SIMPLE Home Theater Receiver! Marantz NR1711 - Marantz Receiver Review
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Shopping for a 7 channel AV receiver with Bluetooth? The Marantz NR1711 receiver is worth a look. This 7.2 channel 8K receiver from Marantz may not be the BEST av receiver on the market, but it’s slim format, exceptional build quality and moderate price may be all the home theater receiver you really need. We loved both our KEF Q750 and Monitor Audio Bronze to be the best speakers for Marantz receiver.
INTRO: 00:00
MARANTZ NR1711: 00:40
MARANTZ NR1711 SETUP: 01:42
MARANTZ 1711 SURROUND SOUND & DOLBY ATMOS CHANNELS: 02:14
MARANTZ 1711 POWER: 02:40
MARANTZ 1711 SOUND QUALITY: 03:26
MARANTZ NR1711 SOUND STAGE DOLBY ATMOS SOUND: 05:28
MARANTZ NR1711 HDMI 2.1 FOR GAMING: 06:46
MARANTZ PHONO PREAMP: 07:09
MARANTZ NR1711 OLD VIDEO CONNECTIONS: 07:20
MARANTZ NR1711 DOWNSIDES: 07:54
MARANTZ NR1711 VS ONKYO 5100: 08:41
MARANTZ VS YAMAHA A4A AND DENON X1700H: 09:11
CONCLUSION: 09:41
KRISTI'S REVIEW: 10:25
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I would still go with one of the new yamaha receivers if I can ever get one lol
Been using an NR1604 since 2015 for both 2 channel and home theater and I love it. Would like to upgrade to this but since the NR1604 still works great I'm going to wait. One of the main reasons I bought it was the slim form factor and did all that I needed.
Good morning Texas. Hope you’re both well. Great review. If I could add an amp to this to make it do 5.2.4 Atmos then I’m sold! Thoughts?
@@SeanVedell I don't see why not!
@@michelfagan4891 Supply issues are for real!
I think what Kristi is saying is that for most people's typical 5.1 set ups in a modest room with nice efficient speakers, the Marantz is all you need and to spend a lot more you would be hitting the point of diminishing returns.
Hope your are able to review the Cinema 70 which is the new version of this receiver since I"m looking to get that model.
My favorite AV channel by far. I was waiting for this review, and I love the surprise comparison with the RZ50 because I was considering both of these receivers. Thank you both for the great info!
I bought this AVR a few months ago, and I've been very happy with it. It provides me with all the connections and power that I need. I live in an apartment, so I can't have something that will get too loud, so I wasn't worried about the lower power rating. The slim design also was requested by my wife, so that factored a lot into my decision.
Having bought this for my setup, this was perfect. The switch out that played well with my Emotiva for my ESL-9s made this the perfect slim receiver that can do everything I want. Glad to see you reviewed it!
Your content is always great and I thoroughly enjoy watching your reviews. I also wanted to thank you again for your advice on my Sony STR-DN1080 settings for my hearing impaired daughter (about 1 year ago ish). I couldn't find the original post where you gave me the advice so thought I'd get on your latest video and thank you. I finally got to hook it up and calibrate it in our home (pandemic delays on construction). Keep up the great reviews and thanks again!
I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying your 1080! Glad your daughter can enjoy it too! Thanks so much for your comment.
Thing I liked about the 1200 is that it slightly placed the emphasis on 2 channel audio ahead of AV. That's my mix, audio first, video for convenience. I don't think anyone else is doing that right now.
Kristi, really loved how you know what you like and were able to explain it so clearly. You ain't no novice no more!
Really appreciate the convo at the end. I just ordered a RZ50 to replace my Marantz NR1602 recently. The Marantz is great and it fit onto the furniture I had. Just “graduated” to more power hungry speakers and more channels so Onkyo seemed like a good upgrade, well except for figuring out where to put it!
Great review, Andrew! I replaced my older Marantz receiver with the NR1711 recently and your review is spot on. I'm very happy with it - it drives my Klipsch R-620Fs just fine (the two balance each other out well). I also drive a 5.1 system with it and agree with Kristi - it's spooky good for a simple system.
As I envision building a home theater in the next 6-12 months, this seems like a great solution. Thank you for the review(s) and info!
Nice conversation guys, Andrew, It is not easy to find a knowlegeable geek like you hanks for making these videos
2 whole years !!!
I still have my Pioneer 1080 that I got in the 70s. Never had a problem, sounds great. Blew many speakers over the years until I had a custom pair made by a company that make speakers for Clubs. Thing will probably out live me. It's what like 50 years old now? Amazing. Has pins in the back that I was able to use a Carver Amp and the Pioneer becomes a preamp and tuner.
Sold the Carver cube 500 watts RMS. Had no use for it. The Pioneer is raited at 120 per channel Rms and has analog meters that go up to 240 per side. I'm telling you this thing kicks but.
I’ve been waiting for this one!
You are the hardest working guy in show business!! Thank you for all your contributions. Spent hours listening to your reviews. Wish I had found you earlier. Got a Onyko TX-NR7100 9.2 Channel THX AV Receiver that I had to return. Couldn't really get clear dialog. Want to get something around 1K with HDMI 2.1 8K capable.
Have a 1710. Works great and I really like it's slim profile. A normal AV receiver would not fit in my console. In my smaller room, it has JUST enough power and works much better using more efficient Klipsch speakers. Using the pre out to another amp for the LR and using a Klipsch center speaker helped A LOT. Class D amps do not take up a lot of space, I don't know why they can't make a receiver in a slim box like this but with twice the power.
I've had my Marantz SR9300 since 2003 (ish) ? Still works like a champ.
Still rocking NR1605 in 2021. Love it. Compact and suprisingly powerful - it rocks the house no problem. Love it.
I am not surprised and glad to hear it's working for you!
I loved the segment with Kristi. It added a lot to the review. Great video overall.
Hey Andrew, I’ve never given Marantz a try until I watched your reviews on their products. I recently bought an SR8015 and absolutely love the sound. Keep up the good work!
Great to hear!
I have a NR1711 and it sounds great. It does run a little warm. I added a Marantz 2 ch amplifier and it changed everything. The addition of the amp did not necessarily make it any louder but it did give the sound more air and space. The improvement in sound was immediately noticeable. The NR1711 now runs a lot cooler.
What kind of amplifier? Tnx 4 replay.
@@mrfr3d33x MM7025
@True South What settings do I have to change to run my 2channel amp for my front left and right I have set up the amp 2 zone 2 but confused about what to change in the receiver to get my external amp to work thank you
@True South I don’t really know how to work TH-cam either 😢
@@neilhutchison222 I didn't have to change any settings. Just run RCA cables from your Pre-Out connectors on your NR1711 to the inputs on your power amp. That's it.
I use the Marantz 1711 with a Parasound 150x2 amp for the left and right channels. I think once you off load the left and right the receiver works really well. Then again on hindsight I could have bought a better receiver with more power for the cost of NR1711 and the power amp. I'm still happy with the sound and the receiver over all.
Hi, is it a power amp that I would need to add ?
Great review about this product. You gave me some new helpfull information about it, thank you for that. I own a NR1711 for some weeks now and I'm still impressed. It's not my first Marantz slim-line-receiver. I first had an NR1403, then went up to NR1609. After then I had a SR5013 (not slime-line) for a year and now I landed at the NR1711. The pre-out-section is really that good, that I startet to use the ZONE-2 as a stereo-pre-amp (2. room where I listen to stereo). A european Marantz-website sais, that both (NR1510 and NR1711) are sold out. With the NR1711 you get a lot receiver for the money.
If it helps someone: I use Piega Smart-speakers in my av-configuration and Piega Premium-speakers for the stereo-configuration.
I have Marantz nr1711, it is very good product for me, so far (1 month), ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Picked this up to replace a 15 year old Onkyo that wont turn back on. Wow. This receiver made me fall in love with my 15 year old Infinity Beta 20s. They finally sounded like they did in the store when I bought them. They sounded “fine” before, but they came alive with the 1711 in a way they never had before. Amazing detail and separation right off the bat. The Onkyo was almost twice the wattage and this blows it out of the water at 50 watts. Really glad I grabbed this as an open box at Best Buy. Almost skipped it as it had no box at all, but I had to give Marantz a try. Really wanted something with legacy ports to replace the Onkyo and for the very discounted price, this is perfect.
I've had the Marantz NR1711 in my setup for almost a year now and I'm very pleased with its performance. It was easy to setup and plays very nicely with my Samsung 'Frame' smart TV as well as my Panasonic Blu-ray player. For its size it has a wealth of inputs including legacy component input/output. For two channel music I still run my PM7004 amplifier as it's noticeably better. Form factor, versatility and the Marantz sound were all influences in the purchase of the NR1711. Y
Awesome review! I bought it because of you guys review. Keep up the good work.
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi Andrew! A great review! I too have NR1711 and I love it. I made a listening room off my bedroom is about 12X20 room. I paired it with Polk S60 front speaker Center is Polk S30 Back speakers S20 and the Emotiva Airmotiv A1 Height speaker. I do have a 10 in klipsch sub woofer. My wife and I find it a joy to listen too. I was almost did not buy it due to the wattage, but I have not had a Marantz in years. But looking at the space, it could be just right. And is was.
Last year I bought a Marantz receizer pm amp for a 2.1 setup and love it. I have it with an svs sub and Klipsch Heresy speakers. Nice to know if I need a piece for my 5.1 system I would be good. Keep up the hard work.
Yet another brilliant review :)
Your speakers are beautifully finished.
Love my Marantz nr-1506 with a PSB Image surround setup!
Great content. I love my Marantz receivers.
I have the Marantz NR1710, basically the previous version without the 8K and 32-bit DAC. They share the same amp and the Marantz is perfect for what I needed in a very tight room with very sensitive and drivable speakers! I needed better integration with HDMI devices and newer surround sound codecs and it delivers very well within my tight listening space! I had a 2001 TEAC AG-D7900 which had more power but it was not modern enough for my standards and devices. This Marantz won’t disappoint amateur enthusiasts and even veterans with small rooms and efficient speakers!
A year ago I retired an HK AVR650 for the Marantz 1710. I did an energy audit of my home. I found out that my HK was consuming 100 watts of energy even with the volume turned all the way down. The Marantz consumes very little energy. I also have a older Sub Woofer that is a power hog in standby. I think the only feature missing with my 1710 is a digital radio tuner.
@@timcat1004 I also have the missing DAB radio function in my NR1710 and my old TEAC AG-D7900 also used at least more than 10 Watts in standby. Even when I’m pushing the Marantz it’s claimed energy consumption is low even with my 4ohm speakers, it’s very efficient!
I'm always a fan of Marantz's slim form factor models. Their flexibility for placement, the ease of use for people who just want to turn it on and go, and their build quality make them a top option. Space or complexity isn't a factor for me, but because I have become my friends default home theater consultant, I have setup numerous small, modest theaters for them and I always recommend a slim Marantz , the price is worth it , most of these people do not want to be bothered with getting technical and are also not going to be upgrading their system as often as "enthusiasts" will and the Marantz models tend to be pretty bulletproof in my experience. It looks like the 1711 continues this trend. Thank you both for your review.
Kristi swooped in with a hot take on this one; like Andrew I immediately clutched my pearls. Hoping you have a chance to review the upcoming Pioneer Elite looks to have similar features to the Onkyo but I have a fondness for the Elite sound.
I have NR1710, older model and what I did to improve sound was cut off all speakers at 100 Hz or higher, added two actives subwoofers and control Audyssey by application. It's game changer, now much more expensive receivers sounds much worse with good tower speakers.
I pair a NR1609 with Heresy, works well. So I expect this one will work also. 1609 also comes with a awesome phono stage, so I will expect it the same from this one. BTW the cleanest sound in my house.
Andrew, really apreciate your work! Please, review the SACD player and DAC Marantz SA-10. Thanks!
The nr-1711 sounds natural, warm, elegant dynamics, precise but not details exagerated. The 50 per channel in stereo sounds very very good. I am not a novice, and i had the chance to compare the Marantz 1711 to expensive Yamaha series and Onkyo Rz50. The Onkyo was louder by db but a little harsh in treble compare to the Marantz. The low and high midrange are superior of the Marantz are superior compared to the Onkyo. The lows are better on the Onkyo in stereo mode. I use the Marantz with Atmos speakers on top of my front Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Speakers and it sounds great, nothing less.
When i use the Marantz in Stereo i put my sub on.. it add just a bit the deep bass is lacking.
Finally, the separation, the stage presence are very good on the Marantz.
Also, i have the silver one… it looks vintage and cool !
I have NR1710, last year model, I think it is very good AVR, its utility is its size, I am using in 5.2 set up with B&W anniversary edition speakers. due to this AVR size I am able use my fireplace entertainment center, room is large with cathedral ceiling and it feels very powerful. 85 db is very loud which this AVR is capable off, to be honest for small spaces this one of the best for price. it is plenty for two channels music. price is not cheap as it close to 1K now. very good review. it is gem for price and size.
I would not compare this to larger size AVR regardless of price point, it is not the intended use of this AVR. my argument would be if one need small form factor AVR for almost same features of larger unity then Marantz wins. this AVR has almost no competition
I just got this amp the other week and find it's plenty powerful enough for me. My speakers don't actually have much information on them but I'd imagine they are 8ohms and their sensitivity isn't very high. It's running a 5.1 set up perfectly fine and plenty loud enough. I'd imagine adding another 2 speakers for 7.1 would also be okay.
Knowing the Marantz sound of its integrated amps I now recommend their AV receivers to anyone asking for advice. The value for money from their gear is very high.
Andrew's face when Kristi said the Marantz was better than the Onkyo is priceless. Haha
I've come to enjoy slim form factors for anything in a mixed-use room. This may end up as my digital source with an outboard amp for stereo / to free up power for surround 😊
I was going to to purchase one but the prices jumped and since I was only going to end up with a 5.1 setup (over time) I decided that the cheaper NR1510 was a better value for me. The NR is the only format that I can fit in my beautiful custom credenza (built it around my old Bose system, did not think that standard receivers would be so large so I needed less than 6" tall profile). Marantz solves a real problem with their NR Slimline products.
I had to get on the computer to tell you this is a great review! My wife is of Kristi's mind as what will get her by has no relation to what I do. lol FYI: the 8015 is 145W but when driving 11 channels drops to 101.2W, which is still enough to do the job.
Enjoyed this review immensely. I will be watching and waiting for you guys to hopefully check out the Cinema 70s, close to pulling the trigger but honestly am waiting on some kind of a review of this product as one doesn't exist anywhere. From the Demo I experienced with it, I was pretty floored by how good it sounded. Yes, definitely will be preamping it in the future for the extra punch
Great review. I recently picked up my 1st Marantz receiver and I am very Happy.
That's awesome!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You and Kristie are awesome. Happy Holidays!
Nice to see you guys got more KEF speakers in house. I’d love to see a review on the R series if thats ever possible :)
First, let me say that it's snowing here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I won't call it hell freezing over cold, but cold. Next, I really appreciate the range of products that you guys do weekly. It seems like many of over channels that I watch are increasingly doing more Storm Audio type equipment and 20 thousand dollar projectors, all while quietly hinting that where we should be heading if we are in the hobby. While I like seeing equipment like that from time time. I'm never going to be able to buy stuff like that. So I also want to see videos of equipment that's realistically attainable.
I also want to thank you for giving us a look at what the Marantz is like with an external amplifier. I know some people will probably suggest buying a different product with more power as opposed to buying a power amplifier, but the slimline is very appealing for living room setups. Or, as you explained in your video, you may like a particular receiver but may have different needs for a certain brand of speaker. In either case, thanks for giving us an impression of how the unit will fair when using the pre-amp outs.
Lastly, I think Sound United has a guarantee that their products will produce 70% of its 2 channel wattage rating across five channels. I'm not sure, but I think you can turn off the front channels or reroute them when using the pre-outs.
Great video
I bougt mine last night.. Wanted a NR1510, but no delivery before February 2022, and the NR1711 was also hard to get, but i found one Gold/Silver on net for delivery within a few days. And it would be perfect with the KEF Q950 and the Q650 Center. Only 3 speakers in the living room..
5.1 in the man cave with the Kef Reference 3 and Reference 200 Center
Another great video I almost bought that receiver but went with the denon s960h instead. I will say man I wish my pipe didn't bust on my house because I want that sony x95j... it looks so good!!!
I've had the NR1710(no 8k)for about 9 months. Got it refurbished for $600 and it has performed flawlessly. I run the pre-out to the Emotiva Basx 2 channel, and run the center, surround, and sub channels with the Marantz. Form factor was a huge consideration for me and this worked out great. So I have 160 watts per channel for my front towers and whatever power the Marantz has for the other channels.
Sounds like a nice combo.
I wonder if future models gave up the component inputs, could they add preamp outputs for all channels? That would make this a killer piece. Not that it isn't already, but imagine the flexibility.
I also just upgraded to the NR1710 and ordered the Emotiva A2 as well. I had a NR1603 previously with 3D pass through and loved it, the NR 1710 makes a lot of sense, it’s does everything the NR1711 does with no 8K pass through. Any modern films that have CGI are rendered at 2K-3K anyway because it’s extremely expensive right now, so what’s why is everyone in a hurry to get 8K? 8K will be relevant in 15-20 years maybe, but 4K 120Hz may be more interesting to an justify An NR1711 purchase…but $600, for what we got is a steal.
Man this is nice. I currently have the Onkyo TX-NR676 pushing Polk Audio RTi10, FXiA4, Klipsch RP-504c
Hi Andrew and Kristi. I have the older brother, the NR1506. Wich i have paired up to 2 Magnepan SMGa. So i chuckled a bit when you said not to pair them up. I know it's not the best match. But for a young audiophile, there are certain budget constraints. But i can say, that i have some of the very very few Magnepans in Denmark. Love the video. I'm looking forward to some more KEF reviews. And maybe a new look into Magnepans? (LRS)
Thanks for the video
Hi Andrew, this system is great for a 2nd/holiday home scenario where space or large sound are not options, but good sound quality for both music and movies must not be sacrificed. So yes, I would pay the small premium for the slim form factor.
"It's MY take"😁....awesome🎶
Andrew (& Kristi),
Before my 2 questions...
That was another Gr8 report. Your reporting is enjoyable and especially the unique and impromptu exchanges after the thorough review! Those exchanges bring out very interesting perspectives which really help better understand your reasoning and also aiding my decision processes. 😀
I especially took note of Kristi and You discussing the Onkyo TX-RZ50 comparison .. and mentioning an "XTZ Amp,"
- Did you use it to drive the front L&R ...?
- Is that the same Pwr Amp you'd recommend using with the Onkyo TX-RZ50 to create a 7.2.4 Atmos system? (XTZ A2-400, $900, and XTZ A2-300 $500) ?
My challenge is I have temp housing while we build our retirement home (a 3-BR, 2.5 Bath, snd Theater), ... BUT I don't want to waste money and buy anything that won't grow into the new home 1.5yrs from now.
Cheers,
Eric
I just purchased one. I have an awesome two channel amp I want to keep, so the NR1711 is perfect to bring surround sound and allowing me to use my two channel amp. Just what I was looking for.
WOuld you mind telling me what 2 ch amp you have? I am going for a similar setup
@@nikhilnagaraj Ive got a Onkyo M504. Its considered "vintage", but its awesome.
I’m planning to do this with a Cambridge CXA81.
Another excellent review and discussion. I’m in need of an AVR to take connections from consoles and TV then running the pre outs to an M5si integrated, used primarily as a 2.1 system. This seems to fit the bill perfectly, any additional thoughts or recommendations?
I previously had multiple Marantz 5000, 6000, 7000 series and in my experience the Slimline NR1500, NR1600 and NR1700 series sound just as good for 2 Channel Audio in a medium size apartment. For Roon, Plex server, i'd recommend a Dell Wyse 5070 mini PC with Celeron J4105 quad core, 7.5w cpu. It's ~$120 on ebay. (depending on configuration it may require displayport/hdmi adapter)
I’ve always wished Marantz took this form factor, stripped out the amps and made it just a pre-amp. It will never, ever happen. But damn, it would be perfect.
Thanks for the review! I have the NR1510 5.1 and it's wonderful. By itself it's sufficient for my condo, but I paired it with the Emotiva BasX A2. I upgraded my TV so I just picked up the new Marantz Cinema 70s, thinking I may go to a 7.1 or 7.2 system. It too is wonderful and paired with the Emotiva amp, it's a wonderful system for my condo unit. These Marantz Slimline receivers are very nice units and there is something to be said to use the 70s as a pre-amp and add an external amp to all the channels. The advantage to this, in my mind, is that you can upgrade the receiver in the future but don't have to buy a powerful one because you already have the amp.
HT newbie here. Why go for a seperate amp at all? Can't you just buy an AVR that has enough power for all speakers? I don't really understand why they make AVRs when they can't power all channels anyway.
Thanks for sharing.
I am looking at the Cinema 70s to go with my Emotiva basX A3 and a new tv, I've got a couple of questions if you have a moment :)
The 1510/1711 and the Cinema 70s all only have 50 watts total. You are still driving a center and 2 rear speakers with your set up .
How far does 50 watts go considering all manufacturers fiddle with that wattage rating ?
Was also wondering if the Cinema 70s has any fans for cooling the HDMI boards ? I haven't seen anyone on youTune open it up and show ?
Hopefully since it's not a big wattage amp it's not running hot ?
Thanks
@@deadline7610 The 50 watts is plenty, even with my 5.1 system. The amp really is only needed for richer high volume audio, but I never play it very loud. I could get along just fie without it. I really just added the amp to future proof it. I don't know if this unit has a cooling fan, I've never heard one running. I have only one complaint with this unit. It is the new remote. The new remote is very stylish and modern looking, whereas ad the old was a bit retro looking. But the new remote is not ergonomic at all, and sometimes it's difficult to find what button you want because they are all small and look the same. The old remote has larger buttons for the volume control and are white, so they stand out. I use the old remote rather than the new one, and I am disappointed that for a $1200 unit, no ergonomic thought was given to the remote. They put style over function and that's a disappointment.
I was going to buy this amp, but was recommended to jump up to the X3700 denon due to the 4 ohm arendal sound speakers I have.
I do like the slim profile but prefer something more substantial as I wanna show my equipment off not so much hide it nice review u guys .
I was looking at Marantz's slimline series for about a year before I settled for the Nakamichi ShockWafe Pro last year. The slim styling makes it attractive over the heavyweight "boxiness" of other receivers. May end up being my go-to if and when my soundbar ever goes out. And my anal-retentiveness towards placing speaker wire everywhere in my NYC studio apartment is solved.
Thanks for another GREAT Review.
Bought this earlier this year with Jamo S803s and love it. There is an issue with 8k compatibility which requires a separate adapter to resolve which they sent out for free
Edit: issue only affects early units
Thanks for the review. Regarding the power the 1711, like most Marantz receivers it has the 70% guarantee, which they claim that you get 70% of the two channel rated power when all channels are driven.
Great detailed review. How about using it in a bi-amped 2.1 channel setting? Will it bring more power to the speakers?
Kristi...you may not be as experienced a user as Andrew...but are definitely not a novice! You prove that on every video!
I like that Marantz rates the power nicely from 20Hz to 20 Khz 0.08% THD. That is honest.
Take Onkyo for example, they rate the power at 1kHz 10% THD.
So ALWAYS check how the power is rated. Marantz does a good job here.
Also, if you add a sub, a lot of power normally used for base is now handled by the sub.
I’ve heard good things about marantz when it comes to cheaper hifi all in ones and this seems like a lot of features for a good price. I definitely think ease of use in this kind of product is important and would definitely get me to consider a product like this if I ever wanted to go past my sonos soundbar.
Enjoy your videos; I am upgrading my AVR setup. My mains are Heresy III with Polks surrounds/heights, and a KEF 10” Micro sub. I am leaning towards the Marantz NR17711 receiver but adding an external amp. I can’t decide if the NAD C268 is worth the extra $500.0 vs the Emotiva BasX A2 amp. I appreciate any input.
I would bet this unit, paired with some klipsch speakers might be a good match. I agree with the car analogy. My 4 cylinder subaru is awesome and efficient. But compared to my V-8 93 mustang, the power difference is noticeable. I have nothing but good things to say about the Marantz Gear that I currently own.
loved the review, as usual!!! I only want to go with a two channel set up with a sub. I think the NR1200 is the way to go for me, but it seems you both liked the NR1711 better? I thought the two channel implementation and the higher power rating of the NR1200, for me, would be the winner. Your thoughts please and thank you!
You are a clearly judged between merantz 1711 vs onkyo tx 50 Winner 👌 Super
Found this on the Marantz website and this unit has this. Hopefully this helps
70% Power Guarantee
Marantz has the 70% power guarantee, meaning that a minimum of 70% of the stereo power indicated in the specification section will be available when 5 channels are simultaneously used. A lot of misunderstanding about power rating has been created by claiming the highest possible output power as a unique selling point. Measurement often has been done on only 1 speaker drive, with lower impedance than 8 ohms and high THD (total harmonic distortion) acceptance. A standard THD value is 0.08%. The lower the better
Had a NR1508 and as you mentioned, it just wasn't powerful enough for our 5.0 with Fluance speakers. Ended up selling it and getting a STR-DN1080 and it was a night and day experience.
Very nice receiver for a basic HT.
I used to have those KEF Q series speakers, I only had them for a year and never really liked them. It seemed like the mid's were vailed, one of my favorite bands (Mumford and son's) just didn't sound good on them. I sold them and bought a full Canton Vento system and they are better in every way. My system was pretty similar to what you used in the video, I had a Marantz SR5011 which I upgraded to an SR6015 and had the XTZ EDGE A2-300 which I recently upgraded to a Rotel RB-1582 mkII.
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Just wondering whether you have tried the Marantz SR6015 and how it compares with this and the Denon x3700?
I think I found my Marantz I been wanting to buy for my small living room. Having Klipsch RF’s thru out I think it will be a perfect combo, just need to find a 4K blue Ray matching player for it.
I would definitely pay more for a smaller AV receiver. I always had problems finding furniture for my Marantz SR5004. If I tried to fit it into a regular Ikea piece of furniture, it most likely wouldn't work. I've always had trouble finding good looking audio furniture that my AVR would also fit into. So a smaller AV receiver would be worth quite some money in my opinion... a big and powerful AVR can get really big and not everyone has the space for that.
So I'm glad a product like this exists. I can totally see me buying one of these smaller Marantz AVRs. I think it should work pretty well with my Klipsch RF-82.
I ran into the same issue with fitting the receiver I wanted in to my ikea besta furniture. I ended up relocating my receiver to the basement into a 4 most rack I already had for my IT equipment just below my family room. So far I have been happy with this setup but have not had to do much configuration changes since moving it. I did add an IR repeater in case I ever need to use my denon remote. As a bonus the receiver stays much cooler in the basement rack.
Thanks for this. I'm curious if it's possible to use the 2nd sub in zone 2? So having a 2.1 music set up in one room and 5.1 home theatre in the main zone?
Hello! Nice review! I have two questions for you. I have all 7 speakers in the ceiling, with a sub on the floor. Will this work well for that setup? Also, can I use the remote control that comes with the unit to control things like my DVR and Apple TV? Thanks!
The Marantz was always something on my radar but never pulled the trigger on them but now I'm thinking I should...after watching this video. I currently have a 5 year old Pioneer Elite SC-LX501 and I'm struggling with sound quality and it's driving me nuts...not sure if it's me or what....but I'm not happy with quality and low levels, dialogue, etc. I even think the phasing is off which not adjustable on this. Not sure if age has something to do with it. I'm assuming the Marantz NR1711 would be a huge step us. And I like your comment about the dialogue being clear. this is a struggle for most people I think especially because different streaming platforms produce different output qualities.
I had the marantz 1403 about 8 years, it replaced an entry level Integra when HDMI was introduced. I liked Audessey, but my initial impression of the unit was it was a bit dull vs the more lively Integra. Nevertheless, the audessey did a good job in room and I only just replaced it last year with a more muscular Yamaha AV-R1080. If I had it all to do over again, I'd probably have saved a bit more to get something with more power, unless you have a really small room or really high sensitive speakers vs any entry level AVR.
Thanks for the amazing review of this reciever. I'm actually thinking of upgrading from my old Harman kardon AVR21-II (Old AF!)
The speakers i'm using is some old Canton RC-L, aswell as the Cm500DC and the Ergo F surrounds.
Think this will work? I know my speakers are old, but i do love the old sound of them, doh a bit bright.
PS! My Goal is to pair this amp with a MM7025 power amp.
I feel like this might be the perfect slim small footprint receiver for someone that has Klipsch or something easier to drive. I’m glad it has stereo pre-outs so you can connect an external amp to drive your fronts if you need the extra power for stereo music listening. But with the power this has, I feel like you’d need some pretty efficient speakers for this receiver to really shine to its fullest potential.
* Also, I need you to review those KEF speakers. Watching that b-roll was such a tease. haha 😂*
Love the review,. Great Job. I am fanboy of Marantz and have owned many of their products. However this particular unit I consider a niche product for a small room, or a larger one. Where you can put very efficient speakers from likes of Tekton. Great product if you do not have a lot of rack space. Otherwise, I would save up for a more robust HT receiver.
In the two channel world, I would opt for dedicated 2 channel integrated. For me, in that application it would be too much money spent on licensing of HT formats and amp modules you do not need.
First of all, a great review, as always! Moreover, based on your review and the slim profile, I have a Marantz NR1711 on the way to me.. I was able to pick one up, used, at a great price! Looking forward to setting it up and hearing the sound quality compared to my current and outdated AV Receiver, the Onkyo TX-SR606..
I will be using the Marantz in my living room, mainly to enjoy watching movies (Netflix and Blu-Ray) and TV.. I currently have a 5.1 setup, and I am a little worried the power wont be sufficient, but maybe it is. I usually listen at moderate volume. Exceptionally, I will boost the volume slightly, but never to the extreme as my kids bedrooms are 1 floor above..
But I was thinking of picking up the XTZ A2-300, if needed.. I was wondering when adding such a power amplifier, if the Receiver would also run cooler? As I hear the Marantz can run a little hot.. Not sure yet if that will actually be the case, as I do not have it in use yet..
Looking forward to any feedback!
Hii , did you fixed Marantz NR 1711? I wonder what your thoughts are? I'm thinking of buying it too and I will drive with Dali icon 6 mk2 tower and center + 2 rear. I'm worried about power, thank you
Should I go for Denon x3700h? I have basx A3 and the center channel would be a waste if I have no preout. Although I'm aware of the speaker to preout converter but I'm not sure about the quality. I'm mostly about music and power saving but still better home theatre than two channel. Thanks
Power supply probably rain out when turned up i ran into this even with my emotiva a-300 thats why I have a parasound 2250v2 but that is separates I appreciate marantz
Is the NR1711 a good replacement for the Yamaha RX-S600 (on Mirage Tower - 390IS) for 5.1? I want to add a couple up firing speakers into the mix. The other option i have is to go with the Denon x1700h.
Are either the Marantz NR1510 or 1700 a good replacement for SR 8000 that just died. I have older B&W DM 602S2 used in front/surround, LCR6S2 center, and ASW1000 sub in 5.1 setup? I also have an older 4K TV with HDMI ARC, not eARC with cable, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick, and various older video game consoles.
Question. Could I use the front stereo preamps into an older onkyo av receiver. Using the onkyo as a stereo amplifier?
Next question. Can you just plug in the preamp outs with no front speakers connected to the marantz?
Hi there really enjoy your channel, Q with a budget of £1500 to 1700 what av and speakers would u go with. Please 🙏 my room is flat 3.8m by 2.8. Many thanks 😊 🙏