{"id":175508,"date":"2023-11-19T16:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T16:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=175508"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:02:14","slug":"onkyo-tx-nr7100-review-av-receiver-for-the-most-demanding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/onkyo-tx-nr7100-review-av-receiver-for-the-most-demanding\/","title":{"rendered":"Onkyo TX-NR7100: AV receiver for the most demanding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Onkyo TX-NR7100\u00a0is a THX-certified AV receiver with nothing more nor less than 9.2 channels of audio, which brings to the table all the functions and features coveted by home theater enthusiasts.\u00a0This is the kind of device we turn to when we want a great audiovisual experience, but without breaking the bank, and that’s why it earns our attention today.<\/p>\n

Going into details, this AV receiver offers innovative technologies such as\u00a0DIRAC live room correction\u00a0, enhanced IMAX mode, discrete zone 2 HDMI switching with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz and all the streaming options we could ever need.<\/p>\n

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Inputs for all needs<\/h3>\n

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 has a reasonable number of\u00a0user-\u00a0assignable analog audio inputs , plus zone 2 outputs (zone 3 must be powered by the receiver).\u00a0By adding a phono input and a pair of digital inputs\u00a0to the equation\u00a0, we can confidently say that the Onkyo TX-NR7100 has what it takes to handle any source.<\/p>\n

When it comes to video, the receiver includes\u00a0composite and component video inputs\u00a0, not to mention the presence of one HDMI 2.0 port on the front\u00a0and six HDMI 2.1\/HDCP 2.3 ports on the rear\u00a0, with ports 1 -3 running at 40GBPS, while ports 4-6 run at 24GBPS.\u00a0However, we must warn that, although all inputs operate at 4K@120Hz, only ports 1 to 3 are uncompressed.<\/p>\n

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With that said, on the back we can also find the following connectors: radio antenna loop, 12V switch, infrared port,\u00a0Ethernet connector, RS232 connector for home automation and a USB input.<\/p>\n

Speaker outputs<\/h3>\n

All nine channels (7.1.2 or 5.1.4) have five-way binding posts.\u00a0The surround back and height channels are user assignable, allowing us to power Zones 2 and 3 or bi-amp the front left and right speakers.\u00a0A pair of subwoofer Pre Out outputs complement the speaker connections.<\/p>\n

The only complaint we have here is that the amplifier\u00a0does not have independent subwoofer Pre Out outputs\u00a0, so it counts as a single subwoofer.\u00a0Therefore, it cannot be used as an AVR controller with external amplifiers either.<\/p>\n

Video outputs<\/h3>\n

When it comes to video outputs, the Onkyo TX-NR7100 is equipped with\u00a0two HDMI 2.1 Sub 8K ports\u00a0\u00a0to enjoy content with the best possible image quality and also to satisfy users who are looking for a smooth gaming experience, not in vano supports\u00a0VRR\u00a0(variable refresh rate),\u00a0low latency mode and QFT\u00a0(Quick Frame Transport).<\/p>\n

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Wireless connectivity and streaming options<\/h3>\n

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 has no shortage of wireless connectivity options.\u00a0Naturally, it has\u00a0Bluetooth\u00a0(SBC, AAC and aptX codecs) and\u00a0Apple AirPlay 2.\u00a0In addition, it has support for Sonos, DTS Play-Fi, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Google and Alexa voice assistants, and\u00a0Amazon Music streaming services\u00a0, Tidal, Roon, Pandora and TuneIn.\u00a0Oh, we can also connect a\u00a0pendrive\u00a0with our favorite songs in FLAC, AAC or MP3 formats to play them directly.\u00a0Simply put, it has all the bases covered.<\/p>\n

DIRAC live room and sound correction<\/h3>\n

Dirac’s room correction technology promises to unlock the full potential of the speakers connected to the Onkyo TX-NR7100 receiver by removing the room from the equation.\u00a0This function\u00a0improves the musical scene, the clarity of the dialogues and reinforces the bass\u00a0making it sound deeper.<\/p>\n

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It is very important to note that to carry out the room calibration we will need either the\u00a0Onkyo Connect application or Dirac Live\u00a0.\u00a0With that said, the Windows version of Dirac Live allows us to use the included microphone or upgrade to a calibrated microphone for audio tuning, so it’s by far the superior option.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the sound itself,\u00a0Onkyo rates the TX-NR7100’s stereo output at 100W per channel\u00a0(20Hz-20kHz, RMS, 0.08% THD).\u00a0In practice this boils down to around 75W output with all channels, but either way it’s more than enough to deliver truly cinematic levels from a powered subwoofer compatible system.<\/p>\n

App and remote control<\/h3>\n

As an incentive, there is the\u00a0Onkyo Controller application for iOS and Android phones\u00a0, which allows us to control the AV functions, make calibrations, change equalization settings and more.\u00a0Finally, a remote control could not be missing to control everything related to the Onkyo TX-NR7100 receiver.\u00a0It is not backlit and is a bit narrow and crowded with buttons, but you can manipulate absolutely everything, so there are no complaints.<\/p>\n

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