Supports 5.1.2 using the receiver's own amplifiers. Connects 3 HDMI devices, including 1 at 4K/120Hz.
Best AV receivers for your needs
Start with the physical speakers you intend to install. Then count the HDMI devices and displays, check cabinet clearance and decide whether a separate amplifier or room-correction license belongs in the plan.
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Denon AVR-S670H
Main trade-off: No physical height-speaker layout is supported.
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Denon AVR-X1800H
Main trade-off: Its seven-channel processing ceiling still applies after setup.
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Onkyo TX-NR7100
Main trade-off: Nine-channel processing stops short of 7.1.4.
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Supports 5.1.2 using the receiver's own amplifiers. Connects 3 HDMI devices, including 1 at 4K/120Hz.
Supports 5.1.2 using the receiver's own amplifiers. Connects 3 HDMI devices, including 1 at 4K/120Hz.
A powered subwoofer is separate from the speaker-channel count. This checks one main room. Zone 2, bi-amping and unusual speaker assignments need another manual check. Allow ventilation space and confirm HDMI settings, cables and speaker impedance before installing.
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Denon, AVR-S570BT
AVR-S570BT
Four modern HDMI inputs for a five-speaker TV system. Bluetooth handles casual phone playback without a network music setup.
Best fit forA five-speaker room with four HDMI sources
Why it fits
- 5 built-in amplifier channels and 5 main processing channels
- 4 HDMI inputs, including 4 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- Five amplifier channels leave no route to physical height speakers.
- No HEOS network streaming or dedicated phono input.

Denon, AVR-S670H
AVR-S670H
A five-speaker receiver with six HDMI inputs, HEOS streaming and a moving-magnet phono input. It suits a room that will stay at 5.1.
Best fit forFive-speaker film and record listening
Why it fits
- 5 built-in amplifier channels and 5 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- No physical height-speaker layout is supported.
- Three of the six HDMI inputs support 4K120, so plan the gaming connections.

Denon, AVR-S770H
AVR-S770H
Seven amplifiers cover either 7.1 surround or 5.1.2 with two heights. Six HDMI inputs and HEOS suit a mixed movie, game and music system.
Best fit forA first 5.1.2 system with several sources
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- Adding four height speakers requires a different receiver.
- One HDMI output means a TV and projector need separate switching.

Denon, AVR-S970H
AVR-S970H
A seven-amplifier receiver with two HDMI monitor outputs. Its practical role is a 5.1.2 or 7.1 room that uses both a TV and a projector.
Best fit forA TV and projector sharing a seven-speaker system
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- The second display connection does not add processing channels.
- No full-range main-channel pre-outs for an external power amplifier.

Denon, AVR-X1800H
AVR-X1800H
A seven-channel Denon with Audyssey MultEQ XT, HEOS and three 4K120 inputs. It is a focused choice for one display and two height speakers.
Best fit forOne-display 5.1.2 with Audyssey MultEQ XT
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- Its seven-channel processing ceiling still applies after setup.
- Only one HDMI display output is provided.

Denon, AVR-X2900H
AVR-X2900H
The 2026 seven-channel model adds front-channel pre-outs and an optional Dirac Live upgrade to a two-display system. Its main-room speaker ceiling remains 7.1 or 5.1.2.
Best fit forSeven channels with a stereo power-amp option
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Front-channel pre-outs cannot turn seven-channel processing into 7.1.4.
- Dirac Live requires a separate license and suitable measurement equipment.

Denon, AVR-X3900H
AVR-X3900H
Nine built-in amplifiers and eleven-channel processing allow 5.1.4 now and 7.1.4 with an external stereo amp. Four independent sub outputs support a more involved bass setup.
Best fit forA staged move from 5.1.4 to 7.1.4
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 11 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 6 supporting 4K120 video
- 3 HDMI outputs documented in the NA manual, including 2 main-room outputs
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 needs two channels of external amplification and the matching amp assignment.
- Dirac Live, Bass Control and ART are optional paid upgrades.

Denon, AVR-X4800H
AVR-X4800H
A nine-amplifier, eleven-processing-channel receiver with seven fast HDMI inputs and four independent sub outputs. It suits a large source collection and an eventual external-amp expansion.
Best fit forSeven fast sources with 7.1.4 expansion
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 11 main processing channels
- 7 HDMI inputs, including 7 supporting 4K120 video
- 3 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 still requires an external two-channel amplifier.
- The published 125W figure is measured with two channels driven, not all nine.

Denon, AVR-X6800H
AVR-X6800H
Eleven built-in amplifiers run 7.1.4 without another power amplifier. Thirteen-channel processing, four independent sub outputs and extensive main-channel pre-outs leave room for larger installations.
Best fit forA self-powered 7.1.4 speaker layout
Why it fits
- 11 built-in amplifier channels and 13 main processing channels
- 7 HDMI inputs, including 7 supporting 4K120 video
- 3 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Thirteen-channel layouts require additional amplification and supported speaker assignments.
- Its 34.4-pound chassis needs a suitably rated, ventilated shelf.

Marantz, NR1510
NR1510
A low-profile five-channel receiver with HEOS, a front HDMI input and front-channel pre-outs. Its HDMI video ceiling is 4K60, which suits a modest film and music system.
Best fit forA low cabinet and a five-speaker 4K60 system
Why it fits
- 5 built-in amplifier channels and 5 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 0 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- There is no physical Dolby Atmos height-speaker layout.
- Its HDMI inputs do not pass 4K120 video.

Marantz, CINEMA 70s
CINEMA 70s
The original slim CINEMA 70s combines seven amplifiers with full 7.2 pre-outs in a 4.3-inch-tall chassis. It can anchor a low-profile 5.1.2 room or feed a separate power amp.
Best fit forA low cabinet with two height speakers
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- The slim chassis still needs ventilation and cable space.
- This is the original CINEMA 70s, not the newer Series 2 model.

Marantz, CINEMA 60
CINEMA 60
The original CINEMA 60 offers seven main-channel pre-outs, two HDMI monitor outputs and Audyssey MultEQ XT. It suits a 5.1.2 room that may move to external amplification.
Best fit forSeven-channel separates and two displays
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Seven-channel processing limits it to two heights alongside a five-speaker bed.
- This original model should not be confused with CINEMA 60 Series 2.

Marantz, CINEMA 50
CINEMA 50
Nine amplifiers, eleven-channel processing and four independent sub outputs support a 5.1.4 system with room for 7.1.4 expansion. All six HDMI inputs support 4K120.
Best fit forFour-height Marantz rooms with an upgrade path
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 11 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 6 supporting 4K120 video
- 3 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 requires an external stereo power amplifier.
- Dirac room-correction upgrades are separately licensed.

Onkyo, TX-NR5100
TX-NR5100
A seven-amplifier receiver with four HDMI inputs and two display outputs. It fits a smaller source collection where 5.1.2 and a second display matter more than phono or main-channel pre-outs.
Best fit forFour-source 5.1.2 with two displays
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 4 HDMI inputs, including 4 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- No dedicated phono input or full-range main-channel pre-outs.
- High-frame-rate HDMI formats have bandwidth limits. Check the actual source format.

Onkyo, TX-NR6100
TX-NR6100
A seven-channel Onkyo with six HDMI inputs, two display outputs and an MM phono input. It gives a mixed-source 5.1.2 room a direct path to both TV and projector.
Best fit forTwo-display 5.1.2 with a turntable
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 3 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Dirac Live is not included on this model.
- The US model has no full-range main-channel pre-outs. Regional versions differ.

Onkyo, TX-NR7100
TX-NR7100
Nine amplifiers power 5.1.4 or 7.1.2, with full-bandwidth Dirac Live Room Correction included. A seventh HDMI input on the front helps with temporary devices.
Best fit for5.1.4 with Dirac included
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 9 main processing channels
- 7 HDMI inputs, including 6 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Nine-channel processing stops short of 7.1.4.
- No full-range main-channel pre-outs for a separate power amplifier.

Onkyo, TX-RZ30
TX-RZ30
A nine-channel receiver with full-range pre-outs and a full-bandwidth Dirac Live license. It suits a 5.1.4 system that may use external amplifiers without adding processing channels.
Best fit forNine-channel Dirac with power-amp flexibility
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 9 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 6 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- External amplification does not lift its nine-channel processing ceiling.
- Dirac Live Bass Control is an optional extra rather than part of the included license.

Onkyo, TX-RZ50
TX-RZ50
Nine built-in amplifiers and eleven-channel processing support a later 7.1.4 system with an external stereo amp. Dirac Live Room Correction and a front HDMI input are included.
Best fit forDirac now with 7.1.4 expansion later
Why it fits
- 9 built-in amplifier channels and 11 main processing channels
- 7 HDMI inputs, including 6 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 needs a separate two-channel amplifier.
- Its two subwoofer jacks carry the same signal and do not provide independent subwoofer adjustment.

Yamaha, RX-V4A
RX-V4A
A five-channel MusicCast receiver with four HDMI inputs and YPAO setup. It works for a room staying at 5.1, especially when MusicCast is already part of the home.
Best fit forA five-speaker MusicCast room
Why it fits
- 5 built-in amplifier channels and 5 main processing channels
- 4 HDMI inputs, including 4 supporting 4K120 video
- 1 HDMI output
Know the trade-offs
- No physical Atmos height-speaker layout or phono input.
- 4K120 depends on supported video format, firmware and HDMI hardware revision. Early units may need a board update.

Sony, STR-AN1000
STR-AN1000
Seven amplifier channels support 7.1 or 5.1.2, with Sony wireless rear-speaker compatibility and two HDMI display outputs. Two of its six HDMI inputs handle 4K120.
Best fit forA Sony wireless-rear 5.1.2 system
Why it fits
- 7 built-in amplifier channels and 7 main processing channels
- 6 HDMI inputs, including 2 supporting 4K120 video
- 2 HDMI outputs
Know the trade-offs
- Three separate 4K120 sources exceed its two high-frame-rate inputs.
- A turntable with phono-only output needs an external phono stage.

Denon, 301130-01-00-101
AVR-S980H
A seven-channel receiver for a TV and projector sharing the same source, with documented 1440p high-refresh input support. Powered second-room speakers use the amplifier channels otherwise available for rear or height speakers.
Best fit forA TV and projector sharing a 5.1.2 system, with a confirmed 1440p gaming route
Why it fits
- Seven built-in amplifier channels support 5.1.2 or 7.1 main-room layouts.
- Six HDMI inputs, three supporting 4K120, and two same-source HDMI monitor outputs.
- US manual explicitly lists 1440p100/120 input formats. Higher bit depths require the documented 8K Enhanced setting.
Know the trade-offs
- The two HDMI outputs show the same source. They do not supply independent programs to two rooms.
- Powering a second room leaves five main-room amplifier channels. Do not plan on powered Zone 2 and 5.1.2 Atmos together.

Yamaha, RX300ABL
RX300A
A five-amplifier receiver for an ordinary surround setup or three front speakers plus two heights. Its Atmos option is useful where rear placement is impractical, but it cannot keep five surround speakers and add heights together.
Best fit forA front-focused Atmos layout without buying a seven-channel receiver
Why it fits
- Five built-in amplifier channels with 5.1 and 3.1.2 layout options.
- Four HDMI inputs, one eARC output and documented 4K120/8K support, subject to signal-format conditions.
- Bluetooth Multipoint supports switching between two paired devices.
Know the trade-offs
- Five amplifiers support 5.1 or 3.1.2, not 5.1.2. Adding two height speakers means giving up the surround pair.
- Powered Zone B uses the same amplifier pair as surround or height speakers. It leaves three main-room channels.

Yamaha, RX500A B
RX500A
Keeps a five-speaker surround system while adding two heights, in the same body size as RX300A. Network music is built in, but its powered Zone B still shares the main source and the height-speaker amplifiers.
Best fit forFive surround speakers plus two heights, with built-in Google Cast and supported network music
Why it fits
- Seven amplifier channels support 5.1.2 or 7.1 main-room layouts.
- Four HDMI inputs and one eARC output with documented 4K120/8K formats.
- Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Google Cast, AirPlay 2 and supported Spotify, TIDAL and Qobuz Connect services.
Know the trade-offs
- Four HDMI inputs may be restrictive when two consoles, a player and a streaming box already fill them.
- Zone B shares the main-room source. Independent volume does not let another listener choose a different program.

Marantz, US black standalone receiver
CINEMA 40
A nine-amplifier receiver for a four-height room, multiple subs and a TV-plus-projector setup. It also converts supported older video sources to HDMI, but seven ear-level speakers plus four heights still need a separate amplifier.
Best fit forA mixed old-and-new media room with several subs and an existing or planned stereo power amp
Why it fits
- Nine amplifiers with eleven main processing channels.
- Four independent sub outputs and seven rear high-refresh HDMI inputs.
- Two main HDMI outputs plus Zone 2 HDMI.
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 requires two external amplifier channels. Powered extra rooms also use the built-in amplifier budget.
- Dirac is an optional paid upgrade. Audyssey XT32 is included.

Marantz, US black standalone receiver
CINEMA 30
Eleven built-in amplifiers can run a 7.1.4 room without a second power amp. Thirteen-channel processing leaves a further expansion route, provided you add external amplification and have suitable speaker positions.
Best fit forA wired 7.1.4 theater with several subs and a credible plan for thirteen main speakers
Why it fits
- Eleven amplifiers and thirteen main processing channels.
- Four independent sub outputs.
- Seven rear high-refresh HDMI inputs, two main outputs and one Zone 2 output.
Know the trade-offs
- Thirteen main speakers still require an external two-channel amplifier.
- Powered Zone 2 reduces available main-room amplification to nine channels. Dirac licenses cost extra.

Onkyo, US black standalone receiver
TX-RZ70
An eleven-amplifier receiver that combines one-box 7.1.4 with included full-bandwidth Dirac. Its convenient front HDMI input is slower than the rear sockets, and extra-room playback has source and speaker-sharing limits.
Best fit forA 7.1.4 system with one or two subs where included Dirac and accessible visiting-source connections matter
Why it fits
- Eleven amplifiers and two separately adjustable sub outputs.
- Six rear 40 Gbps HDMI inputs plus a limited 9 Gbps front input.
- Separate main, sub-monitor and Zone 2 HDMI outputs.
Know the trade-offs
- Main-room processing stops at eleven channels. Adding a power amp does not create a 7.1.6 system.
- Front HDMI has stricter formats. In a 7.1.4 setup, powered Zone 2 turns off the surround-back pair.

Yamaha, US black standalone receiver
RX-A2A
A seven-channel MusicCast receiver with seven source inputs and a separate Zone 2 audio path. It suits a single display, but gaming hardware revision and the source feeding that second room need checking before buying.
Best fit forA single-display MusicCast home using 5.1.2 and non-HDMI second-room sources
Why it fits
- Seven amps and seven HDMI inputs, with three 24 Gbps high-refresh inputs.
- Front left/right pre-outs, MM phono and MusicCast.
- External Zone 2 output supports a separate amplifier, subject to source restrictions.
Know the trade-offs
- One HDMI output and seven main processing channels. Front-only pre-outs do not create four-height Atmos.
- Check HDMI board revision and firmware for high-refresh gaming. Zone 2 excludes HDMI source audio, and its powered speakers take the height pair’s amplifiers.

Yamaha, US black standalone receiver
RX-A6A
Nine built-in amplifiers and eleven-channel processing suit a system that grows in stages. Seven high-refresh inputs and analog-video conversion can simplify a crowded media cabinet, with a separate amplifier needed for 7.1.4.
Best fit forA MusicCast household reusing a stereo amp or combining current gaming with older video sources
Why it fits
- Nine amplifiers, eleven main processing channels and full pre-outs.
- Seven 40 Gbps HDMI inputs and three outputs.
- YPAO multipoint calibration, MusicCast and two separately configurable subs.
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 needs external power for the front or rear-presence pair.
- Processing stops at eleven main channels. More power amps cannot add six heights to seven ear-level speakers.

Yamaha, US black standalone receiver
RX-A8A
Eleven built-in amplifiers make a 7.1.4 MusicCast room possible without a separate power amp. Its extra amplification does not raise the eleven-channel processing ceiling or add inputs beyond the A6A.
Best fit forA one-box 7.1.4 MusicCast installation with seven high-refresh sources
Why it fits
- Eleven amplifiers and eleven main processing channels.
- Seven 40 Gbps HDMI inputs and three outputs.
- YPAO multipoint, MusicCast, MM phono and analog-video to HDMI conversion.
Know the trade-offs
- Eleven main processing channels remain the limit. It cannot become a thirteen-speaker processor by adding an amplifier.
- Large receiver installation still needs ventilation and plug clearance. Extra amplifier channels are useful only when the speaker layout uses them.

Sony, US black standalone receiver
STR-AZ1000ES
A seven-channel receiver with optional Sony wireless rears and two display outputs. It can reduce the speaker-wire run across a shared room, but it does not have the channels for four physical height speakers.
Best fit forA 5.1.2 room with a TV and projector or a difficult rear speaker cable route
Why it fits
- Seven amplified main channels for 5.1.2 or 7.1.
- Six HDMI inputs, two high-refresh inputs and two outputs.
- Compatible Sony SA-RS3S or SA-RS5 rear speakers require current firmware.
Know the trade-offs
- Only two HDMI inputs support 4K120. Six inputs does not mean six high-refresh connections.
- No full main-channel pre-outs and no four-height layout. Compatible wireless rears are separate purchases.

Sony, US black standalone receiver
STR-AZ3000ES
Nine amplifiers allow four physical height speakers around a five-speaker ear-level system. It adds more high-refresh source connections than the AZ1000ES, but its subwoofer pre-outs are not an external-amplifier upgrade path.
Best fit forA settled 5.1.4 room with up to four high-refresh sources and optional Sony wireless surrounds
Why it fits
- Nine amplified main channels.
- Six HDMI inputs, four high-refresh inputs and two outputs.
- Optional SA-RS3S or SA-RS5 assigned as Surround or Surround Back.
Know the trade-offs
- No full main-channel pre-outs. An external stereo amplifier does not turn this model into 7.1.4.
- Compatible wireless rears are optional and do not replace four wired height speakers.

Sony, US black standalone receiver
STR-AZ5000ES
An eleven-amplifier Sony for a complete 7.1.4 layout, with full main pre-outs and an accessible front HDMI socket. It keeps Sony wireless-rear options, while its four high-refresh inputs remain the same count as the AZ3000ES.
Best fit forA 7.1.4 room needing Sony wireless-rear compatibility or full external-amp connections
Why it fits
- Eleven amplified main channels and full main-channel pre-outs.
- Seven HDMI inputs including the front input, four 4K120-capable.
- Two HDMI outputs and DCAC IX.
Know the trade-offs
- Four high-refresh inputs, not seven. The front input is not a 4K120 connection.
- Eleven main channels cannot run 7.1.6. Compatible wireless rears and subs are sold separately.

Sony, US black standalone receiver
STR-AZ7000ES
Thirteen built-in amplifiers can support a 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 layout without a separate power amplifier. That makes sense when the room has suitable extra speaker positions, rather than as an automatic upgrade for an unchanged 7.1.4 system.
Best fit forA planned thirteen-speaker theater where avoiding an extra power amplifier matters
Why it fits
- Thirteen amplified main channels with full main pre-outs.
- Documented 7.1.6 and 9.1.4 layouts.
- Seven HDMI inputs including front, four high-refresh inputs and two outputs.
Know the trade-offs
- The extra channels need appropriate speaker placement. They do not prove better sound from an unchanged room.
- Still four high-refresh HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. More amplifiers do not add source or display connections.

Integra, US black standalone receiver
DRX-5.4
A nine-amplifier receiver with included Dirac and eleven-channel pre-outs for a later external-amp upgrade. Its installer-friendly connections do not remove the speaker-sharing and input restrictions on multiroom playback.
Best fit forA wired 5.1.4 installation with included Dirac and a planned stereo amp for 7.1.4
Why it fits
- Nine built-in amps and 11.2 pre-outs.
- Seven HDMI inputs including limited front HDMI and two display outputs.
- Dirac Live Room Correction included.
Know the trade-offs
- 7.1.4 needs a separate stereo amplifier. Powered Zone 2 can still remove a height pair.
- Zone 3 pre-outs are unavailable with the documented 5.1.4 and 7.1.4 layouts. Bass Control is an optional paid upgrade.
The choices that matter
How to choose your next AV receiver
Focus on the factors that change which product works best for you.
Count the speakers that need amplification
5.1.4 uses nine main speakers. 7.1.4 uses eleven. A receiver can process more channels than it powers, so check the documented external-amplifier layout rather than the number printed beside the subwoofer outputs.
Count the right HDMI inputs
Six HDMI inputs do not always mean six 4K120 inputs. Temporary front sockets may have a lower video ceiling. Two display outputs can also share resolution limits when both screens are active.
Leave room for the receiver to breathe
Chassis height is only the first measurement. Antennas, speaker plugs, bent HDMI cables and the manufacturer's ventilation allowance all need space.
Separate included calibration from paid upgrades
Audyssey, YPAO and AccuEQ versions vary by receiver. A Dirac-ready label does not mean a license or measurement microphone is included. Independent subwoofer outputs also differ from two jacks carrying one signal.
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