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Вектрон-3ZKEN
31.07.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
- + Дизайн.
Качество материалов.
Качество звука.
Качество изображения.
Простота настройки.
Сетевые возможности. - - Хотелось бы побольше приложений онлайн радио.
Очень приятный вот всех отношениях аппарат. Очень легко и просто настраивается, красивое меню. После подключения к wi-fi сам обновил прошивку. Часть функций доступна со смартфона через специальное приложение. Конечно звук вне всяких похвал. Полочники JBL Studio преобразились и вышли на новый уровень звучания. Все декодеры звука реально работают и не звучат синтетически. Классное изображение и он его реально масштабирует, в моём случае до Full HD. Интернет радио - отлично. Музыка через bluetooth - отлично.
До этого ресивера был другой, жене сказал, что продал его и за эти же деньги взял Marantz NR1605, в этих делах она ничего не понимает, но когда услышала звук, сразу сказала: "Ты мне сказал не правду, он стоит гораздо дороже". Это ли не лучшая похвала устройству? :)
До этого ресивера был другой, жене сказал, что продал его и за эти же деньги взял Marantz NR1605, в этих делах она ничего не понимает, но когда услышала звук, сразу сказала: "Ты мне сказал не правду, он стоит гораздо дороже". Это ли не лучшая похвала устройству? :)
Капеллан-0ROLU
16.04.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
отличная модель
Самый что ни на есть современный ресивер... За такую цену получаешь и 3д изображение, и возможность масштабирования изображения до 4к ультра hd, короче картинка получается просто максимально естественная.. .насчет звука молчу - такой детализации еще никогда не слышал... Тут еще кт ому же декодер стоит долби тру hd... В общем я не жалею ни капли с момента покупки такого зверя!!
Гелиос-4SDPY
15.01.2016
10/10
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отличная модель
Классный аппарат, настраивается моментально. Подключил вай-фай, установил приложение на телефон - и все, просто управление прямо со смартфона. Качество картинки - супер. Качество звука - супер, особенно в комплекте с моими колонками полочными. Без проблем коннектится по блютусу с любым устройством и передает музыку с любых устройств. В обращении неприхотлив, по внешнему виду симпатичен. Есть интернет-радио, очень шустрое, ловит кучу каналов. Отличная вещь, настоятельно рекомендую.
Астрономад-8ZUCG
04.03.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
отличная модель
Не так давно ходил в магазин и послушал сие чудо техники воочию. Я был просто поражен таким качеством и звуком. Даже средние колоночки, отлично раскачал в итоге. Так что, теперь коплю и обязательно куплю в ближайшее время именно его.
Сириус-7MKDU
23.07.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
- + Про звук трудно что-то сказать, когда АС активные. Т.е. когда усиление - заслуга колонок, а не ресивера.
- - Отсутствует конвертация видео из аналога в цифру на hdmi - это главное.
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Аккуратно, но уж слишком бюджетно изготовлен. Дизайн лицевой панели понравится не всем. Когда держишь пульт в руке, достаешь только до кнопки уменьшения громкости, а до кнопки увеличения - нет. Это потому, что кнопки на пульте нужны длинные, ведь так красивее! Пульт конечно прекрасно работает, но только тогда, когда вы им прицелитесь в ресивер. Ведь поставить несколько диодов направив их в разные стороны слишком дорого. Дороже, наверное, на целых четыре рубля...
Ресивер в основном был нужен как коммутатор источников и для регулирования громкости активных АС. С последним все благополучно поскольку выход предусилителя - вещь редкая и в этом Марантце он как раз есть. Это, наверное, должно говорить о породистости производителя. О его аудио-корнях. А вот за коммутацию я даю ему три балла.
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Если вы думаете (как думал я), что можно купить ресивер, воткнуть в него dvd-плеер, sacd-плеер, сутниковый ресивер, и подключить ноутбук с фильмами, то вас ждет сюрприз. Нет, все входы у него имеются. Разумеется, как...
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Если вы думаете (как думал я), что можно купить ресивер, воткнуть в него dvd-плеер, sacd-плеер, сутниковый ресивер, и подключить ноутбук с фильмами, то вас ждет сюрприз. Нет, все входы у него имеются. Разумеется, как...
Зета-Орион-4HJBL
30.04.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Приятно звучащий, умный аппарат. После простой настройки легко восполнил отсутствие в моей системе отсутствие сабвуфера. Достаточно высокое разрешение, в стерео реально порадовал в режиме PURE AUDIO, вовлекает в атмосферу музыки, почему-то сигнал кажется из-за теплоты аналоговым, хотя весь тракт, за исключением оконечника работает только на преобразованном сигнале. Довольно ровная АЧХ без выбросов, как бывает у некоторых моделей Marantz. Не ожидал услышать от моих колонок нового звука. Кажется не уступит монстрам (за исключением мощности). Продуманная конструкция аппарата внутри. Схема 5- кан. оконечника простая, но удачная. Уже на второй конструкции 4-ой серии Marantz замечаю удачную работу данной группы конструкторов и разработчиков. Простой крупный дисплей. Может быть легко модернизирован.
- - наверное: 1. Несколько завышена цена. 2. Можно было бы ручки сделать металлическими и вид подороже и более жёсткую заднюю панель (играет при нажатии - результат экономии металла). 3. Не хватает ещё одного оптического входа.
возможно разочарует только владельцев Hi-Enda
Странник-3DMVS
26.02.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Отличный звук в стерео,особенно через аналоговые входы.По цифре просто меньше баса,а так тоже очень достойно в режиме директ.Наличие выхода предусилителя для фронтальных каналов.
- - Для меня недостаток, отсутствие выхода спреда для всех каналов,а не только для двух.
Качество встроенного цапа равно cambridge audio dac madgic 100.Это выяснилось...
Туманник-4ZRKM
03.01.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
- + Звук просто достойный !
- - Цена дорогая на сегодняшний день ! Но сейчас этим не удивишь .
Взял его вместо бюджетного Denon . Колонки фронт Dali Zensor 7 + тыл Zensor 5 заиграли просто будто их подменили ! Простота данного ресивера очень порадовала , на пульте нет нечего лишнего ( кнопок очень мало ) .
Очень долго выбирал ресивер и везде мне тулили расхваленный Onkyo , якобы Dali играют только с ним ! Но уверяю вас я слушал Onkyo и лично я в этой связке от него не в восторге .
Очень долго выбирал ресивер и везде мне тулили расхваленный Onkyo , якобы Dali играют только с ним ! Но уверяю вас я слушал Onkyo и лично я в этой связке от него не в восторге .
НоваГость-0WEAS
01.06.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Приятно звучащий, умный аппарат. После простой настройки легко восполнил подъёмом низких отсутствие в моей системе сабвуфера. Достаточно высокое разрешение, в стерео реально порадовал в режиме PURE AUDIO, вовлекает в атмосферу музыки, почему-то сигнал кажется из-за теплоты аналоговым, хотя весь тракт, за исключением оконечника работает только на преобразованном сигнале. Довольно ровная АЧХ без выбросов, как бывает у некоторых моделей Marantz. Не ожидал услышать от моих колонок нового звука, деликатное звучание...
Гелиос-2DXTL
21.05.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Оличный звук! Сменил Ямаху 430, это ощутимая разница, звук чище, насыщенее по частотам, стерео просто безупречно,бас на сабвуфере стал более четким. После автонастройки звук больше понравился,чем сам ковырялся). Цифровых выходов за глаза, можно управлять ресивером со смарта и через веб-интерфейс. Проигрывание с флешки музыки. Ни и ,конечно, дизайн отличный.
- - Очень чувствительный к помехам при воспроизведении радио, мимо проходишь-бывает прерывается...
Аргонавт-8LAJV
11.06.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Отличный ресивер. За свои деньги выдает качественный звук при прослушивании CD и просмотре кино.
- - нет USB.
Слушаю в паре с акустикой...
НаноРейдер-9XOOG
19.10.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
- + Красивый, компактный, менюшечки выводит на экран телевизора
- - Звук выдает искусственный и слишком звонкий даже на аудиофильских записях (BD-AUDIO, SACD и т.п.). Кроме того, у моего ресивера болтается (как карандаш в стакане) кнопка включения, расположенная на корпусе, что раздражает ужасно.
Хочу дать совет всем любителям экономить и покупать "серую" технику в интернет-магазинах. ОЧЕНЬ внимательно осматривайте товар перед тем, как заплатить за него, несмотря на то, что курьер закатывает глаза, громко выражает свое недовольство и т.п. Мой ресивер явно вскрывали...
Капеллан-9SZYM
02.02.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Отличный звук, удобное управление, качественно собран. Поддержка 3d. Больше музыкальный, но кино тоже на очнь...
Астероид-1MFZU
05.11.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
- + + Качественный звук на колонки;
+ Отличный усилитель для наушников;
+ Наличие режима Pure Direct;
+ Невысокий, компактный;
+ Относительно недорогой. - - - Отсутствие порта USB и возможности воспроизведения со съёмных носителей напрямую;
- Не самые удобные, хоть и неплохие разъёмы (такие много где ставят, могут возникнуть проблемы с подключением толстым кабелем, но до 25-40 квадратов вполне должно хватить)
Покупал в качестве усилителя для колонок и наушников для подключения к ПК по цифре. С этой задачей справляется на ура, играет весьма и весьма хорошо, особенно в режиме Pure Direct. По оптике играет чуть хуже (выход с материнской платы, интегрированный), по HDMI с видеокарты ощутимо лучше. Возможно, в будущем покупка звуковой карты с...
Небулоид-3IKAE
05.05.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
- + Музыкальный, компактный
- - Пока не нашел
Заказывал в Германии, стоимость с доставкой 315Э, привезли за 18...
Пульсар-2EHGJ
10.09.2012
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
- + Раскошный дизайн, узкий, винтовые клемы, экранное меню.
- - Малое потребление энергии и узкая компоновка настараживают. По мне слишком...
Туманник-9WJAU
17.06.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
- + 1.хороший звук 2.небольшие габариты 3.низкое энергопотребление
- - слабенький по мощности
для маленькой комнатки
Кронос-7QDMZ
08.12.2023
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Цена , Качество , удобство настройки
Сатурниан-8HGNQ
08.12.2023
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Отличный звук. Простота в настройке.
Туманник-1ILSG
26.11.2021
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Достойное оборудование
- - Нет
Квазар-0ZYCI
28.03.2020
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Великолепный аппарат! Долго выбирал между разными моделями Маранц(а) и после долгих сравнений выбор пал именно на данную модель.
AirPlay, HEOS, Адиссей и прочие фишки на высоте...
Интеллектор-7UXEW
07.03.2024
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Хорошо работает легко настроить
- - Не обнаружил
Лунатик-6EZUF
29.11.2020
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Приятно звучащий, умный аппарат. После простой настройки легко восполнил подъёмом низких отсутствие в моей системе сабвуфера. Достаточно высокое разрешение, в стерео реально порадовал в режиме PURE AUDIO, вовлекает в атмосферу музыки, почему-то сигнал кажется из-за теплоты аналоговым, хотя весь тракт, за исключением оконечника работает только на преобразованном сигнале. Довольно ровная АЧХ без выбросов, как бывает у некоторых моделей Marantz. Не ожидал услышать от моих колонок нового звука, деликатное звучание. Кажется не уступит...
Квазар-3QKNX
17.11.2022
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Посредсвенная модель
- + Много источников в одном устройстве на входе и много устрйооств с hdmi , на выходе 5.1, tunein, diezer, tidal и т.д
- - Программное обеспечение. На этом все плюсы закончились. Товарищи ,как можно выпускать такое дорогущее оборудование с никаким ПО? ? ? Такое впечатление, что оно живёт само по себе , вне зависимости от железа. Начать с того ,что нужно устанавливать две программы - и там и там можно настраивать железо, в одном больше, в другом меньше , в том, которое больше , можно выбирать тюнер и переключать в нем каналы, в другом, как-будто, про тюнер в железе и не слышали. Блютуз постоянно отваливается. Постоянно приходится спаривать устройсиво. Наушники за 300 р никогда не отваливаюатся! Дальше - больше. На экране не всегда то,что производится на самом...
Гравитон-5BQOF
05.12.2022
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Посредсвенная модель
- + Красивый. Много hdmi. Работает.
- - Блютуз очень "короткий", на двух с половиной метров обрывается. Я, конечно, тот ещё рукожоп, но что-то подзадолбался его подключать. В настройки ресивера зайди, в настройки тв зайди, всё состыкуй... У меня в соседней комнате ресивер Сони, который влёт к телеку подключился. Либо включается заметно позже тв,...
Пандорец-1TBYJ
05.08.2024
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + хороший аппарат.
- - пока нет.
МехаРейнджер-8XCGW
14.09.2024
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + Прост в настройке, легко интегрировал в стойку с аппаратурой подключив усилитель на выход фронтальных колонок, управляется по шдми сес с пульта приставки нвидиа шилд, (вкл, звук), радиотюнер ловит очень хорошо, звук по сравнению с моими старыми ресиверами изменился в лучшую сторону.
Альфа-Юнит-6HECA
05.12.2021
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Отличная модель
- + фоно корректор, звук. Фоно корректор и и bluetooth лучше чем у усилителя Roksan K3, неожиданно неплохой сетевой проигрыватель. B целом с крутыми колонками Von shweikert anniversary addition и с усилителем через...
Астрон-0QGDF
14.08.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Length:: 5:06 Mins
Recently, I've had a chance to audition this receiver, its brother the Marantz NR1604, the Denon AVR-E400 and the Onkyo TX-NR626. For form factor, this and the NR1604 are at the top. For features, connections, and power, this one is at the bottom (the Onkyo, which costs the same, is at the top). So, make no mistake that you are paying for the form factor. That said, the form factor really is awesome...so it might be worth it to you to trade off some of the other things.
I read about and discuss receivers on an audio/video forum (Audioholics) a lot, and the things that I recommend that you look at when shopping are: connections (does it have everything that you want/need), auto calibration (a huge plus, IMO), features (can it do everything that you want), power (can it play as loud as you want and still sound good), ease of use, and the remote control. Price, of course, also weighs into it - I never want to spend more than I have to in order to get what I want, but I don't want to spend less and then be unhappy for years because I bought something that doesn't do what I want. This Marantz doesn't do everything that I want, but it might be perfect for you depending on your needs.
The video provides an overview of the receiver, including a look under the hood. The main review is below.
My Bottom Line
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If I were buying a receiver in this price range today, I'd buy the Pioneer VSX-1123. That's almost exclusively because I prefer Pioneer's MCACC auto calibration system over Audyssey (explained below), and the VSX-1123 has more connectivity and features than this model. If I wanted a receiver with Audyssey in this price class and didn't care about the form factor, I'd get the Onkyo TX-NR626. If I wanted this form factor, I'd get the Marantz NR1604 because of its more refined graphical interface even if you don't need its added features and connections. I'd get this model if I wanted the NR1604 but didn't want to spend that much.
Details
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I wrote pretty long reviews for the Denon AVR-E400 and Onkyo TX-NR626, which are also nice receivers to consider. I'm providing similar information below. The details section is a bit lengthy, but I think that $500-$600 is a lot of money, and I hope that you find it helpful in your search for a new receiver. I have a 7.1 speaker system, but since you'd be buying it for its 5.1 capability, I'm not knocking any ratings because it lacks 7.1.
Form Factor: 5 Stars
I've loved the idea of Marantz's Slim Line receivers for a while, but I honestly didn't realize how cool this form factor is until I unpacked the box. Even though a normal-height receiver fits in my entertainment center just fine, the smaller size of this not only looks nice, but it also makes reaching behind it to plug in or remove cables _so_ much easier. As someone who has contorted and reached behind equipment for decades, being able to reach right over the top of this and get to the connectors is simply awesome. The curved sides of the front face are also a very nice looking touch, too.
Connections: 4 Stars
While I initially thought it was lacking because the back panel looks pretty barren compared to my previous receivers, it actually has everything that I need these days. With the exception of the optical audio output from my TV, all of my other gear uses HDMI. Of course, you've got to make sure that it has what YOU need, because that is probably different than what I need. I also like the pre-amp outputs for the front channels, but I question how many people want to hook up a power amp to this after spending extra money to get a smaller unit.
Auto Calibration: 3 Stars (might be 5 stars for you, though)
Auto calibration is a wonderful thing, and if you've never used it, I think that you'll love it. Audyssey seems to work pretty well and sounds good in the location where I set up the mic and ran the calibration. My biggest complaint about Audyssey is that it cannot store multiple configurations. In my room, I have two main seating locations - one is centrally located relative to the speakers, while the other is off to the side. The relative distances between the speakers and those two locations (and hence the optimal timing and volume levels for each speaker) are significantly different. MCACC (at least the version on my Pioneer and the VSX-1123) can store up to six configurations, so I can have one for the central location and another one for the side location. Audyssey, at least on this receiver, can't do that. I can place the mic in both locations during setup, but it still sets the timing based on the first mic location. If you have a seating arrangement in your room where everyone sits pretty close, then this might not matter to you, and you very well might consider Audyssey to be a
Recently, I've had a chance to audition this receiver, its brother the Marantz NR1604, the Denon AVR-E400 and the Onkyo TX-NR626. For form factor, this and the NR1604 are at the top. For features, connections, and power, this one is at the bottom (the Onkyo, which costs the same, is at the top). So, make no mistake that you are paying for the form factor. That said, the form factor really is awesome...so it might be worth it to you to trade off some of the other things.
I read about and discuss receivers on an audio/video forum (Audioholics) a lot, and the things that I recommend that you look at when shopping are: connections (does it have everything that you want/need), auto calibration (a huge plus, IMO), features (can it do everything that you want), power (can it play as loud as you want and still sound good), ease of use, and the remote control. Price, of course, also weighs into it - I never want to spend more than I have to in order to get what I want, but I don't want to spend less and then be unhappy for years because I bought something that doesn't do what I want. This Marantz doesn't do everything that I want, but it might be perfect for you depending on your needs.
The video provides an overview of the receiver, including a look under the hood. The main review is below.
My Bottom Line
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If I were buying a receiver in this price range today, I'd buy the Pioneer VSX-1123. That's almost exclusively because I prefer Pioneer's MCACC auto calibration system over Audyssey (explained below), and the VSX-1123 has more connectivity and features than this model. If I wanted a receiver with Audyssey in this price class and didn't care about the form factor, I'd get the Onkyo TX-NR626. If I wanted this form factor, I'd get the Marantz NR1604 because of its more refined graphical interface even if you don't need its added features and connections. I'd get this model if I wanted the NR1604 but didn't want to spend that much.
Details
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I wrote pretty long reviews for the Denon AVR-E400 and Onkyo TX-NR626, which are also nice receivers to consider. I'm providing similar information below. The details section is a bit lengthy, but I think that $500-$600 is a lot of money, and I hope that you find it helpful in your search for a new receiver. I have a 7.1 speaker system, but since you'd be buying it for its 5.1 capability, I'm not knocking any ratings because it lacks 7.1.
Form Factor: 5 Stars
I've loved the idea of Marantz's Slim Line receivers for a while, but I honestly didn't realize how cool this form factor is until I unpacked the box. Even though a normal-height receiver fits in my entertainment center just fine, the smaller size of this not only looks nice, but it also makes reaching behind it to plug in or remove cables _so_ much easier. As someone who has contorted and reached behind equipment for decades, being able to reach right over the top of this and get to the connectors is simply awesome. The curved sides of the front face are also a very nice looking touch, too.
Connections: 4 Stars
While I initially thought it was lacking because the back panel looks pretty barren compared to my previous receivers, it actually has everything that I need these days. With the exception of the optical audio output from my TV, all of my other gear uses HDMI. Of course, you've got to make sure that it has what YOU need, because that is probably different than what I need. I also like the pre-amp outputs for the front channels, but I question how many people want to hook up a power amp to this after spending extra money to get a smaller unit.
Auto Calibration: 3 Stars (might be 5 stars for you, though)
Auto calibration is a wonderful thing, and if you've never used it, I think that you'll love it. Audyssey seems to work pretty well and sounds good in the location where I set up the mic and ran the calibration. My biggest complaint about Audyssey is that it cannot store multiple configurations. In my room, I have two main seating locations - one is centrally located relative to the speakers, while the other is off to the side. The relative distances between the speakers and those two locations (and hence the optimal timing and volume levels for each speaker) are significantly different. MCACC (at least the version on my Pioneer and the VSX-1123) can store up to six configurations, so I can have one for the central location and another one for the side location. Audyssey, at least on this receiver, can't do that. I can place the mic in both locations during setup, but it still sets the timing based on the first mic location. If you have a seating arrangement in your room where everyone sits pretty close, then this might not matter to you, and you very well might consider Audyssey to be a
Интеллектор-1RNAW
16.04.2015
4/10
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As a former professional home theater system consultant, designer, installer, and technician I hope that I can give a decent review on the Marantz NR1504.
First,; a little back door bragging about my background :)
I was honored as design consultant with one of Elan Home System's, and MOOG Synthesizers senior designers for the last 20 years.
Now, I am retired on a fixed income; this made the Marantz NR1504 an attractive choice for me.
After using various Marantz Receivers since the early 70s - Gear that inspired me to become an early audiophile and then electronics designer and engineer- It pains me greatly to have to give ANY Marantz product a negative review but I must so that you other customers avoid the mistake I made when I purchased the Marantz NR1504.
Right now, I am waiting for UPS to pick it up and return it.
I will forgoe any comments on sound quality or any other feature but to say it sounds acceptable, in general.
I was really excited about owning a Marantz product again after many years. At first I was blown awaywith all of it'sd features.
But, after a few days problems began with the IPhone/iPod and USB detection.
You might say,"Don't use the iPhone part; use the Network Media Sercvice or PC media sharing,"
I don't think so.
If a friend comes over and want s to play songs from their device what do I do?
Am I supposed to purchase a 'High Tech' item and just blindly accept that one part of it doesn't work?
That is not going to happen.
The Apple Airplay is totally unreliable. It fails to detect iPod, iPhone, or USB media devices dependably.
The On Screen Display for the iPod Play Mode is also unreliable.
Possibly, this is only a problem with my iPod and iPhone?
Could be...
I didn't work dependably; to me that's a little bit of a problem. That fact in itself is why I am returning it after having it 5 days.
When I ran the Audysey setup program the volume was so loud I thought it would blow my speakers and my speakers take tons of power. Maybe that is normal for Audysey?
Having to unhook, repack, and wait for UPS is a huge pain in the keister.
Avoid the problems I had and choose another AVR.
What a bummer :-(
First,; a little back door bragging about my background :)
I was honored as design consultant with one of Elan Home System's, and MOOG Synthesizers senior designers for the last 20 years.
Now, I am retired on a fixed income; this made the Marantz NR1504 an attractive choice for me.
After using various Marantz Receivers since the early 70s - Gear that inspired me to become an early audiophile and then electronics designer and engineer- It pains me greatly to have to give ANY Marantz product a negative review but I must so that you other customers avoid the mistake I made when I purchased the Marantz NR1504.
Right now, I am waiting for UPS to pick it up and return it.
I will forgoe any comments on sound quality or any other feature but to say it sounds acceptable, in general.
I was really excited about owning a Marantz product again after many years. At first I was blown awaywith all of it'sd features.
But, after a few days problems began with the IPhone/iPod and USB detection.
You might say,"Don't use the iPhone part; use the Network Media Sercvice or PC media sharing,"
I don't think so.
If a friend comes over and want s to play songs from their device what do I do?
Am I supposed to purchase a 'High Tech' item and just blindly accept that one part of it doesn't work?
That is not going to happen.
The Apple Airplay is totally unreliable. It fails to detect iPod, iPhone, or USB media devices dependably.
The On Screen Display for the iPod Play Mode is also unreliable.
Possibly, this is only a problem with my iPod and iPhone?
Could be...
I didn't work dependably; to me that's a little bit of a problem. That fact in itself is why I am returning it after having it 5 days.
When I ran the Audysey setup program the volume was so loud I thought it would blow my speakers and my speakers take tons of power. Maybe that is normal for Audysey?
Having to unhook, repack, and wait for UPS is a huge pain in the keister.
Avoid the problems I had and choose another AVR.
What a bummer :-(
Капеллан-4UWPB
21.06.2014
2/10
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I have had this receiver for a few weeks and love the form factor. Unfortunately I had major issues with HDMI control and continued loss of video signal. When I had HDMI control on; every combination of settings possible; I was not able to watch TV without the 1504 on. The TV Samsung UN40EH5300 would come on for a few seconds then lose video connection. The only correction was to turn off HDMI control completely. Another note was while HDMI control was on the 1504 would not turn off as it should with the proper HDMI control settings. I have new 1.4a approved HDMI cables and using a FIOS Cable Box, PS3 going into the 1504 out to TV. Pass through would work fine as long as HDMI control was turned off. With HDMI control on or off I would lose video for about 10 seconds without warning and then it would come back. This would happen 2 to 3 times in a 4 hour period of watching something. I did contact Amazon tech services and they contacted Marantz and Samsung to go over the issue. Interestingly the tech like many others had to work at contacting Marantz. Marantz thoughts was it was a defective unit. I have read of Marantz having some HDMI issues with many of their components going back to 2010.
50 watts a channel was fine to drive my Klipsch Quintet 5.0 speakers. I did have to make some adjustments for the center channel. Speech always seemed a bit muddy and hard to understand. I did bump the voice control up 5 to 7 db and manually set the EQ to enhance voice frequencies but it never really sounded right. Turning up the volume was the only thing that helped but it brought another whole set of problems with it.
One reason I wanted to use HDMI control was so I could use my other remote to control volume instead of having to use the lame Marantz remote. This worked but caused other issue listed above. Another notewhen it did work the volume control would show a 1504 volume control with scrolling dots and also the standard on screen volume control at the same time and the numbers did not match.
Another note there is no manual supplied. A CD with a PDF manual is supplied but is the worst thing I have ever used. This seems to the be new standard but for many products but this PDF version is difficult to navigate. The user interface is weak and offers little to no guidance. I am well versed in home theater equipment and use. I found both of these items useless.
The front panel display options were On, Off or auto off. I wish there was a dimmer option as well.
I had high hopes for this receiver and believed Marantz was a step above in quality. Unfortunately I have had to return the unit and look for another option. I only have 5 1/2 inches of space for a receiver. I will only use 5.1 and don't want to pay extra for 7.1 when I wont use it. There is a newer Marantz 1605 coming out and I would guess a replacement for the 1504 around the corner. I am torn with waiting or getting the only other option I know of the Yamaha S600. Thoughts?
50 watts a channel was fine to drive my Klipsch Quintet 5.0 speakers. I did have to make some adjustments for the center channel. Speech always seemed a bit muddy and hard to understand. I did bump the voice control up 5 to 7 db and manually set the EQ to enhance voice frequencies but it never really sounded right. Turning up the volume was the only thing that helped but it brought another whole set of problems with it.
One reason I wanted to use HDMI control was so I could use my other remote to control volume instead of having to use the lame Marantz remote. This worked but caused other issue listed above. Another notewhen it did work the volume control would show a 1504 volume control with scrolling dots and also the standard on screen volume control at the same time and the numbers did not match.
Another note there is no manual supplied. A CD with a PDF manual is supplied but is the worst thing I have ever used. This seems to the be new standard but for many products but this PDF version is difficult to navigate. The user interface is weak and offers little to no guidance. I am well versed in home theater equipment and use. I found both of these items useless.
The front panel display options were On, Off or auto off. I wish there was a dimmer option as well.
I had high hopes for this receiver and believed Marantz was a step above in quality. Unfortunately I have had to return the unit and look for another option. I only have 5 1/2 inches of space for a receiver. I will only use 5.1 and don't want to pay extra for 7.1 when I wont use it. There is a newer Marantz 1605 coming out and I would guess a replacement for the 1504 around the corner. I am torn with waiting or getting the only other option I know of the Yamaha S600. Thoughts?
НаноРейдер-6BDNR
10.05.2014
8/10
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I have had this unit for 6 months. It has replaced a 13 years old Sony STR-DB930 AVR and I have to say the moment I switched it on I could hear a massive difference in the dynamic of the sound, driving my old Bose Acoustimass 10 mk II 5.1 speaker set. I also like the fact that it's compact, yet has more than enough connectivity for my needs. It did force me to upgrade some of my kit to HDMI from analog (projector and Freeview receiver), which was well overdue anyway...
My main gripes are with the reliability of the network features, though I have to say this has improved with a recent firmware upgrade to version 9500-1784-9135 (dated 6-Mar-2014). Prior to the upgrade, the unit would occasionally lock up when using Internet Radio or AirPlay playback.
The one thing that still consistently doesn't work properly is waking up the unit from a network client, such as the remote app on my iPhone/iPad, the built-in control web-app (running from my laptop) or AirPlay client. This is totally hit and miss; I typically have to try to wake up the unit at least 5 times by pressing the power button before it will respond. I know this isn't caused by some network issue because I can access the control web-app served by the unit just fine (even while it's off). It's just too lazy to wake up for some reason. Thankfully this isn't an issue with the IR remote.
** Update December 2014 ** Over a year after I got the unit Marantz finally released another firmware update (9500-7784-9174) which fixed *most* of the network reliability issues mentioned above, including the frustrating wake up issue. Wow! I could say it was worth the wait but is it normal to have to wait 1 year for a unit to work satisfactorily? Some issues are still present, eg: recently I played smth over AirPlay, then had to cold start the unit (by plugging it off/on) in order for it to pick up internet radio again. As long as this is occasional, it's probably acceptable.
A couple of other things that could also be improved:
1) the iOS remote app, which sort of does the job but isn't the most polished. For example, it often seems to want to restart from scratch when multitasking; annoying when you want to, say, read a book on the iPad and use the app to control the AVR now and then - this is with an iPad mini 1, which is notoriously memory constrained, but isn't much better on my iPhone 5s.
2) the built-in control web-app: the setup portion is quite polished whereas the portion which you use to control the unit every day hardly looks like a finished product and is ergonomically one degree worse than the iOS remote app...
3) The unit has a handy concept of "listening mode" that can be used to memorize up to three sound settings (labelled "movie", "music" and "game"). Unfortunately as far as I know there is no way to assign one of these with each input (wouldn't it be handy if it applied the "music" mode every time I switch the source to radio or AirPlay for example?)
Thankfully this is all software so there's hope...
My main gripes are with the reliability of the network features, though I have to say this has improved with a recent firmware upgrade to version 9500-1784-9135 (dated 6-Mar-2014). Prior to the upgrade, the unit would occasionally lock up when using Internet Radio or AirPlay playback.
The one thing that still consistently doesn't work properly is waking up the unit from a network client, such as the remote app on my iPhone/iPad, the built-in control web-app (running from my laptop) or AirPlay client. This is totally hit and miss; I typically have to try to wake up the unit at least 5 times by pressing the power button before it will respond. I know this isn't caused by some network issue because I can access the control web-app served by the unit just fine (even while it's off). It's just too lazy to wake up for some reason. Thankfully this isn't an issue with the IR remote.
** Update December 2014 ** Over a year after I got the unit Marantz finally released another firmware update (9500-7784-9174) which fixed *most* of the network reliability issues mentioned above, including the frustrating wake up issue. Wow! I could say it was worth the wait but is it normal to have to wait 1 year for a unit to work satisfactorily? Some issues are still present, eg: recently I played smth over AirPlay, then had to cold start the unit (by plugging it off/on) in order for it to pick up internet radio again. As long as this is occasional, it's probably acceptable.
A couple of other things that could also be improved:
1) the iOS remote app, which sort of does the job but isn't the most polished. For example, it often seems to want to restart from scratch when multitasking; annoying when you want to, say, read a book on the iPad and use the app to control the AVR now and then - this is with an iPad mini 1, which is notoriously memory constrained, but isn't much better on my iPhone 5s.
2) the built-in control web-app: the setup portion is quite polished whereas the portion which you use to control the unit every day hardly looks like a finished product and is ergonomically one degree worse than the iOS remote app...
3) The unit has a handy concept of "listening mode" that can be used to memorize up to three sound settings (labelled "movie", "music" and "game"). Unfortunately as far as I know there is no way to assign one of these with each input (wouldn't it be handy if it applied the "music" mode every time I switch the source to radio or AirPlay for example?)
Thankfully this is all software so there's hope...
Кварковец-7PGBE
09.12.2013
2/10
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My Denon died. Logged on to Amazon, selected the Marantz because of prior experience with the brand, reviews, and my needs. Since my Denon was totally dead, I paid extra for 1-day shipping and Amazon, as usual, delivered as promised.
The good.
I have 5 devices that I use: 1 DVD, 1 Blu-Ray, 1 Roku, 1 DVR from Time-Warner, and 1 DVR from DirectTV...all HDMI and all
of which worked perfectly with my Denon (although on the Denon I had to use a splitter to hook-up the DVD and Roku for a single HDMI). I hooked up the speakers to the Marantz...straightforward. Since the Marantz has 5 HDMI inputs on the back, I could, and did, put my Roku and my DVD on separate inputs. So I lugged in my HDMI devices and sat and watched a beautiful picture from DirectTV. Everything worked beautifully. Excellent sound. Excellent picture. My wife even commented that she thought the picture quality was ever so slightly better than the Denon's, and I agreed.
The bad.
Nothing else worked. When selected, the other four inputs on the back showed a fraction of a picture once every 5 seconds
or so, and choppy, unintelligble sound. I tried hooking the Time-Warner DVR to the same HDMI input (#1) that I had success
with for the DirectTv DVR, and it wouldn't work there, either. I did the same for each of my units. It appears that the Marantz box that I got only works with DirectTV.
The really bad.
Not convinced that it wasn't some setting I was missing, I combed through the Quick Set-up and Users Manual which came on
the DVD which accompanied the unit. It's not the worst manual I've ever seen, but it seems to be written only for people who already know the answer to each question. The use of terms that I'm not familiar with - sort of like inside jokes - makes many sentences totally meaningless, unless you know already what it is you're trying to find out. The closest I found was "Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the display’s resolution", but my two DVR's are set identically and the TV resolution didn't change, so that didn't explain it.
Worse.
The one thing the Getting Started manual did tell me was that contacting Marantz is only possible Monday through Friday, 9 to 8 EST. I received the box on Friday and they were already closed when I tried to call. My wife and I decided that DirectTV provided enough entertainment for the weekend and settled in to use it in the one way it did work. That lasted a little over an hour. After that, the picture turned to faint pastel blues and pinks. The sound was still good, but the picture was useless.
The last straw.
It's now Monday morning, and when I called I got a message telling me that they wouldn't be open until 1:30 PM. It was at that point that I logged on to Amazon and requested a return. That was the best part of the entire purchase. Thanks Amazon.
Now I know that every manufacturer sometimes ships a lemon. The problem is that when you're the one who gets it, it doesn't feel good. That's where a great manual and/or caring customer service experience can quite often save the day. But when you have a bad unit, lousy manual, and non-existent service, it tends to make you think, as I have, that I won't be buying any more Marantz products.
The good.
I have 5 devices that I use: 1 DVD, 1 Blu-Ray, 1 Roku, 1 DVR from Time-Warner, and 1 DVR from DirectTV...all HDMI and all
of which worked perfectly with my Denon (although on the Denon I had to use a splitter to hook-up the DVD and Roku for a single HDMI). I hooked up the speakers to the Marantz...straightforward. Since the Marantz has 5 HDMI inputs on the back, I could, and did, put my Roku and my DVD on separate inputs. So I lugged in my HDMI devices and sat and watched a beautiful picture from DirectTV. Everything worked beautifully. Excellent sound. Excellent picture. My wife even commented that she thought the picture quality was ever so slightly better than the Denon's, and I agreed.
The bad.
Nothing else worked. When selected, the other four inputs on the back showed a fraction of a picture once every 5 seconds
or so, and choppy, unintelligble sound. I tried hooking the Time-Warner DVR to the same HDMI input (#1) that I had success
with for the DirectTv DVR, and it wouldn't work there, either. I did the same for each of my units. It appears that the Marantz box that I got only works with DirectTV.
The really bad.
Not convinced that it wasn't some setting I was missing, I combed through the Quick Set-up and Users Manual which came on
the DVD which accompanied the unit. It's not the worst manual I've ever seen, but it seems to be written only for people who already know the answer to each question. The use of terms that I'm not familiar with - sort of like inside jokes - makes many sentences totally meaningless, unless you know already what it is you're trying to find out. The closest I found was "Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the display’s resolution", but my two DVR's are set identically and the TV resolution didn't change, so that didn't explain it.
Worse.
The one thing the Getting Started manual did tell me was that contacting Marantz is only possible Monday through Friday, 9 to 8 EST. I received the box on Friday and they were already closed when I tried to call. My wife and I decided that DirectTV provided enough entertainment for the weekend and settled in to use it in the one way it did work. That lasted a little over an hour. After that, the picture turned to faint pastel blues and pinks. The sound was still good, but the picture was useless.
The last straw.
It's now Monday morning, and when I called I got a message telling me that they wouldn't be open until 1:30 PM. It was at that point that I logged on to Amazon and requested a return. That was the best part of the entire purchase. Thanks Amazon.
Now I know that every manufacturer sometimes ships a lemon. The problem is that when you're the one who gets it, it doesn't feel good. That's where a great manual and/or caring customer service experience can quite often save the day. But when you have a bad unit, lousy manual, and non-existent service, it tends to make you think, as I have, that I won't be buying any more Marantz products.
Туманник-5ICON
15.07.2013
8/10
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*** Rule of Thumb ***
The rule of thumb when purchasing audio and/or a "home theatre system" is never mix the bargain, "economy" line of all-in-one equipment with the single/ separate, higher-end pieces. Not only is there a difference in manufacturing quality but output from the cheaper circuitry won't hold up to the demands of more expensive pieces.
This sound receiver, "NR1504" is our second Marantz receiver and the sound is (as it's always been) pristine. And, it is definitely worth the extra money for a sound this vibrant. As someone whose owned, audio equipment from Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Kenwood as well as JVC, Sony and (unfortunately) Fisher--the Marantz is STILL at the upper end of the $400-$800 mid range audio class along with Yamaha, Denon and Onkyo--although Onkyo goes through periods of lapsed quality control. (The higher-end, being private labels whose products start at about $1200 and up.)
To go with this system, we bought a separate 5.1 speaker system Yamaha's Yamaha kit h. cinema yht-196 nero. 5. 1 amplificatore htr-2064bl + ns-b20bl/ns-c20/ns-swp20; Monoprice's banana plugs and MediaBridge's "Ultra Series" Subwoofer cable and their 100'/ 16-gauge speaker wire.
*** Unboxing ***
The system comes with the following:
+ "NR1504" AV Surround (50w/ channel) Surround Receiver
+ FM/AM antenna
+ CD of owner's manual/ instructions/ legal notice
+ Audyssey (Calibration) Microphone
+ remote
The main piece measures:
4" x 18" x 13.5" and weighs about 20 lbs.
Because this is just the receiver, you'll need:
- 5.1 speaker system.
- spool of speaker wire; either a 14- or 16-gauge
- banana plugs (recommended)
- HDTV and/ or monitor
- HDMI cable (x # of connected peripherals) * If you're going to use this receiver to connect to multiple devices, having extra HDMI cables is strongly recommended because they carry both the audio and video signal in HD is far superior than RCA/ component cables.
*** Connectivity ***
6 HDMI ports (1-front/ 5-rear)
Sleep Mode
Headphone jack
5 pairs of speaker jacks
1 subwoofer jack
+ multiple analog jacks
+ "Pure Direct" dedicated sound signal.
- Bluetooth connection (w/ additional peripheral)
- No WiFi connection--NONE! You'll have to connect Pandora, Netflix and the other installed app's by Ethernet.
- No 4K pass! (It may be a bit too early for super HD tv's.)
*** Our setup ***
We bought the Yahama speakers and better speaker wires and banana plugs.
We attached Samsung Blu-ray player via HDMI
Westinghouse 46" HDTV (HDMI)
*** Subwoofer ***
It took about 20-minutes for the Audyssey to calibrate the sound in this 15' x 10" x 10' room.
The room has good acoustics. Bare floors, perfect for surround. We measured out the front speakers (FR, Center, FL) and the rear speakers on the back wall (Surround R and Surround L).
The subwoofer is not supposed to be centered equi-distant between the left and right speakers. According to the experts, the subwoofer is supposed to be off-center or in a corner. I found having the subwoofer in the corner made all the difference.
*** Testing ***
Because we're limited by Amazon's video compression model, the true difference between the HDTV's "Tru Surround" (native) speakers and the sound reproduced by the NR1504 pushed through Yamaha's surround speakers & subwoofer is woefully understated.
In the two clips, the first being just the tv sound, the second with the Marantz is only on level "1"--- just Level 1 and the subwoofer at
*** Rule of Thumb ***
The rule of thumb when purchasing audio and/or a "home theatre system" is never mix the bargain, "economy" line of all-in-one equipment with the single/ separate, higher-end pieces. Not only is there a difference in manufacturing quality but output from the cheaper circuitry won't hold up to the demands of more expensive pieces.
This sound receiver, "NR1504" is our second Marantz receiver and the sound is (as it's always been) pristine. And, it is definitely worth the extra money for a sound this vibrant. As someone whose owned, audio equipment from Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Kenwood as well as JVC, Sony and (unfortunately) Fisher--the Marantz is STILL at the upper end of the $400-$800 mid range audio class along with Yamaha, Denon and Onkyo--although Onkyo goes through periods of lapsed quality control. (The higher-end, being private labels whose products start at about $1200 and up.)
To go with this system, we bought a separate 5.1 speaker system Yamaha's Yamaha kit h. cinema yht-196 nero. 5. 1 amplificatore htr-2064bl + ns-b20bl/ns-c20/ns-swp20; Monoprice's banana plugs and MediaBridge's "Ultra Series" Subwoofer cable and their 100'/ 16-gauge speaker wire.
*** Unboxing ***
The system comes with the following:
+ "NR1504" AV Surround (50w/ channel) Surround Receiver
+ FM/AM antenna
+ CD of owner's manual/ instructions/ legal notice
+ Audyssey (Calibration) Microphone
+ remote
The main piece measures:
4" x 18" x 13.5" and weighs about 20 lbs.
Because this is just the receiver, you'll need:
- 5.1 speaker system.
- spool of speaker wire; either a 14- or 16-gauge
- banana plugs (recommended)
- HDTV and/ or monitor
- HDMI cable (x # of connected peripherals) * If you're going to use this receiver to connect to multiple devices, having extra HDMI cables is strongly recommended because they carry both the audio and video signal in HD is far superior than RCA/ component cables.
*** Connectivity ***
6 HDMI ports (1-front/ 5-rear)
Sleep Mode
Headphone jack
5 pairs of speaker jacks
1 subwoofer jack
+ multiple analog jacks
+ "Pure Direct" dedicated sound signal.
- Bluetooth connection (w/ additional peripheral)
- No WiFi connection--NONE! You'll have to connect Pandora, Netflix and the other installed app's by Ethernet.
- No 4K pass! (It may be a bit too early for super HD tv's.)
*** Our setup ***
We bought the Yahama speakers and better speaker wires and banana plugs.
We attached Samsung Blu-ray player via HDMI
Westinghouse 46" HDTV (HDMI)
*** Subwoofer ***
It took about 20-minutes for the Audyssey to calibrate the sound in this 15' x 10" x 10' room.
The room has good acoustics. Bare floors, perfect for surround. We measured out the front speakers (FR, Center, FL) and the rear speakers on the back wall (Surround R and Surround L).
The subwoofer is not supposed to be centered equi-distant between the left and right speakers. According to the experts, the subwoofer is supposed to be off-center or in a corner. I found having the subwoofer in the corner made all the difference.
*** Testing ***
Because we're limited by Amazon's video compression model, the true difference between the HDTV's "Tru Surround" (native) speakers and the sound reproduced by the NR1504 pushed through Yamaha's surround speakers & subwoofer is woefully understated.
In the two clips, the first being just the tv sound, the second with the Marantz is only on level "1"--- just Level 1 and the subwoofer at
Плазмонавт-3PDPY
04.07.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Here's a versatile home theater AVR that is compact, has a nice variety of features, and the basics are easy to set up and use. The full manual comes in PDF format on a CD and is quite well written and comprehensive, but I'd say for most people, at least to get started, the quick setup is good enough.
The connections on the back are clearly labeled and spaced far enough apart to prevent difficulties with plugging in the cables or connecting speaker wires. There are also HDMI and USB ports on the front of the unit. The remote is nothing special, just an average-looking medium-sized plastic one but the keys are laid out in a logical way and are, like the connections on the rear of the unit, spaced far enough apart so your fingers can operate easily.
I found the audio and video of this AVR to be nice. The picture comes through clear, and the audio sounds good and various audio codecs are properly decoded. The on-screen display is large enough and legible both for identifying what is currently playing and for doing the setup tasks.
You can read about the various features of the AVR on the product page so I am not going to discuss them except to say that from my playing around with everything, it all seems to work like it is supposed to.
The reason for deducting a star is Audyssey. I have to say I have tried it on other AVR's and don't like it, so take that into consideration when reading my review. I ran Audyssey using the supplied microphone and a tripod I have that was adjusted to be at ear level. Setup was very easy and smooth - unlike the experience of another reviewer, I had no problems at all with it. After finishing the setup and doing its calculations, Audyssey correctly set the speaker distances and also the type of speaker (small versus large/full range).
But what it didn't do is adjust the equalization of the speakers properly. After adjustment, I compared the EQ'd signals with the pure/direct signals. At first, the EQ'd signals sounded better but, just how the TV's at a retail store that are set at the brightest settings tend to look the best at first glance, I soon realized it did not sound accurate. Audyssey adjusted the sound to have an emphasis on the treble, so that cymbals, such as hi hats, took on a "tizzy" character and vocals acquired an unpleasant sibilant character. Switching to direct mode made the sound seem dull at first in comparison but it became apparent this was a more accurate presentation of the recording. It was like this at all the volume ranges and samples I tried, so for me I preferred not using Audyssey at all. In my previous experience with Audyssey on a different brand of AVR, I found it adjusted the speakers to have too much midrange so that vocals and instruments sounded very nasal, like honking geese. My experience with the Marantz was the opposite - the midrange was downplayed and the treble was emphasized.
Since you can turn that feature off and either play it direct or EQ it yourself, I only deducted one star. And who knows, many people might prefer it that way, same as one might prefer the very bright picture in a TV retailer showroom. I've found that such things get to be fatiguing after a short while, though, because it's overdone.
Overall, the Marantz is a solid and versatile performer that should do well for the typical home theater setup. It is easy to use, easy to set up, works well, looks good and has a low profile. The price is reasonable. This won't do for those who have 7 channels (but there's a similar model that has 7.1 channels) or those who have very inefficient speakers that require more power than the Marantz provides. But normally people with those kind of speakers use either more expensive (i.e., powerful) AVR's or use separate power amplifiers.
The connections on the back are clearly labeled and spaced far enough apart to prevent difficulties with plugging in the cables or connecting speaker wires. There are also HDMI and USB ports on the front of the unit. The remote is nothing special, just an average-looking medium-sized plastic one but the keys are laid out in a logical way and are, like the connections on the rear of the unit, spaced far enough apart so your fingers can operate easily.
I found the audio and video of this AVR to be nice. The picture comes through clear, and the audio sounds good and various audio codecs are properly decoded. The on-screen display is large enough and legible both for identifying what is currently playing and for doing the setup tasks.
You can read about the various features of the AVR on the product page so I am not going to discuss them except to say that from my playing around with everything, it all seems to work like it is supposed to.
The reason for deducting a star is Audyssey. I have to say I have tried it on other AVR's and don't like it, so take that into consideration when reading my review. I ran Audyssey using the supplied microphone and a tripod I have that was adjusted to be at ear level. Setup was very easy and smooth - unlike the experience of another reviewer, I had no problems at all with it. After finishing the setup and doing its calculations, Audyssey correctly set the speaker distances and also the type of speaker (small versus large/full range).
But what it didn't do is adjust the equalization of the speakers properly. After adjustment, I compared the EQ'd signals with the pure/direct signals. At first, the EQ'd signals sounded better but, just how the TV's at a retail store that are set at the brightest settings tend to look the best at first glance, I soon realized it did not sound accurate. Audyssey adjusted the sound to have an emphasis on the treble, so that cymbals, such as hi hats, took on a "tizzy" character and vocals acquired an unpleasant sibilant character. Switching to direct mode made the sound seem dull at first in comparison but it became apparent this was a more accurate presentation of the recording. It was like this at all the volume ranges and samples I tried, so for me I preferred not using Audyssey at all. In my previous experience with Audyssey on a different brand of AVR, I found it adjusted the speakers to have too much midrange so that vocals and instruments sounded very nasal, like honking geese. My experience with the Marantz was the opposite - the midrange was downplayed and the treble was emphasized.
Since you can turn that feature off and either play it direct or EQ it yourself, I only deducted one star. And who knows, many people might prefer it that way, same as one might prefer the very bright picture in a TV retailer showroom. I've found that such things get to be fatiguing after a short while, though, because it's overdone.
Overall, the Marantz is a solid and versatile performer that should do well for the typical home theater setup. It is easy to use, easy to set up, works well, looks good and has a low profile. The price is reasonable. This won't do for those who have 7 channels (but there's a similar model that has 7.1 channels) or those who have very inefficient speakers that require more power than the Marantz provides. But normally people with those kind of speakers use either more expensive (i.e., powerful) AVR's or use separate power amplifiers.
Астрон-1IGIH
15.07.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Length:: 4:24 Mins
*** Rule of Thumb ***
The rule of thumb when purchasing audio and/or a "home theatre system" is never mix the bargain, "economy" line of all-in-one equipment with the single/ separate, higher-end pieces. Not only is there a difference in manufacturing quality but output from the cheaper circuitry won't hold up to the demands of more expensive pieces.
This sound receiver, "NR1504" is our second Marantz receiver and the sound is (as it's always been) pristine. And, it is definitely worth the extra money for a sound this vibrant. As someone whose owned audio equipment from Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Kenwood as well as JVC, Sony and (unfortunately) Fisher--the Marantz is STILL at the upper end of the $400-$800 mid range audio class along with Yamaha, Denon and Onkyo--although Onkyo goes through periods of lapsed quality control. (The higher-end, being private labels whose products start at about $1200 and up.)
To go with this system, we bought a separate 5.1 speaker system Yamaha's"Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System"; Monoprice's banana plugs and MediaBridge's "Ultra Series" Subwoofer cable and their 100'/ 16-gauge speaker wire.
*** Unboxing ***
The system comes with the following:
+ "NR1504" AV Surround (50w/ channel) Surround Receiver
+ FM/AM antenna
+ CD of owner's manual/ instructions/ legal notice
+ Audyssey (Calibration) Microphone
+ remote
The main piece measures:
4" x 18" x 13.5" and weighs about 20 lbs.
Because this is just the receiver, you'll need:
- 5.1 speaker system.
- spool of speaker wire; either a 14- or 16-gauge
- banana plugs (recommended)
- HDTV and/ or monitor
- HDMI cable (x # of connected peripherals) * If you're going to use this receiver to connect to multiple devices, having extra HDMI cables is strongly recommended because they carry both the audio and video signal in HD and is far superior than RCA/ component cables.
*** Connectivity ***
6 HDMI ports (1-front/ 5-rear)
Sleep Mode
Headphone jack
5 pairs of speaker jacks
1 subwoofer jack
+ multiple analog jacks
+ "Pure Direct" dedicated sound signal.
- Bluetooth connection (w/ additional peripheral)
- No WiFi connection--NONE! You'll have to connect Pandora, Netflix and the other installed app's by Ethernet.
- No 4K pass! (It may be a bit too early for super HD tv's.)
*** Our setup ***
We bought the Yahama speakers and better speaker wires and banana plugs.
We attached the Samsung Blu-ray player via HDMI
Westinghouse 46" HDTV (HDMI)
*** Subwoofer ***
It took about 20-minutes for the Audyssey to calibrate the sound in this 15' x 10' x 10' room.
The room has good acoustics. Bare floors, perfect for surround. We measured out the front speakers (FR, Center, FL) and the rear speakers on the back wall (Surround R and Surround L).
The subwoofer is not supposed to be centered equi-distant between the left and right speakers. According to the experts, the subwoofer is supposed to be off-center or in a corner. I found having the subwoofer in the corner made all the difference.
*** Testing ***
Because we're limited by Amazon's video compression model, the true difference between the HDTV's "Tru Surround" (native) speakers and the sound reproduced by the NR1504 pushed through Yamaha's surround speakers & subwoofer is woefully understated.
In the two clips, the first being just the tv sound, the second with the Marantz is only on level "1"--- just Level 1 and the subwoofer at
*** Rule of Thumb ***
The rule of thumb when purchasing audio and/or a "home theatre system" is never mix the bargain, "economy" line of all-in-one equipment with the single/ separate, higher-end pieces. Not only is there a difference in manufacturing quality but output from the cheaper circuitry won't hold up to the demands of more expensive pieces.
This sound receiver, "NR1504" is our second Marantz receiver and the sound is (as it's always been) pristine. And, it is definitely worth the extra money for a sound this vibrant. As someone whose owned audio equipment from Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Kenwood as well as JVC, Sony and (unfortunately) Fisher--the Marantz is STILL at the upper end of the $400-$800 mid range audio class along with Yamaha, Denon and Onkyo--although Onkyo goes through periods of lapsed quality control. (The higher-end, being private labels whose products start at about $1200 and up.)
To go with this system, we bought a separate 5.1 speaker system Yamaha's"Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System"; Monoprice's banana plugs and MediaBridge's "Ultra Series" Subwoofer cable and their 100'/ 16-gauge speaker wire.
*** Unboxing ***
The system comes with the following:
+ "NR1504" AV Surround (50w/ channel) Surround Receiver
+ FM/AM antenna
+ CD of owner's manual/ instructions/ legal notice
+ Audyssey (Calibration) Microphone
+ remote
The main piece measures:
4" x 18" x 13.5" and weighs about 20 lbs.
Because this is just the receiver, you'll need:
- 5.1 speaker system.
- spool of speaker wire; either a 14- or 16-gauge
- banana plugs (recommended)
- HDTV and/ or monitor
- HDMI cable (x # of connected peripherals) * If you're going to use this receiver to connect to multiple devices, having extra HDMI cables is strongly recommended because they carry both the audio and video signal in HD and is far superior than RCA/ component cables.
*** Connectivity ***
6 HDMI ports (1-front/ 5-rear)
Sleep Mode
Headphone jack
5 pairs of speaker jacks
1 subwoofer jack
+ multiple analog jacks
+ "Pure Direct" dedicated sound signal.
- Bluetooth connection (w/ additional peripheral)
- No WiFi connection--NONE! You'll have to connect Pandora, Netflix and the other installed app's by Ethernet.
- No 4K pass! (It may be a bit too early for super HD tv's.)
*** Our setup ***
We bought the Yahama speakers and better speaker wires and banana plugs.
We attached the Samsung Blu-ray player via HDMI
Westinghouse 46" HDTV (HDMI)
*** Subwoofer ***
It took about 20-minutes for the Audyssey to calibrate the sound in this 15' x 10' x 10' room.
The room has good acoustics. Bare floors, perfect for surround. We measured out the front speakers (FR, Center, FL) and the rear speakers on the back wall (Surround R and Surround L).
The subwoofer is not supposed to be centered equi-distant between the left and right speakers. According to the experts, the subwoofer is supposed to be off-center or in a corner. I found having the subwoofer in the corner made all the difference.
*** Testing ***
Because we're limited by Amazon's video compression model, the true difference between the HDTV's "Tru Surround" (native) speakers and the sound reproduced by the NR1504 pushed through Yamaha's surround speakers & subwoofer is woefully understated.
In the two clips, the first being just the tv sound, the second with the Marantz is only on level "1"--- just Level 1 and the subwoofer at
Туманник-9HAFW
25.10.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
First off; this is a great reciever. Don't let the comments by the uber geek pukes throw you off. Setup was a breeze, thanks to the automated setup function. I'm a Marantz fan since the 1970's. Still run a 250M amp; 1060 preamp and a 120 tuner with scope. With some killer EV corner horns. So dont assume I dont know what I'm talking about when it comes to Marantz audio! This 5.1 receiver rocks! All the internet stuff works great (assuming you have CAT5 nearby). The only issue to report is the firmware update. I was prompted, and moved forward, but is couldnt authenticate for some reason, and got stuck in a loop. After some internet research, I found that this command resets: Power up holding [Preset +] and [Preset -] does a full factory reset, and is no longer in firmware update mode.
This is invaluable if you get stuck in the authentication cycle. Other than that, awesome 5.1 power house!!!! Go for it!!
This is invaluable if you get stuck in the authentication cycle. Other than that, awesome 5.1 power house!!!! Go for it!!
Кварковец-3XCVZ
08.02.2016
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
The sound at times is great. Hear is my problem. I have a 65 in Samsung tv audio pumping through my Marantz slim line 5.1. I also have a polk 5 speaker system. When I am watching tv and have the receiver on TV (DTS) I notice that the sound cuts out every 15 seconds or so. Doesn't cut out all the way. Its like someone turned the volume down from 5 to 2 and gradually turns it back up to 5. Its really annoying and takes away from the sound experience. Anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong??
Аргонавт-8TTDY
14.08.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Great receiver - relatively easy to set up, low profile let me place it on a narrow shelf in a media cabinet, and it has all the features I wanted. The only reason I've given it 4 stars rather than 5 is that, like many other products nowadays, there's no full manual provided with the receiver, but rather a little "Getting Started" flyer (8 pages each in English, French and Spanish),which contains the basic setup information. The full manual (which runs 211 pages!) comes on a CD-ROM (or can be accessed from Marantz's website). Thus, if you want to figure out how all the bells and whistles work, you either have to print out the whole document, or have the manual loaded up on a nearby computer while you play with the receiver. How much more would it have cost Marantz (or other manufacturers) to include a copy of the full manual in the box (which cost would no doubt have been passed along to the consumer)? Maybe I'm a dinosaur (and yeah, I know that more paper means fewer trees), but I find it easier to work with a printed manual than one on a computer screen.
Странник-8HUAU
05.07.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
After doing my research on the best $500 receiver it came down to the Denon, Harmon Kardon, Marantz, and a couple of others. Never having owned a Marantz, but knowing that it is a premium brand I settled on the NR1504 which had all of the features I would use, and was powerful enough for my application but knowing that I would never need anything more than 500 watts I gave it a try. All I can say is wow. This AMP has tremendous sound for both movies and music alike. The sound is clear and crisp when mated to my Pioneer Andy Jones 5.1 setup. Mind you, I have these deployed in a large family room with 22' ceilings so I was worried that this would be under powered. To my surprise this setup is has plenty of power to fill the room with sound (of course the speakers are important) and movie night has to be heard to be believed. Add in network access (get a $50 Netgear wireless bridge if you don't have an ethernet connection close to your AMP) and I can stream music from iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, and even XM Satellite radio. There are also a host of streaming radio stations. At the end of the day its a Marantz so expect sound that would please all except the most discerning audiophile.
ХроноГость-9ORHT
03.03.2016
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Great amp, a huge improvement on my old Harman Kardon. Picks up my Plex server. loads of Internet radio, great surround sound with movies, and stereo pre-outs so I can still use my Roksan stereo amp for music. FM was not brilliant, did not seem to pick up many channels, but no bid deal. Overall, it is amazing value for money.
Нейрон-9CAAS
27.07.2013
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
First off, I'm a power user of gadgets, electronics, and computers. I've been buying Marantz components for over 20 years. Like all Marantz products, the 1504 has great sound, and that is about it. As an audiophile I don't mind spending time with electronics to get them customized where I like them. But I've spent 35+ hours or more trying to get this receiver to do the simple things that it is supposed to do like accept input from an analog device. This has been one of the most frustrating purchases that I can ever remember. I give it two stars because when it works it is great, the hard part it getting it to work. Here is a brief list of pro and cons:
Pros:
1) Great sound. We all expect this from Marantz.
2) If you are ONLY going to use HDMI inputs, this receiver it will may fit your needs. ANYTHING else will be a huge problem.
3) The iPhone remote app took 30 minutes to configure and has worked flawlessly once configured correctly. I really enjoy it.
4) Audio AirPlay has worked well. I can use Airplay from multiple apple devices without problems.
Cons:
1) The user interface is impossible to understand. It is the opposite of intuitive. It was probably created by an electrical engineer who has never given a thought to the end user and how they might not know the internal wiring diagrams of the unit. The manual is helpful, but only slightly so.
2) Although it appears that there are numerous inputs, the user can only utilize 7 of them. The user can name 7 inputs and then assign an input location (front or back) to it. For example there is an RCA (analog) input for CD. Imagine you want to plug in a CD player and listen to a CD. Plugging in the CD player will get you nothing. You must go into the set up and assign an input location to the CD input. Then you must assign 1 of 4 types of data (HDMI, Digital, Analog, Video) to that input. All of the defaults are HDMI. It is absolutely infuriating. Thus the MAXIMUM number of sources you can listen to is 7.
3) There is a major issue with some "auto-detect" feature. The receiver is looking for a certain level of signal. The receiver will randomly detect a low signal and shut off the input from that source. I have disabled every type of "auto-anything" I can find. This still happens relentlessly. No idea why.
4) The AirPlay only works for audio, at one point there had been misleading information out there about the availability to upgrade to video as well. This capability does not exist.
5) There is no WiFI.
6) If you want to use AirPlay the receiver MUST be networked to a router with a CAT5 CABLE.
7) Without the firmware updates, the unit is a brick. The firmware updates have helped.
8) When playing an iPod/iPhone through the USB input the sound is very flat, to the point where I can't tolerate the sound.
9) Marantz only has customer support during working hours above. Clearly Marantz is as attuned to their customers as their support hours indicate. I'm done with them, and regret this purchase.
10) Marantz online support is infuriating as well.
Update:
11) After the inputs are assigned and working correctly, after a few weeks the receiver will reset the assigned input. You will need to go through the set-up process again. My blood pressure boils every time I think about this receiver. Regret, regret, regret.
12) The receiver must be connected via HDMI to a TV for set-up.
Pros:
1) Great sound. We all expect this from Marantz.
2) If you are ONLY going to use HDMI inputs, this receiver it will may fit your needs. ANYTHING else will be a huge problem.
3) The iPhone remote app took 30 minutes to configure and has worked flawlessly once configured correctly. I really enjoy it.
4) Audio AirPlay has worked well. I can use Airplay from multiple apple devices without problems.
Cons:
1) The user interface is impossible to understand. It is the opposite of intuitive. It was probably created by an electrical engineer who has never given a thought to the end user and how they might not know the internal wiring diagrams of the unit. The manual is helpful, but only slightly so.
2) Although it appears that there are numerous inputs, the user can only utilize 7 of them. The user can name 7 inputs and then assign an input location (front or back) to it. For example there is an RCA (analog) input for CD. Imagine you want to plug in a CD player and listen to a CD. Plugging in the CD player will get you nothing. You must go into the set up and assign an input location to the CD input. Then you must assign 1 of 4 types of data (HDMI, Digital, Analog, Video) to that input. All of the defaults are HDMI. It is absolutely infuriating. Thus the MAXIMUM number of sources you can listen to is 7.
3) There is a major issue with some "auto-detect" feature. The receiver is looking for a certain level of signal. The receiver will randomly detect a low signal and shut off the input from that source. I have disabled every type of "auto-anything" I can find. This still happens relentlessly. No idea why.
4) The AirPlay only works for audio, at one point there had been misleading information out there about the availability to upgrade to video as well. This capability does not exist.
5) There is no WiFI.
6) If you want to use AirPlay the receiver MUST be networked to a router with a CAT5 CABLE.
7) Without the firmware updates, the unit is a brick. The firmware updates have helped.
8) When playing an iPod/iPhone through the USB input the sound is very flat, to the point where I can't tolerate the sound.
9) Marantz only has customer support during working hours above. Clearly Marantz is as attuned to their customers as their support hours indicate. I'm done with them, and regret this purchase.
10) Marantz online support is infuriating as well.
Update:
11) After the inputs are assigned and working correctly, after a few weeks the receiver will reset the assigned input. You will need to go through the set-up process again. My blood pressure boils every time I think about this receiver. Regret, regret, regret.
12) The receiver must be connected via HDMI to a TV for set-up.
Супернова-2HVKM
20.04.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Brand new. 3 issues: 1. Walked through the initial set-up, got to Audyssey set-up, would not recognize left front speaker, would not advance further - in spite of speaker working fine, outputting sound, solid connections. 2. Froze at firmware Update Retry screen, would not allow access to back out and reset. 3. Eventually froze on Connection Fail 01 error. I know what you're thinking - As do I when I read reviews like this: He messed something up. Or has bad cables. Or didn't follow the directions. Or his internet wasn't working. Or whatever. None of this is applicable. Know good cables, good connections, very straight forward set-up. So I'm crazy frustrated. The unit has completely locked up, and hard resets, unplugging, etc. do nothing. It is Saturday. I now have to wait until Monday to contact Marantz Support, or send back as defective. This replaced a Pioneer VSX-1018AH - WONDERFUL receiver - no 3D pass-thru. :-( I bought the Marantz almost exclusively for 2 reasons. 1. It has Pre-Out for Front Speakers, so I can hand off my extremely inefficient pair of AR 303a's to a dedicated monster amp. And 2nd, because it has 3D pass though. Slim factor is nice, but I could care less. The Pre-Out for Front Speakers is tough to find, particularly at this price point.
I want to like this receiver, but i'm mad at it today. I will update when and if this gets resolved, but for now I'm incredibly frustrated.
UPDATE: Monday morning, called Marantz. "Offices closed until 1:30". This was the final straw. Defective product, 'Customer Service" that doesn't open until 1:30. I'm done. Maybe these are great when they work. Mine did not. Now the hassle of returning...
UPDATE 4/28/14: I was going to return. Ended up calling Marantz, once they finally opened. (Who the fwauck isn't open until 1:30pm on a Monday?) Support guy very nice. Helped me reset the receiver. Apparently the firmware update process is not perfected, server issues on their end. Not sure if that comforts me or not. Anyway. Walked through set-up again. The Audyssey set-up is still buggy, not recognizing speakers. I had to "retry" multiple times, but eventually it stuck and went through the speaker pinging process. I waited until evening to update firmware as directed by support - it worked. So, after some hassle, I guess all is well for now. I really want to like this. Have updated from 2, to 1, to now a tentative 4 based on the fact that it works as designed at this time.
I want to like this receiver, but i'm mad at it today. I will update when and if this gets resolved, but for now I'm incredibly frustrated.
UPDATE: Monday morning, called Marantz. "Offices closed until 1:30". This was the final straw. Defective product, 'Customer Service" that doesn't open until 1:30. I'm done. Maybe these are great when they work. Mine did not. Now the hassle of returning...
UPDATE 4/28/14: I was going to return. Ended up calling Marantz, once they finally opened. (Who the fwauck isn't open until 1:30pm on a Monday?) Support guy very nice. Helped me reset the receiver. Apparently the firmware update process is not perfected, server issues on their end. Not sure if that comforts me or not. Anyway. Walked through set-up again. The Audyssey set-up is still buggy, not recognizing speakers. I had to "retry" multiple times, but eventually it stuck and went through the speaker pinging process. I waited until evening to update firmware as directed by support - it worked. So, after some hassle, I guess all is well for now. I really want to like this. Have updated from 2, to 1, to now a tentative 4 based on the fact that it works as designed at this time.
Квазар-2XYFE
15.07.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
First, let's say that this receiver sounds great! It is far better sounding than the 8 year old Yamaha it replaced. I'm not knocking the Yamaha, but the Marantz unit is giving better and cleaning sound on the rear speakers. Part of these might be because the Marantz comes with a microphone and a builtin surround sound calibration system (more on this later).
The Marantz NR1504 is a 5.1 channel AV receiver. That means it's setup for 2 main front speakers, a center channel front speaker, two rear speakers and a subwoofer. While there are 6.1 and 7.1 units available, for my medium size family room, the 5.1 works well. The unit supports video switching through HDMI connections from your other devices (DVD, TV, Cable,etc). Using HDMI cables reduces the number of cables needed because the audio is carried by the HDMI cables along with the video. The remote is your normal run of the mill remote except it does't light up (minor but annoying). Not a problem for me as my FIOS remote can control all of the functions of the receiver. The unit looks nice and has the normal selection of knobs and buttons on the front panel. The receiver does support connecting to a network for playing internet radio channels and updating. This is done via a cabled ethernet connection (wireless would have been better). Running ethernet cable to our family room was not an option so I ended using a device (search for TP-LINK-TL-PA2010KIT on Amazon) that sends the ethernet signal through the house wiring. This worked but involves more hookup time and money. Once cabled, configuring the network was easy.
The receiver features a unique set up procedure... you plug it into your TV, turn it on, and it walks you through connecting everything up. If you aren't tech inclined, this is a very nice feature. And it worked well until I got to the speaker calibration (the reason for it not getting a 5 star rating). To calibrate the speakers, you connect the provided microphone to the receiver. The following the on screen (TV) pictures, you place the microphone in various places in your room. Then the unit plays tones that let it calibrate your system. You are prompted to move the microphone to 6 different positions. The only problem I had was that the image on the TV didn't show the positions. I looked in the quick start guide, and the TV image didn't match the pictures in it. Unfortunately, the guide only showed the starting position. I got out the included CD with the full manual and it didn't show it either. After playing around for a while, I discovered the receiver was sending the video out in standard definition, not HD and the images don't show right in SD. I could not find out how to change it. I decided to see if it was my TV or the receiver by hooking up the cable box. Cable came up in HD and looked good. Now I tried the calibration again and it worked fine. My guess was the cable box set the receiver into HD mode.
The only other issue I had with this unit was I went back into the menus and made some configuration changes to match my setup. They didn't seem to take effect until I powered off the receiver and turned it back on (kind of like rebooting a computer).
While it sounds like I had a lot of trouble with this receiver, it was only during the setup. Day to day use has been problem free and it does sound good!
The Marantz NR1504 is a 5.1 channel AV receiver. That means it's setup for 2 main front speakers, a center channel front speaker, two rear speakers and a subwoofer. While there are 6.1 and 7.1 units available, for my medium size family room, the 5.1 works well. The unit supports video switching through HDMI connections from your other devices (DVD, TV, Cable,etc). Using HDMI cables reduces the number of cables needed because the audio is carried by the HDMI cables along with the video. The remote is your normal run of the mill remote except it does't light up (minor but annoying). Not a problem for me as my FIOS remote can control all of the functions of the receiver. The unit looks nice and has the normal selection of knobs and buttons on the front panel. The receiver does support connecting to a network for playing internet radio channels and updating. This is done via a cabled ethernet connection (wireless would have been better). Running ethernet cable to our family room was not an option so I ended using a device (search for TP-LINK-TL-PA2010KIT on Amazon) that sends the ethernet signal through the house wiring. This worked but involves more hookup time and money. Once cabled, configuring the network was easy.
The receiver features a unique set up procedure... you plug it into your TV, turn it on, and it walks you through connecting everything up. If you aren't tech inclined, this is a very nice feature. And it worked well until I got to the speaker calibration (the reason for it not getting a 5 star rating). To calibrate the speakers, you connect the provided microphone to the receiver. The following the on screen (TV) pictures, you place the microphone in various places in your room. Then the unit plays tones that let it calibrate your system. You are prompted to move the microphone to 6 different positions. The only problem I had was that the image on the TV didn't show the positions. I looked in the quick start guide, and the TV image didn't match the pictures in it. Unfortunately, the guide only showed the starting position. I got out the included CD with the full manual and it didn't show it either. After playing around for a while, I discovered the receiver was sending the video out in standard definition, not HD and the images don't show right in SD. I could not find out how to change it. I decided to see if it was my TV or the receiver by hooking up the cable box. Cable came up in HD and looked good. Now I tried the calibration again and it worked fine. My guess was the cable box set the receiver into HD mode.
The only other issue I had with this unit was I went back into the menus and made some configuration changes to match my setup. They didn't seem to take effect until I powered off the receiver and turned it back on (kind of like rebooting a computer).
While it sounds like I had a lot of trouble with this receiver, it was only during the setup. Day to day use has been problem free and it does sound good!
ХроноГость-3XYXD
06.02.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
Just right for a modest room. Plenty of HDMI and analog inputs. Plenty of power ... clean quality sound.
НаноПилигрим-3UPXA
11.08.2013
8/10
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In my mind the whole draw of this line of receiver is the size of the unit. It is just a little thicker than your average game console. The front corners are rounded back and they added round silver feet to the bottom of the unit that are slightly smaller than a beer can in circumference. It sort of reminds me of a VCR. If you are space limited this is what you are looking for. The two knobs on the front are for input selection and volume. There is also a setup mic jack, headphone jack, 1 Amp USB port, a HDMI port on the front of the unit. Then just below the display there are some buttons for selecting other functions. Overall it has most of the things you'd expect from a full size receiver in a smaller package.
After reading the specs on some different sites I was a bit confused about the power output. Some places said 70W and some said 50W and it wasn't clear why there were the variations in the numbers. I finally found that it was 50W (0.08% @ 8 Ohm) and 70W (0.7% @ 6 Ohm) so there that is if it helps anyone.
As far as how the receiver sounds I think it sounds pretty good. The lower power output numbers don't seem to hurt it too much. I don't think it sounds better than a Sony receiver I recently reviewed but it holds its own. I think that you should be able to run any bookshelf speaker system and sub with no problems. After all the whole draw of the unit is its size so I think in most cases you'd be using a speaker system sized with the same consideration in mind.
I didn't have a problem with using the available network connectivity option. I was able to remotely control the unit and play music from my Synology NAS.
As far as what this receiver doesn't have; it doesn't have S-Video or component inputs, MHL enabled HDMI port, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The lack of legacy video inputs I can live with as all my sources are HDMI but the rest are unforgivable today. To give an example why I think that, I just moved and the new house isn't wired for Ethernet as it was built in 59. The size of this receiver makes it perfect for placement in my bedroom. The house does have a full basement and I am able to centrally locate my router so I get great Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house. With this receiver I had to get a Wi-Fi bridge to get connectivity because it isn't built in. I see they offer a Bluetooth adapter for $100 more too, that is crazy pricing for something that should have been rolled into the unit with minimal cost associated. I will be able to deal without having these features but they would have been useful and it just seems like a current receiver at its price should have these features. There is lots of venting and I see room inside.
My other complaint is the on screen user interface. It is a pain to use. This problem isn't unique to this receiver. With some receivers it is getting better but this one is still bad, especially after using a Sony STR-DN1040 with its much improved interface.
Overall though with all my complaints I still like this receiver. I like it for the size and the sound and that is why you would be picking this receiver, you need good sound in a small package.
After reading the specs on some different sites I was a bit confused about the power output. Some places said 70W and some said 50W and it wasn't clear why there were the variations in the numbers. I finally found that it was 50W (0.08% @ 8 Ohm) and 70W (0.7% @ 6 Ohm) so there that is if it helps anyone.
As far as how the receiver sounds I think it sounds pretty good. The lower power output numbers don't seem to hurt it too much. I don't think it sounds better than a Sony receiver I recently reviewed but it holds its own. I think that you should be able to run any bookshelf speaker system and sub with no problems. After all the whole draw of the unit is its size so I think in most cases you'd be using a speaker system sized with the same consideration in mind.
I didn't have a problem with using the available network connectivity option. I was able to remotely control the unit and play music from my Synology NAS.
As far as what this receiver doesn't have; it doesn't have S-Video or component inputs, MHL enabled HDMI port, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. The lack of legacy video inputs I can live with as all my sources are HDMI but the rest are unforgivable today. To give an example why I think that, I just moved and the new house isn't wired for Ethernet as it was built in 59. The size of this receiver makes it perfect for placement in my bedroom. The house does have a full basement and I am able to centrally locate my router so I get great Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house. With this receiver I had to get a Wi-Fi bridge to get connectivity because it isn't built in. I see they offer a Bluetooth adapter for $100 more too, that is crazy pricing for something that should have been rolled into the unit with minimal cost associated. I will be able to deal without having these features but they would have been useful and it just seems like a current receiver at its price should have these features. There is lots of venting and I see room inside.
My other complaint is the on screen user interface. It is a pain to use. This problem isn't unique to this receiver. With some receivers it is getting better but this one is still bad, especially after using a Sony STR-DN1040 with its much improved interface.
Overall though with all my complaints I still like this receiver. I like it for the size and the sound and that is why you would be picking this receiver, you need good sound in a small package.
Супернова-4CFAK
08.10.2015
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
The Marantz NR1504 is a lovely receiver. It doesn't have a plug for a SiriusXM antenna; however, we have resolved that issue by canceling our Sirius subscription and recording CDs onto an IPOD. That way we can listen to what we want. And the sound is great!
Гравитон-1BWYO
18.10.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Been using this with a 5 speaker (8" diameter) Pyle system. Plenty of power and the low profile was a must for our application. No problems witht he phone app remote control for iPhone or Android either. Recommend!
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