About The Onkyo TX-NR5100 8K Home Theatre Receiver
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver is an affordable and versatile home theatre centrepiece tailored to deliver a best-in-class entertainment experience for your movies, music, and next-gen gaming systems.
Unlock 8K/60p video pass through via HDMI® 2.1-specified HDMI terminals and enjoy HDR10+ or Dolby Vision™ HDR formats with eARC supporting amplification of encoded multichannel audio from your compatible TV's video-streaming apps, tuner, or connected media players. Enhancements to HDMI eliminate latency for smooth, lag-free gameplay. With discrete high-thrust amps developing 150W/Ch, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® soundtracks are played with thrilling dynamism while Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X™ can work 3D magic on almost any audio played through any speaker layout. SMART AV Receiver™ offers a wide selection of streaming services and forms the heart of your wireless multi-room audio ecosystem. The receiver also fits into an existing Sonos Home Sound System. Cue and control music around your home with voice assistants Hey Google or Alexa or hear what's playing through the AVR on wireless headphones over bi-directional Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Welcome to the 8K Ultra HD Experience: Features defined in HDMI® 2.1 specification enable 8K/60p video pass through to your compatible display. As well as HDR10 and HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision™ formats optimize brightness, contrast, and colour scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame. All HDMI terminals support HDCP 2.3, while eARC on Main Out passes encoded multichannel audio (including Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X®) from your compatible TV's tuner, video streaming apps, or connected media players to the AVR for amplification. QMS (Quick Media Switching) for movies and video eliminates the delay that can result in a blank screen before content is displayed.
New Enhancements for Gamers: Transform your playtime with 3D surround-sound and gain the winning edge with new gamer-friendly features defined in HDMI 2.1. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen while QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience.
SMART AV Receiver™ Multi-Room Audio Streaming: This SMART AV Receiver shares audio around your home. It includes Amazon Music HD*, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn, and works with Hey Google or Alexa. Share entertainment via Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, and Chromecast built-in.
*Amazon Music HD is supported via DTS Play-Fi.
Works with Sonos: Expand your Sonos Home Sound System by pairing this AVR to a Sonos Connect or Port*. The receiver ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the desired volume on command from the Sonos app*.
*Sonos Connect and Port sold separately. The Sonos app is available free for iPhone and iPad from the App Store, and for Android™ phones and tablets on Google Play Store.
Chromecast Built-In™ works with Hey Google: Stream music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the receiver via Chromecast built-in and control playback from Chromecast-enabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android™ phone or tablet, Mac or Windows® PC, or Chromebook™. Cue, play, and control audio just by using your voice.
Works with Alexa: Alexa lets you use your voice to control the A/V receiver by speaking commands through an Alexa built-in device. Whether you want to listen to music, radio stations, or podcasts, all you have to do is ask. It also supports multi-room music* played on multiple devices.
*Multi-room music may require a firmware update.
Dolby Atmos & DTS:X – Celebrate A New World Of Sound: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X translate 3D soundtracks from the studio mixing desk to your living room. Sounds are no longer tied to specific channels, and are free to move around and above your audience, placing them at the heart of the action.
Enjoy Legacy Formats with 3D Sound: Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X™ are sound virtualization solutions that deliver 3D sound through any listener-level speaker layout. The technologies can work independently or in conjunction with Dolby Surround® or DTS® Neural:X upmixers to create an immersive 3D sound-field with any audio signal (excluding Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS® Express).
5 GHz/2.4 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi® supports the 802.11ac Standard*: A powerful quad-core SoC (System on a Chip) performs multiple processing tasks at once. It evolves network functions and supports the 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO) standard for stable multi-room audio streaming.
*Note: some countries or regions have regulations that affect wireless signal strength and the use of Wi-Fi channels.
Clearer Dialogue at the Touch of a Button: Vocal Enhancer solves the problem of inaudible dialogue in movies and TV programs by using DSP algorithms to elevate vocal frequencies in the soundtrack. The effect level can be raised or lowered using keys on the remote control.
AccuEQ with AccuReflex™: AccuEQ detects speaker size, crossover frequency, and distance from the listening position and sets sound-pressure levels appropriate to their location. It selects the ideal crossover for the subwoofers and applies EQ to all speakers including the subs. AccuReflex optimizes 3D sound through Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers by resolving phase-shift arising from differences in directional and non-directional sound-paths. The result is a clear and cohesive sound-field.
Bi-Directional Bluetooth® Wireless Technology: This AVR can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. Stream from your device to the receiver using SBC or AAC codecs, or transmit audio playing through the AVR to compatible wireless headphones using SBC, aptX™, or aptX HD codecs including 24-bit audio over aptX HD.
Note: supports MAIN Zone source transmission (excludes Chromecast built-in and Works with Alexa). Lossless 24-bit audio requires headphones supporting aptX HD.
Share Music Or Listen Privately: Zone B pre-/line-out shares MAIN Zone audio to an audio system with an RCA line input. Enjoy what's playing in the MAIN Zone on a hi-fi (or active speaker) system in a nearby space, or connect a compatible wireless headphone dock to enjoy entertainment at any time of day in privacy.
Powered Zone B or Front L/R Bi-Amping: Multi-function speaker terminals can play any amplified audio in MAIN and Zone B at the same time. Alternatively, assign them to bi-amp compatible front speakers or expand a 5.2-ch layout with Surround Back speakers (7.2-ch) or Height speakers (5.2.2-ch).
Klipsch Optimize Mode: Klipsch Optimize Mode allows you to easily integrate your Klipsch Reference and Reference Premiere speakers seamlessly with your Onkyo AV receiver. Klipsch and Onkyo teamed up to implement the precise crossover values for specific new Reference Premiere speakers. Now, you can simply select the model speakers you'll be using for each individual channel, and the optimized crossover setting will be automatically applied.
Our Take
We were stoked when Onkyo announced their latest Home Theatre Receiver lineup. It gives Audio Trends customers a fresh selection of feature-packed options, like the TX-NR5100 — one of our top recommendations for getting excellent picture and sound without breaking the bank. We are most impressed that this value-oriented model has four 4K/120 HDMI inputs — a rarity at this price point. It also has built-in support for Sonos (way cool), plus the latest video game processing technology for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience.
The seven-channel TX-NR5100 is ideal for powering a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X™ system — that's the traditional five speakers and subwoofer configuration, plus a pair of upward-firing or in-ceiling speakers for overhead effects. You get lots of fun options for playing music. Stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Apple AirPlay 2. You can even play high-resolution tracks from a USB thumb drive or networked computer.
If you're a Sonos fan, you'll be glad this Onkyo receiver easily integrates into your Sonos multi-room music system. Just add a Sonos Port, and you can send any music or audio source from the Sonos app to the receiver. As a bonus, it will automatically turn itself on and switch to the correct input when you fire it up in the Sonos app. There's a heck of a lot to like about the Onkyo TX-NR5100 Home Theatre Receiver. At the price, it's quite the bargain.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Surround Sound Home Theatre Receiver with Dolby Atmos
- 7-Channel Amplifier
- 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X™ processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theatre sound
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
- AccuEQ automatic speaker calibration optimizes your system's sound for your room (microphone included)
Digital & Streaming Options
- Plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
- Built-In Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
- Includes support for Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, TuneIn and more (subscription required for some services)
- Roon Tested
- Compatible with Sonos Port — receiver turns on automatically and sets the right input when selected in the app
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
- Built-In Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
- Supports Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
- Chromecast built-in for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
HDMI
- HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 4 in, 2 out
- "Sub" HDMI output sends mirrored content to a secondary TV or projector
- HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
- All HDMI connections support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
- HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
- Supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
- eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
- Gaming-Optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
Other Connections
- Digital Audio Inputs: 1 Toslink Optical, 1 Coaxial
- 3 Analogue Stereo RCA audio inputs
- Rear-Panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
- Outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Centre, Surround L/R, Height L/R)
- Dual RCA subwoofer outputs
- Full-Sized front-panel headphone jack
General
- Handheld Remote Control included
- Supplied Accessories: Indoor FM antenna, AM loop antenna, Speaker setup microphone, Quick Start Guide, Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries
- Support for IP-based third-party remote control systems
- AM/FM Tuner
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 435 x 160 x 328mm
- Weight: 8.5 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.