Orb Audio + Denon/Yamaha HDMI Receivers = Audio And Video Perfection. This system is a pre-configured version of the HT Express Pro complete home theater system that has all of the bells and whistles. The HT Express Elite combines the highest performing Mod2 Orb speaker system with your choice of top rated, 700 - 980 watt Denon and Yamaha receivers that have all of the features you want -- 1080p HDMI inputs and outputs, upconversion to HDMI from all video inputs, high power amplification, Ipod and XM compatibility and a fast, east auto setup program that includes a microphone for tuning the system to your room. All you have to do is pick the number of speakers and color that you want and your dream home theater is on its way to you. Orb Audio has qualified to become one of the few authorized online dealers for Denon and we are very fortunate to have received this honor. Denon receivers are very well made and they sound fantastic with our speakers. It is with great pleasure that we share our fortune with you and include these receivers and DVD players in our complete systems. And if you are wondering why purchasing from an authorized dealer is important, the answer is quite simple...Denon's warranty only applies to purchases made from authorized dealers. Denon does not provide warranty support for receivers that are purchased from unauthorized dealers. So, when you buy your receiver from Orb Audio, you get Orb Audio support, Denon support and the confidence in knowing that you purchased a brand new, factory sealed product with full U.S. warranty. You also get a free wire and cable package with each purchase (value $59-$110), and we don't charge any extra shipping for the receiver, so we think you'll find that our prices work out to be quite fair. The HT Express Elite is the perfect choice for a high quality, state of the art home theater, and we've put it all together for you. It includes the The Mod2 Home Theater Speaker System, which is our highest performing speaker system. Imagine the richest, fullest sound from small, attractive satellite speakers and our custom Super Eight subwoofer. Our Mod2 satellites are constructed with a custom-designed, elite quality, full-range 3" driver, set in our exclusive 4 3/16" steel sphere enclosures. They are handcrafted in the USA and produce fantastic imaging and detailed, accurate audio reproduction. They are perfectly matched to our Super Eight, and the combination produces an unbeatable listening experience that your ears and eyes will simply not believe. By selling web-direct, we can use higher quality components than other companies and sell our speakers for half the cost or less. There really is no beating this business model, since your money is going into top quality components and craftsmanship, not middlemen and extensive ad campaigns. Receivers The HT Express Elite can be configured with your choice of the best home theater receivers on the market today, the Denon AVR-988 and the Yamaha RX-V1800 and RX-V3800. The system is currently pre-configured with the top rated Denon AVR-988 receiver, which dishes out intense home theater performance and includes all of the features that most people need. The receiver has two high performance 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a inputs, and features video switching and upconversion to HDMI from ALL video sources (this means you only have to run one HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV). It also features advanced surround processing and has a fast automatic setup program that calibrates the system to your room using an included microphone. If you want 3 zones, upgrade to the Yamaha RX-V1800 or RXV-3800 (with an amazing 4 HDMI inputs!). Denon AVR-988 This is a great receiver with all of the current state of the art features. Featuring full 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a upconversion, the 988 also offers: 110 watts per channel at 0.05% THD 6 position Audyssey Room Equalization (which calibrates the sound from 6 positions instead of 1) Multi-source/multi-zome (listen to 2 different things in 2 different rooms) 3 HDTV-ready assignable 100MHz component video inputs Audio delay for perfect lip synch XM Radio ready (adapter/subscription required) Stereo/direct mode with pure path for stereo listening (great for music) Denon's exclusive AL24+ processing on the front left and right channels RS-232 port (for 3rd party remotes) and 12v trigger outputs (for screens, etc.) advanced multi-zone preamp outputs including selectable output levels computer networking connectivity Yamaha RX-V1800 and RX-V3800 If you are looking for 3 powered zones of audio, or need to connect up to 4 HDMI components to your receiver, choose the Yamaha RX-V1800 or RX-V3800. Featuring 130 watts per channel and 140 watts per channel, both receivers are state of the art choices with HDMI 1.3a upconversion, Dolby TrueHD and all of the other high end features you would expect. The RX-V3800 adds computer networking connectivity. Satellites The Mod2 satellite speakers in the HT Express Elite are available in Metallic Black Gloss and Pearl White Gloss. Hand Polished Steel is also available for an additional $200 and Hand Antiqued Copper and Hand Antiqued Bronze are an additional $300. This system is also available for $1,289 with Mod1 satellites and a Pioneer receiver (see the HT Express). The HT Express Elite is protected by our 30 Day Satisfaction Return Policy, so you can buy with confidence. Additionally, the Mod2 satellites and Super Eight subwoofer are covered by the Orb Five Year/One Year Warranty and Denon receivers are covered by a one year warranty through the manufacturer. Full details are available in the links in the navigation bar to the left. If you have any questions about home theater speaker placement, check out this link. Subwoofers You can configure your system with either of our custom designed audiophile subwoofers, the 200 watt Super Eight and the 300 watt Uber Ten. Both subwoofers offer best in class performance and provide deep, accurate bass that will satisfy the most discerning listener. Like all Orb Audio products, our direct business model allows us to provide more for your money than almost any other brand, and both of these subwoofers outperform similar models that cost twice as much in stores. Forget the muddy, boomy bass that plagues many systems...these subs are clean, deep and accurate and are great for both music and movies. The Super Eight is acoustically matched to our Mod1 and Mod2 satellites and is included in all of our speaker systems. It is the right subwoofer for almost all of our customers, the perfect combination of performance, size and price. In fact, the Super Eight offers the highest possible performance out of a 12 inch cube and has received many rave reviews. It features a high quality 200 watt BASH hybrid amplifier that is conservatively rated to peak at over 400 watts, a super long-throw 8" woofer and a high-power magnet. The Super Eight provides output that is on par with most high quality subwoofers that have much larger cabinets and drivers, and it retains the musicality and tightness that is essential to success (yet lacking in many other systems). The Uber Ten is our answer to your requests over the last few years for a "cost is no object" design. Of course, cost is always important, and we did not ignore it. However, our primary design criteria was high performance, and the Uber Ten will blow your socks off. It features a 300W BASH hybrid amplifier, a proprietary high-excursion 10" driver and it is built in the USA. We made the cabinet 1 1/2 inches larger (12" on the Super Eight v. 13.5" on the Uber Ten) for maximum performance while still preserving the compact nature of all Orb products. Anyone can make a deep, high power subwoofer that is great at explosions and not much else, but that just didn't cut it for us. We weren't looking for a sub that was just louder and deeper, we also wanted it to retain the musicality, snappiness and accuracy that made the Super Eight famous. To accomplish this, you basically need world class, audiophile components, and we designed every piece of the Uber Ten in this manner. To be clear, though, the Super Eight is the right subwoofer for at least 90% of our customers. The Uber Ten is purely for those that have the extra budget and desire for bass beyond what is considered normal to most people. If you have an especially large room, or just prefer your bass to be as deep as possible and don't mind the extra 1.5" of cabinet space, consider the Uber Ten. Otherwise, put it out of your mind and go with our first love, the Super Eight. If you do not need the output of the Super Eight or Uber Ten (in small or medium rooms, most apartments and other environments where extreme volume is not required), we have made a special purchase of a limited quantity of high quality 8" subwoofers from a manufacturer that makes equipment for the major brands. With almost all of the performance of the Super Eight, and at a $55 savings, it is a great way to stretch your budget to include Mod2 upgrades, HOSS stands or one of our premium speaker finishes. We also have a very limited supply of Super Eights with slight cosmetic blemishes. These usually get snapped up for Orb friends and family but this time the boss says no. So, we are sharing the wealth. These subwoofers are in excellent condition other than some cosmetic blemishes, have brand new, unused electronics and are fully covered by our standard 1 year/5 year subwoofer warranty. The issues are purely cosmetic and are usually not very substantial. Everyone at Orb has one of these subs at home already, as do our parents, children, family and close friends. So, if you are putting the sub in the corner, or just want to save $40, grab one of these units before we do. Accessories All home theater systems ship with free attractive matching steel desk stands. Our HOSS floor stands are a great addition to our speaker systems, ultimately stylish and handcrafted in the United States from polished steel. Our BOSS table stands are similarly stunning, the perfect stainless steel companion to your speakers. Additionally, we have a variety of wall and ceiling mounts to attach our speakers in almost any situation. All speakers that are not being wall mounted or placed on BOSS or HOSS stands will receive a free basic steel desk stand. This pacakage includes a 12' subwoofer cable and 100' of speaker wire. Add our premium digital coaxial audio cable to get surround sound from your cable box, satellite box and DVD player. As always, we are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please email us or call us at 877-ORB-AUDIO (877-672-2834) if we can be of any assistance. ® Pioneer, Denon and Yamaha are registered marks of their respective owner, as is HDMI.