Most consumers that want a full audio and video experience are going to be attracted by multimedia equipment that has the THX logo on it. Many of the manufacturers of high end equipment strive to receive the THX certification and the Onkyo HT-S9300THX Home Theater Receiver is just that has this certification. Unfortunately, the THX logo seems to spike the price, so much that many consumers have second thought about purchasing this type of system, especially if there are other home receivers that cost less and perform perfectly well. The HT-S9300THX must have the value needed, because consumers aren’t looking back after purchasing this home theater receiver.

The Onkyo HT-S9300THX was given it THX I/S Plus only after every component was vigorously tested by the THX Company. This means that all seven speakers and subwoofers that are included with the system and home theater receiver that features the THX technologies usch as THX Loudness Plus and THX Surround. Depending on their listening preferences, users can swill to the listening mode that suits them. This certification effectively optimizes the Onkyo HT-S9300THX  for smaller home theaters were viewers can enjoy the experience 8 feet from the screen. Each channel is allocated 130-watts.

3D video technologies back up the receiver thanks to the latest HDMI 1.4a specification that is supported in each of the four HDMI inputs. Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and tuners may be hooked up to the receiver causing them to be ready for 3D content so long as the TV and media player both support the technologies. The Audio Return Channel eliminates the need for an S/PDIF audio cable.

DVD players that are connected through HDMI can benefit to the HDMI video upscaling feature of the HT-S9300THX. Unlike other several other home theater receivers, the Onkyo HT-S9300THX uses the Faroudja Dcdi Cinema processor to bump up any source resolution to 1080p. At the same time, the processor removes unwanted articles and jaggies for improved image quality.

The newer Dolby Pro Logic IIz format is used to power the surround sound experience which allows the front speakers to be part of the sound envelope. This is a feature that’s entirely optional. If it’s used, it replaces the two traditional surround speakers that are normally found on the back. This non-directional audio approach provides improved immersion when enjoying a movie or playing a video game. Other lossless formats are also supported with the help of the Burr-Brown audio DACs and PLL jitter cleaning circuitry. The Audyssey room-correction serves as the system’s means of calibration where a special speaker setup microphone is used.

Onkyo tops off its HT-S9300THX with its proprietary A-OMF diaphragms that are layered with polyethylene naphthalate giving the products better resistance to heat and stronger against harsh elements overall. It also leverages on the existing sound technologies by providing more natural sound. The Onkyo HT-S9300THX is one of the few home theater receivers that actually include a full set of speakers.