Onkyo HT-S6100

Although home theater systems with integrated DVD players are often less expensive and easier to set up, the Onkyo HT-S6100 scores major points for sound quality and expandability. Where most home-theater systems lack even a single HDMI input, the receiver in the HT-S6100 has four and can process the audio that comes in via those connections. It also includes decoders for the latest high-resolution audio formats used on Blu-ray Discs. All of the speakers needed for a full 7.1-channel surround-sound setup are included in the package, as is a feature that helps make finding the perfect spots for those speakers easier.

We mainly found professional reviews for the Onkyo HT-S6100's predecessor, and none of the pros weighs-in on this new home theater system. However, there's a good amount of user feedback, and there's lots of discussion about the Onkyo HT-S6100 at AVSForum.com.