Reference-level surround sound from Integra

Integra has a well-earned reputation for creating high-quality, installer-friendly home theater components. The reference-level DRX-5.4 is an excellent example of why. This THX-certified receiver delivers ultra-clean power to up to nine speakers — perfect for a Dolby Atmos system with immersive overhead effects. It also integrates with a wide range of third-party control systems, making it an excellent choice as part of a custom-installed home theater.

Advanced video processing for movies and gaming

Integra equipped the DRX-5.4 with the latest video technology. All six of its rear-panel HDMI inputs support crisp 8K/60 and 4K/120 video content — perfect for high-quality sources like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, an Apple TV, or your next-gen gaming system. (The front-panel input supports 4K/60 video content.) 

Play music from a variety of sources

The DRX-5.4 lets you stream tunes from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, or Chromecast built-in. You can also play your collection of digital music files over your Wi-Fi network or use the built-in phono input for your turntable. You can even play high-resolution tracks from a USB drive.

My favorite music feature of the DRX-5.4? Bluetooth transmission to wireless headphones, which lets you watch TV or listen to music without waking up anyone else in the house (a clutch feature if you're a night owl like me).

Unique installation and control features

The DRX-5.4 works with optional IP-based control and automation systems like Crestron®, Control4®, Savant, and ELAN®. This receiver can also be used with network monitoring systems like OvrC Pro and Domotz. I especially like that the back panel is white, which helps make connection points easy to spot — especially if you're peering over your A/V cabinet or equipment rack to plug in a cable.

Powerful room calibration from Dirac Live® 

The DRX-5.4 uses Dirac Live audio calibration — one of the industry's best room correction platforms. It measures the acoustics of your room with the included microphone, and then fine-tunes the output of your system to best match the unique sonic characteristics of your space. 

Product highlights:

Power and processing:

• 9-channel amplifier

  • 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven

  • custom transformer and hand-selected internal components help ensure clean, dynamic power

• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X™ processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound

  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers

• IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources

• THX Certified Select™ theater reference sound

  • ensures you get the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the screen-to-seat distance is about 12 feet

  • includes a variety of THX listening modes for movies, music, and gaming

• Dirac Live advanced speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics (microphone included)

Streaming music options:

• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 11.2 MHz)

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services

  • includes support for Pandora®, TIDAL, Amazon Music HD, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)

• compatible with Sonos Port — receiver turns on automatically and sets the right input when selected in the app

• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you easily stream from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®

• built-in Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers

  • Bluetooth transmission lets you send audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones

  • supports high-quality AAC, aptX®, and aptX HD audio streaming

• Chromecast built-in for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps

• DTS Play-Fi® multi-room music listening via Integra Music Control App

• works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants

HDMI features:

• HDMI audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out, including 1 front-panel input

  • 6 inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video (HDMI 2.1)

  • 1 front-panel input supports 4K/60Hz video (HDMI 2.0)

• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs

• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content

  • supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)

• supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

• gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience

  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing

Multi-room audio:

• three-room/three-source output

• Zone 2 and Zone 3 stereo preamp outputs for use with optional external receivers or amplifiers

• Zone 2 HDMI output

• powered 2nd-room and 3rd-room output

  • allows up to 5.2-channel sound in main room when all three zones are in use

Other connections:

• digital audio inputs: 1 Toslink optical, 1 coaxial

• 6 analog stereo RCA line-level audio inputs

• 2 composite video inputs

• 1 component video input

• 11.2-channel preamp outputs for connection to an optional external amplifier

  • includes dual mono RCA subwoofer outputs

• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable

• USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives (rear-panel)

• outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height 1 L/R, Zone 2 L/R)

  • receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once

• full-sized front-panel headphone jack

• RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers

• 12-volt trigger outputs for sending on/off commands to optional external components

• removable power cord

Dimensions and warranty:

• 17-3/16"W x 7-13/16"H x 16-11/16"D (without Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas extended)

• weight: 30.9 lbs.

• warranty: 3 years

What's in the box:

• 9.2ch AV receiver

• 6' AC power cord

• Remote control (RC-973R)

• 2 "AAA" batteries

• Auto-calibration microphone

• FM wire antenna

• AM loop antenna

• Initial Setup Guide

• Chromecast Built-in Guide

• Voice Control Guide

• Safety Information

• Warranty/Registration Information