Audiophile Home Theater Receiver! ANTHEM RECEIVER 🔥 MRX 740 Review

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00:00 ANTHEM RECEIVER (INTRO)
00:24 MRX 740 SPECS
00:53 HDMI/HDR COMPATIBILITY/GAMING SPECS
01:29 BUILD/MENUS/ANTHEM CONTROL APP
02:13 BEST SPEAKERS FOR RECEIVER
03:05 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION
04:22 OTHER COMPONENTS USED
04:33 ANTHEM SOUND QUALITY & MEASUREMENTS
05:35 TREBLE PERFORMANCE
06:17 SURROUND SOUND: SONY VS ANTHEM
07:08 ANTHEM FOR MUSIC (STEREO PERFORMANCE)
08:02 SWITCHING/CEC/ON SCREEN DISPLAY ISSUES
08:54 ANTHEM FAN NOISE
09:33 RECEIVER COMPARISONS
09:49 ANTHEM VS SONY ES RECEIVER (7000ES)
10:28 ANTHEM VS MARANTZ RECEIVER (CINEMA 50)
11:04 ANTHEM VS PIONEER/INTEGRA/ONKYO RECEIVERS
11:44 MY FINAL THOUGHTS
12:14 KRISTI’S TAKE
13:37 NOISE & CEC LAG
14:46 ANTHEM VS YAMAHA (A8A)
16:51 GOING FROM STEREO TO HOME THEATER
18:04 RANKING AUTO ROOM CORRECTION (ARC GENESIS VS DIRAC)
20:41 QUESTION OF THE DAY

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[Novilicious]

You are once again, the only YouTuber, who is honest about fan noise, app compatibility, on-screen menus and slowness. Other people do not mention anything like this…so appreciate the honest user experience ❤

[mikelary]

I just upgraded to an MRX 1140 and couldn’t be happier. I haven’t tried to use the iOS app. But from a sound quality perspective, it’s the best I’ve ever heard. It also has a phenomenal web gui with excellent responsiveness which is a rarity in devices that aren’t typically designed with network connectivity in mind. It’s super easy to reassign inputs or amplification channels so I find it very flexible and intuitive.

[andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hey Everyone,
Wanted to jump in here and discuss the numerous questions about setting up the Anthem receiver re: your laptop and an Internet browser (setup over IP). As stated in my review here (01:55) the MRX has been designed to be setup via the unit's display or via a laptop. A lot of receivers have setup over IP nowadays so this isn't unique or AS UNIQUE to Anthem as many of you are claiming it to be.
Both Sony's new ES and Onkyo's receivers also have similar setup functionality. This type of setup is routinely aimed at custom installers, and while I could've made a bigger deal about it in this review, I honestly don't think your typical consumer is going to sit on their couch with their laptop "open" just to fuss with everyday settings other receivers can carry out simply via the remote and a better on screen display. This is why I rarely make a big a deal about IP-based setup features, because outside of die-hard HT enthusiasts and custom installers, I've never ONCE run into a customer who used this type of feature set.
Furthermore, at Anthem's more premium price point, customers have a reasonable expectation to get a user experience that is on par with a product's asking price --Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, hell, even Yamaha provide for this.
As for the App, asking users to be "beta testers" or to use a special piece of software to use it while in a beta stage is not realistic and/or befitting of a premium product. On Anthem's own website they openly advertise support for the control App, which I screen shot and included in this review. To my disappointment the App is not yet functional, something I also noted in the review.
My apologies to those who felt I missed the boat here but I stand by my review and critique of the MRX 740. Thanks! -Andrew

[nathan]

Thanks for this review Andrew! The comments about the fan were super helpful. I was worried it would be noticeable on the MRX receivers and now I'm really glad I got the AVM 70 instead. The fan noise would have driven me crazy, so I'm very glad that I haven't heard the fan on the AVM 70 even turn on yet.
Also, I think it would have been helpful if you had mentioned that the OSD sucks because they made a much better interface: their web UI. I've found it's much easier/faster to change settings using the web UI compared to any OSD I've used before. It's a little different from most receivers, but I think it's an awesome feature.

[adm]

Been loving my MRX 540 as an upgrade over the Onkyo 646 that I originally installed with the Paradigm Monitor v7 system that I've been rocking ( Paradigm Monitor 9v7, Monitor Center 3, Paradigm atom v7 rears and 2 monitor sub 8)

Compared to the older Onkyo the speakers now sound so much larger and rich down low and less harsh in the highs and the subs and mains blend into each other much better and I honestly liked the way the Onkyo sounded in my room for many years.

I haven't been having the cec lag you are talking about but In the more recent update the cec power has definitely not been working

[JoeGsPizza]

So glad all our (friendly and respectful) pestering worked! I've been dying to hear an unbiased review of this unit, and really enjoyed this one.
Maybe Paradigm would be open to sending you more stuff review? I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on the Founder series. The 100f is my dream speaker I'm saving pennies for.

[timmorrow]

Hi A&K - just wanted to follow up my live chat request about simultaneous output to bluetooth headphones & speakers. I don't want a review of such functionality, just a mention of if the receiver does it or not. The feature is rare but so helpful for watching/listening in group situations where someone is hard of hearing (they wear the headphones). Documentation on this feature is tough to find and seeing a mention of it on your channel will hopefully encourage manufacturers to add it to their receivers. I know time matters in your videos, so I was only hoping for 3-5 seconds on "receiver has it / receiver doesn't have it." Thank you! I always enjoy your videos and watch them start to finish. Great reviews, great video, great audio (naturally). A pleasure to watch.

[Ocho]

These reviews ARE JUST SO GOOD!! From details and comparisons to visuals and editing you guys are really amazing!🥂

[youssefhamidi]

The design was the #1 reason why I started to look at this brand. The big led screen was a very welcome change compared to my denon and marantz receivers.

[pj]

Good job! I know for me personally knowing how it handles CEC and HDMI commands/switches is just as important as how it "sounds" or how low its distortion spec is. Specifications are important but not to the exclusion of everything else. Some reviewers don't even take the time to test everything in the "description" block and rush to validate/invalidate the spec sheet. Your "every day use" reviews are very important to me. I actually delayed my purchase until you could do this review and I'm glad I did. I ordered a Denon and won't look back! (Kristi, you're correct, it DOES look awesome!)

[billblake]

Thank you Kristi and Andrew for all that you do. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

[MatthewMcGowan]

SO glad to see an Anthem review on this channel. Hopefully this is the start of more Paradigm product reviews to come! (cough*Monitor SE 5.1 system*cough) Thank you both, Andrew and Kristi!

[kittyhearder]

Great review to you both!! I am a longtime Anthem customer mostly due to the two channel listening experience (I find it second to none) and it was groovy hearing your experience. I had gone from the MRX 1120 to the 1140 and that fan drove me nuts as well, I moved to the AVM 70 8K and boy howdy I am over the moon. The CEC has been a problem for a long time now, wish they would fix it.

[djgcue]

LOL, one-week too late. I just picked up the MRX 1140 last week, since Anthem is running a sale until the end of the month. I'm glad I didn't wait for your review. The MRX is so satisfying especially after running ARC Genesis. It complements my 7 Paradigm Studio Reference speakers and 4 Paradigm Elite ceiling speakers for a nice sounding 7.2.4 setup.
So far, knock on wood, my fan has been dead silent. I'm not sure if it's because I have my fronts and center running through a separate external amp.
BTW, Anthem just released a firmware update which is suppose to address the fan noise issue.
I do wish the Anthem had Aura 3D

[leonardowc]

completely agree with your assessment of the OSD, but I feel that you may have overlooked the impressive Web UI that Anthem offers. In my opinion, it's one of the best interfaces I've seen so far, and I think it deserves a mention in your review. An AVM70-8k owner. Thank you for the review.

[bullpup]

I must say I love ARC. It made a huge difference the first time I ran it. I have the 540 and it has no problem filling out my open living space. I have ran it in 5.1 and 7.1 with a separate Amp. It is clean...AF.😊

[haydendoan]

Anthem stays clear at high output volumes highlights its amplifier capabilities. That makes my ears happy!

[photobriangray]

I’ve had my NAD T778 for quite some time now. Clunky on screen menu aside, it has been amazing for home theater and two channel. eARC has been reliable (ATV4K to TV to NAD), DIRAC with multiple presets, Roon ready, dead silent, runs cool and an elegant design with that glorious front display. An updated HDMI card would be nice, but not necessary until 8k is a thing and would only extend its life.

[RobCos-iotu]

I have owned Anthem gear since the AVM 30, currently using the AVM70 8K Pre/Pro with Persona 3F, C and Bs. ARC Genesis has come a long way, now that they have worked out most of the bugs it is a very effective room correction solution.