Onkyo TX-NR727 3D Ready A/V Receiver – 7.2 Channel Review

Onkyo TX-NR727 3D Ready A/V Receiver - 7.2 Channel

  • 110 Watts per Channel (8 Ohms, 20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven); 125 Watts per Channel (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Channels Driven)
  • 8 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/7 Rear) and 2 Outputs
  • Built-In Wi-Fi-Certified Wireless LAN Capability
  • Onboard Bluetooth Audio Streaming Technology
  • Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2/3 Line-Out for Distributed Audio Playback in Multiple Rooms

Product Description

Extract every last drop of performance from your home theater budget with the THX Select2 Plus certified TX-NR727. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry for all seven channels ensures reference-level playback of your hi-res media. DSX surround expansion, MultEQ speaker calibration, and real-time Dynamic EQ technology all from class-leader Audyssey treat the listener to a cinematic experience that’s so realistic you can almost smell the popcorn. For music lovers, built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 192/24 hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio directly from Smartphone and tablet, or from PC and NAS using our remote app to control playback. The app also enables quick selection of internet radio and streaming service channels. Or, if you prefer, simply pair and stream using onboard Bluetooth technology. To expand beyond the living room, a selection of powered outputs and line-outs are on hand for synchronized audio in up to three zones around the home. With eight 4K- and 3D-ready HDMI inputs, two ARC-enabled outputs, and 4K video up scaling via Qdeo technology, the TX-NR727 takes its place at the very top of the class.

From the Manufacturer


TX-NR727 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

Transform Your Days and Nights with THX Entertainment
THX Select2 Plus™ and Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry for all seven channels ensures reference-level playback of your hi-res media. Surround expansion, speaker calibration, and real-time Dynamic EQ technology- all from class-leader Audyssey- treat you to a cinematic experience that’s so realistic you can almost smell the popcorn.

For music lovers, built-in Wi-Fi will stream 192/24 hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio directly from smartphone and tablet, or from PC and NAS.

A selection of powered outputs and line-outs are ready for synchronized audio in up to three zones. With eight 4K- and 3D-ready HDMI,® inputs, two ARC-enabled outputs, and 4K video upscaling, the TX-NR727 takes its place at the very top of the class.


Hear Precisely What the Director Intended
Reference-Level Sound

To be awarded the most rigorous performance benchmark, THX Select2 Plus certification, the home theater receiver must play at studio reference volume levels with minimal distortion.

This means the TX-NR727 meets the most demanding standards for home cinema audio quality and performance.


Built-In Wireless & Bluetooth
Stream Audio From Virtually Anywhere & Anything

The TX-NR727 connects to the wireless home network without LAN cables or adapters.

Send a huge range of hi-res, lossless, and compressed files to your home theater from smartphone, PC, tablet, NAS, and online sources using our remote app to control playback.

Or, pair up and stream high quality wireless audio using built-in Bluetooth technology.


HDMI for High Resolution Playback
8 HDMI Inputs For 1080P or 4K

Qdeo technology from Marvell upscales standard video to silky-smooth 1080p (for regular HDTVs) and to an incredible 4k on compatible displays. Also, this receiver will passthrough 4K resolution from source devices


Expand Your Surround Sound
More Options for Greater Dimension

Audyssey DSX lets you augment your setup with two Front Wide channels, expanding the width of the soundstage, or two Front Height speakers to add a vertical dimension to movies and games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz offers Front Height channels with 7.1-channel upmixing from stereo sources.


HDMI for High Resolution Playback
8 HDMI Inputs Let You Watch Pretty Much Anything

The TX-NR727’s eight HDMI inputs take surround sound formats from Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and supports 3D video. The two outputs have Audio Return Channel, so you can boost your TV’s sound through your receiver.


Music from Everywhere
Sounds Even Better Through an Onkyo

The TX-NR727 has the most internet radio and music streaming services of any receiver in its class. Period!


Quick & Easy Remote App
Makes Control Easy & Convenient

The Onkyo remote app for iPod touch®/iPhone® and Android devices is a convenient way to control your home entertainment from anywhere within wireless range. The app has a clear graphical interface to control playback, adjust settings and handle content across multiple zones.

Find the Onkyo Remote App for your Kindle here.


The Foundation of Onkyo Sound
WRAT: Wide Range Amplifier Technology

From the quietest passages to booming explosions, Onkyo’s exclusive technology enhances the audio of your movies, music and games like never before.

Three- Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is used on all channels to handle reference-level playback without distorting.


Deep, Defined Bass
Powerful Bass AND Clear Vocals

Onkyo’s Phase-Matching Bass optimizes low frequencies while preserving mid-range clarity. This means that powerful bass plays back with clear vocals; it doesn’t overpower them.


MHL™ & Easy Video Switching
Your Phone’s Photos & Videos on HDTV

MHL displays your mobile’s 1080p video and other media on your HDTV with 7.1 channels of surround sound.

InstaPrevue™ technology names your HDMI devices and displays live video thumbnails of available content. Switch sources easily, with just a glance. No need to remember what’s connected to which port.


Audyssey Technology for Awesome Sound
Auto-adjus™ents for Optimal Sound

Audyssey MultEQ® room-correction technology delivers clear, well-balanced, natural sound.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ® maintains consistent bass, tonal and surround sound effects at different volume levels.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume® automatically compensates for volume fluctuations, for example during loud commercial breaks.


Powered Zone 2
And Zone 2 Line-Out

For distributed audio playback in another room, like the kitchen or deck.


Overlaid Menus
For Quick Adjus™ents on the Fly

The Quick Set-Up button on your remote puts menus over the program you’re watching to switch inputs or change a settings without interrupting your viewing.

Similarly, the Home Menu button calls up simple icons for choosing a media source and menus for system settings.

 Comparison Data

TX-NR727
Power Output (per channel)
110 W
95 W
80 W
65 W
Channels
7.2
7.2
5.2
5.1
THX Certified
THX® Select2 Plus
HDMI In/Out
(3D-ready & ARC:
Audio Return Channel)
7+1/2
6/2
6/1
4/1
Wi-Fi-Certified
Wireless LAN Capable
Built In
Built In
Ready
Bluetooth
Audio Streaming
Built In
Built In
Ready
4K Pass-Through
(from compatible source devices)
4K Upscaling
(Qdeo Processing by Marvell )
Surround Sound Formats
Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audyssey DSX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audyssey Room Calibration
MultEQ®
MultEQ®
MultEQ®
Phase-Matching
Bass Enhancement
Internet Radio
Remote App for iPhone /
Android
/ Kindle Fire
Video Upconversion
(Analog to HDMI)
InstaPrevue Technology
MHL
(Mobile High-Definition Link)
Multi-Zone Playback
Powered Zone 2, Zone 2/3 Line Outs
Powered Zone 2, Zone 2 Line Out
Zone 2 Line Out
WRAT (Wide Range
Amplifier Technology)
Hybrid Standby
Energy Saving State
Overlaid On-Screen Display
(OSD) via HDMI
1080p
1080p
1080p
Text
USB Ports
2 (Front/Rear)
2 (Front/Rear)
2 (Front/Rear)
1 (Front)

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