The SR7001 comes complete with format conversion lets you watch older videos through the super-convenient HDMI format. And there’s a Second Zone audio/video output, too, so you can enjoy your entertainment throughout your entire home. There's an impressive feature count that includes 110-watt amplification per channel, automatic calibration, video upconversion to component quality and a complete range of surround formats including THX certification. It supports all the latest multichannel decoding formats for an impressive, enveloping 360 degree surround sound. Independent power supply circuits are incorporated for the FL display, audio and video sections for maximum separation, clarity and dynamic range. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR7001’s built-in surround sound processor. This new full 1080P resolution encoded on HD DVDs require a high bandwidth of 10.2 gigabytes and a new path to pass through, HDMI with 1.3 versions. So keeping in mind these new buzz words, the new Marantz series receivers makes life easy.
Furthermore, thanks to a video upscaler, whatever analogue signal you put into the SR7001, it can be upscaled to component quality (the highest available for analogue). Also the SR7001 is out very soon which apparently features HDMI (aswell as Audyssey EQ) if that is important for you right now. That is if your display, or one you are contemplating, has only one HDMI input and you need 2. The SR7001 converts component to HDMI, but it won't upconvert the signal. If you input 480p via component, it will output 480p via HDMI.
Connections are in the numerous, with powered Zone 2 audio output (or to bi-amp the front speakers) and four-in two-out component video. There's no networking, USB or iPod connectivity ? When I plugged the digital optical cable from the blue ray, the Marantz doesn't shown on the screen all the speakers. Looks strange for me. When it has processed this it then calibrates speaker level, size, and distance. The system compensates for more than one listening location at the same time, giving nearly every listener in the room a "sweet spot" no matter where they're sitting.
Highly sophisticated decoding technologies are utilized to provide the very best performance, including the latest Dolby Digital and DTS formats that drive up to seven full-range speakers as well as subwoofer. And for the ultimate performance, our top-of-the-range receivers carry a THX badge: the film industry?s seal of approval indicating a product that conforms to the very highest standards.
But the biggest price cut is for the flagship SR9600 which is reduced from $6,999 to $4,999. Packing in power and features galore, including networking capability, this mid-priced receiver is an AV treat in a brushed aluminium case. Featuring seven 140W channels, it’s festooned with sockets and has both a capable handset – and a remote for a second zone.
Like other Marantz amps we've seen before, the SR7001 has a low tolerance for components which have a high signal output. This causes the "Peak" light to come on more often than not. We've found four of the best models on the market to help decide which is the best home cinema hub for you.
You might want to go ahead and contact Marantz directly. I had trouble with a dealer here and also assumed that I was at his mercy, until I finally just contacted the manufacturer .and the manufacturer eventually cleared everything up. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR7001's built-in surround sound processor. Unlike earlier HDMI connections, these handle multi-channel sound with ease. There are endless threads on this forum about the differences and merits of using direct radiating rear speakers vs. I highly suggest you seek them out and read up on the subject.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Friday, November 9, 2007
REVIEW: Marantz SR7001 AV-Receiver
Rating: [9.5/10]
Here's a solid mix of the theatrical performance you want. The price is going to turn all home entertainment choices into low value and dispensable choices. It's got THX Select2 certification. It's got 110 watts of continuous power per channel. It's got seven current-feedback amplifiers!
The SR7001 features upconversion (Upconversion - The reconstruction of a video frame or image to have a larger number of scan lines or pixels) to HDMI with 480i/480p converter creates with time-based correction, and makes for awesome viewing. The THX Select2 designation assures accurate reproduction of movie soundtracks.
THX: Certification program for home theater equipment. Uses some proprietary features, but mostly assures a base quality level for a given room size. (See THX Select or Ultra.) Is compatible with any and all soundtrack formats. Stands for either Tom Holman's eXperiment, after the engineer who drafted the original standard, or is named after the company's founder George Lucas' first movie, THX 1138. Nobody agrees on which.
THX Select: Certification program for speakers and receivers that assures a base level of quality and performance when played in a room that's between 2,000 and 3,000 cubic feet.
The Marantz SR7001 uses proprietary audio calibration technology enables it to create the sweet spot for each listener in the room. Say goodbye to trial and error methods to get the speaker levels right!
HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface. USB-like digital video connectivity standard designed as a successor to DVI; can transmit both uncompressed digital audio and video signals; protected by HDCP digital copy protection.
The SR7001 will open your eyes to the realms of home entertainment even if you are a demanding but cost-conscious audiophile.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Marantz Home Theater Receivers SR 7001
What exactly is a home theater receiver? A home theater receiver is the audio visual equipment that interprets information and then sends them out to your screen and speakers, so you can't really live without it and an actual theater experience wouldn't exist.
Consider this top-notched (BRAND NEW) product! I was surfing around on eBay and found that the next price was around $1,200 - nearly the same!
Home theater receivers such as the Marantz SR 7001 should be in every home theater.
Sound is more affected than, say, video by the receiver. Any DVD that has been optimized for Dolby 5.1 surround sound will have audio signals properly amplified: distribution to proper speakers will be complete. Bass sounds get sent to the subwoofer, and other background noises are sent to rear speakers. Any actor's speech is heard from the front. A high quality home theater receiver with matching speaker sets will give you a better feel for your movie.
A home theater receiver ranges between $250 to $2500 for the really top quality. If you are on a strict budget, just know that a $500 product and a $800 doesn't quite make for much of a difference. But a higher quality one has distinct difference to the ear, and you'd need to get one to know one!
Wattage is an indication of how loud the sound can go. 400 - 500 watts is generally okay for any home theater environment. If you have a really large home (and a budget to boot) I'd advise a 1000 watt machine.
Consider this top-notched (BRAND NEW) product! I was surfing around on eBay and found that the next price was around $1,200 - nearly the same!
Home theater receivers such as the Marantz SR 7001 should be in every home theater.
Sound is more affected than, say, video by the receiver. Any DVD that has been optimized for Dolby 5.1 surround sound will have audio signals properly amplified: distribution to proper speakers will be complete. Bass sounds get sent to the subwoofer, and other background noises are sent to rear speakers. Any actor's speech is heard from the front. A high quality home theater receiver with matching speaker sets will give you a better feel for your movie.
A home theater receiver ranges between $250 to $2500 for the really top quality. If you are on a strict budget, just know that a $500 product and a $800 doesn't quite make for much of a difference. But a higher quality one has distinct difference to the ear, and you'd need to get one to know one!
Wattage is an indication of how loud the sound can go. 400 - 500 watts is generally okay for any home theater environment. If you have a really large home (and a budget to boot) I'd advise a 1000 watt machine.
Marantz SR7001 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Technical Details
- audio_output_mode: Surround Sound
- Surround Sound Effects: SRS Circle Surround II
- component_type: Receiver
- Built In Decoder: Dolby Pro Logic IIx, THX Select 2, THX Surround EX decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS decoder
- remote_control_description: Universal remote control
Performance addicted? Just call this Marantz your enabler. With THX Select2 certification and 110 watts of continuous power per channel, the SR7001 opens up the home entertainment horizon for the most demanding yet cost-conscious customers out there. Let's look at video capabilities first. You can connect up to four HDMI equipped sources to the SR7001. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR7001's built-in surround sound processor. Unlike earlier HDMI connections, these handle multi-channel sound with ease.Still enjoying non-HDMI sources? Rest easy. The SR7001 comes complete with format conversion lets you watch older videos through the super-convenient HDMI format. And there's a Second Zone audio/video output, too, so you can enjoy your entertainment throughout your entire home. You'll also find Dolby Virtual Speaker so you can enjoy an immersive surround experience with the dialog clarity inherent in a discrete center channel configuration with just two speakers!And, speaking of clarity, the SR7001 features Audyssey's remarkable Auto Calibration that examines your entire room to corrects for the acoustical problems that sometimes make those other seats just as rewarding as the ones directly in front of your display device's screen. There's an infrared input and two DC trigger outputs so you can coordinate your entire system for convenient remote operation.
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