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

I was so happy with the 7100 I had in my living room that this is the second one I have purchased, this time to replace the Onkyo 797 in my bedroom system.While I considered the new RZ30, I didn't see the need for the extras it offers from a price perspective, and with the 7100 going out of production, this seemed to be the best time to make the upgrade.While I used a manual setup due to the unique speaker placement that would give Dirac problems, I have used Dirac in the 7100 for installs for other people and had great results, although using the PC based version with a proper calibrated mic is preferred.Power is ample for a small to medium size room, and in stereo mode the soundstage is both wide with plenty of depth. In comparison to the Denon 3800, the Denon has a much smaller soundstage in stereo but offers more flexibility if you are using multiple subwoofers - surround experience is very comparable.There's been some noise about the 7100 struggling with speakers that have an impedance lower than 8ohms, and while the bedroom system is all 8ohm, the living room system has 6ohm speakers on the 3 main channels and 4ohm speakers on the surrounds and I have never had a problem, even when pushing the system to higher than theater level sound levels - all while having the 7100 in "6+ ohm mode".I'm extremely satisfied with this receiver. Unless you need preamp outs for future expansion, the 7100 checks all the right boxes for a 9.2 AV receiver. The fact that it's insanely inexpensive now is icing on the cake.

The media could not be loaded. Just received my Onkyo TX-NR 7100, watched a few YouTube videos before it arrived, so set up was easy. Ran accuEQ, I am getting new front speakers so I’ll wait to run Dirac. After accuEQ, I still had to make a few adjustments, to the speaker levels and especially the sub. It set my subwoofer way too low. As of right now having no problems with Bluetooth. I’ve only listened to music so far, can’t wait to watch a movie. For now I have a 5.1.2. System, getting new fronts, the Klipsch r51-m’s will go to the rear surround and Klipsch r41-m’s will be my height speakers in a 5.1.4 system. So far loving this avr.Update 2: Just calibrated with Dirac for the 6th time. They tell you if you sit in a recliner, reclined measure with it reclined. Well I measured with the chair in its upright position. It makes a huge difference I hear the surrounds much better. Btw I listen to all channel stereo, I know audiophiles say it sucks, however I listened to 2 channel stereo for 20 years, when there was nothing else. I didn’t buy a 9 channel avr to listen to 2 channel stereo. Like Randy the cheap audio man says “ audiophiles aren’t always right. If it sounds good to you, that’s all that matters.” So try calibrating in the upright position, or if you sit on a stationary chair or couch, try positioning the mic slightly forward of your listening position. It makes a huge difference. Hope this helps, enjoy.Update:Ok bought Klipsch rp-600m speakers for the front with 52c center. 51m surrounds, 41m rear heights. Polk owm3 front heights. Why Polk? Lighter easy to hang and as height speakers they are only there for atmos. Ran Dirac live, the application does what it would take several hours to make it sound like it does, if I even could get it to sound so good. Apple TV 4K with my Hisense U8K. The google tv interface is ok, but Apple TV is faster and easier. The Onkyo 7100 is a gem, runs pretty warm but I have it out in the open. If you are going to put in a cabinet I suggest a fan. Very happy with the whole system.

I've only owned Pioneer Elite A/V recievers for the past 25 years. I wanted to update my last Elite A/V and this Onkyo was on sale for a price I couldn't resist, and I don't care that a new model is out. The reviews seemed like this woulld be a good fit for my needs.Set-up was a little confusing. I printed the 175 page manual and the diagrams for selecting speaker size placement is a bit confusing. However after figuring out which diagram was most similar to my speraker placement, using the microphone was a breeze. I also set up a Zone 2 which I could never figure out with the Pioneer.After my 15yr old speakers were calibrated, and unfortunately only 5.1 because I don't have room for more speakers, the sound was amazing. (Focal Chorus 826v front, Chorus CC800v center, Martin Logan Dynamo sub, Infinity ceiling surround speakers).The first thing I always watch to evaluate any new receiver, is the shootout after the bank robbery in the movie Heat. This reciever really put out great sound.Then I had to listen to some of my favorite songs from Boston, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Yes, VH, and Pink Floyd. All I can say is wow. This reciever can easily power my spekers, and it was so crisp. My kids had to come out of their rooms upstairs to tell me to turn down the volume.This is my first Onkyo reciever. I don't know why I never considered this brand before. I think I'll be loyal to Onkyo for the next 20+ years.