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Product Description

With its two mighty tower speakers, the HT-S8409 stands apart from other home theater package systems. These two-way tall-boys work in concert with the other high-quality speakers to express the full scope and power of your music and other entertainment. No matter whether it's a song, a game, or a movie, the receiver's Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding creates an enveloping 7.1-channel soundstage with superb ambience. Once you've set the system up and calibrated the speakers-a breeze, thanks to Audyssey 2EQ-you can browse your content seamlessly via the intuitive on-screen menus. The receiver accepts a wide range of playback devices and formats, including PC video via RGB and digital audio from iPod/iPhone via USB. In addition, six HDMI inputs handle 3D video, lossless audio from DTS and Dolby, and video upscaling to 4K via Qdeo technology. The system's network capability supports streaming audio from your PC or media server, as well as the infinite variety of internet radio. The HT-S8409 from Onkyo-prepare to be entertained.What’s in the box: Onkyo HT-S8409 Home Theater System, TX-NR609 THX Select2Plus Certified Receiver,Remote Control,2 x Two-Way Tall-Boy Speaker,Center Speaker,2 x Surround Speakers,2 x Surround Back Speakers,Subwoofer,Quick Hookup Diagram and 2-Year Warranty.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3700 in Home Theater
• Color: Black
• Brand: Onkyo
• Model: HT-S8409
• Dimensions: 45.25" h x 27.06" w x 21.94" l, 101.40 pounds

Features

• 130 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, .07%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
• 6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output
• Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
• Playback of Audio Files Through Local Network (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, LPCM)
• Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB

From the Manufacturer

Sleek Receiver-and-Speaker Package Is Built to Thrill

With its two mighty tower speakers, the HT-S8409 stands apart from other home theater package systems. These two-way tall-boys work in concert with the other high-quality speakers to express the full scope and power of your music and other entertainment. The TX-NR609’s network functionality allows you to bring internet radio and PC audio into your living room, and adds compatibility with Onkyo’s Remote Apps for iPod®/iPhone® and Android. Once you’ve set the system up and calibrated the speakers—a breeze, thanks to Audyssey 2EQ®—you can browse your content seamlessly via the intuitive on-screen menus. Besides connection for digital audio from an iPod®/iPhone® and other devices via USB, there are six HDMI® inputs (one in front) that handle 3D video, lossless audio from DTS and Dolby, and video upscaling to 4K via Qdeo™ technology. The system’s network capability supports streaming audio from your PC or media server, as well as the infinite variety of internet radio. The HT-S8409 from Onkyo- prepare to be entertained.

Onkyo has more THX-certified A/V receivers than any other manufacturer.

With a THX-certified Onkyo A/V receiver, you know you're experiencing movie soundtracks the way they were recorded and produced to be heard. You're getting the power and nuance the director made for the cinema, the very best sound quality available, in your own home. This THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen to-seat-viewing distance is 10 to 12 feet and the room volume is around 2000 cubic feet. THX Loudness Plus is included in the specification.

Onkyo network A/V receivers give you access to more internet radio stations than any other brand...period.
		Streaming your choice of internet radio through your Onkyo A/V receiver gives you unsurpassed sound quality and access to a virtually infinite selection of world class music. Enjoy your own personal concert from anywhere in the world... right in your own living room. All Onkyo network receivers are also compatible with Microsoft’s Windows® 7 platform, which includes the DLNA 1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature so you can easily stream music store on PCs connected to your home network. This internet connectivity has the added benefit of making firmware updates simpler than ever.

UWF-1 Wireless LAN adaptor

Onkyo's UWF-1 Wireless LAN adaptor removes unwanted cables. This small, optional unit is worth way more than its tiny price.  Connect the UWF-1 to the USB port on any compatible 2011 Onkyo network receiver, and bring your music through your wireless router into your Onkyo system. Now internet radio and audio files stored on your PC can be played back with the superior fidelity of your main Onkyo system — with no cable clutter. A sensible and inexpensive solution.

Onkyo's Remote Apps

Onkyo's Remote Apps for Android and iPod/iPhone turn your cell phone into a remote control. The Android app lets you Stream audio files from your Android to your Onkyo home network receiver. Set tone, volume levels and control input selection, as well as a number of other key features like controlling internet radio stations… The Onkyo app for iPhone/iPod will allow you to set tone, volume levels and control input selection.

Made for iPod®/iPhone®

Onkyo receivers allow you to and play audio files stored on your iPod/iPhone or even a USB flash drive. The on screen display lets you see exactly what is playing. As the audio signals are played back in digital form, rather than analog, there is much less chance for signal degradation. Onkyo's exclusive Advanced Music Optimizer also compensates for lost bit information and improves the quality of compressed audio signals. End result: Your music sounds cleaner and more faithful to the original.

Crisp and Clean 1080p Upscaling... and Ready for Next Generation Displays, NOW!

Onkyo's A/V receiver provides the finest, most beautiful and pristine 1080p upscaling you can find, thanks to the Marvell Qdeo™ video-processing chip that erases video noise and artifacts such as jaggies and feathering. The result: astoundingly crisp video. Played back on a compatible widescreen display, your Blu-ray Discs and standard DVDs will look AMAZING: more detailed and cinematic than ever. While deftly handling the most current high-def display formats, Onkyo's also the first in the world to support the coming full 4K upscaling (3840 x 2160) of standard video sources such as 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. Interlaced-to-progressive conversion and scaling are performed by a high-quality Marvell Qdeo video-processing chip.

3D and ARC

All Onkyo A/V receivers support the latest in 3D technology. Play 3D movies, games, and broadcast content in cinematic quality in your own home and be amazed by the realistic quality. The HDMI® inputs let you connect multiple high-def sources, such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. The HDMI output, on the other hand, lets you send a pristine signal to a compatible high-resolution display. Audio Return Channel allows audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner to be sent “upstream” via HDMI to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.

A Suite of Audyssey Technologies

Audyssey 2EQ is an advanced room-correction technology with high-resolution filters for satellite speakers and subwoofers. MultEQ XT gathers frequency and time-domain measurements from up to eight positions in the listening area, to deliver a clear, well-balanced, and natural sound. Audyssey Dynamic EQ maintains a consistent bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound effect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy the natural dynamics of your content regardless of the volume. Audyssey Dynamic Volume automatically compensates for volume fluctuations in different audio content (for example, during commercial breaks) while optimizing the dynamic range.

Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz
	Allows reconfiguration of the surround back channels to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games. Audyssey DSX provides a similar front-height speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping home theater experience.

Change Your Receiver's Settings Seamlessly

Thanks to Onkyo's overlaid graphical on-screen display (OSD), set-up menus appear on top of the video image you're watching, so you don't have to switch to a blank screen background. Easily navigate intuitive menus to maximize all of the features and benefits of your Onkyo A/V receiver. The OSD and Graphical User Interface (GUI) both operate over HDMI, making excellent use of that versatile interface.

Extra Connectivity Options
	Use PC-IN to easily connect your notebook or mediacenter PC to your Onkyo AV receiver, and watch your movie files on your flatscreen TV. You can now easily watch internet videos, PC-stored movies and pictures on your TV. (Audio connectivity may vary depending on your computer hardware, but Onkyo A/V receivers support a wide range of different interfaces.)

Comparison
HT-S8409

Model	Total Power	Channel	HDMI / 3D Ready I/O	Speaker Type	Subwoofer Type	4K Upscaling	Front USB Input	OSD Set-up	Network Function	Audyssey 2EQ	Audyssey Dynamic Volume	THX Certified Select2 Plus
HT-S3400	660W	5.1	4/1	Plastic	Passive 8"	-	-	Basic	-	-	✓	-
HT-S5400	Over 1000W	7.1	4/1	Wood	Powered 10"	-	✓	Basic	-	✓	✓	-
HT-S7409	770W	5.1	4/1	Slim Plastic	Powered 10"	✓	✓	Advanced	✓	✓	✓	-
HT-S8409	Over 1000W	7.1	4/1	Tall Wood	Powered 10"	✓	✓	Advanced	✓	✓	✓	-
HT-S9400THX	Over 1000W	7.1	4/1	Wood	Powered 10"	✓	✓	Advanced	✓	✓	✓	✓

 

Receiver Specification

Number of Channels	7.1
Power	100W/Ch (8Ω, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.7% THD)
Network Capable	Yes
THX Certification	Select2 Plus™
Audyssey Room EQ	2EQ®
HDMI I/O	5+1 in / 1 out
Overlay On-Screen Display	Advanced via HDMI
Made for iPod®/iPhone® (Direct USB input)	Front & Rear (Supports album art)
Multiroom	Powered Zone 2
Component Video I/O	2 in / 1 out (HDTV capable)
Composite Video I/O	5 in (1 front) / 2 out
Digital Audio Input	2 Optical & 2 Coaxial
Analog Audio I/O	6 in (1 front) / 1 out
Subwoofer Pre-out	Yes
Color-coded Speaker Terminals	Yes
AM/FM Presets	40
RIHD (CEC via HDMI)	Yes
Onkyo Exclusive Gaming Modes	4
Advanced Music Optomizer	Yes

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