Award-Winning Customer Service
LEARN MORE
Main Content
Video Gallery
Onkyo 5.1 Channel Home Theater System HT-S3800 - Overview
Shop Home Audio: https://www.abt.com/Home-Audio/c/335.html
Key Features:
Enjoy Perfect High-Definition Movie Soundtracks
The HT-S3800 decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ two lossless Blu-ray formats that deliver a soundtrack identical to the studio master so youre hearing it exactly as its meant to be heard
HDMI 4 In / 1 Out: Ready for 4K UltraHD
All HDMI terminals support the latest TV displays with four inputs handling HDCP 2.2 copy protection HDR (High Dynamic Range) with BT.2020 support and 4:4:4 color space encoded in content from movie studios broadcasters and streaming services for next-generation UltraHD
True Power from Discrete Amplifiers
Discrete Amps deliver high instantaneous current to increase speaker control for accurate and dynamic audio reproduction. This precise power is the cornerstone of Onkyos amplification philosophy.. This gives the HT-S3800 140 W/Ch (6 Ohms 1 kHz 1.0 THD 1 Channel Driven) 80 W/Ch (8 Ohms 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.08 THD 2 Channels Driven FTC)
Solid and Compact Speaker System
The HT-S3800 ships with a top quality six-piece surround-sound speaker system thats just the right size for smaller living rooms home offices or even dorm rooms. Front L/R center and two surround speakers contain full-range drivers that capture a wide frequency spectrum so you get the whole audio picture. The included slimline subwoofer delivers a satisfying oomph to every bass note
HDMI ARC
- HDMI enables your TVs sound to be processed through your HT-S3800s receiver for cinematic surround sound
Built-In Bluetooth
- Stream virtually any audio from your smartphone tablet or PC to your home theater for clear and powerful sound
Easy Connection Diagrams
- Connections to speakers and external source devices are illustrated and clearly labeled on the back panel
Features:
System
- Channels: 5.1
- Total System Power: 525W
- Power (6 ohms 1kHz 0.7)/Ch: 105W/ch x 5ch
- Sub Power: 100W (Passive)
- All Discrete Amplifier Circuitry: Yes
Processing
- Dolby Decoder: TrueHD
- DTS Decoder: DTS-HD Master Audio
- 192K/24 Bit DACs: Yes (Burr-Brown)
- Bluetooth: Yes (Built-in)
Connectivity
- Audio I/O: 7 / 0
- Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX): 1 / 2
- Composite I/O: 4 / 1
- USB Input: Rear
- Component Video I/O: 1 / 1
- HDMI I/O: 6 / 1
- HDMI 2.0 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals: Yes
- HDMI Support for 3D Audio Return Channel and CEC: Yes
- HDMI Support for Deep Color x.v.Color LipSync: Yes
- HDMI Support for DVD-Audio SACD Multichannel PCM: Yes
- Component Video Upconversion: Yes
- Analog To HDMI UpConversion: Yes
- 4K Passthrough: Yes
- Streaming Audio From USB memory: Yes
Speaker
- Front Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Center Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Surround Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Subwoofer: Bass Reflex
- Cabinet Type: Gloss Finished Exterior
Miscellaneous
- Remote: Simple
- Color-Coded Speaker Terminals: Yes
- OSD Out: Yes
Specifications:
Amplifier Section
All Channels:
- 105 W/Channel (6 Ohms 1 kHz 1 1 Channel Driven)
- 60 W/Ch (8 Ohms 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.7 THD 2 Channels Driven FTC)
- THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.06 (20Hz-20kHz 8 Ohms 1 Channel Driven 50 W)
- Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 250 mV/47 k-ohms (Line)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz–100 kHz/0 dB -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control:
- ±10 dB 100 Hz (Bass)
- ±10 dB 10 kHz (Treble)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB (Line IHF-A)
- Speaker Impedance: 6 Ohms–16 Ohms
Video Section
- Video: 1.0Vp–p ±5/75 Ohms (Composite)
Tuner Section
- FM: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
- AM: 530 kHz–1710 kHz
- FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations
General
- Power Supply: AC 120 V 60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 190 W
- Standby Power Consumption: .45 W
Speaker
Type
- Front/Center: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Surround: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Subwoofer: Bass Reflex
Drivers
- Front: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Center: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Surround: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Subwoofer: 6-7/16 (16 cm) Cone
Frequency
- Response Front/Center: 80 Hz–20 kHz/70 Hz–20 kHz
- Surround: 80 Hz–20 kHz
- Subwoofer: 28 Hz–5 kHz
Output Sound Pressure Level
- Front: 83 dB/W/m
- Center: 84 dB/W/m
- Surround: 83 dB/W/m
- Subwoofer: 83 dB/W/m
Max. Input Power
- Front/Center/Surround: 150 W
- Subwoofer: 100 W
Max. Output Power
- Subwoofer: 110 W
Nominal Impedance
- Front/Center/Surround: 6 Ohms
Key Features:
Enjoy Perfect High-Definition Movie Soundtracks
The HT-S3800 decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ two lossless Blu-ray formats that deliver a soundtrack identical to the studio master so youre hearing it exactly as its meant to be heard
HDMI 4 In / 1 Out: Ready for 4K UltraHD
All HDMI terminals support the latest TV displays with four inputs handling HDCP 2.2 copy protection HDR (High Dynamic Range) with BT.2020 support and 4:4:4 color space encoded in content from movie studios broadcasters and streaming services for next-generation UltraHD
True Power from Discrete Amplifiers
Discrete Amps deliver high instantaneous current to increase speaker control for accurate and dynamic audio reproduction. This precise power is the cornerstone of Onkyos amplification philosophy.. This gives the HT-S3800 140 W/Ch (6 Ohms 1 kHz 1.0 THD 1 Channel Driven) 80 W/Ch (8 Ohms 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.08 THD 2 Channels Driven FTC)
Solid and Compact Speaker System
The HT-S3800 ships with a top quality six-piece surround-sound speaker system thats just the right size for smaller living rooms home offices or even dorm rooms. Front L/R center and two surround speakers contain full-range drivers that capture a wide frequency spectrum so you get the whole audio picture. The included slimline subwoofer delivers a satisfying oomph to every bass note
HDMI ARC
- HDMI enables your TVs sound to be processed through your HT-S3800s receiver for cinematic surround sound
Built-In Bluetooth
- Stream virtually any audio from your smartphone tablet or PC to your home theater for clear and powerful sound
Easy Connection Diagrams
- Connections to speakers and external source devices are illustrated and clearly labeled on the back panel
Features:
System
- Channels: 5.1
- Total System Power: 525W
- Power (6 ohms 1kHz 0.7)/Ch: 105W/ch x 5ch
- Sub Power: 100W (Passive)
- All Discrete Amplifier Circuitry: Yes
Processing
- Dolby Decoder: TrueHD
- DTS Decoder: DTS-HD Master Audio
- 192K/24 Bit DACs: Yes (Burr-Brown)
- Bluetooth: Yes (Built-in)
Connectivity
- Audio I/O: 7 / 0
- Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX): 1 / 2
- Composite I/O: 4 / 1
- USB Input: Rear
- Component Video I/O: 1 / 1
- HDMI I/O: 6 / 1
- HDMI 2.0 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals: Yes
- HDMI Support for 3D Audio Return Channel and CEC: Yes
- HDMI Support for Deep Color x.v.Color LipSync: Yes
- HDMI Support for DVD-Audio SACD Multichannel PCM: Yes
- Component Video Upconversion: Yes
- Analog To HDMI UpConversion: Yes
- 4K Passthrough: Yes
- Streaming Audio From USB memory: Yes
Speaker
- Front Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Center Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Surround Speaker: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Subwoofer: Bass Reflex
- Cabinet Type: Gloss Finished Exterior
Miscellaneous
- Remote: Simple
- Color-Coded Speaker Terminals: Yes
- OSD Out: Yes
Specifications:
Amplifier Section
All Channels:
- 105 W/Channel (6 Ohms 1 kHz 1 1 Channel Driven)
- 60 W/Ch (8 Ohms 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.7 THD 2 Channels Driven FTC)
- THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.06 (20Hz-20kHz 8 Ohms 1 Channel Driven 50 W)
- Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 250 mV/47 k-ohms (Line)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz–100 kHz/0 dB -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control:
- ±10 dB 100 Hz (Bass)
- ±10 dB 10 kHz (Treble)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB (Line IHF-A)
- Speaker Impedance: 6 Ohms–16 Ohms
Video Section
- Video: 1.0Vp–p ±5/75 Ohms (Composite)
Tuner Section
- FM: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
- AM: 530 kHz–1710 kHz
- FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations
General
- Power Supply: AC 120 V 60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 190 W
- Standby Power Consumption: .45 W
Speaker
Type
- Front/Center: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Surround: Full-Range Acoustic-Suspension
- Subwoofer: Bass Reflex
Drivers
- Front: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Center: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Surround: 3 (8 cm) Cone
- Subwoofer: 6-7/16 (16 cm) Cone
Frequency
- Response Front/Center: 80 Hz–20 kHz/70 Hz–20 kHz
- Surround: 80 Hz–20 kHz
- Subwoofer: 28 Hz–5 kHz
Output Sound Pressure Level
- Front: 83 dB/W/m
- Center: 84 dB/W/m
- Surround: 83 dB/W/m
- Subwoofer: 83 dB/W/m
Max. Input Power
- Front/Center/Surround: 150 W
- Subwoofer: 100 W
Max. Output Power
- Subwoofer: 110 W
Nominal Impedance
- Front/Center/Surround: 6 Ohms
Over 87 Years Of Experience

When it comes to appliances, electronics and more, even the news outlets come to us.

Your dream system's here. Pull up a chair, log on, then bring it home.

3.5 million lbs of cardboard, 800,000 lbs of styrofoam, 1.2 million lbs of TV, 21 million lbs of appliances. That's what we recycled just last year

We love all of our customers, even our four-legged ones.

Your home, in our perfectly trained hands.

From the days of black and white to full-on color, our award-winning sales staff has been dedicated to you.

Get a sneak peek of your dream kitchen in our Inspiration Studio.

Your tech goes even farther with a little help from our in-house Connect Repair technicians.

Our address has changed over time, but we haven't. Pleasing people since 1936