Marantz NR1607 vs Marantz NR1606

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Marantz NR1607 versus Marantz NR1606 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Marantz NR1607 received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz NR1606 was rated 7.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2016. As a result, it becomes clear that NR1607 is a better option for home theater than NR1606.

Main advantages Marantz NR1607 over Marantz NR1606

Main advantages Marantz NR1606 over Marantz NR1607

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 50/8, 70/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the NR1607 9 out of 10, and the NR1606 - 8.

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 NR1607 scored 9, and Marantz NR1606 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 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 8/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 NR1607 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the NR1606.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 8 out of 10.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.