Yamaha RX-V4A vs Marantz SR5015

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The Yamaha RX-V4A versus Marantz SR5015 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V4A received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR5015 was rated 9.1 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2020. Identified advantages have shown that SR5015 is better over RX-V4A mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V4A over Marantz SR5015

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Yamaha RX-V4A

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V4A supports 5.2-channels sound, but Marantz SR5015 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the SR5015 this value is 200/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V4A it is 80/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V4A 7 out of 10, and the SR5015 - 10.

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5015 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V4A scored 9, and Marantz SR5015 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, Yamaha RX-V4A got 5 points, but Marantz SR5015 received 10 points.

Yamaha RX-V4A is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR5015 has 6/2 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 SR5015 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 RX-V4A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the SR5015.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V4A got 7 points, but the SR5015 has 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

Yamaha RX-V4A got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR5015 got 8.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Marantz SR5015 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the SR5015.