One of Onkyo’s all-time bestsellers gets even better with Dolby Atmos® decoding, 4K/60 Hz video support, Wi-Fi® for Hi-Res network audio, and DSP-enhanced Bluetooth streaming. And all in a convenient, easy-to-use package that’s tested and certified by THX to guarantee theater-reference volume and sound quality. Our high-current WRAT system uses a customized massive transformer and extra-large capacitors to drive discrete Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry on the L/R/C channels. Powerful and controlled amplification serves as a bed for Dolby Atmos, a new audio format that uses object-oriented mixing to unleash overhead sound effects through height channels. Or sit back and let the premium 7.1-channel THX speaker package bring Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ movie soundtracks to life. These quality A-OMF two-way speakers fill rooms with clear, dynamic, and detailed sound, with a huge sealed subwoofer shaking the walls with high-impact bass. Marrying the latest A/V processing and upscaling technology to high-current analog power, the HT-S9700THX lets you escape into your choice of entertainment with a few taps on your smartphone.
THX® Integrated System Plus™ Certified:
THX Integrated System (I/S) Plus guarantees THX theaterreference
sound in an affordable all-in-one package. THX
I/S Plus systems are ideal for spaces where the screen-toseat
viewing distance is about 2.5 meters. All components
within the system are rigorously tested by THX to make sure
they deliver the same low-distortion, high-volume sound you
experience in a commercial theater. Listening modes for
music, movies, and games are included along with THX®
Loudness Plus™.
Ready for Dolby Atmos® Sound:
Dolby Atmos is a new audio format that uses object-oriented
mixing techniques to layer individual sound elements over a
channel-based audio bed, putting sound into motion all around
you, even overhead. Content creators mix soundtracks in a
3D space, seamlessly moving the sound above and around the
audience. You can experience the full Dolby Atmos effect right
out of the box by using the included Surround Back speakers
as Front Heights. Alternatively, you can install a pair of in-ceiling
speakers or purchase a pair of Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker
modules. Once set up, your Dolby Atmos system will immerse
you in the film like nothing ever before.
Latest HDMI® for 4K/60 Hz Video and HDCP 2.2:
All HDMI terminals except inputs 5/6 feature the latest
HDMI specification to support 4K/60 Hz video and 21:9
theater aspect. Now you can add enveloping 7.1-channel
surround-sound to next-generation Ultra HD content for
a breathtaking entertainment experience. The receiver also
supports HDCP 2.2 copy protection standard via HDMI Input
3 and the main output to enable the display of streamed,
broadcast, and physical Ultra HD video at native resolution.
High Current Amplification for Power and Control:
Wattage is an indication of loudness, not sound quality. The
real test is current. High instantaneous current enhances
speaker control for accurate and musical audio reproduction.
It’s the cornerstone of our amplification philosophy—no other
receiver can match Onkyo for dynamic driving power.
Wide Range Amp Technology:
Best-in-class current capability is achieved with Wide Range
Amplifier Technology (WRAT). At its core is a custom
high-output transformer and customized capacitors driving
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry* amplification, which
features discrete low-impedance output stage and high-current
transistors for instantaneous power and very low distortion.
Combined with an eight-channel Burr-Brown DAC and Dual
32-bit DSP Engines, WRAT produces clear and controlled
sound for all your audio sources. *Front L/R/C channels only
Factory-Matched and Balanced THX Speaker System:
The included speaker system is serious about immersive
surround sound. Solid MDF cabinets feature A-OMF
diaphragms (layered polyethylene naphthalate and flexible
cotton weave material to improve stiffness and heat resistance)
for vivid and natural mid-range performance. Where other
brands skimp on the surrounds, we include proper twoway
speakers with 13 cm A-OMF drivers to ensure you get
maximum impact from all directions. Rounding out the package
is a high-capacity acoustic-suspension subwoofer fitted with
a 30 cm front-firing cone for 125 Watts of wall-shaking bass.
Beautifully finished and including detachable cloth grilles for
protection, this THX-certified speaker system is the true
heavyweight of the HTiB world.
Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth Inside:
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in, not costly add-ons. Our
free control app puts a range of streaming options at your
fingertips, from high-resolution network audio (including
5.6 MHz DSD, Dolby® TrueHD, and gapless 192/24 FLAC and
WAV) to the best selection of internet streaming services
to your smartphone’s music library. Or pair up and enjoy
whatever’s playing on your Bluetooth-compatible device with
huge theater sound. Thanks to Advanced Music Optimizer
enhancement, near CD-quality audio is ready in moments.
4K Video Upscaling with Qdeo™ Technology:
Video from older gaming consoles and DVD players looks
clean and sharp, giving your old favorites a new lease on life.
Qdeo™ technology from Marvell automatically upscales
low-res video to liquid-smooth 1080p (for HDTV) and 4K
(3840 x 2160 pixels) with a compatible UHD display.
MHL™ for Mobile Device Connection:
An HDMI/MHL terminal is included to connect smartphones
and other devices, allowing you to display 1080p video and
other media on your HDTV with 7.1 channels of surround
sound.
Fast Switching and Adjustment:
If you want to quickly adjust a speaker level, switch DSP modes,
or change inputs, the “Q” remote control button does it in
seconds by overlaying a transparent graphical menu on screen.
You can use InstaPrevue™ technology to preview content
playing on any HDMI-connected component—the overlaid
video thumbnails make video switching very clear and simple.
AccuEQ Calibration for Pure Audio Performance:
Onkyo brings together a number of technologies to enhance
stereo and multichannel sound quality. A key ingredient is
AccuEQ room calibration. AccuEQ is highly effective yet very
simple to use, correcting speaker distances, levels, crossovers,
and frequency response from one easy listening position
and ensuring clear and cohesive surround-sound. Playback of
7.1-channel formats at 96 kHz without downsampling is also
enabled, while for ultimate stereo purity, AccuEQ bypasses the
front channels so the natural character of your loudspeakers
remains unaltered by DSP correction.