Marantz SR5015 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Marantz SR5015 and Onkyo TX-NR5100 takes place. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 was rated 7.3 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and TX-NR5100 is 2021. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that SR5015 has better performance than TX-NR5100.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Onkyo TX-NR5100

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR5100 over Marantz SR5015

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. 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the SR5015 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR5100 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5015 10 out of 10, and the TX-NR5100 - 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 SR5015 scored 8, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 scored 9 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, Marantz SR5015 got 10 points, but Onkyo TX-NR5100 received 6 points.

Marantz SR5015 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 has 4/2 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 SR5015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR5100.

Additional features

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

Marantz SR5015 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR5100 got 7.