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12 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Sophisticated sound, THX Select2 spec, Fabulous with music and HD audio surround
Poor interface, No networking, No THX Ultra2, No DAB
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Marantz took the whole THX concept to heart.The technology has since been widely implemented on its AV amplifiers and receivers down the years, even as some other AVR brands appeared to lose interest in the philos...
This receiver is a powerhouse when it comes to audio, producing an inviting, powerful but not overly aggressive sound. Audiophiles will love it, The included remote is a cinch to operate a rarity for receivers at any price, The unit supports latest highresolution surround sound formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio. Today's other receivers do not, The receiver offers beautiful video r
The user interface in not very sexy and is largely textbased, although it is relatively easy to use, compared to other interfaces. The Marantz 8002 is not an iMac, but then again, you don't need an PhD in electrical engineering to operate this sucker, The amps are very good, but you can reach their limits in larger rooms with less efficient speakers. Smaller and midsized rooms are in the clear
Full-bodied, powerful audio and gorgeous high-def video are this receiver's calling cards and, with a feature list that goes on forever, you're getting a lot of functionality in a high-end receiver for not too much money ($2,000). This receiver isn't n...
Abstract: A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Marantz took the whole THX concept to heart. The technology has since been widely implemented on its AV amplifiers and receivers down the years, even as some other AVR brands appeared to lose interest in the philo...
The Marantz SR8002 has it all: style, performance, and user-friendly ergonomics. We especially appreciated that last one; thanks to intuitive menus and controls, the owner’s manual remained closed for most of our tests. ...
Abstract: Connected where it counts. Marantz is a brand name. It was once an individual as well. What would Saul Marantz have made of the SR8002 A/V receiver? It bears little resemblance to the hi-fi products he hand-built in his home in Kew Gardens, New York,...
Abstract: Marantz has long been known for its focus on producing great sound. I’ve listened to several of their receivers in the past and have owned two receivers from Marantz’s sister company Denon (both owned by D&M Holdings), including the Denon AVR-4806 cur...
Abstract: In Donny Darko, Drew Barrymores character, Ms. Pomery, says that a famous linguist once proclaimed "cellar door" to be the most beautiful phrase in the English language. Im here to recommend we consider "Marantz" for that title,...
Abstract: Marantz SR8002 AV Surround Receiver Suave Kajko As audio video enthusiasts, we all love the term flagship. Dont we? Flagship models deliver cutting edge performance, pack the most power, offer the latest connections and usually have some nifty fea...
Excellent audio performance; Strong video handling; Reliable with HDMI connections; Great performance with new audio standards
No Ethernet or USB connections
Marantz has seemingly decided not to offer all the bells and whistles provided with several other similarly priced home theatre receivers. This could prove a disadvantage if youd like to take advantage of broader multimedia capabilities.But if you are...
