Does the TX-NR6100 support 5.1.4?

No. Onkyo TX-NR6100 supports 7 speakers; your layout has 9. Choose a receiver with 9-channel processing, or remove 2 speakers.

How many speakers do I need for 5.1.4?

5.1.4 uses 9 speakers and a subwoofer.

Does the TX-NR6100 decode Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?

Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which 5.1.4 needs for its height channels.

Do I need an external amplifier for 5.1.4 on the TX-NR6100?

An external amplifier can't fix this: onkyo tx-nr6100 supports 7 speakers; your layout has 9. choose a receiver with 9-channel processing, or remove 2 speakers.

Can the Onkyo TX-NR6100 run 5.1.4?

Verdict

Onkyo TX-NR6100 supports 7 speakers; your layout has 9. Onkyo TX-NR6100 has no height pre-outs. Choose a receiver with 9-channel processing, or remove 2 speakers.

Speakers

5 floor, 4 height, plus a sub

Amp channels

2 short: add a power amp

Processing

2 short of 9

Height decoding

Yes

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

5 floor4 heightSubwoofer

Plan 5.1.4 with the TX-NR6100 in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place the speakers where they go, and see every connection checked and how it sounds at your seat. Designing is free.

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Other layouts on the TX-NR6100

The TX-NR6100 powers 7 speakers and processes 7. In a layout like 7.1.4, the 7 is floor speakers, the 1 a subwoofer and the 4 height speakers.

Stereo
Runs on its own
5.1
Runs on its own
5.1.2
Runs on its own
5.1.4
Not supported
7.1
Runs on its own
7.1.2
Not supported
7.1.4
Not supported

Questions about the TX-NR6100 and 5.1.4

Does the TX-NR6100 support 5.1.4?: No. Onkyo TX-NR6100 supports 7 speakers; your layout has 9. Choose a receiver with 9-channel processing, or remove 2 speakers.
How many speakers do I need for 5.1.4?: 5.1.4 uses 9 speakers and a subwoofer.
Does the TX-NR6100 decode Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?: Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which 5.1.4 needs for its height channels.
Do I need an external amplifier for 5.1.4 on the TX-NR6100?: An external amplifier can't fix this: onkyo tx-nr6100 supports 7 speakers; your layout has 9. choose a receiver with 9-channel processing, or remove 2 speakers.

References for the TX-NR6100

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