Author Topic: Marantz Receivers (Read 270954 times)

[r0n1n] · « **Reply #210 on:** Jun 08, 2003 at 09:53 AM »

i've just been to electronics depot festivall mall. price of their marantz 4300 is P17.5k

BuLLeT · « **Reply #211 on:** Jun 08, 2003 at 12:28 PM »

Ronin,

An unsolicited advice, do check w/ Hometheater or w/ Hyperaudio if you are interested with the Marantz AVR.

They can give you the best deal on these receivers.

Thanks.

Skabyol · « **Reply #212 on:** Jun 09, 2003 at 01:32 PM »

Hi everyone,

Yung 1 year old marantz sr5200 ko pag nanonood ako ng movies like saving private ryan at lord of the rings..kailangan mga nasa -25 db up na ang yung volume setting bago maging enjoyable level (ie. you can feel the sub, clear ang dialogue..). Nde naman ako bingi at nde naman ako mahilig sa masyadong malakas normal ba to with other marantz receivers?

thanks,
skabyol

Dracula · « **Reply #213 on:** Jun 09, 2003 at 01:43 PM »

Quote from: Skabyol on Jun 09, 2003 at 01:32 PM

Hi everyone,

Yung 1 year old marantz sr5200 ko pag nanonood ako ng movies like saving private ryan at lord of the rings..kailangan mga nasa -25 db up na ang yung volume setting bago maging enjoyable level (ie. you can feel the sub, clear ang dialogue..). Nde naman ako bingi at nde naman ako mahilig sa masyadong malakas normal ba to with other marantz receivers?

thanks,
skabyol

Baka naman yung settings mo for speaker levels sa set-up mababa?

Courage · « **Reply #214 on:** Jun 09, 2003 at 01:47 PM »

Quote from: dracula on Jun 09, 2003 at 01:43 PM

Baka naman yung settings mo for speaker levels sa set-up mababa?

I think its normal, when i auditioned the Marantz 5300 using mission speakers, i crank the volume to -15 di pa rin masyadong malakas.

Kahit naman ibang AVR's parang ganyan din, when im using denon i usually listen to -5db to -10db, NAD -2db to -8db, Harman -20db to -25db. Pero malakas na yang volume na yan

Skabyol · « **Reply #215 on:** Jun 09, 2003 at 01:49 PM »

Dracula,
Nde naman yata kasi naka +5 yung center ko eh...at naka +6 yung surrounds...

Skabyol

BuLLeT · « **Reply #216 on:** Jun 09, 2003 at 03:19 PM »

skaybol,

I have a Marantz 4300 and Mission Speakers. My reference level is - 20Db. Some DVDs already sound great at this setting and for some DVDs I have to go to -15 or 12Db to get the desired audio output.

The 4300 manual states that the max. volume is +18 Db so I have more room to crank up the volume (w/c I'm afraid to try).

Check the manual of the 5200 and see what is the max volume for your model.

I think you can still crank up the voule more in your case and it is normal as long as you do not hear any distortion.

Thanks

Skabyol · « **Reply #217 on:** Jun 10, 2003 at 12:49 PM »

bullet,
Sounds like normal naman pala yung marantz ko. I think the max for the SR5200 is +15db pero like you i have never tried cranking it that loud. I'm afraid i'll break something...either the equipment or my eardrums..hehehe.
thanks,
skabyol

BuLLeT · « **Reply #218 on:** Jun 10, 2003 at 01:07 PM »

skaybol,

yes your gear i think is normal. Just go w/ the setting that really suits your preference. Kasi if it's too loud hindi na music yu eh, noise na para sa kin.

Just continue enjoying your set up in music & in movies.

Way to go Marantz.................

[r0n1n] · « **Reply #219 on:** Jun 11, 2003 at 05:15 PM »

Quote from: Bullet on Jun 08, 2003 at 12:28 PM

Ronin,

An unsolicited advice, do check w/ Hometheater or w/ Hyperaudio if you are interested with the Marantz AVR.

They can give you the best deal on these receivers.

Thanks.

thanks for the advise. sa akin lang naman e fyi sa ibang pinoydvd members who might be interested

as a matter of fact philander just quoted me a lower price for sr4300

LancerV6 · « **Reply #220 on:** Jun 13, 2003 at 10:49 PM »

Sirs,

ilang watts po ba per channel ang SR4300? will be driving 6 ohms....

Thanks.

Sori nga pala kung may nagtanong na...tamad na ako read ng whole thread

Courage · « **Reply #221 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 08:12 AM »

Quote from: LancerV6 on Jun 13, 2003 at 10:49 PM

Sirs,

ilang watts po ba per channel ang SR4300? will be driving 6 ohms....

Thanks.

Sori nga pala kung may nagtanong na...tamad na ako read ng whole thread

Its 80 watts/ch x 6

van_wilder · « **Reply #222 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:31 AM »

question lang to anybody,
i'm using SR4300,
i connnected a surround back speaker, working naman when i tested it sa menu, but when i'm playing a dvd already it doesn't work.what seems to be the problem?
thanks

Philander · « **Reply #223 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:36 AM »

Quote from: van_wilder on Jun 14, 2003 at 09:31 AM

question lang to anybody,
i'm using SR4300,
i connnected a surround back speaker, working naman when i tested it sa menu, but when i'm playing a dvd already it doesn't work.what seems to be the problem?
thanks

Di talaga gagana yan, unless 6.1 encoded ang disc. Iselect mo yung DSP to Matrix, then hear kung may sound na lalabas.

van_wilder · « **Reply #224 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:38 AM »

i see thanks sir, i will be doing that.

DVDAdik · « **Reply #225 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:38 AM »

Are you really satisfied sa SR4300? On your personal opinion, what is lacking sa receiver na ito? Thanks.

Philander · « **Reply #226 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:51 AM »

Quote from: LancerV6 on Jun 13, 2003 at 10:49 PM

Sirs,

ilang watts po ba per channel ang SR4300? will be driving 6 ohms....

Thanks.

Sori nga pala kung may nagtanong na...tamad na ako read ng whole thread

Technically 80 watts per channel @ 8 ohms ang Marantz 4300, pero kung ipapares mo ay 6 ohms, its 95 watts per channel.

LancerV6 · « **Reply #227 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:52 AM »

Quote from: Philander on Jun 14, 2003 at 09:36 AM

Di talaga gagana yan, unless 6.1 encoded ang disc. Iselect mo yung DSP to Matrix, then hear kung may sound na lalabas.

Sir Philander,

Ang 6.1 ay disc driven? Meaning it depends on what disc you use? Meron bang mga P-disc na 6.1?? hehe

Neways, what if i don't buy muna a surround center, will it work?

Oh and 80w/ch x 6 is that good enough?

Thanks and sorry for my ignorance

Philander · « **Reply #228 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 09:55 AM »

Quote from: DVDAdik on Jun 14, 2003 at 09:38 AM

Are you really satisfied sa SR4300? On your personal opinion, what is lacking sa receiver na ito? Thanks.

Satiesfied, lalo sa sa musical. Consider also the speakers you are going to pair.

Lacking:
Marami like OSD, Component Video Switching, HDCD decoder, 192khz/24-bit DAC, speaker A+B function for multiroom, the remote does not control other components.

But for its price, its the best receiver.

Philander · « **Reply #229 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 10:03 AM »

Quote from: LancerV6 on Jun 14, 2003 at 09:52 AM

Sir Philander,

Ang 6.1 ay disc driven? Meaning it depends on what disc you use?

Yes, hanap ka ng DTS-ES or DD-EX encoded disc

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Neways, what if i don't buy muna a surround center, will it work?

Yes, you can matrix the surround center.

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Meron bang mga P-disc na 6.1?? hehe

Wala pa hehehehheheh.

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Oh and 80w/ch x 6 is that good enough?

Yes, even less than 50 watts (x6) pairing with 95db above speakers at full volume might damage your ears.

LancerV6 · « **Reply #230 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 10:18 AM »

Hehehe...

ok ok tenks tenks

van_wilder · « **Reply #231 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 11:03 AM »

philander, if i understand correctly, kahit hindi 6.1 yung dvd ko, i can just set the left knob to matrix and my center surround will work?

Philander · « **Reply #232 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 11:17 AM »

Quote from: van_wilder on Jun 14, 2003 at 11:03 AM

philander, if i understand correctly, kahit hindi 6.1 yung dvd ko, i can just set the left knob to matrix and my center surround will work?

Yes, you can Matrix the sound.

Kasi, oxymoron "daw" yung DD-EX:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=13597;start=msg211821#msg211821

BuLLeT · « **Reply #233 on:** Jun 14, 2003 at 12:50 PM »

Marantz SR4300 is a great AVR at its price. Actually you get more than what you paid for.

It's enough to power a small to mid size room. If you really like something that really rocks in both HT and music, try the 6300...

wolf666 · « **Reply #234 on:** Jun 26, 2003 at 12:34 AM »

Anyone using SR7300? Ano gamit nyo speakers. Gamit ko is (all KEF) Q1, Q9c and crest2. I wanted to kmow kasi my unit goes into 'protect mode' every now then when there is sudden bust of sound in the movies or music i am playing.

Has anyone experience this with your Marantz receiver models?

[r0n1n] · « **Reply #235 on:** Jun 26, 2003 at 07:55 AM »

Quote from: BuLLet on Jun 09, 2003 at 03:19 PM

skaybol,

I have a Marantz 4300 and Mission Speakers. My reference level is - 20Db. Some DVDs already sound great at this setting and for some DVDs I have to go to -15 or 12Db to get the desired audio output.

The 4300 manual states that the max. volume is +18 Db so I have more room to crank up the volume (w/c I'm afraid to try).

Check the manual of the 5200 and see what is the max volume for your model.

I think you can still crank up the voule more in your case and it is normal as long as you do not hear any distortion.

Thanks

sir bullet,
may i ask kung anu-anong mission speakers ang ginagamit mo for your sr4300? i've heard marantz-mission combo is impressive and i dream to have one

thanks

Philander · « **Reply #236 on:** Jun 26, 2003 at 11:03 AM »

Quote from: r0n1n on Jun 26, 2003 at 07:55 AM

sir bullet,
may i ask kung anu-anong mission speakers ang ginagamit mo for your sr4300? i've heard marantz-mission combo is impressive and i dream to have one

thanks

You may try the Mission M7i series:

M70i
M71i
m72i
m7c1i
m7c2
m73i
m74i
m7ds
m70as

http://www.mission.co.uk/product/m70i/loudspeaker_m70.htm

BuLLeT · « **Reply #237 on:** Jun 26, 2003 at 01:28 PM »

Ronin,

I have the following Mission speakers connected to my Marantz 4300

Fronts : M73i
Center : M7C2
Surrounds : M71
SubW : Custom made w/ PP driver

Man, even this Marantz is a budget receiver, it can do wonders to the Missions specially after burning the speakers for 50 hours of music.

My set up is located with a lot of open space since the planned second floor of my house is not yet done. In HT it is great since the sound really envelopes you. BTW, speaker placement in my opinion is critical. While Iwas setting up the speakers, I have requested a cousin to move the speakers an inch at a time while I am positioned to the listening position.

If you are planning to get a Marantz - Mission Combo, try to listen to a 6300 paired with the M74i and tell us what is your opinion. This combination is like operation "shock & awe" (given the comparative cost with regards to other receiver-speaker combination)

Just my two cents.... I'm not an A/V guru and just speaking from experience.

Skabyol · « **Reply #238 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 05:33 PM »

What does S-DIRECT do?

Philander · « **Reply #239 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 05:46 PM »

Quote from: Skabyol on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:33 PM

What does S-DIRECT do?

S-Direct is a Source-Direct.

It by-passes all tone control in the receiver's section, meaning you can't control bass, tremble and even bass-managment.

Source Direct mode bypasses, tone controls and bass management for purest audio quality.

So lahat ng sound output will depend on the source.