Onkyo TX-NR7100 – 9.2-Channel A/V Receiver
Dirac Live included, THX Certified, and ready for 8K/4K120 gaming. The Onkyo TX-NR7100 is a modern 9.2-channel AVR built for serious home cinema and high-performance living-room systems. With Dirac Live room correction (20Hz–20kHz), THX Certified Select tuning, IMAX Enhanced and full-featured HDMI 2.1, it delivers cleaner dialogue, tighter bass integration and a more precise soundstage—while giving you the connectivity and flexibility to build a real Atmos/DTS:X setup.
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9.2 channels for 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X speaker layouts
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Dirac Live Room Correction included (full-band 20Hz–20kHz) for smoother, more accurate sound
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HDMI 2.1 with 8K/60 and 4K/120 support plus VRR, ALLM, QFT and eARC
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THX Certified Select and IMAX Enhanced for cinematic impact and clarity
Product Overview
The TX-NR7100 is designed for enthusiasts who want immersive surround sound without guesswork. Dirac Live helps correct real-room issues (bass peaks, dips and timing problems), improving tonal balance, coherence and clarity across your seating area. THX and IMAX Enhanced processing add a cinema-grade foundation for movies, while HDMI 2.1 keeps the receiver future-ready for next-gen consoles and high frame-rate sources.
With dual subwoofer outputs, flexible zone features and a powerful 9-channel amplification stage, the TX-NR7100 scales from compact 5.1 systems to true height-channel Atmos setups that bring soundtracks to life.
Listening Experience
Expect a punchy, controlled and spacious presentation with excellent dialog intelligibility and more convincing surround placement. With Dirac Live properly calibrated, bass typically becomes tighter and more even, reducing “one-note” boom and improving impact. Effects pan more smoothly around the room, and the soundstage gains stability—especially noticeable with Atmos height channels where timing and phase accuracy matter.
For music listening, the TX-NR7100 delivers a clean, balanced tonality with good separation and a confident sense of drive, making it a strong choice for both cinema and stereo sessions.
Recommended Room Size
The TX-NR7100 is well suited to small to large rooms. It’s an excellent match for typical living rooms and dedicated media rooms where you want:
- strong dynamics for movies and gaming
- stable sound across multiple seats with room correction
- the option to expand into height channels (Atmos/DTS:X)
Use Cases
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Home cinema centerpiece: build a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Atmos system with dual subs
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Gaming-ready setup: 4K/120 and HDMI 2.1 features for responsive console play
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Music + cinema system: streaming services and network playback for daily listening
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Multi-room flexibility: Zone outputs for second-room audio or a second display
Streaming & Multiroom
The TX-NR7100 is a smart AVR designed for modern playback habits, supporting popular streaming and network ecosystems. It works with platforms and protocols such as Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi, with control options for voice assistants depending on your setup.
It also supports Bluetooth receive and transmit, letting you play from a phone or send audio to compatible Bluetooth headphones—useful for late-night viewing.
Speaker Configuration Highlights
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Dolby Atmos / DTS:X: up to 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 playback
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AccuReflex: phase-matching support for Atmos-enabled (upfiring) speaker modules
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Dual sub outputs: easier bass distribution and smoother low-frequency response
Technical Specifications
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Channels: 9.2
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Power output (FTC, 2-ch driven): 100 W/ch (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD)
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Dynamic power (Front): 250 W (3Ω), 220 W (4Ω), 130 W (8Ω)
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THD+N: 0.08% (20Hz–20kHz, half power)
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Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz (+1 dB, -3 dB) (Direct/Pure Audio)
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Speaker impedance: 4–16Ω
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Room correction: Dirac Live Room Correction (20Hz–20kHz)
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Cinema certifications: THX Certified Select; IMAX Enhanced
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Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
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HDMI: 6 rear HDMI inputs + 1 front HDMI input; Main Out + Sub/Zone 2 Out
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HDMI 2.1 features: VRR, ALLM, QFT, DSC, eARC (supported on HDMI 1–6 and Main/Sub outputs as applicable)
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Video support: 8K/60 and 4K/120 (supported on specified HDMI ports)
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Inputs (audio/video): 1 × Phono (MM), line-level analogue inputs, optical and coaxial digital inputs, USB, network (LAN)
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Subwoofer outputs: 2 × RCA pre-outs
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Power consumption: 750 W (operating), 0.1 W (standby)
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 173.5 × 379.5 mm
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Weight: 10.4 kg
Why Choose the Onkyo TX-NR7100?
If you want an AVR that blends real cinema performance with modern HDMI 2.1 connectivity and serious room correction, the TX-NR7100 is a standout. Dirac Live helps your speakers perform at their best in your room, THX/IMAX modes add cinematic scale, and the 9-channel architecture gives you a clear upgrade path into true Atmos immersion—without sacrificing everyday streaming convenience.
