Having A Better Cinematic Experience With Home Theater Receivers

Any consumer that is looking for a full audio and video experience, just like what is found in a theater, will look for a set of multimedia equipment that has that THX logo on it. Many of the high end home theater systems from various manufacturers strive for THX certification. The Onkyo HT-S9300THX Home Theater Receiver is one of these models. Unfortunately, when the THX logo is added, the price also rises, often causing consumers to second guess purchasing such a system, especially if there are cheaper home theater receivers that performs perfectly well without THX certification. The HT-S9300THX will have to prove that the THX premium provides enough value so that consumers have no regrets about their purchase.

The Onkyo 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 technology is used to back up this receiver, thanks to the latest HDMI 1.4a specification that is supported in each of the HDMI inputs. Gaming consoles, tuners, and Blu-Ray players can all be hooked up to the receiver, which means they will be ready for 3D content as long as the television and media player support this technology. The Audio Return Channel eliminates the need to us an S/PDIF cable.

DVD players that are connected through HDMI can benefit to the HDMI video upscaling feature of the HT-S9300THX. Unlike other several other home theater receivers, the Onkyo HT-S9300THX uses the Faroudja Dcdi Cinema processor to bump up any source resolution to 1080p. At the same time, the processor removes unwanted articles and jaggies for improved 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.