AV Receiver Reviews

Yeah maybe product lifecycle has some impact on that "to be or not to be" roon ready. Lots of coding ready to go then off to Roon testing and validation for readiness. By the time you validate its time for next year's new model. I bought an Anthem AVM70 on the strength of my AV dealer saying "roon ready imminent" That never happened and the my dreams of having my AV proc as an endpoint died the death of a thousand cuts. I could chalk the year+ delay and final disapointment up to Covid isolation at Roon Studios if I felt like being kind. I guess the consolation prizes are 2 sucky "Roon" options are Airplay and Chromecast. Oh well thats what I get for loving Roon so much

From where can one stream Dunkirk in Atmos? On the disc it was DTS-HD MA 5.1.

I was interested in this AVR because of the price, performance and the inclusion of Dirac room correction. However, this all came to a halt after I confirmed that this unit, like many other Onkyo AVRs, do not include audio outputs that would allow the use of separate stereo amp for the 2 front channel, taking the load off the units power supply. This is especially important when you have moderate to low efficient speakers.

I am running the nearly identical Integra DRX 3.4 - the main difference being that the 3.4 has pre-outs where the NR7100 doesn't.

Running the 3.4 into my Gallo Reference 3.2 speakers (Reference AV centre) - I definitely heard some congestion / confusion in the sound, which was not present in my previous Integra DTR 70.4 (much more powerful @ 140W-8ohm, and higher current).

I replaced the internal amps with power amps via the Pre-outs, the congestion went away. Seems to me the internal amps are just not designed to cope with speakers having substantial impedance dips, reactive drivers, requiring substantial current to drive them.

With the external power amps, the sound returned to what it was with my previous DTR 70.4 (and even older Onkyo TX-SR876... also 140W high current).

One I had the sound quality square off without RoomEQ/DSP - I ran Dirac - with the Wide 17 point measurement (to cover our sofa).

This is an immediate and noticeable step up on Audissey XT32 which I was using previously on the 70.4 - There is now a clarity which has never been present before - voices/dialog "pop"... - I started with the default Dirac -and later adjusted to a Harman +4db Target curve, with a bit of a tilt after 2k, and a slight rolloff at the high end.

Dirac is a definite game changer... (or it might be the fact that it removes the default mid-range dip from Audissey!)

The one caveat I would put on the NR7100 is the one based on my experience with the power amp/ speaker matching - It won't match well with speakers that require higher current - low impedance dips, and capacitive tweeters / reactive drivers, are likely to make this AVR sound "congested" - Give it fairly standard 8ohm to 4ohm speakers and it will be fine.

The TX-NR-7100 and TX-NR6100 are similar except that the 7100 is 9.2 channel and the 6100 7.2 channel.

I bought the TX-NR6100 as an A/V Receiver and also to be able to stream to multiple zones. DTS Play-Fi, Amazon Alexa and Google Chromecast are not available on Zone 2, so I'm unable to stream from them to multiple zones at the same time.

The Onkyo Spec sheet even states "DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio via Onkyo Music Control App". In my opinion, these are bugs that need to be worked out by the Onkyo engineers. Onkyo support is unsure if or when a firmware update will be coming.

Zone 2 should not be selective in what you can play, you should be able to play the same thing as on the Main Zone.

This is a great sounding A/V Receiver though.

Congestion disappeared once I switched out the internal amps for power amps connected to the pre-outs photo booth rental near me. It seems to me that the inbuilt amplifiers are simply not made to handle speakers with significant impedance dips, reactive drivers, and high current requirements.

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 seems to be a very powerful A/V receiver! Its genuine nine-channel power arrangement enables a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos system to be fully used without the need for further amplification, all at a reasonably modest cost. To further enhance this receiver's value is the addition of Dirac Live, a highly respected room/speaker-correction software solution from Sweden bitlife. It appears to be a significant advancement in the field of audio/video gear!

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel A/V Receiver is a powerhouse for your home entertainment system. With its impressive array of features and top-notch audio quality, it delivers an immersive viewing and listening experience. From its high-resolution audio support to its comprehensive connectivity options, this receiver stands out among its competitors. The user-friendly interface and intuitive setup make it accessible for both novice nealfun users and audio enthusiasts alike. If you're looking to elevate your home theater setup, the Onkyo TX-NR7100 is definitely worth considering.