A:AnswerAlthough the AV Receiver is packed with the latest audio and visual features I would not recommend for the size of space you are describing. The receiver provides 70 watts per channel to 7.1 surround speakers rated at 6 ohms. If you have the more common 8 ohms speakers it's rated at 50 watts per surround sound speakers. In order to enjoy and appreciate the louder surround sound effects in a home theater setting of a space that size without struggling to hear the sound and maxing the volume continuously I would recommend at least two to three times the output of this receiver..and of course the larger the space the larger the speakers will need to be rated for...that's just my opinion.
A:AnswerThere's a very minor difference when it comes to Front Height, Top Front and Front Dolby channels from a native Atmos track. The Front Height and Top Height channels are based on physical location (on wall/in wall vs in ceiling) and the Front Dolby channels use sound reflection to create a height environment.
All 3 speaker applications are used for Atmos and DTS:X formats. There's not one that's any "less Atmos" than the other.
A:AnswerThe NR1710 was discontinued to make room for the newer NR1711. Your Best Buy sales rep should have more info on when this model will be available.
A:AnswerAny speaker that's installed in ceiling would be classified as Top Front, Top Middle or Top Rear depending on location. Up-firing speakers would be classified as Dolby Sp and in wall or on wall speakers would be classified as Front Height, Surround Height or Rear Height.
A:AnswerI’ve had my MARANTZ 1710 for about a month now and love it. Bought this to replace an old SONY which still works, but dimensions (mainly height) were too large for the new cabinet. The dimensions are: 17.3 inches wide X 14.9 inches deep X 4.1 inches high. Weighs 18 pounds. Don’t let the 50 watts per channel make you nervous. It sounds great! Not cheap but the MARANTZ sound is worth it.
