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The appearance of the AV amplifier has changed very little over the years. It still has the black and square appearance, but the inside has been evolving. The addition and updating of various technologies inject continuous vitality into AV amplifiers. Nowadays, there are many forms of building a multi-channel theater at home, but an AV amplifier that supports the latest technology and has complete functions is still the core of a home theater that will never go out of style. Onkyo Onkyo has been established for more than 70 years and is one of the most representative audio brands in Japan. They have always insisted on applying the most advanced digital technology to audio and video products, and they also have a high status among Japanese AV amplifiers. Onkyo has integrated many new technologies and popular functions into its new generation of AV amplifiers; keeping technology at the forefront is the guarantee of the competitiveness of AV amplifiers.
8K is coming
TX-NR6100 is a 7.2-channel AV amplifier with 7-channel amplification, providing 165W (6Ī©) power output per channel, supporting immersive sound effects such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:S, and supporting 8K/60p and 4K/120p video. There are now more and more 8K TVs and 8K video content (mainly online) on the market. The 8K Association has also been deepening cooperation with major video websites and TV stations. More 8K content will definitely be launched in the future. TX-NR6100 can prepare for the future. Prepare.
THX blessing
TX-NR6100 has obtained THX Select certification. The AV amplifier that has obtained this certification has passed strict testing in terms of power supply, power, distortion, bass management, signal-to-noise ratio and stability, and is a trustworthy home appliance. AV amplifier. THX Select is THX's standard for small and medium-sized spaces, suitable for spaces with a screen-to-seat distance of about 3 meters and a space within 57 cubic meters. At the same time, the AV amplifier that has obtained THX certification will also have a series of built-in THX-supported tuning standards and RE-EQ modes, including THX movie, game, music mode, and THX SURROUND EX that enhances the surround effect. These can be found in the machine menu. .
THX Loudness Plus volume control technology ensures that users hear all the details in surround sound. If some elements of the sound are lost because the volume is turned down, this technology compensates for the loss by intelligently adjusting the levels and frequencies of the surround channels.
TX-NR6100 supports 7 channels and can form a 7.2 or 5.2.2 multi-channel system. It is often the case that users only use 2 surround speakers. At this time, it is easy to cause gaps between the surround speakers and the front speakers, making the surround The sound transition is not smooth. At this time, THX's Timbre Matching and Adaptive Decorrelation technologies come in handy. The former strengthens the sound transition of surround speakers from the timbre frequency aspect, and the latter from the time axis and phase aspects, creating a complete and consistent surround sound field.
interface interface
TX-NR6100 is configured with 6 HDMI inputs, 3 of which are HDMI2.1 specifications, supporting 40Gbps bandwidth, 8K/60p transmission, (in addition to original uncompressed) 6 transmission modes can be selected, including VRR (variable refresh rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame Transfer), DSC (Image Compression Transfer), QMS (Quick Media Switching), FVA (Extremely Fast Video Streaming). These modes can adjust the smoothness of the picture and can be adjusted according to the effect of the display device. The effect of this type of mode will be more significant when playing video games or movies with fast picture changes. The projector I used for testing was an EPSON projector. Choosing VRR to watch movies will make the picture smoother. There are also 3 HDMI2.0 standard, 18Gbps interfaces, supporting 4K/60p video, and ALLM mode can also be selected.
TX-NR6100 has many buttons on the front panel, including source switching, menu settings, sound mode, three-band tuning and other functions. Many operations can be completed without a remote control. Onkyo has arranged the buttons together in a clever way so that the front panel doesn't look cluttered at all. The back is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs, one of which supports eARC. There are 5 sets of RCA inputs, one with phono amplification, 2 subwoofer outputs, and one RCA output for Zone2. The TX-NR6100 also has coaxial and optical inputs, as well as FM/AM antenna interfaces, which can be expanded to more uses.Two antennas are used for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth inputs, as well as a standard network cable interface. The wireless connection signal is good, and the connection can be stable even through walls. There is a USB interface on the front and rear to connect a USB flash drive to play music.
adapted to the Internet age
TX-NR6100's network functions are also very complete. It supports many current mainstream network transmission modes to play music. It can be controlled and played using the Sonos system and DTS Play-Fi. It supports AirPlay 2, supports NAS, and supports Chromecast Function. It also supports streaming music services such as TuneIn Internet Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and Deezer. In addition, TX-NR6100 also supports Amazon Alexa voice assistant.
TX-NR6100 can be controlled using the Onkyo Controller app, which can switch various video/audio sources. There is also a tuning menu to adjust EQ and select different sound modes. Depending on the playback content, TX-NR6100 has more than 20 sound modes to choose from (including THX EQ mode). It also supports DTS Neural:X (virtual surround sound) and DTS Virtual:X (virtual overhead sound field). You can manually adjust the sound you like, of course, multi-band manual EQ is also equipped.
Practical Accu EQ
TX-NR6100 has a built-in Accu EQ automatic correction system, which can detect and adjust the gain, subwoofer crossover point and speaker distance of each channel. The product comes with a microphone and stand. There is a screw hole under the microphone to connect the user's own tripod. Place the microphone in the listening position, then connect the microphone to the 3.5mm interface on the front panel of the machine, and the screen will automatically switch to the Accu EQ function interface. , unplugging the microphone will exit the Accu EQ interface. There is no need to choose to enter or exit in the menu, saving some steps. Accu EQ will automatically detect how many speakers and subwoofers are connected to the system, and then start playing multi-band sounds. After a few minutes of sound pickup, the TX-NR6100 will process the correction results in the machine and apply them. If you are not satisfied with the correction results, you can run the test again or turn off Accu EQ in the shortcut menu. Accu EQ obviously helps the timbre and positioning, and the sound is more transparent after correction. The low-frequency connection and volume are more reasonable, and the surround sound transition is smoother. It is recommended to use it.
The shortcut menu is convenient for tuning
During the process of watching movies or listening to music, it is inevitable that the sound will not be ideal. There are many options for sound in the shortcut menu without interrupting the screen. You can adjust the front speakers directly here. and subwoofer volume, which is very convenient. It also includes the choice of custom EQ and preset EQ modes; three filter modes: soft Slow, sharp Sharp, and automatic. I prefer to choose Sharp. There is also Music Optimizer, which can enhance the sound quality of compressed music and can be selected when playing two-channel content.
The sound field is great and the listening experience is good.
The audition was paired with Ken Kreiselās K500 (left, center and right), KS500 (surround) and KEF KC62 (subwoofer). The sound is neutral and full, while the TX-NR6100 is also neutral and warm, so when paired with Light and durable, transparent and delicate. TX-NR6100 has independent crossover point/low-cut settings for each speaker. Users can use Accu EQ to adjust the ideal value or manually adjust it themselves. Because the speakers are at different distances and play different content, this setting helps the subwoofer integrate into the entire system and match the sound of the speakers more harmoniously.
adjusted the audio parameters while listening to the 2021 "John Williams Berlin Concert". The KK speakers and KEF subwoofer are of outstanding quality, and the sound of Direct output (without EQ mode) is ideal enough. The sound field is what I like most about the TX-NR6100. The sense of envelopment is excellent, and the surround speakers and front speakers are well connected. The circular sound field performance of the concert is very complete and three-dimensional, with a good sense of distance, and the sound is transparent and bright, with good extension of high and low frequencies, solid mid-range, and a first-class performance of the concert. It seems that the various special effects supported by THX are indeed practical, and the surround speakers perform well.During the listening process, the directivity of the surround speakers was not strong. I did not clearly distinguish the embellishment sound from the surround speakers. Instead, it merged with the front speakers, which was an ideal surround effect.
I used the "Chicago" Blu-ray disc for testing, and the layering and positioning performed very well. The mid- and high-frequency penetration is good, the jazz soundtrack is lively, the vocal dialogue is solid, and the singing is full. "Cell Block Tango" has a very good sense of rhythm. The sound of everyone's dancing shoes tapping the ground is so real and clear. It is very powerful without exaggeration and has good low-frequency management. The chorus part has a strong vertical width expression, and the sounds on both sides are neatly and loudly modified. It's as if I have a row of speakers on the sides instead of just one, and the surround speakers are more effective.
Summary
Onkyo TX-NR6100 has various effective measures to enhance the audio-visual experience of its users in terms of video and audio. The improvement in sound is very obvious. Listening to music and watching movies has a good effect; app control and network playback are also very practical. . The support for 8K also ensures that the TX-NR6100 can keep up with the video development in the next few years and make plans for the future. As an AV amplifier that costs less than 10,000 yuan, the TX-NR6100 uses its technology to modify and enhance the sound performance, allowing the entire system to produce great value for money. It is also very comprehensive in terms of functions and is a very sincere AV amplifier. New.
