product for gaming and entertainment. Very ease of use and the dynamic eq feature is awessome.

Good Value and Excellent Quaility (September 10, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Harry K. - Valley Springs, CA

I have had my 3300 for about 3 weeks now. Took a bit to get it all setup but not bad. But must say, a very non-tech person may have some trouble. The sound and picture quality is great. I have my DISH DVR attached with HDMI, my LG blu-ray also with HDMI, and my ReplayTV with component. Took me a bit to figure out that the component feed would not play back through my HDMI connected Panny Plasma TV. All the HDMIs will playback through the HDMI and all the components must playback through a component. And I guess that also means all composite must play back through a composite out. I also have a Roku Soundbridge hooked into the box so I can listen to all my PC based music through the system. Everything works very well and has excellent sound. I previously had a Pioneer HTSDVD 10 years old. This Onkyo is far superior.

Proplems with Picture (September 09, 2010)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(1/5.0)
Overall Rating		(2/5.0)

Reviewed By: Joseph S. - Annapolis, MD

Unfortunately, this product did not work for me as advertised. The sound was excellent, but I consistently had probelms with the picture, even though I own a brand new, high-quality HD TV. I tried moving speakers, changing connections, and moving around the receiver, but nothing helped. The distortion of the picture was quite noticable, and precluded me from enjoying TV or DVDs. Perhaps I might have eventually found some solution to this problem, but frankly, if it is this difficult to hook up a simple starter set to a basic TV, then there is a problem with the products. I returned the system, with great regret.

Good Quality Speakers for Reasonable Price (September 07, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jonathan T. - Minneapolis, MN

As a poor college student, I did quite a bit of research before buying a home theater system. The problem of course, is that most decent systems cost at least a thousand dollars, and anything cheaper is usually of questionable quality. Ive used these speakers now for about 2 weeks, and I have been pleasantly surprised. The front and center speakers are superb - the theater audio setting sounds great. The receiver even does a great job emulating surround sound for DVDs lacking it. My only complaint is that the rear speakers are a little weak. Although as of today Im still using the speaker wire that came with it. With a few more tweaks this system should sound just as good as a much more expensive model.

Onkyo Home Theater Systems HTS3300 (August 09, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Chris F. - North Richland Hills, TX

I am completely satisfied with the HTS300 in both ease of setup and sound performance. I have the rear speakers operating through a wireless adapter, and I know my speaker placement is not optimal, but the surround sound is still amazing. The labels on the remote buttons are small and hard to read in the dimmed lighting of watching a movie, but i have quickly learned the locations of the ones i use most frequently and they remote is layed out logically for each function. In addition to the cost value, you dont have to tweek any of the default settings. I used the Dynamic Eq mode last night during the NFL Hall of Fame game, so that the commercials did not blow me away....the sound level remained constant from game to commercials.

Brave New World (August 06, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Daniel D. - Essex, MD

I never had a home theater before I bought this Onkyo system. I owned an HDTV, a DVD player, and basic Sony soundbar-subwoofer combination, but it really wasnt home theater as far as I was concerned. I got better sound than I would have gotten from my television speakers alone, but it did not compare to the rich, full sound I heard from the systems on display in stores. I decided to take the plunge and began to research reviews online for sound systems to complement the HDTV and DVD player I already had I did not want to go out and replace my DVD player with a theater in a box system.

After a few days of reading, I decided the Onkyo HTS3300 was sufficient for my needs and within my means. It arrived on my doorstep while I was away attending a conference, so I ended up taking delivery of my system at 1230 a.m. when I came home. I was excited to hear what it would sound like, so I unpacked everything and began to set it up using the enclosed directions. Please understand that I was very tired and it was well past my bedtime when I began connecting all the color-coded wires and cables and placing the speakers throughout my small living room. I say that to let you know that I had only one problem setting everything up. That problem was attaching the front left and right speaker wires to the correct terminals on the receiver. First, I misread the directions and attached the wires to the wrong terminals, and then, in my sleepy state and working with bad lighting, I had difficulty attaching those wires to the correct terminals. However, once I got everything properly connected, the system started right up and the sound was a dream!

I have been learning all the ways to configure the system to my taste and to the space where my home theater is set up. I am very pleased with my purchase and I would recommend this system to people like me who want good sound for TV, movies, and music, who are not audiophiles, but just average folks who want to hear things well. I have Roku player connected to my television, and the sound from the Pandora radio stations is incredible through this system! For the money, I think I got a lot of bang for my buck. I would recommend using HDMI cables whenever possible for connections, and I plan to purchase some speaker stands for at least my two left and right front speakers to get them up to ear-level and off the floor.

In short, it was easy enough for a sleepy direction follower to set up in the wee hours of the morning, and it has awesome sound.

Met my expectations (August 05, 2010)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jacob B. - Columbia, MO

Ive had this product for about 2 weeks now and Im quite happy with it. Some people in other reviews complained the sub was lacking since it isnt self-powered, but Ive found it to be plenty loud. I even find myself turning it down because I live in a duplex. The wires that come with it are 24 gauge and I replaced those with 16 gauge wires. I never tried it with the original wires so I cant comment there. My only complaint is that there is a bit of a learning curve involved with the different sound modes. Each input will require you to set a mode, but once you get every possible combination set you are good to go. One thing that is useful to know is that on the PS3 you will want to set it to output PCM and then set the Onkyo to Multichannel. When watching blu-ray the TrueHD light wont actually light up because the player PS3 is doing the decoding. The last home theater system I had was about half this price and I can definitely say this one was worth the extra money.

Onkyo HTS3300 Review (July 29, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Thomas W. - Centennial, CO

Real easy to set-up - my house was pre-wired, so I didnt have to use the provided speaker wire which I heard is poor doesnt look to be of the highest quality either. I hung the surround speakers from the ceiling - they recommend wall mount - and used a very simple L-bracket and two screws. Theyre not going anywhere.

Sound is a vast improvement over my old system. For the price and size, I am impressed with the output and clarity in sound. Only now am I tweaking the set-up fully to maximize sound I let it sit for about a week while I adjusted to it. The remote is confusing for me, but Ill live with it.

Onkyo Home Theater Systems HTS3300 (July 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: liran s. - Sherman Oaks, CA

the minute i connected it i was amazed.
loud and clear sound,the woofer has great bass sound great for music and movies.
and the price is even unbelievable for this kind of home theater system from the best brand out there

Nice Receiver (July 25, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael B. - St. Paul, MN

This receiver had all the functionality I was looking for and has not disappointed me. It was easy to set up, and has been easy to use. The sound has been great. The other big plus has been the length of the speaker cords. The cord lengths are so long that it has made the speaker placement optimal and easy.

Very Good Budget HTIB (July 21, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Craig T. - Wheaton, IL

This was my first purchase of a surround sound system and I did quite a lot of researching before I decided on the Onkyo HTS3300. Installation was simple but it took a little while to tune everything up to the way I like it. The result---surprisingly good sound.

The center and surround speaker perform great with 5.1 movies and even sound good with plain old stereo music and CDs. I was concerned that the sub-woofer might not be adequate since it is passive and not very large. However, it pumps out an impressive amount of strong, tight bass. I have to turn off the enhanced bass settings at night for fear of disturbing the neighbors.

My only complaint, its remote codes do not work for my TiVo remote. Consequently, I will need to buy a new universal remote, upgrade my TiVo remote, or just get used to juggling another remote on the coffee table.

Conclusion--I couldnt be happier with the system. Considering its price especially since through Vanns it cost me far less than anywhere else I could find, I highly recommend the Onkyo HTS3300 for anyone looking for an entry level or budget surround sound system. You wont be disappointed.

Outstanding Performance (July 21, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Stephen - Mountain City, TN

After doing extensive research on what was available in the market, I narrowed down my choice to this Home Theather Setup. I did so based on reviews from all over the world and detailed comparisons with like kind units There were, of course, many personal decisions due to size and power of unit. I live in a smaller home and do not need to knock the walls down to be happy.
Set up was relatively simple and it fit well into my dcor. Sound was very true to life and added a great deal to the video presntation. The Amp works very well to get local radio channels and with my CD player, it puts out enough sound so that I can hear it in my basement when working down there. Any sound is richer with this unit.
Onkyo has had a well made product and they have continued with this model. I did not hesitate to buy this unit , especially at the incredible price I received at Amazon. Vanns delivery was faster than expected and the package was well packed. I would have no problem recommending Vanns again.

Great Buy and a Great Sound (July 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Christine M. Koch - Milwaukee, WI

This was by far the best valued surround sound that I could find. I have owned an Onkyo stero system before and was very pleased with it. This is my first surround sound system and I am very happy with it.

onkyo hts3300 (July 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: mark l. - Centralia, WA

I recieved the hts very fast as usual thanks to Vanns great service. This hts was simple to set up and sounds great! Still figuring out all the different settings but overall has outstanding sound for the price. Went with heavier speaker wire after reading other reviews and talking with a Vanns salesman glad I did no loss of sound what so ever. Again another pleasurable purchase from a GREAT COMPANY!! Thank You Vanns!!! I Will continue to be a faithful customer.

Awesome (July 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: krishna n. - croton on hudson, NY

This home theater system is excellant. Coupled with ps3, it is awesome. Value for money.

HTS3300 (July 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: David P. - Chicago, IL

Just hooked the system up and as an entry level suround sound system it is great. Sound is clear and powerfull enough for a medium to small sized room. The receiver is loaded with all the new features needed for easy hookup to Blu Ray. All in all a great system for a great price.

Onkyo HTS3300 (July 03, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jeff B. - Silverdale, WA

I recently purchased the Onkyo HTS3300. I wanted a 5.1 channel system for my 3D TV because of the configuration of our room. It has been a delight. Setup was easy, the sound is terrific and just what we needed.
As with many newer components, integration with my Samsung BD and TV is a bit of a challenge as now I have 4 remotes for cable, sound, TV and BD. But the sound with the BD, CDs, and DVDs is such an upgrade for us we love it. For the price I am not sure you can beat it.
Vanns was just great. I shopped a lot, finally decided and they sent it with no shipping or sales tax at a more than competitive price in less time than they said it would take.

Great System For A Medium Sized Room (June 05, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael Giampaolo Jr - Abington, PA

Ive had a lot of surround sound systems over the years, and this one sounds better out of the box than anything Ive had. The surround sound field is rich and convincing, and the sound is very organic for lack of a better word. Sometimes the sound from lower cost systems can be flat and lifeless, but that definitely is not the case here. Plug in a high definition source and prepare to get blown away. Dolby TrueHD is a thing you dont expect to find in a receiver of this class. If the system fits your needs, youll be set for many years to come. Ive had an Onkyo receiver before and Ive never failed to be impressed by them.

I wouldnt go with this for a large room. In a medium sized living area I have to pump the volume about half way up. But for what it is and what it does, its close to perfect. Its the only system Ive had where I havent been conspiring to replace this or that after the first month.

Onkyo Home Theater Systems HTS3300 (June 04, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Eddie R. - Albuquerque, NM

Great system for the price. This will be our main system for a while and it will keep up with anything at a high price.

Very pleased, plenty of thump!!! (May 22, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Zach T. - Howards Grove, WI

I have this system in my living room, I have always been an Onkyo fan value for the money being key. This system is great, nice thump and great overall sound. My only complaint minor be it is not all the audio inputs on the back are for banana plugs. Other than that no complaints yet but it has only been a few weeks. All in all very satisfied for $330 delivered what more can I ask for? I just hate HTIB systems that use proprietary wiring for speakers and with this system I could run all my own 16ga. Also for the sub not be powered its got plenty of boom and kick. A

OnkYo HTS 3300 is GREAT (May 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: James B. - Milton-FreeWater, OR

This is my 1st Device from Onkyo and It will not be my Last! The quality is way beyond what I expected for the Price. I recieved this earlier than the shipping estimate which is incredible for free shipping. the care and quality put into this surround sound system is worth so much more than the price Vanns charged me. The sound quality is impressive for such tiny speaker wires. the speakers are bigger and better than their competitions for the same price. The Instructions were in simple and proper english. Vanns description was better and more accurate Than all the professional review magazines and Websites I checked out before buying this from Vanns. I will never buy another electronic from another place, when I can buy it from Vanns Instead

great product-great value (May 19, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Sam S. - Tempe, AZ

This product was a breeze to set up and begin enjoying a home theater experience. Works great with my PS3 and Zune mp3 player. Sound is clear and wonderful with multiple settings to enjoy music at its peak form. I saved hundreds of dollars, but, dont feel like I missed a thing compared to higher priced models.

Awesome system for the price! (May 19, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark M. - Peoria, AZ

I was looking for a decent HTIB to hook up to our TV down stairs. I was blown away when I set everything up. I did not expect to get the quality that I did from a system for this price. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good HTIB.

Simple and Great Performance for the Money (May 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steve B. - Sanford, NC

I have used the HTS 3300 about a month ago and love it! It is full of features and the speakers and subwoofer are great! I have watched 3D movies and TV and am quite satisfied. Buy it!

Extremely Satisfied (May 17, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John P. - Richmond, VA

I recently purchased my first plasma TV and found my older version Bose 3-2-1 to be outdated. My budget was very limited as I looked for a replacement. I am incompetent regarding anything AV related, so I started researching my options on the different forums. The Onkyo HT-S3300 was recommended and looked to be perfect for my situation.

I ordered one from Vanns and find myself very pleased with them and the Onkyo system. I have spent about a week setting up and placing up the speakers, getting correct cables for my components and hooking them up, and learning more about the functions of the HT-S3300. I am having a hard time believing this $300 system can sound so good, especially compared to the Bose I paid over $1000 for almost 10 years again.

I was a little hesitant to get this Onkyo because it only has a passive sub. I am not disappointed as it shakes the room.

For those with much deeper pockets, who dont have to ask what the difference is between composite and component cables, who can hear everything the wife mumbles under her breath in another room, I know there are better systems out there. For me, I cant believe I get this much home theater experience and enjoyment for the money. I highly recommend the Onyko HT-S3300 as an entry-level consideration.

Blown away, both by sound AND by price! (May 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Charlie M. - Sioux City, IA

This system is incredible! It was super easy to set up the directions were easy to follow, though they were hardly necessary. All the speaker wire is color coded, which helps a ton. Each speaker looks elegant and are very sturdy. In fact, when I was mounting the rear speakers onto wall speaker stands, the speaker slipped from my hands and hit the laminate wood floor seven feet below. Yikes! But not a ding or scratch to be seen on the speaker or the floor!

Once it was all hardwired in it was a snap to set up and configure with my TV and equipment. I currently have the system hooked up to my PS3 and my upconverting DVD player- I know, I know, but I keep it so I dont have to run my PS3 when I just want to watch a DVD. After getting the settings adjusted, I did what I call the Lord of the Rings Test, where I pop in the Fellowship of the Ring, skip to the epic battle near the end, and find the part where Boromir starts sounding the Horn of Gondor. To me thats the ultimate test to see if you feel in the middle of all the action, with the horn resonating through different speakers as the camera swings around. The Onkyo system passed with flying colors.

I have only had one problem thus far, and that was with the connectivity between my PS3 Slim and the Onkyo system. I must not have had a strong enough quality of HDMI cable, because the picture would constantly flicker but the sound would be fine. I then swapped the HDMI cable from my DVD player, and the problem has stopped. Just a heads up for any Slim owners out there.

All in all, I am very happy with this buy. I always do a lot of research before I purchase a new, expensive electronic toy for my Mancave. After scouring several techie websites and forums, I know I made the right choice. The Onkyo system sounds AWESOME and I got it for a fantastic price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Great unit for the price (May 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jason B. - MIlwaukee, Wisconsin

Ive had it hooked up for about a week now, no problems, sound is great. i live in a apartment so i have not maxed it out. Easy to hook up set up is straight forward. if there is any problems i will update my review but for now i am satisfied

Onkyo HTS3300 (May 03, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Eric C. - Houston, TX

This is my first surround system, love it. Easy to setup and great sound. The best product for this price.

onkyo 5.1 hts 3300 home theater system (April 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: robert c. - lancaster, NY

Having owned onkyo audio recievers i knew what quality to expect from them. This is an entry level 5.1 theater system that performs higher than your average entry level system. It has all the latest features which are compatable for the new 3d systems including 1.4 hdmi standards. The sound quality is excellent in my large family room and the speakers are small enough that my wife is happy too. I am using hdmi and component video inputs and the pass through to my led lcd hdtv provides evcellent results. I would recommend for the entry level purchaser.

Impressed (April 21, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Chad T. - Houston, TX

I had been without the .1 in my home theater for so long I had almost forgotten what .1 brings to the entire theater experience in the home. In my recent purchase of the HT-S3300 I have found the richness once again in a complete 5.1 home theater package. I had shopped numerous places viewing and experiencing their advertised 5.1 channel speaker systems to my dismay the premium name vendors in the world of home theater systems do not hold a flame to Onkyo and the HT-S3300 which now sites proudly in my living room for my guest to enjoy.
Ive only setup the front channel speakers and subwoofer but even with this limited sound exposure it supplies more than ample quality sound. I found the owners manual and subsequent instructions easy to understand and simple to follow. The speaker wire are all color coded as well as one receptacle on the back of each speaker and the subwoofer are color coded to match the appropriate output wire from the receiver. I dont think you will find a better value for an entry level home Theater package.

Did you hear that?? (April 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: A. B. - Ellington, CT

A great package with amazing features at a very reasonable price point. The HDMI inputs are able to pass video data to your tv and audio data to the speakers through one HDMI cable. This allows all of your electronics to connect to the AC reciever through HDMI with one cable and only one HDMI output to the TV.

It also supports ARC which allows your TV to pass audio back to the AC reciever through the input HDMI to the TV. This is very convenient for any web based functionality of your TV as you do not need a seperate cable to return sound to the reciever.

I am currently only using the front speakers, which essentially turns this system into a 3.1, but sound is more than adequate, and bass is excellent. Hopefully I will have the rear speakers set up soon to experience the full surround sound ability.

I have this paired up with the Toshiba 46ux600u and the Regza link compatibility that allows the AC reciever to be controlled through the TV is very convenient.

All in all I would highly recommend this system for ease of setup, great looks, quality sound and high functionality at a very reasonable price.

Comparison Specifications

Output power: 110W x 6 channels (incl. subwoofer) / 660W total system power
Decoding processing: Dolby TrueHD, Digital Plus / dts-HD Master Audio, dts-HD High Resolution
Satellite speakers: 4 full-range bass-reflex speakers with one 3.25" driver, each / Magnetically-shielded front-channel speakers
Center speaker: One full-range bass-reflex center-channel speaker with one 3.25" driver / Magnetically shielded
Subwoofer: 1 bass-reflex subwoofer with 8.0" down-firing driver
Best video connections: 3 HDMI v1.4 inputs, 1 output / 3D capable / Audio return channel
Digital audio connections: 2 optical inputs / 1 coaxial input
Other connections: 2 component-video in, 1 out / 4 composite-video + audio in, 2 out (1 monitor) / 1 L/R audio in / 1 headphone jack
Control system: Overlaid on-screen display via HDMI
Remote control: Remote Interactive remote included

Additional Specifications

3D-ready home theater receiver
Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC for all channels / 32-bit processing DSP chip
Music Optimizer for compressed digital music files
Speaker A/B terminals
Processing features: Theater-Dimensional virtual surround function / CinemaFILTER / Direct Mode / Double Bass function / Non-scaling configuration / A-Form listening mode memory
Amplifier features: High Current Power Supply massive high-power transformer / Optimum-gain volume circuitry / Jitter-cleaning circuit technology
Speaker terminals: Banana-plug-compatible binding posts for front L/R (Speaker A) channels / Spring-type terminals for center, surround, subwoofer, and L/R Speaker B channels
Audyssey suite: Audyssey EQ / Audyssey Dynamic Volume / Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Crossover adjustment (Hz): 40 / 50 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200
A/V sync control function: UP to 100ms in 10ms steps

Manufacturer Specifications

Bass and treble tone control for front L/R channels
Radio: Built-in AM/FM radio tuner / 40 AM/FM presets
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08% (1kHz, 1W)
Damping factor: 60 (Front, 1kHz, 8 ohms)
Sensitivity and impedance (input/output): 200mV/47k-ohms / 200mV/2.2k-ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz - 50kHz +1dB,-3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (Line, IHF-A)
Additional features: 3-mode display dimmer / Sleep timer / Battery-free memory backup / Remote Interactive over HDMI
Receiver dimensions: 17.13" W x 5.94" H x 12.94" D, 17.6 lbs
Surround speaker dimensions (front/rear): 4.0" W x 10.75" H x 4.75" D, 2.2 lbs / 4.0" W x 6.88" H x 4.56" D, 1.5 lbs

Dimensional Specifications

Center-channel speaker dimensions: 10.75" W x 4.0" H x 4.19" D, 2.2 lbs
Subwoofer dimensions: 11.63" W x 13.56" H x 14.5" D, 14.1 lbs

Onkyo HTS3300 Warranty Details

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Onkyo HTS3300 (Black)

5.1-channel 3D-compatible home theater system