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Onkyo SKS-HT240

Manufacturer: Onkyo USA   Part number: SKS-HT240
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CNET Editors' rating: 8.3 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.0 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Onkyo SKS-HT240 Editors' choice
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Excellent

8.3

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 8.3 out of 10
Reviewed by Steve Guttenberg
Review date: 7/7/04
Release date: 4/15/04

The good: 6.1-channel speaker package; sleek, brushed-aluminum speakers; two-way satellites; powerful 150-watt, 8-inch subwoofer.

The bad: Flimsy spring-clip wire connectors.

The bottom line: Onkyo's affordable, flat speaker ensemble sets the standard for style and sound.

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Product brief - Onkyo SKS-HT240
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Description: The Onkyo SKS-HT240 is a six speaker, full size surround sound system. Compared to other full size speaker systems on the market, it is midpriced at around $400.

Pros: Includes 6 speakers and subwoofer system components, which is considerably better than some similarly priced speaker systems. Also, this speaker system has a 150 watt output power, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced speaker systems. Going with a speaker system (rather than mixing and matching components) takes the guesswork out of making sure you have voice-matched speakers. Matched speakers in a stereo speaker system will result in a more flawless, natural, and enveloping sound experience.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A full size speaker system, suited for home theater.

Value: In general, this speaker system's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) Visit CNET's surround sound speaker guide for more information about buying packaged systems. (2) Learn more about home theater speakers at CNET's surround sound buying guide.

User opinions - Onkyo SKS-HT240
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6 out of 10 - Good
Nice looking, fair sound
After extensive search and reading people opinions, I bought the SKS-HT240. I tested the speakers... Read more
by JohnE1000 (see profile) - April 6, 2005

80 out of 90 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Beats out HTiBs that cost 2 or 3 times more
Most HTiBs (home theater in a box) do one thing that's above average; make movie dialogue and... Read more
by MTowshar (see profile) - March 19, 2006

61 out of 61 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great for rooms of up to 400 Sq. Ft. as indicated in the review
I have had this system matched up with a Yamaha HTR-5750 A/V reciever for the last three weeks and... Read more
by ksaifullah (see profile) - March 29, 2005

61 out of 61 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great look,sound,price
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February 12, 2005

25 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Almost perfect
They would have rated a perfect if they had only been wireless. But for the price, and the fact... Read more
by MadJoe (see profile) - May 19, 2006

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Too much sound for a small apt!
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November 22, 2004

15 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
SKS-HT240 + Onkyo TX-SR601 = Thunder!
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July 24, 2004

15 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Look great..and suprise!..great sound
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January 25, 2005

15 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Gorgeous looks, gorgeous sound
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July 9, 2004

10 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Onkyo Sucks!
Beware! if you are buying an Oknyo product for the first time, go to their site and find out the... Read more
by xyawarx (see profile) - November 8, 2005

30 out of 85 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Full specifications - Onkyo SKS-HT240
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Manufacturer: Onkyo USA
Part number: SKS-HT240
General
Product Type Home theater speaker system
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details Right/left channel speaker : 5.1 in x 3.6 in x 19.7 in / 5.5 lbs, Center channel speaker : 17.3 in x 3.6 in x 5.1 in / 5.5 lbs, Right/left rear channel speaker : 5.1 in x 3.6 in x 13.4 in / 3.5 lbs, Rear center channel speaker : 5.1 in x 3.6 in x 13.4 in / 3.5 lbs, Active subwoofer : 10.8 in x 16.2 in x 20.4 in / 30.9 lbs
Enclosure Color Silver
Enclosure Material Metal
Speaker System
System Components Subwoofer, 6 speakers
Speaker Type 2-way - Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Response Bandwidth 27 - 35000 Hz
Output Features Bass Reflex
Magnetic Shield Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired
Speaker System Details
Speakers Included 1 x Active subwoofer - 150 Watt - 27 - 150 Hz - 15 KOhm - Wired, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - 100 Watt - 55 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 2-way - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Rear center channel speaker - 2-way - 100 Watt - 65 - 35000 Hz - 8 Ohm - Wired
Driver Details Right/left rear channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 3-1/8", Right/left rear channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 1", Rear center channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 3-1/8", Rear center channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 1"
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 2 x Speaker cable - 15 ft, 1 x Speaker cable - 10 ft, 3 x Speaker cable - 30 ft
AV Furniture None
Battery
Type None
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 2 year warranty
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Manufacturer Info - Onkyo SKS-HT240
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Onkyo USA 


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Website: http://www.onkyousa.com
Address: 18 Park Way
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Phone: 201-785-2600
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Fax:201-785-2650

 
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