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Rank 40 out of 54 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Marantz

Cinema 50

Name: Cinema 50
Brand: Marantz

around $2299

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

84 Pros

79%
7 reviews (1h 12m)

22 Cons

Experience immersive home theater audio with the Marantz Cinema 50, a 9-channel AV receiver boasting 11.4 processing and four independent subwoofer outputs for a truly powerful bass response. Enjoy future-proof format support, including 8K upscaling, HDMI 2.1 on all inputs and outputs, and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

90%

18 vs 2

Features

100%

7 vs 0

Connectivity

76%

31 vs 10

Sound Quality

73%

8 vs 3

Ease of Use

67%

6 vs 3

Value for Money

Reviewer verdict

Across 7 YouTube reviews, the Marantz Cinema 50 earns a Summa score of 4.2/5, ranking #40 among AV Receivers. Reviewers most often praise its sound quality, features, ease of use, while the most common criticisms concern sound quality, value for money.

The Marantz Cinema 50 is consistently praised for its warm, rich sound quality and strong amplification, with 31 mentions highlighting detailed mid-range, full bass, clear separation, three-dimensional staging and excellent dynamics across music and movies. Reviewers also frequently note extensive feature support (18 mentions), including IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support, 11.x channel processing and multiple subwoofer outputs, plus useful gaming and low-latency/8K capabilities. Ease of use and calibration features (8 mentions) such as Direct/Dirac support and Audyssey receive repeated positive mention for simplifying setup and multi-subwoofer alignment. Connectivity and build/performance details like numerous HDMI 2.1 inputs/outputs, multiple HDMI outputs and a substantial power supply are also commonly highlighted (7 and 4 mentions respectively).

Criticisms center mostly on sound characterization and tuning choices (10 mentions), with several reviewers finding a warmer, slightly less extended or less three-dimensional high end and some reports of hiss or added noise when used as a processor. A smaller number of critiques point to value and positioning (3 mentions) noting higher cost or fewer features/power compared with some competitors, and a few reviewers advised professional help or noted limitations with the Direct/Dirac measurement approach (3 mentions). Additional minor drawbacks noted by a couple of reviewers include lack of legacy video inputs and limited screen readability or plastic-feeling front panel/remote (2 mentions each).

Analysis based on 7 YouTube reviews (1h 12m of video) with 84 pros and 22 cons extracted.

Pros (84)

Sound Quality (31)

trademark richness/warmth throughout the mid-range and bass ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:51
a bit smoother up top (than Onkyo rz50) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:50
big full rich and dynamic sound ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:15
a little bit more clarity (than Anthem MRX 740) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:29
sounded at least as good as the Anthem MRX 740 ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:18
initial impressions are good, sound quality seems great ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 4:55
less lean sounding than Denon X3800h ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 6:25
very clear separation and detail, object sweeping between channels sounded natural (Atmos content) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:40
slightly more forward mid-range presence ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:40
dialogue is always clear ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:59
great amplifier section ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:12
yes it actually has four discrete subwoofer outputs for home theater fans who are serious about their base multiple subwoofers provide a much more even bass response and there's nothing like feeling the bass slam of four great subwoofers ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:26
massive power supply for a receiver in this price range and all the discrete components the cinema 50 has a very rich and warm sound that just makes music and sound tracks so enjoyable ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 8:00
slightly more punchier bass over the Marantz ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 5:32
deeper more three-dimensional Sound Stage ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 6:48
high frequency extension, a little bit more extension on the top end so high hats and cymbals had a bit more Sparkle ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 7:57
treble extension was a touch more extended and the mid-base impact felt more present ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 10:05
tremendously exciting listen and steers gunfire shootouts beautifully with effortless panning even at high volume there's no hint of strain ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:20
comparable to a high quality mid-range stereo amp ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:37
cleaner separation amongst the different layers ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 7:31
a little bit more airier sounding ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 8:50
Wonderful amplifier that sounds great for home theater and just as good for two-channel listening ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 10:19
does music well too ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:30
4 independent subwoofer outs ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:35
can deliver massive Dynamics with whip crack fast transin and a fearsome bass extension ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:12
film sounded especially great when configured in a 7.1.2 setup ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:45
Marin a lotted hdam amplification circuitry is warm and melodious in two-channel mode ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:33
virtual height speaker technology ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:47
music sounded great ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:45
tonally a true Marantz product ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:51
it really helps with the Imaging all right so you get a very cohesive and pinpoint Imaging ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 1:10

Features (18)

IMAX enhanced and that's the cinema 50 and onwards ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 3:41
11 channels of processing with nine amps let you do several different possible home theater speaker configurations ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:16
11.4 channels of processing so you're going to get the best out of your movie and TV content ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 14:57
the processing capacity to be an 11.4 AVR 11 surround channels maybe even some height channels in there with four sub outputs ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 9:15
Vision low latency for gaming and 8K upscaling are also built in ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:52
pretty much goes without saying if you guys are used to a standard AVR like this you guys are more than accustomed to the different spatial formats that you guys are going to have uh the immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos dtsx and IMAX enhanced as well as Oro 3D with this unit ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 4:53
by adding a two-channel power amp you can go to a full-blown 7.4.4 system ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:22
uses heos for all music services and you'll have all the major voice control options available ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:46
IMAX enhance on this model ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 10:06
four independent subwoofers ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 10:57
great feature for late night listening is the dynamic volume which reduces the loud explosions you might hear during an action movie ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 8:26
processes 11 channels ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 3:49
11.4 processing capabilities ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:28
format support is extensive with Dolby admos dtsx and 4o 3D capable as well as Sony's 360 reality audio ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 3:56
IMAX enhanced certified which could come into its own when Disney plus starts streaming IMAX audio mixes ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:06
gaming was awesome ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:25
direct the positive the pro is that it aligns the the phase full range ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 0:40
dra live base control it's also very good at um aligning multiple subwoofers ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 2:08

Ease of Use (8)

with the cinema 50 you can calibrate them each separately is just super cool ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:41
from the Marantz Cinema series 50 onwards we've added in direct support as well and direct live is an absolute Game Changer when it comes to setting up your system ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 5:31
better user experience than the Anthem MRX 740 ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:57
super easy setup system it literally walks you through every step making it almost impossible to miss anything ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 8:11
more advanced type of audio format that you guys can calibrate ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 5:33
support for direct room calibration software ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:47
Audyssey works well ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:20
it does a very good job uh and then it makes it pretty easy to just import magic beans on top of that ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 2:25

Connectivity (7)

cool thing is is Marantz actually cares about sound and they put a ground right here next to your phono which is cool ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 3:30
pretty decent moving magnet photo section included ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:56
connectivity on offer is truly impressive with 8K and 4K at 120 HZ support, 6 HDMI inputs plus three outputs and an impressive Auto calibration system ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 3:45
HDMI inputs that support HDMI 2.1 ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:40
all of the hdmis on the Marantz Cinema 50 are HDMI 2.1 compliant ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:32
three HDMI outputs ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:40
no input lags ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:25

Value for Money (6)

better deal than the MRX 740 ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:57
option to add direct live for an optional cost later ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 8:35
has the ability to upgrade in 2023...with Dirac 2023 ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 5:15
pretty sweet Marantz box with a bunch of goodies ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 0:48
one of the most futureproof home theater amps ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 3:43
strong format support is as futureproof as they come right now ▶ Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE @ 4:42

Design/Aesthetics (5)

really like this cool design ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 1:41
it's going to be a product that you're going to be proud to have out on display, it's going to be not an eyesore it's going to be an attractive feature set inside your living room ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 1:42
hidden buttons we've got a drop down draw where all the buttons for volume up and your channel select they're hidden behind that new front panel ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 10:47
looks aesthetically pleasing in the living room with the drop down draw so you can hide the buttons away ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 15:03
classed this thing up a little bit ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 1:39

Power/Performance (4)

far larger power supply and way better Dynamics than Cinema 60 ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:15
nine channels is 110 watts per channel ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 9:31
nine channels powered so this is going to be nine channels right out of the box ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 3:45
nine power channels ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 0:28

Build Quality (3)

pretty serious weight of almost 30 PBS ▶ BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Maran @ 7:13
no fan noises ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:51
Marantz is more of a premium product and this definitely plays to that effect ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 1:05

Overall (1)

better looks, performance and usability (than Onkyo rz50) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:50

Remote Control (1)

pretty sweet remote ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 1:03

Cons (22)

Sound Quality (10)

less deep and three-dimensional sound (than Stark Sound Fiera 8) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:46
Audyssey is too lean sounding ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 1:20
less clean separation between layers (than Stark Sound Fiera 8) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:51
less clarity (than Stark Sound Fiera 8) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:56
adds buzzing noise as well as hiss when used as an AV processor ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 4:35
warmer overall sound, which may be a con depending on preference. ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 4:06
less extension to the high frequencies (than Stark Sound Fiera 8) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 4:01
lighter bass (than Stark Sound Fiera 8) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:28
slight hiss if you were to put your ear up to the Tweeter ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 4:49
mid-range a little bit more recessed behind my speakers ▶ Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater @ 6:43

Value for Money (3)

costs more money (than Onkyo rz50) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:50
fewer features and less power (than Marantz 8015) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 3:03
not available right now at the time of this taping ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 5:17

Ease of Use (3)

would highly recommend calling in a professional to do your direct processing on this one ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 5:52
the downside is the way that draak works is it takes measurements say your UIC so you can use your mic uh it'll take the measurements from the main listening positions one or however many you want to do and then it takes that and it it corrects that to Flat first and when it corrects it to Flat that is the baseline from which you start correcting ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 2:35
draak doesn't have any nearfield measurements so in some ways it's it may be overcorrecting ▶ Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? @ 3:26

Features (2)

does not have a legacy video input such as composite or component ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:18
if you wanted to use this as an 11.4 system you would be required to add an additional two-channel power amplifier to the system ▶ Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? @ 9:37

Design/Aesthetics (2)

limited screen functionality, not easy to read from more than three feet away ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:27
feel right here is a little bit different than the standard traditional Marantz ▶ New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AV @ 1:59

Build Quality (2)

made from plastic ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 2:38
front plate and remote are plastic ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 @ 5:46

Review sources

WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the MARANTZ CINEMA 50 by Geezer Into Tech — 29 pros, 14 cons
New 2023 Marantz Cinema 50 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Monster AVR by That Home Theater Dude — 11 pros, 3 cons
BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Marantz, Anthem & Arcam by Audio Advice — 13 pros, 0 cons
Are Marantz Cinema AV Receivers the best for a Modern Home? | AV.com by AV com HiFi & Cinema — 10 pros, 1 cons
Best AV Receivers 2024 My dream AV Receiver is Finally HERE by Tech Zone — 10 pros, 0 cons
Upgrade Your AVR! Starke Sound Fiera 8 Channel Home Theater Amplifier Review w/ Marantz Cinema 50 by Shane Lee — 7 pros, 2 cons
Magic Beans: Dirac Or Audyssey With A Marantz Cinema 50?!? by Daily HiFi — 4 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Marantz Cinema 50 worth buying?

Based on 7 independent YouTube reviews, the Marantz Cinema 50 scores 4.2/5 with 84 positive and 22 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #40 in the AV Receivers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Marantz Cinema 50?

The most praised aspects are sound quality, features, ease of use — Sound Quality (31 mentions), Features (18 mentions), Ease of Use (8 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Marantz Cinema 50?

Reviewers most frequently criticize sound quality, value for money — Sound Quality (10 mentions), Value for Money (3 mentions).

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