Marantz NR1510 Slimline Black AV Receiver

Product Information

Marantz NR1711 design – Half the stature of traditional AV receivers, but not short on connectivity This ensures that the device is compatible with all the latest Blu-ray players, video consoles, and streaming devices. HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Streaming

As mentioned, dialogue is clear, effects are vividly rendered and it all adds to the surround sound experience. As for it’s wireless capabilities the NR1510 has been updated the same way we saw the NR1710 was. As such it also supports dual band WiFi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) but this time it uses the updated Bluetooth 4.1 instead of the Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) that the NR1509 was using meaning that we get better and more stable Bluetooth connections when streaming. With it, you get all of the essentials without any unnecessary embellishments that just inflate the price.

Conclusions

Both main channels had very good clarity and resolution while the center channel provided the dialogue that was very distinct even during heavy action scenes. The three front channels created very good and wide frontal dispersion and good separation between them. The surround speakers added the necessary depth behind us and the film provided plenty of opportunities for them to flex their muscles with projectiles flying all over the place. Channel shifting between the surrounds and the front was very good without giving us a sense of the receiver lagging at any point. I am considiring X550BT or V385 or the Marantz NR1510 (more expensive but I am willing to pay if the sound quality is better then the other two)

On the plus side, there are eight HDMI inputs (one
on the front panel next to the NR1710's USB port), and analogue and digital audio inputs, too. Note there's
no analogue multichannel in/out, and no provision to expand the AVR's seven-channel presentation with external amplification. The balanced sound profile means there is no one part of the frequency output that overwhelms the others.For music, the NR1510 handles high-resolution audio all the way up to 192kHz/24-bit as well as DSD streaming.

HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.One big plus is that the Bluetooth execution permits wireless headphone pairing, for late-night listening. Stream the most popular music services — like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and many more — via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or the HEOS app.Utilize HEOS Built-in multi-room streaming or AirPlay 2 technology to enjoy your favourite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room or select a different song in each connected room — the choice is yours. Marantz NR1510 UHD AV Receiver – Slim 5.2 Channel Home Theater Amplifier, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD...

Stream the most popular music services — like Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and many more — via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or the HEOS app. Please keep in mind that in home theater setups, once you go past 2.0 or 2.1 stereo, and make use of the center channel, the center speaker becomes the most important and you may want to prioritize the quality of it compared to the other speakers. Most of the detailed sound data is sent to it. It's the speaker mainly responsible for dialog, and helps keep viewers attention anchored to the screen. You'll want to prioritize voice clarity in that speaker. One of the main reasons the NR1510 is sought after is due to its slim, low-profile design that measures just 4.1 inches tall. Marantz Slimline NR1711 and Marantz Slimline NR1510 come with Audyssey MultEQ room correction system. No, unfortunately, the Marantz NR1510 does not support Dolby atmos and is limited to 5.2 channel Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio.Use an RCA splitter on one of the main L/R pre-outs. Run one set to your main speakers and the other to the line-level RCA input on the subwoofer. The Marantz NR1510 also includes a Compressed Audio Enhancer (MDAX2) to improve the sound quality of compressed audio files such as MP3 or WMA. The MDAX2 technology helps to restore the original dynamics of audio files so you can enjoy your music with greater depth and clarity. Sound quality The NR1710 followed a beefier, full-size Pioneer VSX-934 on my test bench, but I never found it wanting
for power. By the time it began to sounded a little ragged,
I was easily at higher volumes that I'd normally listen to. Along with the main Audyssey system there are a couple of extra features that come with it with one being the Dynamic EQ that keeps the dynamic levels as well as clarity even at low volume while the second is Dynamic Volume that balances sudden volume spikes when there are shifts between TV programs and commercials. This trio of systems is the most basic version you will find in any Marantz AV receiver but it is enough for some basic calibration. Unfortunately one thing we are missing here is the Audyssey MultEQ Editor App that can be used with higher end models for more thorough calibrations as it is not supported in the NR1510. Use speaker-level connections from one of the main L/R channels to connect the subwoofer. The NR1510’s bass management will redirect the low frequencies to the sub.