Marantz SR8002 A/V Receivers
Marantz SR8002 A/V Receivers
USER REVIEWS
[Jun 17, 2009]
wowo5
Audio Enthusiast
Excellent receiver if you are looking for great sound. It offers everything I need from a AV receiver. It does not have the latest video features like upconverting from 480i to 1080p but it coes cover video switching well (4 HDMI inputs, 2 outputs). If you need upconverting from 480i or 480p you should check competing models from Denon, Onkyo, Pioneer or Yamaha. Excellent sound reproduction is this receivers strong suit. I had separates before so I know what I am talking about. I also love HD radio which few receivers offer. I bought mine at 30% off regular price which I though is a great bargain. Remote is confusing at first but that could be said about just about any AV receiver nowadays. |
[Apr 27, 2008]
ITZIK
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
very very fine built.
Weakness:
no GUI
I purchase the sr8002 avr for my bedroom new setup, along
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[Apr 18, 2008]
enrique
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Everything
Weakness:
none I"m fist going to aggree with the previous poster.I also replaced a rotel withe te sr8002.Replaced an rsx1056.The sr8002 even thouh i've nly moderately have tested it in the short time i've had it supassed the rotel tremendously.As good as the rotel was.The marantz has better soundstage,imaging,power you name it.I'm sure it will get even better as time goes by.All the new audio codecs this unit provides with hdmi is just a plus to the SQ.Usability is user friendy. |
[Apr 17, 2008]
gkoldham
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great amplifier and power supply section
Weakness:
None at this price point As of early 2008, I found this to be the best receiver for the money in regard to my top priority: Sound Quality. I compared this head to head with the Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH and the Onkyo TX-NR905. It beat them hands down, although of ALL the receivers I listened to, my second choice would have been the Pioneer. I also listened to the current Yamahas (RX-V3800 & RX-V1800), as well as the Denon AVR-3808CI. SQ with the Marantz is equal to if not better than my previous Rotel RSX-1065, plus it has the advantage of being up to date with HDMI 1.3 and Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio codecs. I'm running this with the Panasonic DMP-BD30K blu-ray player through Canton Ergos (1002 DC, CM 502 center & 300 DC surrounds. I mention so you will have an idea of capability of the Marantz. The Cantons operate between 4-8 ohms, and fill our 3200 cf home theater with ease. I've had it a month at this point, and am still discovering all the little "tweaks" you can do with an A/V receiver. Similar Products Used: Rotel RSX-1065 |