Marantz SR7011 vs Marantz SR8012

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The Marantz SR7011 vs Marantz SR8012 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR7011 received 9 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR8012 was rated 9.5 points. The release date of SR7011 is 2016, and SR8012 is 2017. SR8012 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - SR7011.

Main advantages Marantz SR7011 over Marantz SR8012

Main advantages Marantz SR8012 over Marantz SR7011

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR7011 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Marantz SR8012 supports a 11.2-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 SR8012 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR7011 it is 125/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR7011 9 out of 10, and the SR8012 - 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 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, Marantz SR7011 got 9 points, but Marantz SR8012 received 10 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Marantz SR8012.

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 rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

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 SR7011 got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR8012 got 10.

Each of these devices has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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 SR8012 licensed by IMAX.