Best Auxiliary Receivers in 2026

HI-RES AUDIO. Engineered for universal hi-res compatibility and ease of use. Enjoy albums on your phone or laptop that have been mastered in high-resolution. Also handles 11.2 MHz DSD, 192/24 PCM and Dolby TrueHD formats for ultimate depth and clarity.

BLUETOOTH COMPATIBLE. Seamlessly connect your phone, tablet or PC and stream to the receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. This smart receiver remembers your device and starts playback whenever it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream.

LISTEN YOUR WAY. This receiver features built-in Pandora, Spotify, Sirius XM, tune in and Slacker so you can listen to your favorite music. Faceplate preset buttons store four FM/AM and internet radio stations-just push one to start listening right away.

THX Select2 Plus Certified

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

4K Pass-through from compatible source devices and video up scaling to 4K with Qdeo Technology by Marvell (via HDMI)

100 W/Ch. stereo power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 channels Driven, FTC) deftly drives your favorite bookshelf or small tower speakers with power and precision.

Unmatched connectivity: 3 line and 1 phono input, 1 coaxial and 2 optical digital, 4 HDMI inputs/1 out, front (for playback) and rear (for power) USB, LAN, IR in/out, Bluetooth (4.1) and Wi-Fi

Your Onkyo receiver can now be part of your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or the start of a new one. Instantly upgrade the music streaming capability of your home theater receiver with Sonos Connect and a free firmware update

THX Select2 Plus Certified

Internet Radio and Cloud Music Streaming Service Connectivity with control via Onkyo Remote Apps

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) and InstaPrevue Technologies

135 W/Ch, 8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.08, 2 channels driven, FTC

8 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs with support for 3D and Audio Return Channel; Network Capability

Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front & rear USB ports

155 W/Ch. (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven) or 80 W/Ch. (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels Driven, FTC) with discrete output stage circuitry and Five-Channel analog amplifiers

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding for theater-like surround sound. A/V Sync Control (Up to 500 ms in 5 ms Steps at 48 kHz)

HDMI 4 in / 1 out (HDCP 2.2 / HDR) with support for 4K/60 Hz, 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.V. Color, and Lip sync

100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; 125 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC

6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output, HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio

Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port

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

Supports Dolby Atmos for an extraordinary surround sound experience with captivating, multidimensional sound

HDMI 4 In / 1 Out (4KUltraHD / HDMI2.0a / HDCP2.2)

Discrete Amps deliver high instantaneous current to increase speaker control for accurate and dynamic audio reproduction

SONOS COMPATIBLE. This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or start a new one, by pairing with a Sonos Connect. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs and playing at the desired volume from the Sonos app.

SMART AVR. This is the heart of your entertainment system. Stream from Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and TuneIn to share sound as part of a multi-room system. Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi and FlareConnect.

GOOGLE CHROMECAST. Cue, play, and control music playback by voice with your Google Assistant smart speaker. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop or Chromebook.

SMART AV Receiver is the heart of your home entertainment system. Access streaming content from Amazon Music*1, Pandora*2, Spotify*2, TIDAL*2, Deezer*2, and TuneIn*2 and share sound as part of a multi-room system via Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi, and FlareConnect.

This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Connect*. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the desired volume on command from the Sonos app

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats allow engineers to map sound anywhere in 3D space, effects moving from speaker to speaker all around the room and wrapping your audience in the latest films and games. You can also enjoy your 3D speaker layout with classic titles. Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X find overhead cues in legacy soundtracks and upmix for awesome spatial realism.

210 W/Ch THX Certified Select Dynamic Audio Amplification system

5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback

8K with HDMI 2.1 40Gbps (3 ins)

60 Watts Per Channel

Supports 4K/60p And HDR

5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos And DTS:X Playback

105 Watts per channel minimum into 8 ohms, at 20 Hz to 20,000Hz x 7 channels

Selectable modes for 2 channels stereo and 2.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 channel surround

Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) for all channels

SMOOTH, CLEAR HDMI 2.1 WITH 8K: With HDMI 2.1 with 8K and eARC your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture now and in the future. It's the most recent update of HDMI spec supporting eARC, a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, and Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers an immersive viewing experience with 4 times as many pixels as 4k at 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution. Combined with a 60Hz refresh rate the TX-NR6050 enables smooth and sharp viewing with high-speed action.

BUILT-IN STREAMING SERVICES: Access to Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora are built into the system. Use dedicated apps (where available) or the free Onkyo Control App for Apple and Android devices to find and play music.

SMART HOME COMPATIBLE WITH VOICE CONTROL: Onkyo receivers easily integrate into your existing Smart Home ecosystem, including Apple Airplay, Alexa, Google apps, and more. You get a highly capable and compatible network device that can operate seamlessly in your multi-room ecosystem.

45 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 KHz, 0.08%, 2 Ch, FTC)

Built-in Bluetooth Version 4.1 (A2DP/AVRCP)

Bluetooth Standby And Auto Connect Functions

THX Select2TM plus certified for theater reference sound

4K/60 Hz-Capable HDMI terminals for ultra HD entertainment

Supports HDCP 2.2 copy protection for future 4K streaming, broadcasting, and premium studio content

Five of the receiver's seven HDMI inputs support 4K video at 60 frames per second Now you can add thunderous 7 2-channel surround-sound to the latest blockbuster 4K/60 Hz games and movies for a breathtakingly realistic entertainment experience

The Onkyo TX-NR636 doubles the power with two 32-bit processing engines decoding multichannel studio-resolution soundtracks along with a huge variety of HD audio files, including 5 6 MHz DSD (the same format used for Super Audio CD)

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth The remote app streams any music stored on your device, will locate and stream HD audio from network-attached devices The Advanced Music Optimizer restores compressed Bluetooth audio files to close to their original fidelity

Bundle Includes: 1 x Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver, 1 x Optical Audio Cable, 1 x Auxiliary Cable, 1 x Cat5e Ethernet Cable, 1 x 6 Assorted Color Cable Straps, 1 x Cleaning Kit, 6 x HDMI Cable

Enjoy wireless audio streaming and object-based, multi-channel audio with the Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. The receiver features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility for object-based audio support. It outputs up to 100W of power per channel at 8 Ohms for room-filling sound.

You can connect the receiver in a 7.2-channel setup or in a 5.2.2-channel setup for use in a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X object-based audio setup. AccuEQ sound calibration tailors the sound to your room's specific acoustics. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity lets you listen to music wirelessly from your favorite Bluetooth-capable devices.