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No it will be upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 chipsets, allegedly at no cost to Marantz users who purchase from authorized dealers. I will confirm after CES for sure.

The article states all internal amplification 150wpc (2CH driven). Spec field isn't fully populated since this is such a new product and not everything is known yet.

Why? Denon receivers has pretty good reliability. For someone that doesn't need massive amounts of power, this offers more than enough and handles 13 speakers in one box. Personally I'd go with the Marantz AV8805 which is a clone of this without the amps, but I can understand folks limited on...

No it has 13 internal amplifiers and 13 channels of processing.

What do you get when you mix Denon digital know-how with Marantz analog finesse? The AV8805 13.2CH AV Processor! The AV8805 boasts an audiophile grade preamp section while supporting ALL 3 immersive surround formats, 3 pairs of height channels, and flexible preamp assignability for multiple...

If I had a room for them, I'd take em, but the grille covers would have to go. I can't imagine how poorly they affect HF response. Just a bad idea IMO.

Vintage JBL enthusiasts know what a jewel the L100 speakers, even 50 years after their inception. In fact, according to Harman, they're among the all time best selling speakers from JBL. Harman just announced an update to this legendary design with completely new modernized drivers and crossover...

Vintage JBL enthusiasts know what a jewel the L100 speakers, even 50 years after their inception. In fact, according to Harman, they're among the all time best selling speakers from JBL. Harman just announced an update to this legendary design with completely new modernized drivers and crossover...

The same critics loved Star Trek Into Lameness too.

It's a stupid rating they started doing with Atmos receivers with 1CH driven at 10% THD+N at 6 ohms as you can see in my AVR-X5200W: http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/denon-avr-x5200w/measurements It's confusing, misleading and should be eliminated or at least ignored IMO.

Actually if multi-sub is properly implemented and reduces seat-seat variances, then EQ can be a VERY effective tool that will help all seats to reduce modal issues and SOMETIMES fix minor nulls. See:http://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-calibration/bass-optimization-for-home-theater...

Very true. Just like with Star Trek Discovery, all of the characters in the Disney Star Wars movies are unrememberable. I thought it was just me showing my age and diminished short term memory. But, it's the fact that both of these franchises lack character development and synergy with each...

The world's first 13.2CH Immersive Surround Receiver is what Denon is calling their new AVR-X8500H. This 51lbs monster is the king of all AV receivers at CES 2018 as we don't know of any other product that supports ALL 3 immersive surround formats, 3 pairs of height channels, with a HDMI 2.1...

Sound United is the entity that owns these brands. I assume the engineering staff for each brand is still self contained similar to how Harman engineers are still with Harman despite being bought out by Samsung. I do have a conference call planned after CES to find out more about the Sound...

Yes simply placing an Atmos speaker on top of an ear level companion speaker has a lot of problems in both localization and in a poor ability to reflect the sound without it scattering too much prior and/or blurring the sound of the companion speaker. Getting it above ear level will help, but...

Sound United LLC, parent company to Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Polk BOOM, HEOS, and Boston Acoustics, today announced it has acquired Classé Audio, a leading maker of high-performance music and theater components. Classé Audio will join the Sound United family of brands...

You have to do the very same thing with the new Star Trek movies and Star Trek Discovery (STD) show as well ;)

Honestly you're asking a lot for a soundbar to have HDMI and sound quality that will significantly better your TV for under $200. Your best bet is to buy used.

If you are looking for a price friendly desktop or surround loudspeaker with an audiophile RAAL tweeter, Zapf audio woofer and superb crossover network than look no further than the Mini Philharmonitor from Dennis Murphy and Philharmonic Audio. The Mini Philharmonitor is a relatively new...

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