Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Building a home theater, but confused by so many Denon vs. Marantz A/V Receiver options? With 19 AVRs to choose from priced between $400 to $7200, Global Director of Training at Harman International, Phil Jones breaks down the differences. Though Denon and Marantz have been under the same corporate umbrella for over a decade (now Harman International, owned by Samsung), not all AV receivers are created equal. Discover what's the same, what's different, and what really matters for a multi-channel Dolby Atmos loudspeaker and subwoofer setup, This podcast is perfect for home theater enthusiasts ready to cut through the hype and make a smart buy.
0:51 Denon S-Series
2:19 Denon X-Series
2:37 Denon A-Series
3:01 Denon AVR-A1H
6:44 Dirac Active Room Treatment (ART)
8:02 Dirac Compatibility
9:00 Why Dirac Costs Extra?
14:39 Dirac Setup
18:32 Marantz Cinema 30
20:16 Denon vs. Marantz
25:46 Marantz Difference
28:30 Marantz AV Separates
31:28 Entry-level AVRs
33:49 Denon S- vs. X-Series
35:07 HEOS
Get more photos, specs, and details.
ecoustics.com/articles/denon-vs-marantz-avrs
On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, Host and founder, eCoustics
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large, eCoustics
Philip Jones, Global Director of Training, Harman International
Tip: On September 23, 2025, Harman International acquired Sound United (from Masimo), which also included Polk Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, Definitive Technology, Classe, and HEOS as well as Denon and Marantz.
ecoustics.com/news/harman-masimo-consumer-audio
Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, TVs, and more.
ecoustics.com
#denon #marantz #avreceiver
Building a home theater, but confused by so many Denon vs. Marantz A/V Receiver options? With 19 AVRs to choose from priced between $400 to $7200, Global Director of Training at Harman International, Phil Jones breaks down the differences. Though Denon and Marantz have been under the same corporate umbrella for over a decade (now Harman International, owned by Samsung), not all AV receivers are created equal. Discover what's the same, what's different, and what really matters for a multi-channel Dolby Atmos loudspeaker and subwoofer setup, This podcast is perfect for home theater enthusiasts ready to cut through the hype and make a smart buy.
0:51 Denon S-Series
2:19 Denon X-Series
2:37 Denon A-Series
3:01 Denon AVR-A1H
6:44 Dirac Active Room Treatment (ART)
8:02 Dirac Compatibility
9:00 Why Dirac Costs Extra?
14:39 Dirac Setup
18:32 Marantz Cinema 30
20:16 Denon vs. Marantz
25:46 Marantz Difference
28:30 Marantz AV Separates
31:28 Entry-level AVRs
33:49 Denon S- vs. X-Series
35:07 HEOS
Get more photos, specs, and details.
ecoustics.com/articles/denon-vs-marantz-avrs
On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, Host and founder, eCoustics
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large, eCoustics
Philip Jones, Global Director of Training, Harman International
Tip: On September 23, 2025, Harman International acquired Sound United (from Masimo), which also included Polk Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, Definitive Technology, Classe, and HEOS as well as Denon and Marantz.
ecoustics.com/news/harman-masimo-consumer-audio
Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, TVs, and more.
ecoustics.com
#denon #marantz #avreceiver
