Marantz SR5015 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100

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The Marantz SR5015 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 was rated 8.6 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and TX-NR7100 is 2021. SR5015 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-NR7100.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Onkyo TX-NR7100

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR7100 over Marantz SR5015

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR5015 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR7100 supports a 9.2-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 - 100/8, 200/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5015 10 out of 10, and the TX-NR7100 - 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-NR7100 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-NR7100 received 8 points.

Marantz SR5015 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 has 7/2 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-NR7100.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The TX-NR7100 licensed by IMAX.