Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

by Onkyo

Product Features

• Stereo sound at 80 watts per channel
• 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output, with HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, and more
• Direct digital connection of iPod/iPhone via front-panel USB port
• Advanced Music Optimizer for compressed digital music files
• Easy to use On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output, HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio
• 80 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
• Easy to Use On screen Display (OSD) via HDMI

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 12.9 x 5.9 inches ; 78.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 79 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004O0TREC
• Item model number: HT-S5400
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (242 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,710 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #33 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > AV Receivers & Amplifiers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Step up to 7.1-channel home entertainment with the Onkyo stamp of quality. The HT-S5400 gives you the flexibility to harness the two extra front-height channels of Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Now movies, games, and music come alive with atmosphere and realism. When it comes to set-up, Audyssey 2EQ ensures the surround sound stage is adjusted to the proportions of your living room. And thanks to the system's HDMI functionality, you can take advantage of Onkyo's convenient overlaid on-screen display to adjust settings with a minimum of fuss. Naturally, the receiver's four HDMI inputs also handle 3D video and high-definition audio from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Other connectivity highlights include a handy front-panel USB input that lets you send a clean digital signal from your iPod/iPhone to the receiver, and front-panel analog A/V inputs for easy connection of a game console or camcorder. To provide greater bass impact without taxing the receiver, the package includes an independently powered subwoofer.

With 7.1-channel home entertainment, movies, games, and music come alive

All-in-One Entertainment Package

The Onkyo HTS5400 is an all-in-one entertainment package that includes a powerful 680-Watt AV receiver, seven speakers, and a powered subwoofer. Versatile connections, including HDMI, component, composite, and digital audio, provide connectivity for a wide range of home theater sources. The HDMI 1.4 connections let you route 3D signals through the receiver and enjoy the benefit of an Audio Return Channel, so your single HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals, eliminating extra cables.

The HT-S5400 provides a handy place to connect your iPod or iPhone via a USB port on the front panel. Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-Master Audio processing ensures you'll hear the most uncompressed audio from your Blu-ray discs or other HD material. The addition of Dolby ProLogic IIz lets you add extra front-height channels, should you need an extra kick in your surround sound. All of it is put together with the customary solid circuitry and construction you expect from Onkyo.

The receiver's four HDMI inputs handle 3D video and high-definition audio

Full, Satisfying Surround Sound

The HT-S5400 package features three different unique types of speakers, plus the subwoofer. The center channel is a two-way, bass-reflex speaker uses two 3.25"-cone woofers and a 1" balanced-dome tweeter to bring you up to 130 Watts of high-definition sound from 65Hz to 50KHz. To handle the front-channel audio, two powerful satellite speakers are included. Each is set up as a two-way bass-reflex speaker, and each wood cabinet contains a 5" cone woofer matched to a 1" balanced-dome tweeter, with a peak power of 130 Watts. The two pairs of surround speakers are full-range, acoustic-suspension dynamos comprised of a 3.25" cone. The bass-reflex subwoofer uses a robust 10" cone to pump out room-filling, satisfying bass. Every speaker in the package is housed in a wood cabinet for superior acoustics.

What's in the Box?

Onkyo HT-R590 AV receiver, remote control, two batteries, speaker setup microphone, indoor FM antenna, AM loop antenna, two SKF-590F front speakers (L/R), SKC-590C center speaker, two SKR-590 surround speakers (L/R), two SKB-590 surround back speakers (L/R), SKW-580 subwoofer, color-coded speaker terminals, color-coded speaker cable, subwoofer cable, quick set-up guide, warranty.

Product Description

The Onkyo HTS5400 is an all-in-one entertainment package that includes a powerful 680-Watt AV receiver, seven speakers, and a powered subwoofer. Versatile connections, including HDMI, component, composite, and digital audio, provide connectivity for a wide range of home theater sources. The HDMI 1.4 connections let you route 3D signals through the receiver and enjoy the benefit of an Audio Return Channel, so your single HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals, eliminating extra cables. Product Dimensions (W x H x D) : Product Dimensions: 16.9" (W) x 2.4" (H) x 13.1" (D), Product Weight (lb.) : 8.6

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

85 of 87 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase June 6, 2011

By Adrift

Amazon Verified Purchase

I wasn't really sure what to expect with the S5400. I hadn't had a surround sound setup in awhile, and my last home theater in a box was underwhelming, but I had heard good things about the S5300 and when I went to purchase one, I saw that a newer version had been released. From what I understand the S5400 is pretty much the same as the S5300 with the added benefit of the Audyssey mic calibrator. For someone who doesn't know anything about audio calibration it really can't get easier. Just plug the mic in and let Audyssey pretty much take care of the rest. Sound-wise, no complaints. Sounds great for movies and very good for music as well. I forgot how much I was missing in films without surround sound, and friends and family love it.

I wasn't able to do a standard 7.1 setup because of lack of room, so for awhile I had the system in a 5.1 configuration, that was before I figured out I could set the system up for Dolby Pro Logic IIz. What this does is it allows you to take the rear surrounds and mount them above the front speakers as front-highs. By setting the PLIIz configuration (which you can actually do through Audyssey) you add a sense of height to audio which allows for a more airy sort of sound as well as moving certain audio channels above your head, so if you're watching a film with helicopters or rain or whatever, you actually hear that above your head as you naturally would rather than in front or behind you at ear level. Its really cool, and I've watched a couple of films where its really shined.

As others have mentioned, setup is super easy. Colored wires allow you to figure out what goes where, and mounting was a piece of cake.... Finding cheap speaker stands for my surrounds was a bit complicated, but I ended up going with some 15 dollar Walmart brand and using an adhesive that comes with the speakers to sit them on the stand. It sounds precarious, but its more stable than you'd think.

All in all I've very happy. Great price. Great sound. Easy setup. I couldn't ask for much more I don't think. Read more ›

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Sound and Simple to Set Up May 30, 2011

By Mike

Amazon Verified Purchase

As of 5/29/11 (After using system for 2 weeks)

Let me begin by saying that this Onkyo Home Theater system is the first surround sound system that I have ever owned. I am not what one would call an "audiophile". So if you're looking for a more in-depth, technical review, I can't help you.

I was surprised when the gigantic HT-S5400 package arrived at my house. The speakers, sub-woofer, and receiver were all a lot bigger than I thought they would be. After being briefly overwhelmed, I got to work setting up the system and finished faster than expected.

Although I am a beginner, I found this system really easy to set up. The wires are all color-coded and installing the surround speakers is simple. There is no need for mounts or brackets and you can let the speakers hang on a nail or screw. This gives it a clean look. There are 4 HDMI slots are enough for your Blu-ray players, cable boxes, game consoles, and any other media players. I didn't know how to set up the sound levels for each individual speaker but the Audyssey function did this for me. I just had to do some minor tweaking afterwards.

I've tested the system for two weeks now and it sounds great with DVDs, Blu-rays, music, and videogames. I watched Inception and How to Train Your Dragon on blu-ray and the sound completely blew me away. Even the slightest movie noise comes through crisp and clear. And at less that half the max volume, my floor was already rumbling. I also tried it on an old favorite, Firefly, and it felt like a whole new experience. I don't think there is a reason to spend more money on a more expensive system unless you really can hear the difference. I initially had a problem with the audio and video popping in and out but I fixed this by replacing my HDMI cable....

One thing that I did not like about the front and surround speakers is the keystone hole. If you want to angle your surround speakers, you have attach them to a mount. This might be difficult because the depth of the keystone holes is very small so it is hard to get a screw head in there. This problem also arises when you try to attach the front speakers to a stand. This is a minor issue and can be easily remedied.

So to summarize:

PROS
Incredible sound
Really loud
Attractive setup
Simple installation
Plenty of HDMI imputs as well as component and AV
Audyssey really helps beginners

CONS
Questionable keystone design
Speakers may be a bit large (Front speakers are more than a foot tall)
Can't connect to HD antennas

Like the other reviewer, I would rate this 4.5 stars if I could. There are minor problems, but overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking to buy a Home Theater in a Box. Read more ›

57 of 63 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect May 9, 2011

By Scott

Amazon Verified Purchase

Overall, I'm very happy with this system, however I really wanted to give it a 4.5 rating.
- Sound quality is very good, but finding the right sound mode for a source is imperative.
- Bass is incredible, I can feel the vibrations clear across the house when bass rich music is playing.
- LOTS of input options, I could hook up every piece of AV equipment I've ever owned.
- Lots of different sound modes to get a particular source sounding the way you want
- Audyssey was easy to use to get sound settings configured for my room and speaker setup

I only have three disappointments with this system, but they're pretty minor.
- It does not up convert non-HDMI video inputs to HDMI which I hadn't thought of when buying this and wish I had.
- The Subwoofer gives off a quiet electrical hum, like power lines or old fluorescent lights.
- OSD only works with HDTV resolution signals 480, 720, 1080. Only bothersome due to my projector being 1280 x 800

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great system but has HDMI issues August 22, 2011

By Joshandyson

Amazon Verified Purchase

So far this receiver / surround speaker package has performed well. I've had it up and running for 3 days and haven't had any insurmountable problems. Be sure to READ THE MANUAL, as it has critical information that will walk you through the device setup. If you decide to "wing it" you will most likely end up thumbing through the manual anyway, as this receiver has hundreds of ways to output sound, based on the selected input device and your desired result.

Pros:

Good sound quality:
Will play as loud as you like with minimal distortion occurring at ~80% (guessing, I'm no expert) of maximum output.

Simple physical setup:
Speaker wires & connectors (on speakers & receiver) color coded. You will however need some dexterous fingers for hooking up the wires to the back of the receiver.

Ridiculous amount of options:
Lots of listening modes to customize individual outputs from different input devices.

Automatic EQ:
Very simple program that has you plug in and place a microphone (included) in certain listening areas and will adjust frequency responses, decibel levels, crossover points & individual channel delays. Basically, if you don't want to spend days fine tuning the EQ and repositioning speakers in perfectly symmetrical locations, it will automatically adjust the sound from each speaker so that the sound reaches your head from all sides at around the same time and adjust the volume of speakers that are less than optimum distance away from the listening position.

Cons:

Flashing video:
If you have a PlayStation 3, Blu ray player, XBOX 360 or any other device that uses a large amount of HDMI bandwidth, BE WARNED.... I got very frustrated when the video output from my PS3 to my TV started flashing / cutting in and out / turning off altogether for seconds at a time immediately after hooking up the system. It turns out that you will need to either play with the display output settings on your PS3 (Turn off / down one or more upscaling video effects) or buy higher bandwidth HDMI cables (I didn't have to buy new cables but some online sources recommended it as a possible fix to the problem). The solution for me was as simple as turning off the "Deep Color" setting in the display settings on my PS3, and the whole thing just went away. The only real "con" is that there is no reference made to any of this in any of the technical support sections of the literature provided with the system. This seems to be a common issue, based on the amount of content available online describing the exact same problem, not only with this Onkyo receiver in particular.

Short speaker wires:
If you have a large room (surround & rear surround speakers more than 10'-12' from the receiver and want to hide the speaker wires, you will likely need to buy longer wires. That is, unless you are comfortable with the speaker wires running directly out to the speakers in a straight line.

Reports of similar units overheating:
This isn't really a "con" as I have not had any problems with my unit overheating, but there are some reports online of similar units experiencing problems with overheating. I happened to set it up on an open wire rack (all sides of receiver exposed to air) very close to an air conditioning register, and already had an improvised cooling system rigged up for the PS3. Most larger AV units do get quire warm while operating, but the situation can be helped with a little planning and attention.

Overall, if you really want to watch your windows shake, wake your neighbors, or just enjoy blu-ray movies or video games with 7.1 sound, i would have to recommend this system. Just be ready to rearrange your furniture, keep track of yet another remote (or get one of these: Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen), put up with jealous friends and annoyed spouses, spend some money on speaker stands, wall mounts, HDMI cables & longer speaker wires. Enjoy =). Read more ›