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Onkyo HT-S990THX comparison

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Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500 - home theater system - 5.1 channel

Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500 - home theater system - 5.1 channel
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Sony HT-CT100

Sony HT-CT100
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Onkyo TX-SR606 (black)

Onkyo TX-SR606 (black)
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Price $599 to $999 at 3 stores $278 to $399 at 20 stores $257 to $293 at 6 stores $359 to $499 at 14 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews
Release date June 19, 2006 April 15, 2007 March 17, 2008 April 07, 2008 May 15, 2008
The Bottom Line The sound quality of the Onkyo HT-S990THX is among the best you'll get from a home-theater-in-a-box system, but the lack of HDMI video is a disappointment. The DAV-HDX500 delivers the best combination of features and value in Sony's Bravia home theater system line. With a five-disc changer, wireless rear speakers, and an integrated iPod dock, the Panasonic SC-PT760 offers a solid value for anyone looking for an affordable all-in-one home theater solution. Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
DVD type None
DVD changer
DVD changer
None
Info unavailable
Surround System Class 7.1 channel
5.1 channel
5.1 channel
3.1 channel
7.1 channel
THX certified Yes
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
CD System None
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Surround Sound Effects DTS ES Matrix
DTS Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX
DTS decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS ES Discrete
Info unavailable Info unavailable S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
S-FORCE Pro Surround Sound
Info unavailable
Cassette System None
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Radio Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
None
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Equalizer Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 5 bands
Components AV receiver
Speaker system
DVD changer / AV receiver
Speaker system