10 Best 7.1 Receiver of December 2025

• Cinematic Sound at Home: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• BREATHTAKING AUDIO: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver multi-dimensional and object-based surround sound
• VIRTUAL FRONT SURROUND: S-Force PRO creates a virtual acoustic field using only a 2 speaker setup
• STUNNING 4K QUALITY: 4K HDR passthrough with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma provides greater and clearer color, contrast, and brightness
• GET CONNECTED: 4 in/1 out HDMI eARC and 1 optical / 1 coaxial digital and analog audio connections
• AUTO CALIBRATION: Advanced D.C.A.C. analyzes and adjusts the audio for optimal sound in every room
• SMARTER CONNECTIVITY: Stream music and use Bluetooth Standby to turn on the receiver from your phone
• LOW PROFILE DESIGN: STRDH790 Bluetooth receiver measures 5 1/4" tall to fit into most AV cabinets
• PURE DIRECT FUNCTION: Suppresses front panel noise to provide higher-fidelity sound from all inputs
• IN THE BOX: AV receivers include a calibration microphone, FM antenna, remote control and batteries

Sony

• Powerful 7-channel amplifier with the latest home cinema technology – 80 watts per channel delivers high power performance & operational stability for a range of speakers with HDCP 2.3 & advanced video processing with 4K upscaling for HDMI sources
• Advanced hdmi video section with eARC support (HDMI 6 in / 1 out) – Features 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video with full HDCP 2.3 support, 4:4:4 pure color sub-sampling, Dolby vision, HDR10, HLG, eARC, 3D & BT.2020
• Multi-dimensional audio – In addition to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & DTS Virtual:X, the AVR-X1600H also supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology that creates virtual height effects even without the height channels for a truly immersive experience
• Award-wining on-screen quick setup guide walks you through simple, clear instructions to connect your TV, specify EQ settings & helps you optimize your surround sound. The back-panel is laid out with color-coded connections that makes organizing simple
• Enjoy wireless streaming with pandora, spotify, tidal & more via bluetooth, Wi-Fi, & airplay 2. Play the same song in every room or a different one in each connected room with heos multi-room speakers
• Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice control – Use your voice to control the AVR-X1600H and wireless music services hands-free
• Your home at your fingertips – Denon's In-command series receiver AVR-X1600H features external control & IP control capabilities for seamless integration with Home Automation Systems like Control4 SDPP and allows remote monitoring of connected devices
• Alexa voice control – Sit back and enjoy music without having to reach out for the remote every now and then. Control this amp hands-free with Alexa. Adjust the volume, change the track or switch the inputs – “Just Ask.”

Denon

• 7-channel 630W powerful surround sound (90W x 7)
• iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock
• Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
• HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D* and Audio Return Channel)
• On-screen display

YAMAHA

• CINEMATIC SOUND AT HOME: Enjoy your favorite TV shows & movies, stream your favorite music and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• PHANTOM SURROUND SETTING: Experience 7 channel surround sound with only a 5 channel speaker setup. Chrome cast built in is present
• ADVANCED AUDIO: DTS:X object based surround sound adapts to your speaker configuration in real time
• 4K PASS THROUGH: 4K HDR compatible with HDCP 2.2 support for sharper source to screen image quality
• MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM: Enjoy a multi channel stereo setup and preset channel FM / AM radio tuner
• EASY LISTENING: The STRDN1080 has Chromecast and is AirPlay, Multi Room and Google Home compatible
• DYNAMIC SETUP: 6 in/2 out HDMI flexibility, front USB port and optical digital, analog AV connections
• SPECS: 1155 Watts, 6 ohm, 1 kilo Hertz, THD 0.9% A/V receiver with 2nd zone and available 3rd zone connectivity
• IN THE BOX: Receivers include a calibration microphone, FM wire antenna, remote control, batteries

Sony

Onkyo

• Cinematic Sound at Home: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• Virtual Front Surround: S Force PRO delivers virtual surround sound with only a 2 speaker setup
• 4K Pass Through: 4K HDR Compatible with Hdcp 2.2 Support for Sharper Source to Screen Image Quality
• SMART CONNECTIVITY: Stream music and use Bluetooth Standby to turn on the receiver from your phone
• Multi Functional System: Enjoy a Multi Channel Stereo Setup, Fm Radio Tuner and 1/4 Inches Headphone Jack
• Dynamic Setup: 4 Stereo Rca Audio Inputs and 2 Digital Audio Outputs (1 Optical and 1 Coaxial)
• SPECS: 5.2 ch, 725W, 6 ohm, 1KHz, THD 0.9 percent AV receiver with 4 in/1 out HDMI and Audio Return Channel
• In the Box: Foldable Headphone, Carry Case, Charging Cable and Audio Cable for a Wired Connection

Sony

• Set up for powered zone 2 Audio or 7.2-channel surround sound
• 155 W/Ch with high-current power and discrete amp circuits
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
• HDMI 4 in/ 1 out (HDR10/hlg/BT.2020/HDCP 2.2)
• Bluetooth wireless technology and Qualcomm aptX Audio
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 kHz/0 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)

Onkyo

• Unprecedented realism and new features – eARC and heightened sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology. Be it the sound of a helicopter or torrential rains – it’ll sound so real, you'll think it's happening right above you
• Make the most of your new 4K ULTRA HD TV with this 7.2 channel stereo receiver. Featuring HLG, HDR10, BT.2020, Wide Color Gamut & 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, it Delivers exceptional brightness, contrast & color enriching your movie and gaming experience
• Extend the reach of your music to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, Airplay or Bluetooth with HEOS multi-room wireless speakers – No Command Center or extra hardware required. Get Hi-Fi sound around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer & more
• Full voice control compatibility with amazon alexa lets you sit back and enjoy music without having to reach out for the remote. Adjust the volume, change the track or switch the inputs absolutely hands-free
• Award-winning on-screen setup assistant walks you through clear simple instructions to connect your TV, specific EQ settings & helps you optimize your surround sound. Denon's legacy & Japanese precision technology makes it a must-have for your home
• All HDMI ports (6 in, 1 out) follow the latest revision to high-bandwidth digital content protection requirements (HDCP 2.3) & are also backward compatible with the earlier versions. Don't fret if your devices have HDCP 2.2 - they'll work perfectly well
• Smooth, soothing, clear sound every single time – During setup, the Audyssey Suite – an EQ calibration system – measures & dynamically optimizes all speakers in your home theatre for all listening levels. No sudden blasts or muffled dialogues anymore

Denon

• UNPRECEDENTED 3D REALISM WITH NEW FEATURES – 3D Audio & Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, experience heightened sound effects like never before. Be it a helicopter or torrential rains, it will sound so real that you'll think it's happening right there
• ENHANCED PICTURE QUALITY ON YOUR 4K ULTRA HD TV & PROJECTOR - This 7.2 channel stereo receiver features HLG, HDR10, eARC support, BT.2020, Wide Color Gamut & 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling and delivers exceptional brightness, contrast & color
• EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, Airplay or Bluetooth with HEOS multi-room wireless speakers - No Command Center or extra hardware required. Get Hi-Fi sound around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer & more
• FULL VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH AMAZON ALEXA lets you sit back and enjoy music without having to reach out for the remote. Adjust the volume, change the track or switch the inputs absolutely hands-free
• AWARD-WINNING ON-SCREEN SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear simple instructions to connect your TV, specific EQ settings & helps you optimize your surround sound. Denon's legacy & Japanese precision technology makes it a must-have for your home
• All HDMI ports (8 in, 2 out) follow the LATEST REVISION TO HIGH-BANDWIDTH DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS (HDCP 2.3) & are also backward compatible with the earlier versions. Don't fret if your devices have HDCP 2.2 - they'll work perfectly well
• SMOOTH, SOOTHING, CLEAR SOUND EVERY SINGLE TIME – During setup, the Audyssey Suite – an EQ calibration system – measures & dynamically optimizes all speakers in your home theatre for all listening levels. No sudden blasts or muffled dialogues anymore

Denon

• 90 Watts/Channel at 8 ohms (FTC)
• DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic Iix
• Faroudja DCDi Edge Enhancement
• Powered Zone 2 and 12 V
• XM Ready with XMHD Surround

Onkyo