GREAT RECEIVER! Sounds miles better than my Onkyo 7.2, of course, with the addition of 2 more speakers. However, the inclusion of Dirac Live was a game changer! Perfectly balances all my speakers and now I am watching a bunch of old movies over again to experience the "new" sound. The only reason I did not give this receiver 5 stars was because you can't set the cross-overs individually. This may be a deal breaker for some, but still... This receiver rocks! If you want the individual cross-over options, you can get the sister product in the Onkyo TX-NR7100. They are the same exact unit, aside from name and the cross-overs.

This unit replaces a Sony purchased to replace a failed 10 year old Denon. None of the equipment was well understood by seller or installers. Best Buy represented no Denon like for like replacement existed and offered a Sony unit. Installer denied suitability of Sony replacement unit and recommended this unit. On delivery installer said either a Denon or Sony appliance could replace the multi-zone, Apple centric original but the Pioneer not so much. It sounds great if it feels like work-around. If Best Buy understood their products better I would own a Denon.

I have had this receiver for over a month now and so far so good! It is easy to use and is working as described. We have surround sound and it is working great! Our last receiver was not producing the surround sound and it was more money. We did have this one installed by the Geek Squad so that may be the difference too!

The receiver is awesome. I purchased this receiver to replace an Onkyo 9.2 receiver that I had for 10 years. The pioneer plays the same as the Onkyo. No to mention the pioneer is the same quality and much cheaper.

I bought this AV receiver to replace my 12 year old Pioneer VSX-1123 after the video switch failed. This unit is essentially the same receiver as the 1123, only a few updated features dealing with "tuning" the sound profile for your room and seating positions. What I really appreciate about the Pioneer lineup is it's compatibility with my Apple ecosystem in my home. Works very well with my iOS devices and my Apple media server. It also plays very well with my Sony Bravia HDTV and its HDMI / ARC connectivity. If I would have been unhappy with Pioneer, I sure would not have bought another one. After 2 months in service, it has not disappointed me!