I've had the Onkyo HT-SR800 for over 9 months now... and I love it! The sound is incredible, and the receiver is AMAZING. I don't believe that the subwoofer is that weak actually. My neighbor has come several times to knock at my door to tell me to please bring down the thumping, that her apartment was shaking.... As with any other speaker or HTIB set, you need to purchase better wires, but that is all I needed to get. I believe it is one of the best out there, and now going for very little money. I highly recommend it.