HOME THEATER

     Big TVs are not home theater systems. Most TVs are sold without an audio system. The speakers in a $1000 TV are only 1" across and cost under a dollar. The amps inside TVs have very low power, often under 10 watts and very high distortion, 10% or more. Even our smallest and least expensive speakers sound far better than the speakers in big screen TVs.

     The sound system is an essential part of the home theater experience. Much of the enjoyment of action movies comes from hearing the soundtrack. We have new home theater systems with a Yamaha HDMI receiver, 5 speakers & a subwoofer, starting under $100. Our better home theater systems sound better than movie theaters.    

    HOME THEATER & many other magazines recommend MARANTZ. PLAYBACK magazine top-rated a Marantz above all other AV receivers tested. "What made it a standout design is just how easy it was to install & use. We never had to consult the owner's manual to get the job done. The remote deserves special mention. It's just so darn well laid out & easy to master; it also helps that it's completely backlit, so we could actually see all the buttons in our darkened home theater." It was the only receiver earning the highest grades for user interface, plus movie & music sound quality. 

    MARANTZ AV receivers have discrete amp channels, plus 4k or 8k HDMI for best video. The NR1200 is only 4" hig. Marantz AV receivers include Bluetooth for smart phones; wifi and wired internet for music streaming, including Pandora, Spotify, Napster, Rhapsody and more. You can use wired speakers with A/B switching or Marantz wireless speakers for other rooms or outdoors.

     All Marantz CD's, amps and receivers have 3 years parts and labor warranties. For many decades, reviewers have praised MARANTZ for its warm, rich sound, ease of use and comprehensive, easy to operate remote controls.

YAMAHA AV receivers all include wireless blutooth for Smart phones, including RXV385. Inputs include 4 HDMI 4k, 1 USB, 2 RCA digital, 1 Toslink [or optical], 2 RCA analog & 2 RCA video composite. 
     The YAMAHA RXVA4 AV receiver for $449 adds many features, including 4k or 8k HDMI, RCA digital, 1 Toslink [or optical], 3 RCA analog & 3 RCA video composite. This 5 channel receiver lets you connect 5 speakers in one room and up to 5 wireless speakers in your home or backyard. It includes Wifi or wired internet connections music streaming, including Pandora, Spotify, Napster, Rhapsody and more.
Yamaha's Musicast speakers can lets you put sound wirelessly throughout your home. The speakers can work directly with bluetooth devices. MARANTZ and YAMAHA AV receivers are renowned for their features, flexibility and great value. Most Marantz and Yamaha AV receivers feature:

1] HDMI video inputs for HD picture quality & simpler, easier connections.  

2] A/B speaker outputs for two rooms with double banana speaker jacks for better sound with quality cables and connectors. The $149 Parasound speaker switcher lets you connect up to 10 speakers [or 5 pairs] throughout your home.

3] Learning remotes that run most any TV, DVD, satellite, cable, etc. Your home theater experience is much more enjoyable with one remote control running everything, rather than fishing between seven different remote controls.

4] Multi-zone; different music can play simultaneously in different rooms. While you are watching a surround sound DVD in one room, the FM radio, for example, can play in another room. The only things needed are another pair of speakers and the wire to connect them.

5] Preamp outputs for easy upgrades. The receiver becomes a tuner-preamp. If you want more power, you can plug a 200W or 400W/ch amp or whatever power you prefer directly to receiver. We have Marantz and Parasound amps with deeper bass, more power and better SOUND quality than receivers. Marantz and Parasound have five channel power amps. Yamaha has seven channel amps. Additionally, Parasound power amps also include one and three channel models. You can set up a home theater system with up to 600W/ch, far more than any AV receiver. More importantly, the quality of sound, from the deepest bass to the vocal tracks to the highest treble will be amazing and intriguing without any stain. We also have separate processors that plug directly to a power amp. Many Marantz and Yamaha receivers can also be used as processer if ever you wish to add more power'

6] Video up-conversion to improve video quality. While DVD players can use an HDMI connection, VCR's use a composite video connection. With our receivers, you would have to use this cable between the receiver & TV, reducing the video quality. Video upconversion enables you to use the highest type of cable, noticeably improving video quality.

7] On-Screen Display enables you to see any changes you make on the remote control or receiver's front panel on your TV screen. This greatly helps when setting up your system.

8] A Built-in Equalizer automatically adjusts all channels when you set up the receiver. A microphone is included, which you can place at your favorite listening seat.

 HOME THEATER & STEREOPHILE magazines praise PARASOUND's high performance, high value amps. Parasounds have more power and better sound quality than any receiver. Parasound's 5 year warranty is far longer than any receiver. 

AV8801 Surround Processor, $3,599
Home Theater: Marantz's new top-of-the-line performed so well in reviewer David Vaughn's system, it earned a place as his new reference. 

PARASOUND HALO A51   power amp, EDITOR'S CHOICE  "Powerful & flexible power amp with impressive sound. Excellent value."  HI-FI CHOICE, 
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