[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Stage 2 Series speakers are an excellent system for phenomenal sound. They look great and I appreciate that we have the option to use them with or without the cover, depending on the look we\u2019re going for. The speakers are solid and feel like they are well-made. Everything came boxed in a way that protected the speakers. While it made it somewhat difficult to remove from the boxes, it protected them from damage. Two of our boxes had pretty big holes in the outside but there was nothing wrong with the speakers inside. Set up was fairly straightforward. The knobs for the connectors made it easier than what we\u2019ve experienced with older speakers. The number of speakers makes for truly amazing audio. They do take up a lot of space so I recommend making sure your room is large enough to accommodate all of them. The instructions are helpful for spacing but you need plenty of room to make the configurations work optimally. We did have to read and re-read the instructions to make sure we were doing everything correctly. The receiver is sleek looking and includes any port you might need. I really like that the front display is so simple, although the technology behind it is not. It is pretty large, though, so be sure you have shelf space for it! I

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Stage 2 Series speakers are an excellent system for phenomenal sound. They look great and I appreciate that we have the option to use them with or without the cover, depending on the look we're going for. The speakers are solid and feel like they are well-made. Everything came boxed in a way that protected the speakers. While it made it somewhat difficult to remove from the boxes, it protected them from damage. Two of our boxes had pretty big holes in the outside but there was nothing wrong with the speakers inside. Set up was fairly straightforward. The knobs for the connectors made it easier than what we've experienced with older speakers. The number of speakers makes for truly amazing audio. They do take up a lot of space so I recommend making sure your room is large enough to accommodate all of them. The instructions are helpful for spacing but you need plenty of room to make the configurations work optimally. We did have to read and re-read the instructions to make sure we were doing everything correctly. The receiver is sleek looking and includes any port you might need. I really like that the front display is so simple, although the technology behind it is not. It is pretty large, though, so be sure you have shelf space for it! I

While attending Audio Advice Live this past weekend in Raleigh, I had a chance to audition the MA9100HP. I was impressed by the detailed, powerful sound that this AVR produced. After my questions were answered, I went ahead and ordered a 7100. It drives my Martin Logan Motion 40i speakers just fine. There is no strain. I have enjoyed well detailed sound. Setup was simple with no problems. I listen to 80% music, and the 7100 delivers! It replaced my Marantz SR6012, and actually sounds clearer and is more dynamic. The sonic signature is reminiscent of my Harman Kardon AVR and receiver. I am very pleased. Imaging is great, and is something you do not hear on many AVRs. I know that I am not of the target group that JBL is trying to attract, but take it from a 60+ Audiophile that this is a well built, and sounding AVR.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gone are the days of receivers that were hard to use and difficult to get connected to your devices or the other speakers in your setup. This receiver is SO COOL. The color looks awesome, the nobs are sleek and smooth and it even has a really cool looking red under glow when turned on. The display screen is very modern looking and can be easily read to quickly see whatever song you are listening too, change settings, or connect your Bluetooth devices. \n\nThere is a wired component to the setup depending on what speakers you get to go with the receiver, but JBL makes it VERY easy including any and all parts you may need to get that done. A great receiver that is a great purchase to control your at home sound system!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Audio Performance: The sound quality is outstanding. With support for Dolby Atmos, this receiver delivers an immersive 3D audio experience, enveloping you in rich, detailed sound from every direction. The 7.2-channel configuration ensures powerful surround sound, whether you're watching movies, playing games, or listening to music. Even in larger rooms, this receiver maintains clarity and impact, with the two subwoofer channels adding deep, room-shaking bass. Connectivity and Features: The inclusion of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Cast makes streaming a breeze. Whether you're using an iOS or Android device, connecting and casting your favorite content is seamless. Built-in...

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the MA710 receiver for almost a month now. I have a subwoofer, two loudspeakers, the 245C speakers, 240H speakers, and the center speaker connected with no issues. One of the things I like is that it connects to the internet and has Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth. I can easily use my phone to start playing music on the speakers, change songs, or lower the volume. The only thing I wish it had is the ability to update settings through the JBL app on your phone instead of using the controller. Hopefully, this feature can be added in the future. Other than that, setting up the speakers was simple. I recommend checking out the instructions if you're setting...

Other than a lengthy software update when I first set it up, the MA710 has been flawless so far. Simple remote, easy to operate, and the sound is awesome. I'm pushing a pair of JBL Studio 590s on the front and the rest of the speakers are also JBL, and a JBL powered sub. Amazing surround effects when watching movies. I also play vinyl records and Bluetooth from my phone. Music sounds fantastic on it. Very pleased. Also, B&H dropped the price $220.00 2 weeks after I purchased it. They honored their policy and approved my refund for the difference in less than 5 minutes. Great company to do business with.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am blown away by the sound quality This unit I've been in the music business and listen to music all my life, listening to my favorite albums on this through the Bluetooth, which works outstanding through my house. I'm hearing some old tunes for the first time again sounds so great so Crisp so deep. totally blown away JBL has done it again have all kinds of their small Bluetooth speakers to live performance speakers always Top shelf. Can't go wrong with JBL.!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you were looking to start upgrading you're home audio quality, starting with this AV receiver will be an excellent choice. It is aesthetically pleasing to look out for sure, but it really does bring quality with along with its sleek looks. The buttons have a very nice sturdy receptive feel to them. Everything on the back is clearly labeled so you're not likely to make any mistakes setting things up. Plenty of HDMI ports on the back.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Man this thing has options. First off, seamless connection to tv and remotes. The oversized knobs turn real smooth and I appreciate there not being an unnecessary amount of buttons on the face of the receiver. I currently have stage 260F speakers hooked up for sound but there is room to add a lot more for the experience you may prefer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The ma710 is a great receiver paired with jbl tower speakers i have everything running through this system all my gaming systems apple tv. Also the jbl smart app features makes the music and sound crystal clear

It's a great receiver, and very easy to set up. I only have two issues:\n1- Connecting the speaker wire in the back could be easier. Other manufacturers allow the use of banana plugs, but this unit does not support them, and the hole for inserting the wire is hard to reach, especially for those that connect toward the center of the outputs.\n2- WHY in 2026 can't I manually name my inputs? The generic inputs are garbage - I have 3 game systems, but I guess they all have to be labeled "Game" and not what they actually are? This is an EASY software fix and I would LOVE it if JBL would implement this like my old Yamaha unit I bought 8 years ago does.

I currently have 4 full surround setup in my home (Family Room, Outside, Master Bedroom and Master Bath).  All are connected with AirPlay, and Google Cast.  So I'm familiar with "Stereo/Surround systems").  The system in my living room has a pretty good surround bar.  For years I've been  threatening to upgrade it, but my wife is fine with what we have, I'm not so much.  So I thought I'll do my upgrade in stages. First install the stereo components, then add center and rears.  Followed by a sub and Atmos "High" speakers.  The JBL MA710 receiver has all the features I'm looking for in the end, and the streaming functionality appears to be pretty complete.  Today with multiple smart devices connected to a system there are multiple ways to obtain audio/video sources.\n\nThe MA710 has support for HDMI 8K signaling, this future proofs it somewhat, us in the US there are currently no 8K signal sources (FYI: there are in Japan and Korea).  But without a 8K TV, it really does not matter today (the 8K inputs can be used with HD or 4k inputs).  I am impressed with Dolby Atmos; vs its predecessors and DTS:X.  Although the MA710 does support Dolby Digital and DTS:X.  \n\nInstallation of the receiver is almost automatic. The manual has a QR code that installs either an Android or iOS setup app.  From there it finds your receiver and walks you throught network setup, and a firmware upgrade process.  As long as your receiver is on to begin with the process is simple and flawless.  It set up a huge number of Streaming "radio" stations.  It also sets up hundreds of popular podcasts.  Based on how this was done I'm sure it will get updated regularly by JBL.  It also finds UPnP devices on your network (not all seem to be supported).  You can also connect a USB drive (for what?).  Bluetooth support is state of the art supporting BT: 5.3, Low Energy, APTX HD, APTX Adaptive.  It supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.  It can be voice controlled with Google Home; considering I have over 100 devices controlled via Google home, I'm looking forward to this.  The JBL setup app is just the beginning.  They also have an EZ Set EQ app. which allows you to use your phone/tablet to equalize room acoustics (considering the speaker set up) you move around the room and tones come from the speakers in use.  You can also indicate if you prefer more or less bass. But unfortuntaly the EQ functionality can not manually be adjusted via their app (like most competing products).  Given that receivers today are primarily digital, this makes so much sense (excpt to it not being user adjustable).  This is great idea that is done in the same way several other manufacturers deal with speaker tuning (which is really what their EQ is doing).  I've used software like this to tune speakers or headphones before. And years ago my high end receivers had a microphone to do this, but it was not nearly as visual/easy to do.  And given my plans to add more speakers in the future this is a great tool to have/use. Not to mention it does a superb job.  The curve that arrived with is pretty close to what I'd have expected.  JBL also can interface (as is out of the box) with Control4 home control systems, Crestron and IP home control systems like Home Assistant (more for users to do here, but it's an open, well documented system).\n\nThe receiver is a full 7.2 system with 110W RMS (20Hz-20kHz) @8Ω and 160W RMS @4Ω.  It has one optical input, one digital coax input and 2 stereo analog inputs (one can be used with a MM phono input).  It also has a secondary output zone, which is only stereo (I'd prefer to also have a second HDMI output so that two JBL MA710's could be linked together (I believe JBL's 'HP' receivers offer this).  I did my listening tests with two JBL 260F floor standing speakers.  I'll start by saying this combination is plenty loud.  At 35% it is loud enough to fill my 16x24 living room. I listened to Boston's first album and the sound was excellent, the speaker tuning improved the sound of the speakers in the listening room significantly.  Given this was only stereo it was excellent, not quite what I have in my other systems, but this is a huge step up from a sound bar.  The surrounding richness came throught very nicely.  I then listened to Pink Floyd's Animals, also great (and I know every note).  I then listened to the new Top Gun in 4k, I had to set the surround to Stereo 2.0, but the quality of the sound still rocked the room, not quite chest thumping, and the center vocals were deficient, but that was to be expected.\n\nAll and all I'm very impressed, I have some wiring issues to overcome, but I'm convinced that seperate speakers still blow away what you can get out of a soundbar (and I have a good one).  It's now matter of hiding and getting wires to some speakers, the fact that the 260F speakers can have a set of 240H speakers placed on top of them to add height speakers, I see as an advantage, but I want to try rear high speakers before I deci

Overall, I think this is a pretty impressive AV receiver for the features it has. I’m not impressed with the apps, that either don’t work or crash. More on that later in the review. Technically, going by old school standards, the MA710 and its siblings are not receivers as they lack an AM and FM tuner. Even though it has WiFi and Bluetooth and those are radios, in my opinion, they don’t count. This unit should be categorized as an integrated amplifier. It has inputs and EQ controls and that’s why it fits that category. I’m not listing all the specs as those are already covered. However, I will where necessary. Build quality looks and feels premium. I really like vacuum fluorescent display. I like the feel of the input knob and volume knobs. I don’t much care for the “safe to turn beyond 11” printed on the volume knob. Silly over use of a classic line, er, theme, from a classic movie. BTW, I’ve played with lead guitar players that would have cranked it to 1100 if they could. That’s why I used earplugs when necessary. I think it goes to 99. I didn’t turn it that high. The unit was well packed and comes with a quick start guide that directs you go download the JBL Premium Audio app. The app will guide you to connect your WiFi router to the receiver. The Android app on my Galaxy S23 Ultra didn’t work for me the first 3 times I used it. It showed the MA710 and wanted my WiFi password. I gave it that 3 times and 3 times it hung, but on the 3rd time I noticed that the MA710 was displaying that it was getting an update. The app was hung saying connecting. I closed the app again and brought it back up. This time it was connected to the MA710 and I was able access options for radio streaming services, Podcasts, UPnP and USB. If you can’t get WiFi to connect, there’s an ethernet port on the back of the unit. I didn’t test that port and doubt all but a very few will use it. There’s a lot of streaming radio channels to choose from. I think most have commercials. Some I listened to did and some didn’t. Sorry, but I don’t do Chromecast or Podcast, so that wasn’t tested. Several times when I have brought up the app, I got a blank screen and had to close it and bring it up again. Also, you must hit a back arrow at the top to go back to the previous page. Hitting the back button on the boom of the screen and you’re back to the app’s opening screen. JBL, please fix! Then there’s the EZ EQ android app. I only got it to work once. It generates white noise and you “sweep” the room for the app to set the EQ for the room. The graph shows you the frequency response changes made to optimize the sound in that room and saves it in the receiver, I assume. You can enable or disable the EQ setting the app creates. Directions are vague. Both apps have no help or instructions that I can find. Cool option when it works. Also, the apps do not appear to let you set the receiver up, select surround sound modes or speaker options, change inputs or even the volume to individual speaker groups. You must use the controls on the MA710 or the remote to do that. I didn’t find a way to set the volumes individually for each of the speaker components. Next you will need to set the system up. Go into the menu and tell it what kind of speakers you have, which speakers, size, distance apart and such. You can do this on the unit’s screen, or plug it into a TV via HDMI and use the TV’s screen. The latter is better because it shows more info. You have the options of using as many speakers as the device allows or as few speakers as you want. Want to listen to music only with just Left and Right speakers? No problem. Just tell it that in setup. The MA710 supports center channel, surround, surround height for Dolby Atmos and a couple of powered subwoofers. Also, a second line level out for another room, known as Party. Now for inputs and there’s plenty. For video there’s a total of 6 HDMI inputs and 3 support 8k video. You can input FHD or 4K into any of the 6. There is only 1 HDMI output, with eARC. The specs in the listing states 2. No, just 1. For audio there’s 2 digital inputs. Coaxial - S/PDIF and optical – TOSlink. 1 phono input with a ground connection. Ironically, there’s no ground pin on the power cord. Probably a good thing. I could tell some stories about grounding problems in old buildings and equipment problems. And there’s 2, not just 1, analog audio input. The specs are incorrect here too. Sound quality is superb. The MA710 is a digital amplifier as opposed to old school class A, AB and C amps. I’m not going to explain the differences here because it gets a bit complicated. Do research it for an interesting read if you’re not familiar with the differences. I connected it to the JBL 260F speakers that came with it to review. It made them walk and talk without overheating and cutting out. I played my usual music I like to test a system with. Steely Dan, Alan Parsons, as well as some classical to

JBL is no stranger to home audio. The parent company Harmon holds many brands deeply entrenched in pro audio, and acoustic research. JBL’s products tend to fill the more consumer friendly products, but absent from their portfolio for quite a while are AVRs. JBL introduced the Synthesis series based on their acquisition of Arcam. Honestly I’ve been out of the truly nerdy side of Audio Video Receivers’s (AVR) for a while, so the depth and history of the relationship is lost on me; however I will say JBL has been out of this game for a while. The MA series is JBL’s introduction to the lower end AVR market, a space dominated for years by fairly well known names. Does the MA701 have what it takes to help JBL return across the market. First of all, let’s take a look at the new lineup. You have the MA310, MA510, and MA710. The MA310 solves the basic needs of a 5.1 surround setup, but with pretty anemic power output. The MA510 offers a bit more grunt, 5.1 Atmos, and 8K support. The MA710 is the mac daddy of the entry level and it boasts Atmos, 7.2, 6 HDMI ports with 3 of them are version 2.1 supporting 8K or more likely for most use cases, 4K 10-bit HDR. eARC is support from the output HDMI port and means you can receive high definition Atmos from your TV and its input source. The MA710 comes out of the box with the remote, batteries, power cord, some documentation you can probably ignore, and the MA710 unit. On first inspection, you’ll notice some high quality surfaces, and fit and finish. JBL is making a nice product here, and it shows. Just like other lines in its series (including the Stage 2 speakers) there is a hint of orange just behind the front of the unit. Normally invisible, it stands as a nice brand identifier and gives a bit of character. The MA710 is available in black or white, so there is a desire to carry a design aesthetic. The back panel of the unit carries a good set of connectors. Most importantly are the HDMI 2.1 ports, of which there are 3 and they are marked ‘8K’. The other HDMI 2.0 ports support 4K, but don’t do fancy tricks like VRR, ALLM, or high refresh rates at 4K HDR. Beneath the HDMI are the speaker terminals that offer several ways to connect your speakers, including banana plugs. In addition to multiple digital in’s (coax, and optical), there are phono plugs if you want to get your record player on. A set of analog stereo input, as well as a zone 2 output are found back here, along with 2 subwoofer outputs. A dedicated ground terminal, USB, and network jack round out the back along with 3 antennas (2 for WiFi, 1 for bluetooth). The unit supports 5GHz wifi, even the rarely supported 5.8GHz band (but not 6Ghz AX, this is WiFi6, not WiFi6e). Setup is fairly straightforward, except for the fact that the unit literally locked me at a fairly high volume as it updated the firmware without a prompt or warning. To be fair, I plugged it directly into my network jack, so if there was a WiFi update flow, I bypassed it. Once it did its forceful firmware update, the unit allowed me to continue setup. Setup doesn’t prompt, you have to seek it out, but just do the first several speaker menus under setup and you’re golden. There are basic adjustments for audio tuning: speaker size (small or large), and what speakers you have in your setup: front, center, surround, rear surround and subwoofer. Once you have them selected, you need to measure how far the listening area is from the speaker setup and input the distances. Now comes the tricky part, there are apps that are supposed to be used to help you setup the unit, which to be fair again, I bypassed with my pesky RJ45 network cable. If you download the app, it will discover the unit, and let you adjust some basic settings. And by basic, I mean very basic, and mostly network setup. You can play USB content (who does this?), uPNP (Universal Plug and Play, which hit its stride in 2006), and internet radio. A bit of digging, I found this is just a website hosted by the AVR on port 80, with no security. I’m mildly annoyed by this, but the worst that can happen is borked network configuration. Here’s the kicker, this app is different than JBL’s one app, which you use for almost all of JBL’s other home audio. To make matters worse, this isn’t the app that tunes and does room correction, which there is no link to. You need to download the manual to find the ‘Ez Set EQ’ app that, if you’re a lucky iOS device owner, allows you to use your cell phone to calibrate the speakers for the room. Otherwise if you’re an Android owner, its recommended to buy a specific microphone to connect to calibrate. This Ez Set EQ app is by far one of the most interesting pieces of this pie. It does an extraordinary job of room correcting, and making your surround setup sound its best. You basically walk around your room letting the phone listen to the speakers for 60 seconds for each zone. Once it’s done, the EQ will tune to compensa

The JBL MA710 7.2ch AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos is an excellent mid to upper tier home theater receiver that delivers an immersive and cinematic audio experience. With its powerful amplification, advanced future proof features, versatile range of connectivity options, and minimalist sleek design, the MA710 is a great centerpiece for any home theater system.\n\nAmplification\n\nThe MA710 is powered by a discrete 7-channel amplifier that delivers 110 watts @ 8 ohms and 160 watts @ 4 ohms. This ensures that your movies, music, and games will be reproduced with clarity and precision, even at high volumes, which this can definitely produce. I am personally using this in my game room with a 4K gaming console, and a 240Hz gaming monitor. I have also added a single down firing subwoofer to the system that I already owned. This combination has me in gaming bliss using only two JBL Stage2 260F FloorStanding Loudspeakers (a fantastic combo with this receiver) and an added subwoofer. I can’t even imagine what it will be like adding a center channel and additional surround speakers in the future. Having the flexibility to upgrade the amount of speakers you prefer to use is awesome and will only further the enjoyment of the system, unleashing even more detailed sound effects and immersion for both movies and gaming. \n\nFeatures\n\nThe MA710 is packed with features that make it easy to enjoy your favorite entertainment. These features include:\n\nSupport for the latest surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These formats deliver an immersive crystal clear audio experience that makes you feel like you're right in the middle of the action.\n\nThe MA710 supports both 4K and 8K devices (three each) for state of the art visuals.\n\nThe MA710 has built-in Bluetooth, so you can stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. Having the ability to stream directly to a full blown audio system, as opposed to a single Bluetooth speaker, is a game changer, and a feature I use daily.\n\nHDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) is a feature of HDMI 2.1 that allows for high-quality audio to be sent from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver. It is an improvement over the original ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature, which was introduced with HDMI 1.4. If you have a TV and soundbar or AV receiver that support HDMI eARC, you can connect them using an HDMI cable to experience the best possible audio quality.\n\nThe MA710 also features a moving magnet phono input and ground for all of the vinyl lovers out there. This is a huge added bonus, considering vinyl is coming back into style.\nDesign\n\nThe MA710 has a sleek and stylish minimalist design that will complement any home theater decor. The front panel showcases a display that presents the active input, volume level, and other pertinent details. Two prominent knobs are located on each side of the front panel—one dedicated to volume/mute adjustment and the other to input selection. Additionally, five buttons are placed in-between the knobs, each serving a specific function: cycling through surround options, accessing the menu, returning to the previous screen, and adjusting the display's brightness. The rear panel has a variety of inputs and outputs, including 3xHDMI 8K, 3xHDMI 4K, optical, coaxial digital, USB, ethernet, two RCA analog inputs, and a moving magnet phono input. There are also a host of speaker terminals to accommodate seven speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Rear Surround/Height Back L/R), up to two mono subwoofers, and an eARC HDMI output. Very versatile!\n\nPerformance\n\nThe MA710 delivers an outstanding audio performance. The sound is clear, detailed, and powerful. By powerful, I mean LOUD. If you have nice speakers hooked up to this receiver, you should be happy with the volume levels it can produce. The receiver also does an excellent job of reproducing surround sound effects, creating an immersive and realistic audio experience. My subwoofer was a single RCA cable plug and play and it sounded great as soon as I plugged it in. That said, you can go into the menus and tailor each speaker set to your desired level and distance very easily if needed.\n\nConclusion\n\nThe JBL MA710 7.2ch AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos is an excellent home theater receiver that offers an immersive and cinematic audio/video experience. With its powerful amplification, advanced features, and minimalist sleek design, the MA710 is the perfect centerpiece for any home theater system. It is affordable, easy to use, very loud if you want it to be, and it sounds incredible. It is a great option to consider for anyone that wants a versatile, future proof, receiver from a highly trusted name in audio technology.

PROS:\n\nModern-styled, which is such a welcomed change \n\nPremium sound that packs a punch above its weight \n\nSmaller footprint for easy placement\n\nSimplicity of setting up to get great sound \n\nSimplified remote that is sleeker than most\n\nCONS:\nThe price is on the higher side for a class D receiver (when compared to an Onkyo RZ-50, for example, which is a class A)\n\nCan't customize input names (but JBL gives you pre-determined choices) \n\nWe need the app to connect the receiver to wifi (no big deal, but it's still confusing why you couldn't connect it directly by inputting the password with the remote).\n \nDIRAC Live is not included but is capable of using it after purchase (Onkyo includes it with the RZ50, for example)\n\n\nJBL has entered the mid-tier home theater space with its Stage 2 series with some spice! When we are all used to the same old style of AVR receivers, they've come in to encourage modernization. I've had several receivers over the years, and you can take the oldest one and place it next to my most recent one - it'd take work to tell which one was the old one. JBL has changed that. \n\nThis MA7100HP has stylish accents with JBL's signature orange. A high-resolution screen on the front separates itself from the generic green font many other companies use on their smaller screens. Here, the font is modernized, and the description of what's on the screen is provided very clearly. It also shows album art while streaming from your PC or phone, which is fantastic and adds to the modernization. I do wish the inputs were customizable. For example, the input my PS5 goes into - I would love to display "Playstation" or my Xbox displaying "Xbox." It's not a dealbreaker, but having that feature is still lovely. That could be a future firmware update? You'll need your phone to help the receiver connect to your wifi network, allowing for firmware updates (you'll be prompted for an initial firmware update after it connects to your network for the first time). \n\nJBL's goal with this receiver and their newly introduced speakers is simplifying the setup. Only some people are sound engineers, so the receiver and remote controls are simplified for a novice to get used to quickly. Most of my previous receiver remotes have been littered with buttons I never used or rarely used, so it's nice to have a simple remote that can be small. \n\nThe specs for the 7100 are robust, too. 125W RMS per channel, 6 HDMI outputs with up to 8k support, and 4K at 120Hz backing - which is super important to any modern gamer.\n\nCurrently, I'm using this receiver with a 7.2 setup. A center, right, left, atmos on top of those, rear left and right, and a subwoofer. All of these are from JBL's new Stage-2 series, which makes this receiver easier to use and enjoy. I may hook up a Klipsch sub on the left side to make it work with two subs. Although it's overkill, it sounds impressive with another sub. I may have to move some things around in my entertainment room, but the more bass, the better. \n\nMany of us don't use Atmos height speakers, but they add a punch for intense movie scenes - especially of the action genre. The 7100 handles Atmos like a movie theater. The separation is beautiful, and the voices are clear and loud. Over the years, movie audio has been hit or miss, with voices being drowned out by background music or sound effects - not with this setup, thankfully. \n\nHow quickly and easy the setup will be is up to the user. JBL uses an app to automatically set up the EQ, but you may want to customize it based on speaker distance. You'll also want to dial in your subs if you are knowledgeable enough. Otherwise, the "easy EQ" does a good enough job to produce incredible sound. If you have a theater at home, you may want to dig into the customization, but I only had to do that a little. \n\nI'm glad I have transitioned to the new JBL's Stage-2 setup along with this 7100. I come from an Onkyo RZ50, which is obviously a great receiver, but I've had issues with mine in year 3, and they have become very annoying. Coming from premium Klipsch speakers, I welcome the modern style JBL has brought with its product line. I'm happy everything is stylish and consistent across all speakers and receiver.

The JBL MA710 is, in some ways, the perfect mixture of old and new school audio components and design - in my view, it's the perfect centerpiece for a modern audio system. Is it right to be the centerpiece of your system? Read on to find out. As a bit of background, my primary testing setup is with two JBL 260F floorstanding speakers in a stereo configuration, though I did also add a 10" subwoofer and satellite speakers to test those capabilities. The display used is a 4K projector. First off, this receiver supports the modern standards you want to see in surround, namely Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And with support for up to 8K @ 60Hz video and 850W of audio power, it can certainly back up those ratings. Setup, as with most modern electronics is done via an app that is available for iOS or Android (at least if you want to use the Wifi / internet streaming radio options) and the app seems to be straight-forward and easy to use. You can also set up with the the app, though then some of the advanced streaming and settings will be lost though core functions will work fine. There's also an "automatic" room adjustment setting which is handy, but you'll get the best results if you use that as a base then "tinker" to some degree to your own ear tastes. So in these senses, it's definitely a very modern receiver - it even lacks the AM/FM tuner that my older model had (which we seldom/never used, favoring streaming audio instead these days). The inputs are a mixture of old(er) and new with three 8K-capable HDMI in, three more 4K-capable, the aforementioned WiFi (for both streaming radio and casting / Apple Airplay), gigabit ethernet, USB and Bluetooth. But you also get some ports that have been around a bit longer with optical in, coax in, analog RCA jacks and even a phono input. Output is similarly balanced with an 8K eARC HDMI out for video....and standard wire / banana plug jacks for speakers (RCA for the subwoofers, of course). All the ports are laid out and labeled as you would expect. Accessories are simple with a power cable, 3 WiFi / Bluetooth antennas and a simple IR remote (with batteries). Performance-wise, the speaker simply knocks it out of the park. On any of the combinations of speakers I tried, the sound is clear and packs a punch from any source (streaming boxes, video game consoles, PCs, or internet sources). Of course your experience will GREATLY depend on your sources and speakers, but with the JBL MA710, you know it won't be the receiver that is holding you back. Video is passed through cleanly without a delay and without any degradation. I was able to use end to end 4K with HDR without any issues (I don't have any "8K" sources just yet outside of cranking my PC up...but then I don't have an 8K display / projector - I assume this would work just fine, but could only test up to 4K). Style-wise, the receiver is simple and fits in well in most setups (old or new) - I do like that they've balanced the large volume knob (always nice to see in place of up / down buttons) with a second knob that controls input selection (since there is no tuner here). The balance of the two knobs makes the receiver more pleasing to the eye in my opinion and gives it a bit of an old-school look (or an analog look, if you prefer). The footprint of the receiver is fairly standard though it is a little shorter (height-wise) than my prior receiver which is just fine with me. And while it's not a lead brick, it does follow the old adage about sound equipment that heavier is indeed better. And the whole device is the quality you would expect from JBL (these days, a subsidiary brand of HARMAN which itself is a subsidiary of Samsung - all names known for quality electronics and home theater). So if you're looking for a top notch and to some degree "future proof" receiver to be the heart of your AV system for years to come, the JBL MA710 is a great option to look into - give it a try today!Read More

The software sucks. The receiver font is way too small. The OSD menu is way too small. Need to make it easier to read. I am also losing OSD after just a few minutes on. Now the sound is fantastic. Too me this is where it shines. The looks of the device are very nice. Also needs to be easier to setup for a beginner. Too me the #1 issue is the software. Its just horrible. Too small and not enough information on the OSD side and the menu disappears way too fast. The app sucks as well. Not enough control on the app.

The JBL MA710 is a top notch receiver. I really appreciate the minimalist modern design. It is packed with a bunch of modern features such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, eARC, Airplay 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, Aptx Adaptive, optional Ethernet connection, and WiFi. It comes with 6 HDMI 4K with 3 inputs supporting 8k video and 1 output supporting eARC. The amplifier can connect up to 7.2 channels. The receiver looks and feels solid. It whoops 110W per channel with a max of 160 at 4 ohms and supports 2 subs. \n\nThe unit comes with a quick start guide. The guide states to install the JBL premium app which I really think needs some improvements or redesigned, at least for iOS. In addition to the JBL premium app there is an EZ EQ application (room correction) that is recommended to download in order to calibrate your room to the ideal EQ settings. This app could be a little complicated especially for those who are new to this type of audio system setups. There is no guidance on what steps to take to start the calibration process. The EZ EQ app has some way to go. However, this can be easily solved with app updates. \n\nThe receiver has a few options to customize the sound levels from each speaker connected. There is a setting to hear a tone from each connected speaker to make sure you are getting sound. You also have the option to adjust bass and treble and change the Dolby Surround sound and disable or enable the sound decoder. You can also change the settings to just hear stereo sound from 2.1 channels instead of all the channels. I listened to music through my apple tv 4k and I was able to get Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio sound. The sound was superb. I also used Airplay to listen to music but the signal was not transmitted in Dolby Atmos, instead it changed to Stereo. In stereo it sounds good but Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio is a game changer. When I used the Tv’s OS the receiver automatically changed from the Apple TV input to the eARC input so that the sound was from the television and not the Apple TV. Everything was responsive. I prefer using the Apple TV as I get the best audio (Dolby Atmos) and (Dolby Vision) video format going through the JBL receiver. \n\nThe remote is simple but useful, you can change the inputs and change the settings with it. The settings menu shows on the receiver screen and also on the tv screen when a tv is connected. The controller also has an option to dim the receiver display. Lastly, batteries are included for the remote.The same buttons are located in the receiver in case you lose the controller. \n\n I have this receiver pair with the JBL Stage 2 series: 200P subwoofer, 250B bookshelf speakers, 280F floorstanding, 240H Dolby Atmos speakers and 245C center channel. Overall the receiver is responsive and it packs power. It has a great minimal design that would blend with modern decor. It is easy to use and set up. It supports most of the modern features, including 8K. In the box you get the receiver, remote, batteries, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas, power cord and quick start guide.

Nice modern looking receiver. Easy to set up. Requires a useless app you only use once. Missing basic features my receivers from the past 30 years have had. Nice big screen and you can't even label inputs properly. Just basic labels. I can't label my ps5, xbox, apple tv, switch. It's just media or game

This item is simple to use. The unit turns on and off with the LG OLED TV over the HDMI eArc. The sound is better than the older receiver that could not get the Dobly Plus or Atmos signal over legacy optical. I have this JBL in bi-amp mode and the multi channel signal to 2 channel (speakers) down mix works excellent. No more loud and then quiet sound in movies. It all the audio information in the newer Dolby formats is down mixed properly now for my two front channels.This item is simple to use. The unit turns on and off with the LG OLED TV over the HDMI eArc. The sound is better than the older receiver that could not get the Dobly Plus or Atmos signal over legacy optical. I have this JBL in bi-amp mode and the multi channel signal to 2 channel (speakers) down mix works excellent. No more loud and then quiet sound in movies. It all the audio information in the newer Dolby formats is down mixed properly now for my two front channels.

I've had a lot of receivers I'm 73 years old and I had receiver since 1971 this is the easiest cleanest sounding receiver AVR that I've ever owned including all the DC amplifiers I've had in the past so I'm very impressed clean wattage what more can you ask for makes you speaker sound really well if they're fights right if their place right

The JBL MA7100HP is an excellent stereo amplifier and feature rich. The sound qualities are great but the receiver periodically attempts to install a software update even though it is at the latest version (NET Release v2134, Nov 6, 2025) as of this writing.

It’s absolutely awesome! I like it so much! JBL has very nice design and looks like IPhone in the world of receivers! The quality of sound is like in class “A-B”Read More

LOVE THE JBL Still learning all it will do but it is real KOOL..THANKS GREAT DEALLOVE THE JBL Still learning all it will do but it is real KOOL..THANKS GREAT DEAL

This was a great purchase. Works perfectly and looks like new.This was a great purchase. Works perfectly and looks like new.