I love the way your channel if about YOUR opinion. So may people just talk about specs and the usual obvious shite that people can google, honestly your content is intelligent and superb. a real breath of fresh air. keep up the quality content
One small mistake. The SR8015 can decode 13.2 Channels, the Cinema 50 just 11.4. So you are not able to drive a Auro 3D 13.1 with the Cinema 50. Also not a 7.1.6 or a 9.1.4. Also the bigger Cinema 40 is just able to decode 11.4 Channels. So there is no adequate new alternative to the SR8015. Even not with external amplifier.
For those who wants possibly more accurate calibration the Marantz Cinema 40 and 50 will have Dirac Live within couple of months for a fee. Marantz Cinema 60 and 70 won't have Dirac Live. Unfortunately they won't offer Marantz SR8015 Dirac Live.
@@homecinemaking397I agree, after calibrating my Marantz Cinema 50 using Audyssey sounds pretty good. No complaints here. I'm curious how much better will Dirac Live be?
@@retroforce6919 Dirac is much better than Audyssey. I have about 15 years experience with both, on a 120k$ active system. I made my own Dirac processor in the beginning, since there was none. Its consensus on most users I experience. There is a reason why Adyssey is not used on high end processors. But it is cheaper, and can make a difference if you add it correctly.
Daft question, but on the 50, when a source starts to play, does the display say what the audio is being at? eg my old AVR would put a diff icon depending if it was DD, DTS, TrueHD, etc....which is very helpful for troubleshooting. All the pics I seem to find just show the input name, eg "bluray" and a volume
@@homecinemaking397 Thank you thats helpful. I forgot about the on screen display information (as my Onkyo 607 broke displaying that many years ago) - so long as I can still see it somehow - as sometimes my Nvidia shield or HTPC etc start playing up, or audio doesnt sound right, and check and it's sending the audio as stereo or such in stead. - I may opt for the 3800H instead of the cinema 50 - at £950 vs £1200
@@homecinemaking397 haha glad its not just me then that wants to see that logo showing. For mostly movies it seems the 3800 might be the way to go - tho seen some people say the 50 is better in that too - though - maybe not worth the extra 25% in cost to me
@@midnight7297 if we are talking 40 i would say no brainer but between the 50 and 3800h not much there. Save the bucks and go 3800 is music is not your main focus.
Hi it's unfortunate that your SR8015 review has disappeared 😢 Anyway I 'm quite agree that sound is more important than any measurements or benchmark... but owning both the SR8015 and the Cinema 40 there is no comparison between the 2 units: the 8015 sounds great really musical...the Cinema 40 got good DSPs but I miss something with the overall sound... the highs are too much roll-off to my ears...
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks. I’ve been a Klipsch guy most my life. Had the RF5’s for 12 years, and until recently was going to go the RP8000 route until I read all the great reviews about the Polk r700s. I just don’t know…after so much time spent with the Klipsch sound…I think in the long run I will enjoy the Polks more.
@@MykWazowski if you like the klipsch forwardness and the way the horn throws the sound then the R700 will sound muffled to you. Its 100% flat and does not alter the sound at all. That is what makes it so good but you might miss the excitement. Demo first in my opinion.
Great video! I have an 8015 with three subs and an Emotiva BasX A3, wondering if I should change to a Cinema 40 and different amp, and repurpose the 8015 to another room?
@@homecinemaking397 i beg to differ. I have the cinema 50 and the rx-a8a. The yamaha sounds more natural(as in the way something is suppose to sound). Marantz sounds like you're in a hall. The signal(sound signature ) is definitely tampered with(warmer). The yamaha also is a sturdy built unit, it sounds fuller as well. The 4 independent subs is nice on the cinema 40/50 but if you're running an external amp(2 in my case) for your subs then it dont matter. I have tried the multi directional subs and i can't really tell if it's working the way i think it supposed to work but i think it is doing its job.
@@sspringss2727 I just wanted to buy one for listening to music and watching movies i don't know which is the best YAMAHA RX-A6A and Marantz Cinema 50 Which one would you recommend me or which one do you think is the best can you give me some advice thank you😃😃
@Persian Cat id go with with the a6a because it's usually discounted to about 1650 regularly. Yamaha has fixed the hdmi 2.1 issues as well also if you're running 2 or less subs or they're controlled externally by a dsp/ separate amps and don't care for dirac then Yamaha it is.
I love the way your channel if about YOUR opinion. So may people just talk about specs and the usual obvious shite that people can google, honestly your content is intelligent and superb. a real breath of fresh air. keep up the quality content
Thank you and that is exactly what im shooting for. I dont care about specs but how it sounds👌
I see you still using Def tech DN12, I bought mine in January and it’s a beast clean and quick. Thanks for your review
One small mistake. The SR8015 can decode 13.2 Channels, the Cinema 50 just 11.4. So you are not able to drive a Auro 3D 13.1 with the Cinema 50. Also not a 7.1.6 or a 9.1.4. Also the bigger Cinema 40 is just able to decode 11.4 Channels. So there is no adequate new alternative to the SR8015. Even not with external amplifier.
It still has Auro 3D built in, maybe not full 13ch but on a 11ch front. Its not a full replacement yes i agree.
For those who wants possibly more accurate calibration the Marantz Cinema 40 and 50 will have Dirac Live within couple of months for a fee. Marantz Cinema 60 and 70 won't have Dirac Live. Unfortunately they won't offer Marantz SR8015 Dirac Live.
I still will not be using Dirac as i know Audyssey very well and can tune it to perfection.
@@homecinemaking397I agree, after calibrating my Marantz Cinema 50 using Audyssey sounds pretty good. No complaints here. I'm curious how much better will Dirac Live be?
@@retroforce6919 if done correctly minimal
@@retroforce6919 Dirac is much better than Audyssey. I have about 15 years experience with both, on a 120k$ active system. I made my own Dirac processor in the beginning, since there was none. Its consensus on most users I experience. There is a reason why Adyssey is not used on high end processors. But it is cheaper, and can make a difference if you add it correctly.
Daft question, but on the 50, when a source starts to play, does the display say what the audio is being at? eg my old AVR would put a diff icon depending if it was DD, DTS, TrueHD, etc....which is very helpful for troubleshooting. All the pics I seem to find just show the input name, eg "bluray" and a volume
On the 50 no but on the 40 yes because of the screen size. But just hit the info button and you will see on screen.
@@homecinemaking397 Thank you thats helpful. I forgot about the on screen display information (as my Onkyo 607 broke displaying that many years ago) - so long as I can still see it somehow - as sometimes my Nvidia shield or HTPC etc start playing up, or audio doesnt sound right, and check and it's sending the audio as stereo or such in stead. - I may opt for the 3800H instead of the cinema 50 - at £950 vs £1200
@@midnight7297 i always need to see what im getting its part of my ocd🤣 3800 is also a very nice unit all the same features👌
@@homecinemaking397 haha glad its not just me then that wants to see that logo showing. For mostly movies it seems the 3800 might be the way to go - tho seen some people say the 50 is better in that too - though - maybe not worth the extra 25% in cost to me
@@midnight7297 if we are talking 40 i would say no brainer but between the 50 and 3800h not much there. Save the bucks and go 3800 is music is not your main focus.
Hi it's unfortunate that your SR8015 review has disappeared 😢
Anyway I 'm quite agree that sound is more important than any measurements or benchmark... but owning both the SR8015 and the Cinema 40 there is no comparison between the 2 units: the 8015 sounds great really musical...the Cinema 40 got good DSPs but I miss something with the overall sound... the highs are too much roll-off to my ears...
How do those RF7's stack up to the Polk R700's?
This is actually a good match up. So the R700 hold there own. They are much more neutral and the bass is about 70% there.
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks. I’ve been a Klipsch guy most my life. Had the RF5’s for 12 years, and until recently was going to go the RP8000 route until I read all the great reviews about the Polk r700s. I just don’t know…after so much time spent with the Klipsch sound…I think in the long run I will enjoy the Polks more.
@@MykWazowski if you like the klipsch forwardness and the way the horn throws the sound then the R700 will sound muffled to you. Its 100% flat and does not alter the sound at all. That is what makes it so good but you might miss the excitement. Demo first in my opinion.
Great video!
I have an 8015 with three subs and an Emotiva BasX A3, wondering if I should change to a Cinema 40 and different amp, and repurpose the 8015 to another room?
Thank you💪 the only pro will be to use the multiple subs correctly.
@Home cinema king another pro is if you're using multiple hdmi 2.1 devices. The 8015 only have 1 whereas all the ports on the cinema 40/50 are 2.1.
@@sspringss2727 correct yes
What's your take on the new Yamaha AVR's in comparison to Sound United's offerings?
No Yamaha does not even come close that is why i did not mention them.
@@homecinemaking397 i beg to differ. I have the cinema 50 and the rx-a8a. The yamaha sounds more natural(as in the way something is suppose to sound). Marantz sounds like you're in a hall. The signal(sound signature ) is definitely tampered with(warmer). The yamaha also is a sturdy built unit, it sounds fuller as well. The 4 independent subs is nice on the cinema 40/50 but if you're running an external amp(2 in my case) for your subs then it dont matter. I have tried the multi directional subs and i can't really tell if it's working the way i think it supposed to work but i think it is doing its job.
@@sspringss2727 each to there own. In my opinion i will never touch yamaha again but that is just me if you like it you like it.
@@sspringss2727 I just wanted to buy one for listening to music and watching movies i don't know which is the best YAMAHA RX-A6A and Marantz Cinema 50 Which one would you recommend me or which one do you think is the best can you give me some advice thank you😃😃
@Persian Cat id go with with the a6a because it's usually discounted to about 1650 regularly. Yamaha has fixed the hdmi 2.1 issues as well also if you're running 2 or less subs or they're controlled externally by a dsp/ separate amps and don't care for dirac then Yamaha it is.
Can I get a white one ???
Black and silver/champagne only
Hi do you reckon marantz 8015 will be replaced with a newer model soon
No not soon its will be Av10 for now flagship and cinema 40 biggest receiver.
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks
Cinema 30 out by the spring
@@paulk9534 Yeah nearly $8000 Australian dollars I don't think so