Rockville Home Matrix 4-Zone 8-Channel 600W Multi-Room Receiver Amp

There are a few things that I’m not crazy about with this receiver but I still give it 5 stars because it was the perfect solution for putting a multi zone system in my 48’ trailer I use for my work space and storage. 1 zone in the office, 1 zone for the length of the box and a 3rd zone at the lift gate. The Bluetooth sucks. I bought a separate DAC that does Bluetooth, optical-in, USB-in. That’s the secret sauce. Then, my source is either the tv in the office or my phone or iPad. The sound quality with this Aiyima A7 DAC paired with the Rockville is just exceptional. So beyond impressed with the results but things to note: the Bluetooth on this amp is weak, the remote is terrible and the antenna for am/fm doesn’t really work. However, for a multi zone system where all I really need is amplification and zone control, this is it right here.

The connectors are cheaply made however the unit itself is exceptional. Very heavy and well built and handles all the speakers and sub I have hooked to it.

I purchased this unit to replace an increasingly unreliable multi-room music streaming service and the overly invasive devices required to use said service. I am completely satisfied with the quality of sound and features, especially having line level outputs for each zone as well as regular speaker connections. Individual controls for each zone allows me to balance the zones volume while the main volume handles all zones with equal volume control and mute. I also like the remote control with individual and main volume. Using for my outdoor sound system, line outputs to small 2.1 channel amps with klipche subs and outdoor speakers for the more remote areas. One zone having 2-250' rg-6 coax with no problem. Small amount of ground loop hum in standby but powerful sound with no noticeable echo. I definitely recommend Rockville products as they do not disappoint. This unit is quite heavy so use caution when lifting.

I installed this unit in my outdoor kitchen / pavilion to power eight 6.5” OSD speakers (150W RMS each) and dual 12” 800 watt powered subwoofer. While the overall sound quality is actually quite decent, the unit completely fails on its two features most important to me. First, the optical input only produces a pulsating noise when connected to my TV, likely due to an issue handling Dolby signals *** edit - Changed the output on my TV from Dolby to PCM. The optical issue has been resolved. Second, the Bluetooth range is absolutely horrid. My old receiver let me walk all the way to the pool with my tablet; this one loses connection if I'm more than 3 feet away. I tested this with Apple, Android, and Windows devices, and they all have the same issue. I will likely be returning this. It’s a real shame they tanked an otherwise great product by saving 50 cents on a cheap Bluetooth module.

Could be a really good product but service isn't too. Noticed 40 days after purchase that 2 of the 8 channels don't work. Contacted the seller who ask me to send the device in for a repair. So while the device is out I won't have an amp. No quick exchange possible. I learnt my lesson and will avoid Rockville going forward.

Pretty efficient in terms of thermals, fan is really quiet and it sounds perfectly fine. Analog in's are just a touch noisy, but only when nothing is playing and the amp is well past 70% power. Really good value at the price and the only real "missing feature" for a room system is built in subwoofer line outs. If you dont need dedicated sub preouts and dont want to waste 3x the money on a comparable unit, i think this is a perfectly respectable buy.

I had big hopes for this unit. I got it all set up and zone 3 right side would not work. Tested speakers- speakers were all fine, the unit was broken. Replaced with another brand new unit. Unit was missing screws out of the box, rattled as parts must have been broken inside. Plugged in the unit and it would not even power up. Two attempts and two failures. Don't bother- look elsewhere.

I built a patio sound system using this amp. I was impressed by the build quality and the price. It is very easy to use and if you pair it with a WiFi streamer it makes it even better!

Work perfectly! thanks!!

Good still working :)