I'm not as serious about home theater audio as I am about 2 channel music, so I wanted a HT system that was reasonably priced but sounded excellent. I don't use my AV pre for HDMI video switching, so 2.1 etc is not a consideration for me.

I was coming from an Emotiva XMC-1 which started acting up, and the HTP-1 was a significant upgrade in sound quality as well as features.

I have my HTP-1 plugged into an Audioquest Niagara 7000 power conditioner, which even made the Emotiva sound sweet. My point being that power conditioning on these cheaper electronics really pays off.

I'm using GAN monoblock amps from classDaudio for my L-C-R channels, which was also quite a step up from my very old emotiva amp (which I still use for surrounds). My LCR speakers are the now discontinued Elac Adante, designed by Andrew Jones, which although low cost can achieve very good levels of realism, though not quite at the level my stereo speaker from TAD are, also designed by Andrew.

Obviously do your research, as new HT processors are coming out all the time and may offer additional features. But suffice to say, with good ancillary gear, you can get quite good sonic performance out of the HTP-1.

I actually use 2 unused XLR channels of the unit to power headphones for night listening, (HD800's) setting the HTP1 to stereo for downmix.

I really like the web based interface as well. It's a mature product that supposedly is not going to see an HTP-2, but perhaps just revisions with a possible upgrade path. I don't use the HTP1 for switching video HDMI sources, (I use a Lumagen 5000 series for that) so I have no need for HDMI 2.1 features, which might be important to you.

Incredible AVR! works flawlessly and benefits from lots of community support. I could not be happier with it in my 9.4.3 setup.

Pros: price. Custom GUI. Customization options. Stability. Sound quality.

Cons: lack of Dirac ART support (in the works)

I bought this processor after trying different AVRs and processors, that includes, Anthem AVM 70, Emotiva RMC-1, NAD T778 and my old Denon AVR X4500. This is undoubtedly the best processor I ever had. Hearing details in movies, that I had never heard before. I feel Atmos speakers are more active on HTP-1 compared to other processors/receivers. Dirac DLBC is a big plus and once DIRAC ART is officially available in Q4, HTP-1 would be unbeatable. One needs to look at the expensive options only if more than 16 channels are required.

Pros:
+ Sound Quality and features
+ DIRAC DLBC and ART (expected in Q4 2023)
+ Price
+ Custom Web GUI, B-EQ

Cons:
- (If I'm nitpicking, VOG and Center Height for Auro 3D would have been nice, but not really important)

Very happy with it.

It has been said that a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. The same can be said of audio gear. My system consists of 9 channels @ 90 wpc, PSB speakers, an OPPO 205 and the HTP-1. The HTP-1 is easily the strongest link in this chain. The versatility, adjustability and ease of doing so, and the sound is AWESOME!

I have my htp-1, dont know about any of you guys but this processor is by far a superb processor for me works flawless. Had a marantz av7705 loved it but moved up wanting dirac. Emotiva rmc-1l worst mistake of my life. We can call that piece of garbage the popcorn maker. O.s.d. always looking like the matrix, evertime hdmi source change made a popping noice irritated the hell outta my wife, and ffwd a movie rwd a movie same thing. Hit the jacpot with my htp-1. Not to mention owner only owned it 4 months, and payed only $2,200 for the unit. Glad i was patient bc i hit the japot on this unit. Looove it

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a B-stock units, since the new units have been on back order for the past year. I upgraded from Yamaha a 3070 to go separates. I am very pleased with the sound, it is much more natural, clear and distinct to each speaker, and this is even without dirac. It was a clear step up from my all-in-one receiver. I am glad I went with this unit and not spent several thousand more for AVM 90 or JBL. So far I have not encountered any bugs and has worked flawless even though my unit was B-stock.

I thought I had a good setup with my Denon receiver and 7.3.4 setup, but I was wrong. This processor along with a Monolith amp and another on the way is night and day better. After I calibrated it I sat down and listened to music for a few hours followed by a movie. I melted into all of the content I consumed as if I was there and the room faded away, no exaggeration. This system is just in another league, you need it in your life hit the button and get it done. I stand behind this and am now sold on Monoprice's entry into the higher end home theater business. Good for you starting out right Monoprice, I look forward to further updates to come on this unit. See the massive AVSforum thread on this bad boy, that custom UI is fire! https://www.avsforum.com/threads/the-official-monoprice-monolith-htp-1-owners-thread.3112176

I use this in a dedicated 13.1 home theater with Genelec speakers, 4 Genelec subs and 4 Theory Atmos in the ceiling. Projector is a JVC RS-3000/NX9 to a 10' screen.

My theater designer recommended as he had been hearing good things from AV installers for months.

This processor pulls it all together brilliantly, with flexibility and great ease. I'd love a 2-way control interface (via RS232 or LAN), but the web server works great. I've had this 8 months; there was a hiccup earlier this year with stability that they addressed quickly. Customer service has been responsive and forthright. It feels like a well-conceived & well-built flagship product vs a cheap/minimal execution of a spec sheet. I'd recommend without hesitation.

As many reviewers here have said I did extensive research on this unit before my purchase. It is by far the best 16 channel processor at this price or really any price period. The sound quality and features this unit has exceeds even many other 16 channel processors that cost thousands of dollars more. Add to that the fact that it has the best available AKM DACS in it. And the fact that it has some of the best customer support from a company I have ever seen in monoprice, they really do listen to their customers about features in improvements and fixing bugs. You cannot go wrong with purchasing this unit. It is worth every penny. I have very few issues with it if any at all it just works. And Dirac With bass control is the most amazing set up I have ever used it integrates your subwoofers Across all seats and accounts for timing and delay with all speaker channels beautifully. Not to mention that it is future proof and has boards that are upgradable inside for new features as they come along. If you were on the fence about buying this do not hesitate Like I said it is worth every penny.!