Onkyo TX-NR727 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver

FEATURES:

• 7 channel amplifier
• 110 watts per channel
• Automatic speaker calibration
• Built-in Wifi and Bluetooth
• Multi-room audio
• 4K and 3D video pass-through
• Front panel USB port
• 8 HDMI inputs; 2 HDMI outputs

REMOTE: RC-868M

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR727 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s TX-NR727 receiver is packed with useful features and is a champion when it comes to sound quality. This receiver is THX Select2 Plus certified, meaning it must play at studio reference volume levels with minimal distortion and meet the highest standards in performance. This certification ensures that you get nothing but the finest in sound quality. The automatic speaker calibration feature, with the included microphone, will make it very easy for you to calibrate your speakers for the best surround sound possible coming evenly from all speakers. This receiver has multi-room capabilities making it possible to listen to music, watch TV, or play games in separate rooms using the same system. Thinking of the future in technology, Onkyo has equipped the TX-NR727 with 4K pass-through and upscaling, preparing it for 4K TVs to come.

The part # for the remote control that comes with this unit is RC-868M. Users have commented that the remote control has buttons that are very small and close together making it difficult to push the correct button and have also commented that the remote has no backlighting meaning it cannot be used at night without some other type of light source.

With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, there are lots of options to enjoy your music from the Internet, personal computer, or portable device. You will have access to built-in support for music services like Spotify, Pandora, and SiriusXM, as well as free Internet radio. You can also send music directly to the receiver from your Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone or tablet. Onkyo’s music optimizer ensures that all your digital music will sound its very best and will create a cinema-like experience when you are watching movies or playing games. Some have commented that the user interface is somewhat complicated. Others have said that the USB port up front works well with a flash drive but does not function properly when trying to connect an iPod or Android phone. Onkyo’s support team is always available to help you fix the glitches along the way.

PROS:
• Top of the line sound quality
• Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Multi-room capability
• 8 HDMI inputs; 2 HDMI outputs

CONS:
• Complicated user interface
• Remote has no backlighting and small buttons
• USB doesn’t always function correctly

MODEL:
TX-NR727 – 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver

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