Marantz AV 10 15.4CH 8K Processor Bench Test Results!

It's not surprising that the @MarantzOfficial AV 10 15.4CH 8K AV Processor produced excellent bench test results. This $7K processor has bass management features no other competitor has in this price class. We thoroughly test the LFE Bass Routing and Directional Bass features to show you how they work. We also thoroughly explain the measurement results and how they can relate to real world experiences for this product.

►Read our Full Marantz AV 10 Bench Test Report:

0:00 Introduction
1:40 Preouts
7:30 Analog Preamp
8:22 Phono
9:29 Bass Management
10:20 LFE Bass Routing
12:50 Bass Re-Distribution
15:40 Sub Mono-Split
17:00 Competition
17:40 Conclusion

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[Audioholics]

I updated some of the distortion measurements in my bench test since I posted this supplementary video. I had an improper setting in my test gear that resulted in slightly elevated distortion levels (ie. 96dB vs 101 dB SINAD). Although this is inaudible, I wanted to update to properly reflect just how clean the preamp section is in the Marantz AV 10.

[droidzhunterz]

Please benchtest the Cinema 40. Its more within my budget limit.😅

[Audioholics]

Corrections:
11:50 You can adjust crossover frequency based on the LFE setting. Slope is fixed at 12dB/oct for recombination to the associated large speaker groups.
12:48 the feature is called Bass ReDirection
15:40 1 Sub vs 4 Mono-Split

[cyclechris]

Sure would like a comparison with Anthem processor.

[sals]

Can't tell you how pleased I am to see the iconic ole US manufacturers name "Marantz" making a statement measuring product like this !!!
Also I want to thank Audioholics, along with Amir at ASR for doing and publishing these in-depth measuring reports. Just a couple years back the AVR & Pre/Pro products were the
red-headed stepchildren of audio. Most measured quite poorly and had audible weaknesses
because of that. But in recent years the manufacturers feet have been held to the fire with
the results being things like this Marantz along with some very improved lower cost AVR's from both Denon and Marantz. I'm sure other builders won't let the moss grow over their
toes and in a few years we should see these type of improved products becoming the norm rather than the exception.
With the explosion of multich sources on streaming and SOTA optical products along with newer software like Atmos, Sony's 3d, and Auro, the future for music reproduction's so bright I gotta wear shades.
Sal1950

[coreymarotta]

Would absolutely love to see the comp debate between Storm / Trinnov and what you get above the AV 10

[robwr]

Been wanting to see this. Thank you Gene

[GunnyPhillips]

Gene. This is an excellent technical summation of the AV10. I just ordered one to replace my aging AV7702MKII and can't wait to receive it. Thanks so much for all you do.

[pervertedalchemist]

This is one of those amplifiers you would highly consider taking out a loan for.

[off_key]

Would love to hear you, Gene, and Matt Poes' review of the Bass Management features of the AV10. Specifically, how it would relate to running 4 corner multi-sub. If all 4 subs are working as one, using phase and delay for better room mode response, etc. How would it work to then use this "sub zone" routing? Sounds like it's an "either/or" proposition, not both? It seems there's a lot to cover since this is "new ground" for Bass Management, etc. Which would be 'better'? Can you take advantage of both?

[michael]

Always great reviews. Interested in your opinion on how it sounds compared to other processors. I own a Marantz SR8015 which I may upgrade in the future.

[lbudt]

Gene, good to see you again. 6 and 12 volt output on the preouts, wow.

[JesusMartinez-mkfc]

Excellent review Gene! Thanks! We won't find this level of critical look with the measurements on the traditional big name mags and their websites. I can't wait to see your comparative review between Audyssey and Dirac on the AV 10.

[Novilicious]

Please do a 2-channel review of this product as well (and atmos music as well)

[mephInc]

That thing is a monster, not that I can afford it. The latest and greatest eventually trickles down to lower models over time, so I try to keep an eye on new stuff.

[danil]

Most of audio reviews is like a beauty peagant review. Audioholics is like doing a freakin heart surgery on audio stuff. Salute !!! 🫡

[SwirlingDragonMist]

It’s so interesting that we now have this 4 zone bass control emerging. With most atmos installs aiming at 4 ceiling channels. And 5.1 being basically 4 channels plus a center. It’s like the second coming of quadraphonic.
Imagine a 4.4.4 system.

Imagine how that could be easily packaged in sets, so you get a sub a tower and a ceiling speaker all packaged and sold in the same box. I know it’s a cookie idea, but sometimes money talks, and if it makes economical sense for manufacturers and conaumers to package a trio of speakers like that, then who knows maybe we’ll turn to a quadraphonic world of 4.4.4 with phantom centers and incredible bass.

I could even see the form factor of the speaker cabinets conforming to the idea of packing all 3 together. Maybe even making for tall subwoofer’s.

Or maybe compact pairs of satellite speakers sold with subs. Two sets being enough for a 4.0.2 (alternative to 5.1) while 1 set being enough for a stereo setup. Which allows for flexible inventory for manufacturers, and flexible upgrade paths for consumers. The art being the ability to pull off a compact satellite speaker thats both small enough to be happy on the ceiling, and large enough to be happy to listen to. Which undoubtedly would lend itself to leaning heavily on the subs to help carry the midbass.

Which is kinda the idea, that 4.4.4 would have allot more budget spent on subs than a 5.1 or 7.4.2. The idea really lends itself to having copious amounts of bass coverage relative to the other channels in the system.

But maybe they’re not woosy satellites, maybe they’re sleek towers that when on the ceiling look like beams or rails. That esthetic may be even better than port holed in ceilings. Especially if you let the wife paint them.

A system could even go up the wall and across the ceiling in one continuous cabinet. So like two square arches that look like architectural supports. You probably would need to custom order the exact dimensions, but maybe still the basic elements could be in a single standardized box. In North America most everyone’s ceilings are 8-9’ tall. So a box of 8’ speakers, for both wall and ceiling would just need a few special order trim pieces to customize for deviations. Maybe even have the packaging materials double as acoustic panels. And of course you got an 8’ tall subwoofer in there too and a bottle of aspirin for the UPS guy lol

[squared]

Audioholics is awesome. Can't wait for the Denon A1H bench test...

[Exalix]

Will you put the Marantz Cinema 40 through the same tests?

[maxpower-]

Nice. I have a previous generation marantz preamp. I love it. Cool to see this