Topic: Question on the Onkyo HT-S3400

[goodguy73]

Masters,

I intend to purchase an Onkyo HT-S3400 soon.  But I have some questions that I hope someone can help me on:

1.  Does the HDMI inputs also allow for audio?  I know the new receivers should be able to handle it but I just want to make sure.  I don't want to have optical cables running around at the back of the amp as much as possible.

2.  I intend to place the HTiB in my den which is roughly just 10-12 sqm.  It is overlooking my garden.  I intend to place a couple of weatherproof speakers outside so I can pipe music outside when needed.  Reading the manual, I should be able to do this by placing the speaker feeds into Front B speakers in the amp right?  Anyone can suggest what would be a budget friendly pair of weatherproof speakers?  I have only seen Polk Atriums locally available but they go for 10k a pair.

Thanks for reading.... ;-)

[raider125jeigh]

Masters,

I intend to purchase an Onkyo HT-S3400 soon.  But I have some questions that I hope someone can help me on:

1.  Does the HDMI inputs also allow for audio?  I know the new receivers should be able to handle it but I just want to make sure.  I don't want to have optical cables running around at the back of the amp as much as possible.

2.  I intend to place the HTiB in my den which is roughly just 10-12 sqm.  It is overlooking my garden.  I intend to place a couple of weatherproof speakers outside so I can pipe music outside when needed.  Reading the manual, I should be able to do this by placing the speaker feeds into Front B speakers in the amp right?  Anyone can suggest what would be a budget friendly pair of weatherproof speakers?  I have only seen Polk Atriums locally available but they go for 10k a pair.

Thanks for reading.... ;-)

stay away sa htib hahaha..

i used onkyo hitb as well a month ago

if you will use it for audio it is possible but the sound is crappyness - you need to upgrade the fronts - but maybe its just me

[goodguy73]

That's right sir, I have heard those comments before.  But I was thinking with such a small room, I didn't want to invest too much on getting an expensive setup.

In the future I was thinking of upgrading the fronts, if my ears don't like what I hear when it comes to music.  But I wasn't sure if I need optical cables to pass audio signals or does the HDMI input cover audio as well?

When I have enough money saved up and willing to spend, I will work on my movie room (36 sqm) setup in the attic.  That's where I would start spending more....

Sarap mangarap....but the attic room would have a 7.1 setup and something at the level of an Onkyo 609 or better, 3 seater reclining sofa, fully carpeted, projector or a big LED TV.... pero no budget for that right now. hehehe

[raider125jeigh]

That's right sir, I have heard those comments before.  But I was thinking with such a small room, I didn't want to invest too much on getting an expensive setup.

In the future I was thinking of upgrading the fronts, if my ears don't like what I hear when it comes to music.  But I wasn't sure if I need optical cables to pass audio signals or does the HDMI input cover audio as well?

When I have enough money saved up and willing to spend, I will work on my movie room (36 sqm) setup in the attic.  That's where I would start spending more....

Sarap mangarap....but the attic room would have a 7.1 setup and something at the level of an Onkyo 609 or better, 3 seater reclining sofa, fully carpeted, projector or a big LED TV.... pero no budget for that right now. hehehe

hdmi has both sound and video no worries about it

sa ngayon sabi mo lang yan sir na ayaw mo ng expensive setup but i can smell you will upgrade for sure.. just kidding - ganyan din kasi sinabi ko hahaha...

[goodguy73]

Patay tayo diyan sir.  Sabi na nga ang home theater parang photography din as a hobby.  Hehehe walang tigil sa upgrades. LOL

[raider125jeigh]

Patay tayo diyan sir.  Sabi na nga ang home theater parang photography din as a hobby.  Hehehe walang tigil sa upgrades. LOL

kukulamin kita papa goodguy
kung nakabili ka na ng hts3400 huwag ka na maglogin ulit dito
para hindi ka magkasakit

[goodguy73]

LOL....wag naman sir, patapusin mo muna ako ng project ko sa attic.  anak ng tinapay, bago nga mabili yung HT setup, ang dami pa kelangan construction cost na iisipin. hehe

[raider125jeigh]

LOL....wag naman sir, patapusin mo muna ako ng project ko sa attic.  anak ng tinapay, bago nga mabili yung HT setup, ang dami pa kelangan construction cost na iisipin. hehe

ok lang yan - enjoy ka naman e

kaya mo na siguro ung onkyo 809 and polk audio? what do you think? hihihihihi

[goodguy73]

Hahaha.....kung pag iipunan ba siguro kaya.... yun nga lang lagot sa asawa.  LOL

[raider125jeigh]

Hahaha.....kung pag iipunan ba siguro kaya.... yun nga lang lagot sa asawa.  LOL

hehehe  bilhan mo nalang sya ng bag at mga kung anu anu para pagikaw na bibili e yari na...

sabi nga ni boy logro ...
YAM YAM YAMMmmmm     

actually im looking again for a new avr ....

this hts3400 will suit small spaces for sure just the audio side was not so good

[comet]

hi sir good guy, I think this thread will help you find good polk audio atriums 2nd hand. You might be interested with the receivers as well:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,153442.0.html
Tama si sir raider, baka in a few weeks upgrade ka na lalo na when you browse pdvd.
I would also suggest getting the gears piece by piece as your budget permits and get the ones that you think would overcome the itch...kailangan lang talaga nakacaladryl dito kasi kahit nakabuo na nangangati pa rin

[goodguy73]

Maraming salamat mga masters.  Your inputs are well received.... hehehe, yun nga din sana isip ko. Bilhin na lang yung HT setup piece by piece.  Nakakainip nga lang. :-)

[raider125jeigh]

Maraming salamat mga masters.  Your inputs are well received.... hehehe, yun nga din sana isip ko. Bilhin na lang yung HT setup piece by piece.  Nakakainip nga lang. :-)

ganyan din ako - sabi ko ok na ako sa htib
kasi un lang ung budget ko that time pero hindi pala
at sobrang liit ng bahay ko much better parin hiwahiwalay
fronts and receiver muna then center then surround then sub
abang kalang sa marketplace hehehe

[loverlionus]

I also have a 3400, very satisfied with it for movies so far, which was the intention when I bought it. It's not really being used for music so I cannot give much input on that. What they are saying are correct, HT is just like any other hobby, you can have enjoyment in upgrading and in using your equipment. It's really up to you on how far you'll go, PDVD will just be here as a 'good influence'. 

[goodguy73]

yeah... i would think this will be used 70% on movies. 20% for games and 10% for music.  Glad to know the 3400 is good for movies. isip isip! hehehe

[mcjefferson]

i have onkyo htib (hts5300) as the term says "home theater in a box" mainly use for watching movies.
so far my family enjoyed watching movies and playing ps3 games.

ang problema eh ako, hindi ko masyado nagustuhan ang sq sa musics pero ako lang naman ang nakaka puna.
in the end hindi ko namalayan may SARS na pala ko.

after long 4 months time nabuo ko rin ang system ko for playing music:
- dec.'11 bought a pre owned onkyo stereo component from reymer
- bought a pre owned rti a1
- last week added a brand new sub (dsw pro 400)

[raider125jeigh]

i have onkyo htib (hts5300) as the term says "home theater in a box" mainly use for watching movies.
so far my family enjoyed watching movies and playing ps3 games.

ang problema eh ako, hindi ko masyado nagustuhan ang sq sa musics pero ako lang naman ang nakaka puna.
in the end hindi ko namalayan may SARS na pala ko.

after long 4 months time nabuo ko rin ang system ko for playing music:
- dec.'11 bought a pre owned onkyo stereo component from reymer
- bought a pre owned rti a1
- last week added a brand new sub (dsw pro 400)

hihihihi
ako nga dama na sa katawan ko ung sakit

[Courage]

hihihihi
ako nga dama na sa katawan ko ung sakit

Paano ba namang hindi araw araw kang puyat kaka antay nang magandang deal sa Market Place he he he

[DTNS]

pwede na kaya ang onkyo hts-3400 na "pantawid-gutom"?  if ever kukuha ako nito, plano ko palitan yung speakers/ sub, at i-retain ang receiver nito. ano sa palagay nyo? 

[raider125jeigh]

pwede na kaya ang onkyo hts-3400 na "pantawid-gutom"?  if ever kukuha ako nito, plano ko palitan yung speakers/ sub, at i-retain ang receiver nito. ano sa palagay nyo? 

walang sub out ung receiver.....

[DTNS]

walang sub out ung receiver.....

oh!    thanks for the warning! I'll scratch the HTS3400 from my plans then. 

[raider125jeigh]

oh!    thanks for the warning! I'll scratch the HTS3400 from my plans then.  

its ok brader
hahaha hindi kita kinukulam

the sub of it is kinda ok for small rooms
wala lang out for powered sub if you want to upgrade in the future...

but the htib is good for me unless your affected by SARS

[≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦]

its ok brader
hahaha hindi kita kinukulam

the sub of it is kinda ok for small rooms
wala lang out for powered sub if you want to upgrade in the future...

but the htib is good for me unless your affected by SARS

Kahit na high end na HTIB yan if alang upgrade option ang AVR hindi maganda why not get to the separates na like mo para pang matagalan na iwas SARS.  

[andreboi28]

pwede na kaya ang onkyo hts-3400 na "pantawid-gutom"?  if ever kukuha ako nito, plano ko palitan yung speakers/ sub, at i-retain ang receiver nito. ano sa palagay nyo? 

you can bro like what i did. kahit walang sub out, u can connect the sub directly from the receivers speaker terminal. Big improvement ng s3400 ko after the upgrade.

[dcv1979]

mga sir, would this one be better than the s3400?

Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8

[bonjobby]

I got ht s3200 (the older version)..i'm planning to upgrade my front speaker na...dahil nakukulangan ako pagdating sa music..pero ok ang mga htib sa movies...can you recommend speakers for 10k budget..which is better floorstand o bookshelf?thanks a lot!