Marantz AV7706
Score: 86/100
Klipsch Reference Cinema Bundle
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Klipsch Reference Cinema bundle with an Onkyo TX-RZ30 receiver offers a premium 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience, combining high-efficiency speakers, a powerful subwoofer, and advanced 8K-ready video and room-correction features. Its size, weight, and complex calibration may deter casual users.
The Marantz AV7706 is a high-end 11.2-channel AV pre-processor offering audiophile-grade sound, extensive format support, and future-proof 8K/VRR video. It excels in connectivity and build quality but lacks built-in amplification and has some software quirks.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 170 wattsbest | |
— | 92 dBbest | |
— | 103 dBbest | |
— | 28 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
11.2best | 9.2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.845 kgbest | 53 kg |
8 countbest | 7 count |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 12.845 kg | 53 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Inputs (count) | 8 count | 7 count |
Audio Performance(2) | ||
Channels | 11.2 | 9.2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 96/24, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD5.6 | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | black | Black |
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Professional reviewers laud the AV7706 for its audiophile-grade sound, exhaustive format support, and reference-class 8K/VRR video processing, while noting HEOS UI latency and the absence of Dirac Live room correction.
Everyday users praise the immersive, detailed audio and seamless integration with Marantz amplifiers, as well as the 8K gaming capabilities and robust build; common complaints involve HDMI handshake glitches, over-aggressive Audyssey calibration, a clunky HEOS app, and unreliable USB drive detection.
Professional reviewers highlight the bundle's ultra-wide 5 Hz-100 kHz receiver bandwidth, Dirac Live full-bandroom correction, and the efficiency of Klipsch's Tractrix horn design, while cautioning that the system's size, calibration complexity, and basic remote may deter some users.
Everyday users rave about the immersive soundstage, deep tight bass, and easy Optimize Mode setup, but complain about the heavy package, time-consuming Dirac calibration, and limited remote functionality.
“Immersive, detailed audio and seamless integration with Marantz amplifiers.”
“8K gaming capabilities and robust build.”
“HDMI handshake glitches can be frustrating.”
