Onkyo HT S6100 7 1 Channel Receiver and Speaker Package

Includes Receiver - 7 Speakers - 1 Subwoofer - iPod Dock / Blu-Ray Ready with optional drive / 1080P HDMI Pass Through (3 Inputs) / Room Calibration

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Awesome sound, easy setup
The HT-S6100 is everything I hoped it would be. For the price, this is probably one of the better home theater packages you can get. Some will say that the speakers may be a little bit lacking, which may very well be true, but they more than do the job for my untrained ear. What you are really buying is the receiver itself which is a very, very nice piece of equipment. The nice thing about this “home theater in a box” is that the receiver is separate and you can upgrade the speakers at any time.

The ipod dock is a nice feature that we get a lot of use out of and it’s nice that you can control from the remote as well.

The instructions provided are clear and the system is very easy to set up.

You don’t get much speaker wire with it so, depending on the size of your room, if you plan to run the wires through the walls you’ll need to buy some wire. Also, the wire they include is 22 AWG which is kind of thin so you may want to upgrade to something a little heavier anyway.

3 Stars Great entry level package
Pros: comes with everything; nice HDMI output conversion, great for projector with HDMI input, no need for other wires.

Cons: remote is not designed well; no back lighting; most receiver related buttons disabled when in other mode. i.e. when in DVD mode, had to switch back to receiver mode to change speaker preset.

4 Stars Love this system!!!!!!!
Great system. Auto setup mic set up system with no problems. System sound good and looks good. It hits pretty good but I expected more out of the system. But the good part is that if I want to upgrade my speakers I can add an amp to power it up. Very satisfied.

5 Stars Onkyo HT_S6100 7.1 receiver and speaker package, I love it
After a few dissapointing attempts at true surround sound, This is quite a experiance. simple set up, color coded speaker wires, extreamly easy to set up the inputs, one hdmi to the new samsung 52″, ran the auto set up, slipped in a dvd and when the THX intro music came on…holy crap, shook the guy’s house next door!!! best of all, you can watch tv at much lower volumes in the evening and not disturbe someone sleeping, it is that clear and full. remote controls everything I have and the receiver is very easy to use. I am so glad I waited until they were available again. very fast shipping also

5 Stars Sweet system!
Great sound! Had hoped it would upscale component video and output it via HDMI but it doesnt do that according to the manual. Very nice nevertheless!

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Panasonic SC PT960 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System

This home theater system includes:

• 5-disc DVD/CD changer/receiver;
• 5 speakers, and a subwoofer;
• A built-in iPod dock;
• A small rear amplifier to power the rear speakers, with wireless connection to main unit;
• VIERA Link technology for simplified operation with a compatible Panasonic TV (HDMI-CEC);
• Digital video conversion for DVD playback; and
• Built-in Dolby.

Vestalife Ladybug Portable Speaker Dock for iPod Red Black

There’s simply nothing quite like the Vestalife Ladybug. Flip out the speaker “wings” on this sleek, high-tech device, and you have an iPod-based entertainment system featuring a built-in subwoofer for lots of bass, a digital amplifier, and one of the coolest soft-touch finishes you’ve ever experienced. Sit it on a counter. Take it with you. The Vestalife Ladybug is designed to be part of your life.

Flip out the speaker “wings” on this sleek, high-tech device, and you have an iPod-based entertainment system.

Click to enlarge. Fold-out speakers and controls in front…

…and the subwoofer, battery compartment, input, and outputs in back. Click to enlarge.

iPod Dock
The Ladybug includes an iPod universal dock, which is compatible with any iPod with a dock connector. It also charges your iPod while it’s connected.

Ladybug Sound
Thanks to digital amplifier technology and a built-in subwoofer, this Ladybug has a bark and a bite, giving you full sound in a small package.

Ladybug Motion
Because the Ladybug can run on both AC (US only) or battery power (4 AA batteries not included), you can take it wherever you go. Rock out at the beach, at a picnic, wherever you want to take your tunes. Just throw your Ladybug in the included Tote bag and be on your way.

If you’re forgetful, no worries–the battery-saving automatic shut-off will help you keep from draining those batteries. When you’re at home, stay on the couch, and use the included remote for controlling your Ladybug.

Ladybug Versatility
If you have a bunch of different devices in addition to your iPod, use the auxiliary-in jack to connect them–non-docking iPods, CD players, MP3 players, and more. You also can send video to your TV from video-enabled iPods using the AV output for sharing your favorite clips or photos. Finally, use the USB connector for synchronizing a docked iPod with your computer.

What’s in the Box
Vestalife Ladybug Portable Speaker Dock for iPod (Red/Black), AC adapter, remote control, five iPod dock adapters, audio patch cord, Tote bag, user guide, warranty card.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars love it!!
i am 30+ and i love this little bug! the only draw back i see (or hear) is in higher volume heavy bass songs. it has 5 lit up volume indicators each has a range of 5 sound increases before the next. it is perfect for a small room but not for a large one. it does get surprisingly loud and remains quite clear unless im listenin to biggie or uncle al or nas but my simon an garfunkel beatles and al green del phonics are all beautiful out of this small machine I listen to a lot of different kinds of music and i recommend you put your ipods’ EQ to the OFF position for normal use and with some old school rap or new school hip hop or even buju banton put the EQ on bass reducer and you will get alot of enjoyment outta this little bug for years to come…

4 Stars great look, not too great of a system
people say that the volume is amazing, its not that good, when my friends come over it doesn’t blast enough (im not just saying that because im 17) also it does not work with my ipod that good, i have the nano 4th generation. they said that it should work with it, i don’t know if my ipod is flipping on me because of the speaker or not, the remote is also extremely annoying, you have to hold it a certain way to change the song or whatever, I’m mainly sticking with it because its too cute!

5 Stars Excellent sound from one-of-a-kind device
I had no idea if this device would work with my 3G iPhone, but given the price, and cool design, I decided to give it a try. Upon opening the box, I found a card from Vestalife that says the Ladybug “uses the latest circuitry to make it compatible with your iPhone.” The card also says that Vestalife recommends that one place the iPhone in Airplane Mode to prevent audio interference.

When I docked my iPhone, I got a pop-up message on the phone that informed me that the device (the Ladybug) is not compatible with the phone; the message allowed me to place the phone in Airplane Mode.

The sound the ladybug puts out is terrific! I couldn’t want for a better sound from such a device. It’s cute, it’s cool, it’s small, and it’s portable. Other than the non-compatibility with my iPhone (which I really don’t care about) I have no hang-ups about this device. I highly recommend it.

I bought the Ladybug at Costco for $86.99. I got the blue Element Skateboards special edition model; this model sells on Vestalife’s web site for $125.

5 Stars Great Ipod Dock
For the price, this is a great little speaker system for your Ipod. I have the Ipod touch, and use this docking station in my baby’s nursery to play him music at night, and fun music during the day. It puts out some serious sound for being so little. We will enjoy this for years! I like that we can take it with us, as it is very portable, and doesn’t take up much space on the bookshelf. It’s a cute little system, and very unique in style! We have the red and black one, and it does resemble a ladybug. Very cute!

1 Star Crushed Box
I ordered this item for my mother for Christmas and once it came to me, the box was completely smashed. I guess that the item is okay, but based on the box, I’m not really sure if it will be. It came in bubble wrap, but wow!…the box was really smashed all to pieces. I was really disappointed. I would be embarrassed to give my mother this gift in such shape, but it fits perfectly in the box that it should originally come in. Very disappointed. Have emailed the company, but never heard back.

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