Confused by the Denon vs. Marantz AV receiver maze? Phil Jones, Global Director of Training at Harman International, breaks down all 19 A/V receivers ranging from $399 to $7,199. Though Denon and Marantz have been under the same corporate ownership for over a decade (now Harman International, owned by Samsung), not all AVRs are created equal. Discover the subtle—and not-so-subtle—differences, what really matters for your Dolby Atmos home theater setup, and whether you may want to upgrade to Dirac Active Room Treatment or even separates. This episode is perfect for home theater enthusiasts ready to cut through the hype and make a smart buying decision.
Thank you to HEOS for sponsoring this episode.
On the Panel
- Brian Mitchell, eCoustics, Founder & CEO
- Chris Boylan, eCoustics, Editor at Large
- Philip Jones, Harman International, Global Director of Training
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Related Reading:
- Denon vs Marantz AVRs: Which Home Theater Receiver Is Right for You?
- Which Marantz A/V Receiver Should You Buy?
- Which Denon A-Series A/V Receiver Should You Buy?
- Which Denon X-Series A/V Receiver Should You Buy?
- Which Denon S-Series A/V Receiver Should You Buy?
Credits:
- Original intro music by The Arc of All.
- Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
- Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.










