Top 7.1 Channel Receivers

The latest HDTV audio standards from DTS and Dolby specify 7 speakers and one subwoofer. Even though you may not need more than 5.1 right now a 7.1 receiver will future-proof your purchase
What To Expect
  • Type of Receiver: AV receiver, AV network receiver
  • SNR: 80.0 db - 110.0 db
  • Watts Per Channel: 55.0 watts - 150.0 watts
  • Surrond Channel: 7.1 channel
Browse through reviews below to find the top Receiver.

Top 7.1 Channel Receivers


1
$341.25- $409.00
Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K receiver
User from forums.cnet says: I have not listened to the Balboa series, but I have listened to the Venue series and I like the sound of them...Get out there & find some to give a good listen to...see more
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2
$539.00- $680.00
Sony STR-DG1100 receiver
User from avsforum says: Has anyone have or used the Sony STR-DG1100 and are reviews good or what...What is a good site for reviews...Yamaha hard to find HDMI at a good price...see more
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3
$1630.00- $2699.95
Denon AVR-4308Ci receiver
User from avsforum says: My 4308ci is my first HDMI capable receiver...Before I upgraded the 4308's firmware yesterday, I would get an image for about 2 seconds, then blue screen, then image for 2 second, blue screen, etc...I have narrowed down my selection for the AV receiver to either the Denon 3808 or 4308...I will go to his store in the next few days to see the 4308 in person and listen to its output, etc...So many of you folks have had problems, large and small, that I am wondering if this is a good choice and worth the trouble...see more
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4
$186.96- $186.96
Onkyo TX-SR575 receiver
User from fatwallet says: Have 30 days to return / PM the TX-SR575...I'm assuming that it's a mistake from CC website that has the TX-SR575 with 3 HDMI inputs...see more
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5
$219.99- $229.99
Onkyo TX-SR506 receiver
User from forum.blu-ray says: Hey guys, I bought this Reciever about two weeks ago and after reading some stuff on PCM and Bitstream I figured that the best way to get good sound is to go with the HDMI cable and not the Optical wire which I am currently using...and that last step is required only for 506 reciever...well guys, there goes my hopes and dreams of owning the V663 or the Onkyo 605 because HHgreg will not return or exchange the Crappy Onkyo 506 I bought earlier...see more
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6
$449.00- $595.00
Yamaha RX-V861 receiver
User from answers.yahoo says: According to Bose they recommend using one of two options, depending on whether you will be using their speakers for stereo/non-home theater use or for home theater use...For stereo/non-home theater use they recommend connecting the equalizer to the "TAPE MONITOR" loop (or in the case of the Yamaha RX-V861 receiver - the MD/CD-R IN and OUT connections...Next, within the same AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS section, connect the Left (L) and Right (R) channels of the equalizer's OUTPUT jacks to the respective Left (L) and Right (R) channel MD/CD-R IN (PLAY) jacks on the back of the RX-V861 receiver...Plug the power cord of the Bose 901 active equalizer into one of the switched outlets on the back of the Yamaha RX-V861 receiver so that it will be powered when the receiver is switched on...Furthermore the Yamaha RX-V861 AV Receiver incorporates Yamaha's advanced 7-band Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO,) which should be more than a sufficient substitute...see more
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7
$219.00- $299.97
Sony STR-DG720 receiver
User from avsforum says: I just today took back a Sony DG720...I replaced the DG720 with the Yamaha RX-V663...Not once in nearly 30 days of owning the Sony did I ever feel like my 5.1 system was underpowered...There are just many more features on the RX-V663 than the DG720...see more
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8
$299.99- $299.99
Onkyo TX-SR504 receiver
User from lumenlab says: Lumenlab has hosted the web's largest DIY projection community since 2003...From what the website says it can upconvert composite and svideo to component...Make sure you validate your account after registering to have full access...see more
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9
$368.00- $394.98
Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver
User from forum.blu-ray says: I bought some shoes recently online, and a few reviews were bad...yeah, you always have to read the bad ones...I bought mine from HH Gregg and got a good deal through a friend...see more
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10
$815.00- $835.00
Pioneer VSX-92TXH receiver
User from avsforum says: I am still waiting for my HDMI cables to arrive from Monoprice, so I had to use component cables for the time being...I think I am going to go with the Pioneer Elite - 910W 7.1-Ch...The biggest thing I am looking for is a way to get the best video quality I can from my SD DVD collection...see more
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Top 7.1 Channel Receivers Reviews


Retrevo has reviews for 57 products. Below are quick links to review for Top 7.1 Channel Receivers

Product Reviews
Key Features
Adcom GFR-700
AV receiver • 93 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Adcom GFR-700HD
AV receiver • 93 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1508
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1609
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1708
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1709
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 80 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1908
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-1909
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-2308
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-2808Ci
AV receiver • 102 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-2809CI
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-3808Ci
AV network receiver • 102 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-4308Ci
AV network receiver • 102 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-5308
AV network receiver • 102 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-588
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-688
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-788
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-888
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 100 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-988
AV receiver • 102 dB SNR • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 254
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 347
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 55 Watt • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 354
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D212B / RX-D212
AV receiver • 80 dB SNR • 100 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D301S / RX-D301
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D411SB / RX-D411
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D702B / RX-D702
AV receiver • 150 Watt • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR504
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR506
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR574
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR575
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR576
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR606
AV receiver • 106 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR706
AV receiver • 106 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR806
AV receiver • 106 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR875B
AV receiver • 110 dB SNR • 140 Watt • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-91TXH
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-92TXH
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX1018AH-K
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sherwood RD-7502
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DA4300ES
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG1000
AV receiver • 120 Watt • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG1100
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG720
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG820
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG920
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STRDA2400ES
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STRDA3400ES
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STRDA4400ES
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Yamaha HTR-6150
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V1800
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V1900
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V3800
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V563
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V661
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V861
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 105 Watt • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V863
AV receiver • 7.1 channel

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