One of the main reasons for the spectacular success story of AV receivers can be attributed to the outstanding format engineering technology that allows these devices to produce some really out of the world sounds. But a major accusation against these sets is that most of the time they are, especially with their rear panel, covered in a haze of connections that are unimaginatively arranged and not only test your patience, but also leave you drained! (more…)

One-box soundbars are specially designed for people who don’t have the space and intention to install something as comprehensive as a full home cinema system. The entity delivers six-channel sound from a single unit and there are a growing number of people who are heading towards this somewhat easy solution. However, the unit does on many occasions suffer from innate drawbacks like faltering miserably when it comes to replicating real-channel effects. (more…)

The Marantz VP-11S1H DLP Projector is a follow-up to the company’s now legendary VP-11S1 model, and, as can be assumed from the letter H in its name, its HDMI sockets have been upgraded to the latest v1.3 specification for Deep Color compatibility. This upgrade is one of the prime reasons why you will like to have a closer look at it. What is also impressive about this beast is that it comes at a huge price cut. (more…)

The VP-15S1 projector, which has been recently unleashed by the Marantz, incidentally happens to be only the second Full HD projector to have come out of the company’s ranks. The model has a wave a good will following against it, considering that it is the follow-up to the very successful Marantz VP-11S1. It retains the massive die-cast aluminum chassis, which gave the Marantz VP-11S1 a distinct edge over its rivals. Moreover, the retractable metal feet and the same chunky metal lens collar are more or less the same, which shows that the company was apprehensive of carrying out too many notable changes, especially in its design. The most notable difference that the unit has from its predecessor is in its colour. (more…)

Marantz has not used THX technology for the first time with this model. After successfully incorporating THX in its AV amplifiers, Marantz has once again used it for the SR8002 receiver as THX Select2. Good to look at, the receiver features a copper-plated chassis that is brushed in aluminum colour. (more…)

A large number of customers are getting attracted towards the full HDTVs, but still refrain from the leap into purchasing them, because of the high cost. If a normal consumer looks for a high definition TV with a host of the most sophisticated features and a display larger than most people, then he is surely going to burn a hole in his pocket. However, the latest plasma television to come from a rather unknown manufacturer, might change that. We are talking about the Marantz PD4240D Plasma TV. (more…)