Product Description

Performance addicted? Just call this Marantz your enabler. With THX Select2 certification and 110 watts of continuous power per channel, the SR7002 receiver 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 SR7002. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR7002’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 SR7002 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 SR7002 features Audyssey's remarkable Auto Calibration that examines your entire room to make those other seats just as rewarding as the ones directly in front of your display device's screen. Of course, there’s an infrared input and two DC trigger outputs so you can coordinate your entire system for convenient remote operation. You won’t have any problem fitting all this capability into your home either, thanks to a new, compact chassis that will fit more easily into even the tightest spaces. All this plus a three-year warranty.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16049 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Marantz
• Model: SR7002
• Dimensions: 7.24" h x 17.32" w x 15.59" l, 33.10 pounds

Features

• 110 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
• THX Surround EX,Dolby TrueHD,DTS-HD Master Audio,Dolby Digital Plus,DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx
• Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
• XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels
• iPod® integration (requires optional Marantz iPod dock)

From the Manufacturer

The Marantz SR7002 Surround Receiver – A Balance of Performance and Price

Here's a balanced combination of the performance you deserve and a price that will ease your way to the highest levels of home entertainment. Of course it's from Marantz. And it's got THX® Select2 certification as well. Time to boogie? Time to settle back for a movie? We think so. And so will you.

110 watts x 7 channels all discrete amplifier stage (View larger)

Performance addicted? Just call this Marantz your enabler. With THX Select2 certification and 110 watts of continuous power per channel (yes, 110 watts from each of its seven current-feedback amplifiers!), the SR7002 opens up the home entertainment horizon for the most demanding yet cost-conscious customers out there.

Superior Video Technologies

Let's look at video capabilities first. You can connect up to four HDMI equipped sources to the SR7002. Direct the one you want to your display and to the SR7002'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 SR7002 comes complete with format conversion which 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.

RC8001SR Main-Room and RC-101M Multi-Room Remotes Included (View larger)

Superior Audio Technologies

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 SR7002 features Audyssey's remarkable Auto Calibration that examines your entire room to correct for the acoustical problems that sometimes make those other seats (and you know which ones we mean, don't you?) just as rewarding as the ones directly in front of your display device's screen. Of course, 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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Features for Your Entertainment System

The features of the SR7002 include 110 watts x 7 channels all discrete amplifier stage, current feedback amplification, HDMI v1.3a repeating/switching: 4-In/2-Out, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, dts-HD™ Master Audio, Deep Color, xvYCC and SA-CD support by HDMI, up-conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480i/480p converter, dual component outputs, M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for compressed audio, Audyssey MultEQ, Direct-Set volume, tuner preset and XM preset commands, RS-232C control and IR flasher input, x2 12V DC trigger output, 2nd zone audio/video, and RC8001SR main-room & RC-101M multi-Room remotes included.

Marantz Quality and Design

You won't have any problem fitting all this capability into your home either. We've housed the SR7002 in a new, compact chassis that will fit more easily into even the tightest spaces. But be sure you leave enough room for the SR7002 to breathe, OK? After all, killing a Marantz (besides being almost impossible to do) is an entertainment felony of the first order. But don't worry. Our three year warranty is very forgiving.

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Choose a Marantz Audio/Video Receiver that is Perfect for Your Entertainment System

Marantz offers several models of A/V receivers for your entertainment system, from the entry level Marantz SR4023 stereo receiver to the high level Marantz SR8002 surround receiver. Each A/V receiver has a different set of qualities so you can choose the one that is right for the sound you want. Here's a quick breakdown of the Marantz A/V receivers.

	The Marantz SR8002 Surround Receiver. Do you call the SR8002 an "audiophile's receiver" or a "videophile's receiver"? May we suggest that the answer is simply "Yes"? 125 Watts x 7 Channels All Discrete Amplifier Stage. HDMI v1.3a Repeating/Switching: 4-In/2-Out. Up-Conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480i/480p Converter. Assignable Dual Component Outputs. HD-Radio. XMHD Surround by Neural THX® Technologies. Upgraded Binding Posts (Dielectric Protected). IR Receiver Input and x2 IR Emitter Outputs. 2nd Zone Audio/Video Output and 3rd Zone Audio Output.
	The Marantz SR7002 Surround Receiver. Here's a balanced combination of the performance you deserve and a price that will ease your way to the highest levels of home entertainment. 110 Watts x 7 Channel All Discrete Amplifier Stage. THX® Select2 Certified. HDMI v1.3a Repeating/Switching: 4-In/2-Out. Dual Component Outputs. XMHD Surround by Neural THX® Technologies. RS-232C control and IR Flasher Input. 2nd Zone Audio/Video Output.
	The Marantz SR6003 Audio Video Receiver. From its sleek compound-curve front panel to the multiple control terminals, the SR6003 surround sound receiver contains a stunning array of technologies to increase your A/V enjoyment. Seven. 100 Watts x 7 Channel. HDMI v1.3a Repeating: 3-In/2-Out. 10bit Video converter to HDMI (interlaced to progressive and scaler). Dual HDMI and component video outputs. Analog and digital multi-zone outputs. In-line seven channel amplifiers/High definition audio design. Multiple radio system (AM/FM/XM/SIRIUS).
	The Marantz SR5003 Audio Video Receiver. The SR5003 surround sound A/V receiver answers the needs of all but the most demanding audio- and videophiles. 90 Watts x 7 Channel. HDMI v1.3a Repeating: 3-In/1-Out. 10bit Video converter to HDMI (interlaced to progressive and scaler). Dual HDMI and component video outputs. Analog and digital multi-zone outputs. In-line seven channel amplifiers/High definition audio design. Multiple radio system (AM/FM/XM/SIRIUS).
	The Marantz SR4003 Surround Receiver. Want a full-featured surround sound receiver – one that brings you as close to the A/V experience as possible while still leaving your "rainy day" bank balance untouched? 80 Watts x 7 Channels All Discrete Amplifier Stages. HDMI v1.3a Switching/ v1.1 Repeating: 3-In/1-Out. Multi-channel (7.1) LPCM via HDMI capability. M.R.A.C. Auto Calibration. S-Video to Component Video Up-Conversion. Assignable Component Inputs x3. IR Flasher Input. Front Key Lock function.
	The Marantz SR4023 Stereo Receiver. Especially in this feature-laden world of multichannel sound, the SR4023 receiver is proof positive that Marantz hasn't forgotten its heritage of high quality stereo components. Simplified, non-intimidating operation. High quality discrete amplifier. Large EI core transformer. Pre-out/Main-in terminals. Speaker A/B switching. Low-pass preamp level Subwoofer output. MM Phono preamplifier. Composite video switching with monitor and recording outputs. RS-232C communications port. IR flasher input.

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Customer Reviews

Marantz SR7002 Powerful-Great Sound-User Friendly
This is a bit long but I hope reviewers will benefit by my experiences.

Marantz is a name not found at most popular chain type stores, but it is one worth seeking out. I've had Marantz receivers and amplifiers since the 1970s, and that's not because I didn't consider other brands over that time. After research and demoing other brands, I kept coming back to Marantz. I have a Marantz SR7200 surround receiver that has worked flawless since I got it in 2002. But since I recently upgraded to an HD TV, an HD satellite receiver, and a Blu Ray player, I got the itch to upgrade to an HD surround receiver. The SR7200 was working fine, but doesn't have the latest PLIIx, HDMI inputs and outputs, and some of the other high definition sound and video capabilities. So my research began (and I really planned to try another brand this time). I scoured the internet obsessively (as I always do, and did for my TV and Blu Ray player), reading user reviews and professional reviews, and lab tests. I discovered the SR7002 which got very good marks, but another popular brand kept popping up as the recommended choice. It was just under a grand, so I bit the bullet and purchased the receiver. It had all of the latest bells and whistles and was a very good receiver. But for me, the warmth of the Marantz sound and the user friendly set up and menus was just not there. After a few days of use and adjusting, I returned the receiver, spent an extra $130, and walked out with the Marantz SR7002. Very wise choice for me. The SR7002 has a few less bells and whistles of the previous brand I tried, but it certainly has all of what most folks will need. It has plenty of power for my mid to large living room. The set up and menus are straight forward and very user friendly. Just as a test, I compared the quality of video I get when I run the HDMI video signal from my satellite receiver and Blu Ray player direct to the TV, and when I run the HDMI video signal through the SR7002 first, then to the TV. I cannot tell the difference. There is no loss of video quality running through the receiver first. The beauty of that is less cables to use and easier use of switching between functions. And the sound - excellent. For me, there is a warmth and fullness to the Marantz sound that I don't hear with other receivers. I've read the manual a bit more thoroughly now and have tweaked the system slightly the last few weeks and am even more satisfied. The automatic speaker "calibration" system is very simple to use and balances the speakers wonderfully. It calculates the distances each speaker is away from various sitting positions, adjusts volumes, etc. After that I did go in and made some very minor volume adjustments to suit my taste, particularly the sub and the crossover setting to the sub - everyone's speakers and tastes are different. But it's a great way to establish a solid balanced base to make personal adjustments from. The remote is fine too. It is a learning remote, and I've been able to program it to control my satellite receiver, my Blu Ray player, a DVD recorder, a VHS machine, and my TV. Very nice. I will say that I have since gotten a Harmony One universal remote that, after some experience and program tweaking with it, is excellent, and that is what I use. But I still keep the Marantz remote nearby just in case. I really could have gotten by with the Marantz remote just fine and would have been happy, but the Harmony One has other advanced qualities that are quite nice (but that's another review). So after a ton of research and a try out of a recommended brand, Marantz came through again. I'm totally satisfied. The receiver is the heart of any system; so you need to review, research, and try out for yourself; but in my experiences over the years, Marantz has always been a high quality product, and the SR7002 doesn't disappoint. If you want power and high quality sound, in a user friendly system, for just over a grand, this is it.

Excellent a/v receiver
I've just bought this receiver and it's quality is excellent !!! It has a lot of inputs and outputs, many digital (both optical and coaxial audio inputs), a bunch of component, composite, s-vide inputas.
It also has the upscaling feature through HDMI output.
The sound quality is impressive. The user can also program which digital or analog inputs / outputs will be used for each device connected to the system.
Cons.: Only one: It generates a lot of heat (power consumption of 750W)

The Best and Truely Real Sound you Ever Heard
God why 35% of people would get the Onkyo or any other Receiver Is beyond reason-OR just their pocket book because IF you can afford It "The Marantz" Is the only way to go for truely REAL
sound! There Is no other. Believe me you will appreciate It and be one happy Individual If you can afford It or wait until you can. Mark Sweeney Jr
Syracuse,N.Y.