TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - 100 Watts Per Channel, Dirac Live Out of Box, Works with Sonos Certified, THX Certified and More

The TX-NR7100 has been one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my home theater. Setup was straightforward, and once everything was connected, the improvement in sound quality was immediately noticeable. I’m currently running Klipsch RP-8000F II towers, an RP-504C II center, RP-500SA Atmos speakers, RP-502S II surrounds, and a large ported subwoofer. The receiver has no problem driving the entire system and delivers clean, dynamic sound whether I’m watching movies, gaming, or listening to music. Dialogue is crystal clear, surround effects are precise, and action scenes have the kind of impact that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the movie. The Dirac Live room correction was a huge bonus and helped dial everything in for my room. HDMI 2.1 support worked perfectly with my gaming setup, and the menus are easy to navigate once you spend a little time with them. Pros: * Excellent sound quality * Plenty of power for larger speaker systems * Dirac Live room correction included * HDMI 2.1 support for modern consoles * Easy setup and configuration Cons: * Runs a little warm, so give it room to breathe * Dirac setup takes some time, but the results are worth it Overall, this receiver exceeded my expectations and has become the centerpiece of my theater. If you’re building a serious surround sound system and want great performance without jumping into much more expensive equipment, the TX-NR7100 is an easy recommendation. 💪🏼🔊🎬

I want to go on record, the Onkyo TX-Nr7100 is an awesome choice for a stereo avr. Great connectivity, a warm sound quality, and many options for your audio sound choices. But, because it's base connectivity, as it applies to Bluetooth, I do not recommend to connecting a PC to it. Due to audio and video, data separation. The Onkyo, though an excellent stereo choice, has problems playing Youtube and other types of media, with built in audio and video playback. It defaults to the miniplayer, built into the system and is impossible to get rid of in these situations. I give this product 5 stars on quality and performance, but it was not made to connect to a computer. Stll, I recommend this AVR Stereo Receiver on its aesthetic look, sound, audio and connections and quality. Very important to keep this in mind for Computer and gaming console connection to this system.

This receiver replaces an upper mid-level Denon that turns out to have audible distortion at low audio levels (a design that was intended to reduce power consumption slightly - a minor factor that was poorly executed). This Onkyo receiver has inaudible distortion at low levels, such as the fade out of a piano note, even with my efficient Klipsch speakers. I'm very happy with the sound quality and features! The receiver is compatible with my Roku Ultra and Samsung QN90B television through the HDMI Multimedia Interface, permitting power and volument control from the Roku remote. Full 4K video is supported. The only caution is the receiver can get quite hot at high audio power levels, so air circulation around the receiver is a must. It should not be placed on a shelf without several inches of clearance on all sides. I tend to run movies at cinema SPL level so I installed a variable speed muffin fan ($14) in the back of the credenza, is nearly silent but keeps air moving (taking a small amount of power from the Onkyo's USB port, which shuts off with the receiver's main power). The receiver has overheating protection, but excessive heat will shorten the life of any electronics. A highly recommended high-fidelity receiver and power amplifier.

This thing is fantastic sounding, built well but there are a couple of caveats. One, to take advantage of the 7.2.2.1 setup you cannot use bi-amp front speakers, which I have. Doing this removes one set of the atmos speakers, which reduces the effects of audio above you. This isn't too much of an issue if your ceiling is good for conducting audio off of, but if you want true surround atmos, don't run your front speakers bi-amp. I lost my bi-amp bars so I can't run my front speakers any other way. That's my fault. Two, the auto audio configuration KILLS the bass. I set up my sound system to my liking with a slight punchiness to the sub and the bass in my front speakers. The auto calibration set my bass to -8 and my subwoofer to -18db, which made it doing absolutely nothing. So I had to go and reset this. However if for any reason your amp resets, you have to go through the calibration again, and do it all over again. My receiver will not let me out of the calibration program. And third for me, the sound separation for the surround side and surround back channels is a bit muddied. This could be due to a bunch of different things and my last Onkyo receiver did not allow for surround back while in bi-amp mode, but the surround side channels always worked great. Here with this new receiver on the same media I'm getting weird dropouts or the sounds playing the same across both channels when it's supposed to be coming from one direction or the other. Not sure what's going on, but if you encounter it and fix it let me know.

After owning this receiver i will never buy an Onkyo product again. I originally bought this product because i've owned an Onkyo in the past and liked it and figured i try it again. Coming from a DENON receiver without Atmos i toggled between this model and a DENON model and ultimately ended up going with this model because of the DIRAC support, the fact it supported 4k/120 passthrough and other various gaming features and it was on a good sale for Black Friday. Out of the box setup was pretty simple. DIRAC took some time to setup properly especially when using the hit or miss app but ultimately got it set up and it sounded amazing. However this is where the good ends. After about 1-2 months of daily use, i started noticing a crackling/static type noise ive never heard before. At first i thought it was just the show i was watching or one my klipsch speakers having issues. Its very distracting and annoying to hear every 1-2 minutes of watching anything, it happened on my gaming systems, my Roku,etc. After troubleshooting for half a day making sure speaker wires and all my connections were solid and checking settings both on my OLED and the unit itself, plugging devices into the TV directly and using eARC i couldn't find the problem. Having had no issues before with my DENON unit i started to suspect it was the Onkyo. After contacting support i received the generic response of have you turned it on and off, checked wires/etc. After explaining the situation to the rep from Onkyo the rep eventually determined that the unit was faulty and would need to be looked at, being in warranty it would be covered. However, he said i would have to ship it in to a repair center or drive to one. Well if you're located on the west coast you're out of luck completely. There is virtually only 2 repair centers that are certified to work on them. I figured out no big deal, however, the rep also said that I had to pay for the shipping of the unit under my own expense and i wouldn't be reimbursed for a manufacturer defected unit. Which to me is insane, i didn't drop the unit or cause any issue that i can think of to have had this happen. Shipping a receiver that weighs upwards of 50lbs and up IS NOT cheap. I totally understand if i have to pay for something when its my fault but not when the manufacturer has a defect. I don't know if the QC has also been bad at Onkyo and i got lucky with the first unit i owned years and years ago or what, but the quality of this unit was awful. On a side note, the remote has to be the worst remote Ive ever used for an electronic device. It has the range of about .5ft so you have to be directly aiming at it and right next to it for it even register a press. Also the menu's are pretty lackluster. If i were you i would avoid it like the plague but maybe you'll have better luck.

After researching extensively and using the TX‑NR7100 firsthand with a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup, I’m thoroughly impressed by its blend of features, performance, and value. Setup & Interface The guided setup process is smooth and intuitive—Wi‑Fi setup, firmware updates, speaker configuration and HDMI mapping all work seamlessly. The on-screen menus are clean and accessible, though some deeper options may require a bit of navigation With six HDMI 2.1 inputs and two HDMI 2.1 outputs, this receiver supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video formats, along with VRR, eARC, and ALLM. This makes it ideal for gaming consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X—performance is solid with no reported signal dropouts on the primary HDMI ports. Audio & Sound Quality Every channel delivers up to ~100 W into 8 Ω, powering immersive content such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with clarity and presence. THX post-processing adds dimension and scale, especially with cinematic soundtracks. Dirac Live room correction provides musical staging, precise imaging, cleaner dialog, and deeper bass—transformative for untreated or irregular rooms. Streaming & Multi-Room Equipped with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth (including aptX), and Sonos/DTS Play-Fi integration, streaming is flexible and robust. Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, TuneIn, and more are all supported. It even functions as a Roon endpoint with no signal issues when streaming high-res audio over Ethernet. Build & Design The front panel features a large green display, a straightforward volume dial, and basic controls. While the remote is functional, it isn’t backlit. The control app is usable but somewhat basic, making desktop Dirac calibration a better option for fine-tuning. Pros: Cutting-edge HDMI 2.1 support for 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, VRR & eARC THX Certified with immersive Atmos/DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced support Powerful and convincing Dirac Live room correction Versatile streaming ecosystem and smart assistant compatibility Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to peers Cons: HDMI glitches possible; best addressed via firmware updates and proper setup Remote is not backlit; app UI is basic Not truly expandable to 11-channel systems; no independent sub outs or extra preamp channels Verdict: The Onkyo TX‑NR7100 strikes a remarkable balance between modern video support, superior immersive audio, and intuitive usability—all at a price point that undercuts many similarly spec’d competitors. If you want future‑proof HDMI features, strong gaming performance, Dirac‑based room tuning, and multi‑room streaming options, this AVR delivers beyond expectation. Highly recommended.

I bought this one on sale to replace my old Pioneer VSX-1120-K 7.2 ch receiver which did not support 4K video and new Atmos sound profile. I would say, it was the best deal in this category since it offered 100 watts/ch , 9.2 ch, 8k/4k supported, and nearly 50% price cut when on sale! The sound quality is amazing, especially after using Dirac live to measure and auto adjust all speakers’ sound curves, making my home theater sound in a different level. The high is very clear but not harsh while the low is soft and nice punch. I also like the Onkyo App which helps to control the receiver in many ways. I can use it together with other online music streaming services app without touching the remote controller any more, very convenient! The only a small problem it has, is that it’s BD/DVD HDMI input sometimes does not work well with Amazon fire stick. It makes the firestick restart over again and again, so I have to use the other input such as game input to work smoothly with the firestick. Update: I have had this receiver for more than a year now. I would say, I love it more and more! It not only supports 4K/8k video through HDMI, but also has so many listening sound models to choose from, and the App on smartphone is a very convenient tool. One of my favorite functions of it is the Dirac live function. I used to analyze the sound characteristics of each speaker, and fine tune the frequencies on them, making my home theater speakers up to a very high level, making every single sound frequency is in its best condition. This certainly compensates the shortcomings of certain sound frequencies in each speaker. Many times I just sat in my home theater listening to the music from Spotify without watching movie, and it was so joyful. I am changing the rate from 4 stars to five!

I'm at home theater enthusiast and audiophile for many years! Onkyo products provide the best quality for the money. I currently have three of their AV receivers including this one. I'll work great and sound fantastic! I'm very impressed with the functionality of this receiver.