Customers enjoy the TX-NR5100's remarkable sound quality and ease of use, frequently praising its setup process and affordability. However, some users experienced difficulties with the HDMI ports and found the speaker wire connections less than ideal. The receiver's power output also received positive feedback.
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The Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel with Dolby Atmos 8K/60B Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater and Gaming Receiver is an affordable and versatile home theater centerpiece tailored to deliver a high-quality entertainment experience for your movies, music, and next-gen gaming systems. Our SMART AV Receiver combines HDMI 2.1 and 8K tech, high-res audio, and immersive sound via your connected media players, gaming consoles, and advanced audio from your TV apps via eARC for the ultimate gaming and home theater experience. Cue and control music with Hey Google, Alexa, or Siri; or hear what’s playing through the AVR on wireless headphones with bluetooth with aptX HD transmission technology. The options are virtually limitless.

Building key noise-reduction refinements into 100 W/Ch THX Certified Select high-current amplification, the Onkyo TX-NR6100 sets the bar for reference sound while bringing 8K/60p and HDR10+ video to your compatible display over HDMI. Enjoy Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks through your height-enabled surround system or use upmixing and virtualization solutions from DTS and Dolby to create a 3D sound-field from any layout. Cue and control music around your home with voice assistants Hey Google or Alexa, and connect a second display via HDMI Sub/Zone 2 output. Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi, and Works with Sonos cover every multi-room situation, and if you connect passive loudspeakers, you can switch between a 7.2/5.2.2-ch and 5.2-ch + Zone 2 layout at the touch of a button thanks to dedicated Zone 2 speaker terminals. Features such as a quality MM phono equalizer and bi-directional Bluetooth wireless technology make this value proposition even more persuasive.

Escape the everyday with spatial surround-sound From easy Bluetooth wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.

Immerse yourself to an exciting sound experience with this Onkyo 7.2-channel network A/V receiver. The DTS Play-Fi feature is compatible with any audio app on smart devices, letting you stream playlists from different sources. With a 165W- per- channel output, this Onkyo 7.2-channel network A/V receiver packs a massive punch for movies, placing you at the center of the action. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
| Pros for Onkyo - TX-NR5100 80W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos Home Theater and Gaming AV Receiver with Alexa Compatible - Black | |||
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| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Price, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, HDMI, Power, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Power, Price | Sound Quality, Ease of use, HDMI, Power, Setup |
| Cons for Onkyo - TX-NR5100 80W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos Home Theater and Gaming AV Receiver with Alexa Compatible - Black | |||
| HDMI, Speaker Connections | Display, Input Switching | Volume, Overheating | Volume, Remote, Zone 2, App, Manual |