Marantz AV7703 vs Denon AVR-X3200W

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Marantz AV7703 and Denon AVR-X3200W review. According to the results of our review, Marantz AV7703 received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X3200W was rated 8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2016. This review shows us that the AV7703 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X3200W.

Main advantages Marantz AV7703 over Denon AVR-X3200W

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3200W over Marantz AV7703

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz AV7703 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X3200W supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AV7703 10 out of 10, and the AVR-X3200W - 9.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz AV7703 scored 9, and Denon AVR-X3200W scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 9 points on our 10-point scale.

Marantz AV7703 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X3200W has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AV7703 has a Phono interface.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AV7703 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X3200W.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AV7703 got 10 points, but the AVR-X3200W has 8.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AV7703 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Marantz AV7703 got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X3200W got 7.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Marantz AV7703 has Auro-3D on its feature list.