Does this system need an AV receiver? null

No, run ARC from TV to soundbar, run your media device to soundbar and thats pretty much it. I have a shield connected to mine and it to the TV. Any smart features play from TV to soundbar and media from Shield goes through soundbar to TV. It made a very clean setup for me. A huge plus being wireless subs and the satellite speakers are wired above subs, but ultimately a clean setup and easy install.

Nope no receiver is necessary. The Soundbar is the "receiver".

No ... It comes built in with amp and audio decoders as listed in the spec.

No you do not need a receiver... However, be warned that there is significant LAG with this soundbar that you typically do not get with most all receivers. I've tried to measure the delay and got about 1.5 seconds on the rear speakers... meaning you will hear a noticeable delay when surround sound is turned on. I would not consider this sound bar to be a replacement for a receiver just yet... it is getting closer though. Hope it helps.

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Nakamichi - 7.2.4-Channel 800W Soundbar System with Dual 8" Wireless Subwoofers and Dolby Atmos - Black-Front_Standard

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No, run ARC from TV to soundbar, run your media device to soundbar and thats pretty much it. I have a shield connected to mine and it to the TV. Any smart features play from TV to soundbar and media from Shield goes through soundbar to TV. It made a very clean setup for me. A huge plus being wireless subs and the satellite speakers are wired above subs, but ultimately a clean setup and easy install.
Answered by Galbo 6 years ago
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Answered by Raz2 6 years ago
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Nope no receiver is necessary. The Soundbar is the "receiver".
Answered by hdsix 6 years ago
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No ... It comes built in with amp and audio decoders as listed in the spec.
Answered by HwyStr72 6 years ago
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No you do not need a receiver... However, be warned that there is significant LAG with this soundbar that you typically do not get with most all receivers. I've tried to measure the delay and got about 1.5 seconds on the rear speakers... meaning you will hear a noticeable delay when surround sound is turned on. I would not consider this sound bar to be a replacement for a receiver just yet... it is getting closer though. Hope it helps.
Answered by Longmatey80 6 years ago
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