Product Comparison: Marantz SR5011 vs Marantz SR5012
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- The power is a near perfect match for my Klipsch RP series speakers. Tons of features, you just can't go wrong here.
- I'm very impressed so far. It sounds great on both music and movies, upgrades the sound of MP3 files, and looks a lot more expemsive than it is.
- The ability to fine tune speaker balance, volume, and tone/sound fields on each input is a huge PLUS for me
- Being able to utilize the Sub Woofer while in Pure Direct mode is another HUGE plus and shows that Marantz is still rooted in Hi-Fi
- It runs very hot. I also have an Onkyo 656 which doesnt run anywhere near these temps. It's hot enough that I wouldnt put it in my entertainment unit, instead sat it on top for best ventilation.
- Can’t use both rear surrounds and up-firing/ceiling speakers simultaneously; limited to 5.1.2 or 7.1 configurations, no 7.1.2 with this model
- This is a very good A/V receiver for your entry level to midrange home theater.
- Has enough channels to power your front left, right and center channels along with a pair of side and rear surrounds plus two subwoofers.
- With 100 watts per channel it should be loud enough for most rooms. What I like most about it is how it works with Alexa.
- Great audio receiver, produces awesome sounds when paired with the Bose 301 speaker. Has build-in wifi and Bluetooth.
- On screen display does not work with 4k 60hz or HDR or some other features.
- Set up is easy and the self calibration works well.
- Features a game mode to disable adding input lag
- Good 1080p upscaler, great for legacy sources like Wii connected over component video
- Supports DTS:X and Dolby Atmos
- Spotify Connect is a convenient feature and normally works
- The audessy procedure is actually quite painful because it takes so long for it to go through all the steps.
- The operating manual is not particularly user-friendly.
- The only negative I can site is that some of the options are not on screen, they appear only in the little display.
- My home is mostly automated so I can ask Alexa to watch the living room tv and the Marantz turns on, along with the other equipment I need.
- You can control volume, and inputs with voice commands as well.
- The amp also allows you to use it as a pre-amp as well so if you need more power or want better amplification later on, you can do this easily.
- Their Android application does not work on Samsung Note 8 with latest software.
- All network services like spotify, airplay, Internet radio stop working after a minute or so and I am on wired ethernet. No problems with any other devices I have.
- Being able to wireless-ly play music from my iPhone, iPad or laptop is very handy... especially for parties or when having some company over
- 8 HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all supporting the latest HDMI standards
- One thing I noticed and need to work on is the WiFi, seemed to take long to find my cable modem so being impatient I just ran a lan cable.
- No power outlets on the back for plugging in a sub to automatically turn off
- 8 point audessey channel calibration. This seems great but I didn't proceed with the calibration as the only input I had working was cable tv.
- They sound great. Many options on this AVR and enjoy the Spotify connection along with Heos.
- HEOS is great!!! Sounds way better than anything connected via toslink or hdmi.
- ARC and CEC does not work consistently or at least I cannot find any logic in how it works.
- Switching between inputs is painfully slow and goes through a black screen.