![]() ![]() ![]() Now if this is more practical or not is certainly a personal matter as some surely will prefer it than the usual input knob. Again there is no knob for input selection that we see in so many other models and Onkyo instead uses dedicated buttons for each input. Overall design wise it has this squarish black box looks and features the same straight lines and sharp corners most of Onkyo’s AV receivers come with. (8.4 kg) which is typical for this category. In terms of size the NR5100 measures 17 1/8˝ x 6 5/16˝ x 12 15/16˝ (435 x 160 x 328 mm), which makes it slightly lower and less deep that the NR6100, and weights 18.5 lbs. The TX-NR5100 is almost the same in design with the TX-NR6100 which in turn looked very close to previously released TX-SR494 with some slight alterations here and there. Unlike Yamaha that decided to make a complete overhaul of their latest AV receivers, Onkyo has been recycling the design of their new units from the previous years. As such many parts of this review will be similar to what we observed in our TX-NR6100 review but as always we will make appropriate changes and additions wherever we deem necessary. Let’s see if it manages to live up to its name.Īs we said above the TX-NR5100 and TX-NR6100 have so many similarities both in design but also in specifications that you have to look closely to find their differences. These models are not meant to drop your jaw in the ground with their performance but Onkyo is a known quality and judging by their previous models the NR5100 should be a worthy budget friendly option. The Onkyo TX-NR5100 seems to come with everything you need in order to offer a basic cinematic experience but also provide enough online and streaming features that any recently released AV receiver should have, even if we are talking about a low cost offering. The unit comes with Onkyo’s AccuEQ calibration system and as for its HDMI 2.1 ports there is a catch which you should be aware of and we analyze in detail in the appropriate section. As for the rest we find an extensive list of extras including HDMI 2.1, USB and Bluetooth playback, Airplay 2, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, Sonos integration, Roon, Spotify Connect and many more. The receiver has 7.2 channels of built-in amplification with 80 watts of power per channel while it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The lower cost of the TX-NR5100 means that certain corners had to be cut but the point is if the receiver can still offer a worthy cinematic experience. The TX-NR5100 is not the first 7.2 channels receiver we test from Onkyo’s new lineup as the TX-NR6100 we had tested some time ago also features 7.2 channels and in fact the two receivers share a lot of similar features, so we will be looking at what their differences are and also comment on which of the two is better suited for your specific needs. As for today, in our Onkyo TX-NR5100 review we will be testing their most low cost AV receiver and determine if it is a worthy option to consider. But they proved us wrong as in the summer of last year they brought an entire new lineup of receivers that not only included their many Onkyo brand but also Pioneer and Integra models which we plan to test in the near future. Onkyo has seen better days in the past and there was a period when we didn’t think they would be able to make a comeback. ![]()
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