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Outstanding 7.1 Home Theater Speaker Set for under $300 (February 28, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Tim V. - Jupiter, FL
You will hard pressed to find a better value than these Onkyo SKS-HT870 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System.The speakers sound great, look nice and are well made. Setting up the speakers couldnt be easier as the wires are color coded and the fitting on the back of the speakers are also color coded. What else can I say? A lot of speaker for the money.
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Small sound from small speakers (February 10, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Dane H. - Gervais, OR
Owning a higher end Onkyo receiver I was hoping for some decent sounding Onkyo speakers. The speakers look fine enough at first glance but that is where it ends. The sound is small and lacks range. The grills of the speakers cannot be removed. The surround and rear surround speakers have only one small midrange speaker in the cabinet. You can shine a flashlight though the grill and see an inexpensive speaker and where the tweeter would be is just a cross of black tape. The front speakers are not much more. Same with the center. Vanns agreed to take the speakers back but the shipping cost were 160 dollars. Due to the cost I opted to keep them and sell them locally. Very disappointed in the quality of these speakers. I would consider this to be an entry level 7.1 channel speaker system. Nothing more. The subwoofer is adequate but it ends there. It is a bottom firing unit and I have to have the gain turned almost all the way up with the EQ favoring the bass. If you are expecting quality Onkyo sound, look elsewhere.
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Onkyo Home Theater Systems SKSHT870 (February 09, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Dan W. - Butler, IN
The first system came damaged and was replaced 3-4 weeks later in which I thought was very slow! And when UPS delivered the second one the system was left out in the rain in which it could have put in the porch under cover. This was laziness on the UPS driver and I was not a happy per person at all. Luckily nothing was damaged ! It was good that the cardboard box was thick, otherwise the second one would have gone back also.
The speakers work very well and Im happy with them in the room that I placed them in. Vanns had a good price on them and the people at Vanns are nice to work with.
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Nice speaker for nice price (October 25, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Alexander N. - San Jose, CA
This 7.1 system offers pretty good sound. Much better than my old all in one box system. I paired this with my new Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver. I was on a budget and wanted to use all 7 channel speaker outputs. These fit the bill for price but Im pretty happy with the sound as well. I like a little more bass than the woofer puts out so I have another dual 12 subwoofer I already had also hooked up to this system which greatly improves the full sound. Now I feel like im part of the movie with every gun shot, conversation and musical scores. I would recommend this set up to the budget minded person who wants great sound.
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Great upgrade from old system!! (September 14, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Joshua C. - Fort Collins, CO
It was about time to replace my 10 year old 5.1 home theater system with a newer, more powerful setup. Onkyo was my choice because of the great sound and attractive look of the system. Rather than bundled, I purchased the speakers and receiver separately. The speakers were easy to install and well labeled by location. The only drawback to this setup were the tiny wall-mount brackets on the satellite speakers. I chose to purchase a set of wall & ceiling swivel brackets for a cleaner install. The fit and finish of the equipment is impeccable and the packaging fully protected its contents during shipping.
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ONKYO - 7.1 SKS-HT870 (July 06, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Jason A. - Hollywood, FL
Just recieved the speakers and all looks fine. Can't wait to try them out. However in the spec it say the Front SpeakersSKF-770 tallboy dimensions are 1031 W x 41.31 H x 1031D.... NOT TRUE! Its more like 4.5W x 41.31H x 4 D.... but maybe they measured the base plate for the tallboys to stand on, those are 10.3 ROUND! In the manual it shows the same dimensions as advertised but with a disclaimer, Specifications and appearnces are subject to change w/o prior notice ... Anyhow, hope they sound as good as their reviews... or you get what you pay for.... buyer do your homework!
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Surprise! (June 12, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Jose F Rivera - Jersey City, NJ
I bought this set for my sister for her birthday. I was a little leary about the price versus value for this set. I had read the past reviews on the website and took a chance. Not everyone has the same space or the same hearing capacity. I must say my sister and I were very surprised about this system. I would recommend it to anyone who is on a budget and still want to get their monies worth. This is an excellent choice for someone who wants a nice speaker system but doesn't want to break the bank.
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perfect! (June 07, 2011)
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Reviewed By: mat m. - palm harbor, FL
perfect the best quality and best price.
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ONKYO SKSHT870 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS (April 15, 2011)
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Reviewed By: GARY JOHN LINDQUIST - OCALA, FL
I had just purchased the 2011 Onkyo TX-NR609 AV Receiver and wanted some nice speakers to a part of the whole system. This receiver handles a 7.2 setup but, I do not have the room for the extra 2 speakers. Looking towards the future, I wanted to get ALL matching speakers now. Went out and bought 16 gauge speaker wire and wire connectors and I am very pleased with the great sound. The subwoofer causes me to look out the window for the approaching thunderstorm that is not really there! The sound clarity is so much better than what I previously had for a sound system. Working my way towards the total home AV package with HDTV and a awesome Home Theater Sound system. These Onkyo SKSHT870 speakers are helping me to achieve that goal.
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Speaker System (March 17, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Pedro F Diaz - Land O Lakes, FL
I just bought this set of speaker for my onkyo 708 receiver. And I must tell you it is awesome, even my wife is saying that it sounds just like the theater. It is a great buy for the money, I know that they are more expensive speaker systems but this is a real bargain.
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Excellent 7.1 Speaker System (March 05, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Gabriel C. - New York, NY
Im very pleased with this purchase. Good quality speakers. I really like the 2 front tall speaker design. The sound is great. Very clear. The subwoofer is a powered sub and its huge. Bigger than I thought it would be, but powerful sound. Deep powerful wall trembling base. The sub also features a volume control. Excellent service with Vanns. Overall great purchase.
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Great speakers (March 02, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Rebecca W. - Grant, AL
Love the speakers. They are a bit more than what we initially thought we would get. We were looking at a 5.1 system, but this gives us more options and should grow well with us.
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Home theater (March 01, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Franklin M. - Springfield, MI
I went from a Denon 5.1 to the Onkyo 9.2 and purchased these speakers with the system, I was amazed at the difference with the two systems. The clarity is awesome and the ease of placing the speakers is great.
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like the look! (February 18, 2011)
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Reviewed By: robert w. - Fort Campbell, KY
Our first surround sound system. Like it!
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Pretty good (January 15, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Scott E. - NY, NY
Living in NY were spoiled to have two bedrooms and use the second as a guest media room. Wish I could space things out and really crank it up, but this set of speakers is a good value.
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SKSHT870 speakers (January 03, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Ronald M. - Melrose, NM
The speakers make the system sounds great. I have recommended them to my friends
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Wonderful Internet shopping experience (December 13, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Sean H. - San Jsoe, CA
Prompt delivery of product, excellent experience in Internet shopping
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Excellent Sound (December 04, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Matt R. - South Lake Tahoe, CA
I purchased these to give a boost to my tv watching, movie watching, and game playing. Package arrived fast and was easily set up without any problems. These now provide a great sound for all my audio needs.
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Onkyo SKSHT870 Speakers (November 02, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Robert K. - Anchorage, AK
I read reviews on numerous speaker systems when deciding on replacements for my Koss home theater. I settled on a Yamaha RX-V567 AV receiver which is a very nice upgrade for both my home stereo as well as home theater but left the speakers woefully inadequate. I looked at the Onkyo 750s but several reviewers rated the 870 sets sound quality as good as systems costing twice as much and I did not want to sacrifice quality for my home stereo. The system comes in a very large box and I nearly had heart palpitations when told the shipping cost, unbelievable. However, it is very easy to set up and the Yamaha has an auto calibrate for the speakers that works well. The reviewers were right about the sound quality. While not a straight across match for a good quality home stereo this system is right up there for a home theater set. You can clearly hear each of the 8 speakers individually and they sound very nice together for either movies or a music CD. They begin distorting a bit at high volume levels but by turning them down just a bit the sound quality is first class and clear. Far superior to what they replaced. For an HTIB set these are excellent stand alone speakers for any AV receiver, not something you can say about many of them. These are much better than good enough. The sub woofer could be improved upon but overall this is one of the best HTIB systems available from any manufacturer. And for a reasonable price at that. Definitely top of the line from Onkyo and better than most others. You would have to spend a lot more money to top these.
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SKS-HT870 (October 15, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Rich - HAFB, NM
Great speaker system. I have this paired with Yamaha RX-V765 receiver and this set up rocks! Even my friend who has built many home theater systems liked the way these sound, and wants to buy the same set up for his media room. I have this set up in a 6.1 with the 2 rear speakers acting as one. Cant run the 7.1 because the stupid ceiling fan is in the way lol. Only complaint is that it should have a better mounting system. I had to drill shallow screws into the speaker to mount them on the proper wall mounts.
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onkyo SKSHT870 (August 31, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Brendan D. - Clarks Summit, PA
Very easy setup, great sound. overall very happy!
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Very satisfied (August 10, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Linda p. - HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI
I love them! They are attractive as well as awesome sounding and the subwoofer rocks!
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Great speaker System!!!!!! (August 09, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Mike B. - Grand Rapids, MI
I finally upgraded my sound system!!! It had been a long time coming. My previous audio system was a mix and match of many brands that I have had since a kid. I did my homework and found that Vanns had a kick but system at a great price. The speakers are very attractive and fit well in my thater room. I also bought the Onkyo Sr-608 receiver too. I am using all 7 speakers plus 2 subs and the sound quality is awesome. If you want a complete system for a great price, go with the Onkyo 7.1 SKSHT870. Sounds great with Audyssey.
Mike
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Total class in itself (July 15, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Dinesh - Sidney, NE
I had these speakers as a mix and match for my panasonic vsx 1020-k 3-D compatible receiver, and once I had my Satellite Rears done wireless with RocketFishs rear wireless kit - I had my living room Rocking. This is a 7.1 which came in a huge packing which was almost 5 tall, and the Output with the auto calibration was a joy to hear. The tall boys in the front looks and sounds great, and the photos do not justify the Top gloss finish for these and as well as the Sub. So be wary of fingerprints. A must buy which should cost several hundred more for its value.
