Customer Ratings & Reviews

Could not say enough about this receiver. Does everything you could ask for and more in a home theater system. As far as set up it could not be easier.

This amp is a very good value in the price point category.

This product was very easy to set up and is a blast to use

When My old Onkyo digital receiver's (TX-DS747) surround channels died, I began a search for a replacement. Looking at comparable receivers, all of which had great connectivity in this day of networks and Bluetooth, I decided to audition four receivers - the Onkyo TX-NR747, Yamaha RX-A850, Denon AVR-X2200W, and the Marantz SR5010. I did my auditioning at the local Best Buy Magnolia Home Theater area. Because it was not available in the auditioning room, I could not audition the Onkyo. I did listen to the other three using FLAC files via USB (provided by Best Buy) and my iPod through the "Pure Direct" function on the receivers. I had the salesman connect the receivers through to speakers that were comparable to mine and also included a powered subwoofer. In my home theater set-up, I use Polk in-wall speakers with an Infinity powered sub. I listen primarily to Classical music, especially Opera. The Denon sounded very "bright" to my ears. The Yamaha sounded "muddy". The Marantz, however, had a very clear sound with excellent separation and placements of the instruments and voices. I decided on the Marantz based on my personal comparison. I connected the new receiver at home very carefully and methodically. I replaced the banana plugs with new ones (I replaced the "crimp" style plugs with Sewell Direct Deadbolt banana plugs - very easy to do and very solid connections.). When I first turned on the Marantz SR5010, it directed me to do a firmware update which I did before anything else - highly suggested! I went through the set-up menus which was very easy since I connected the receiver to my TV with HDMI. I then went through the Audessy XT program to set up the speakers using my photographic tripod rather than the supplied cardboard tripod. This did not take very long. Then I fired up the receiver and I was very pleased. The sound was just as clear as in the auditioning room at Best Buy. I used CD's, movies, and then my iPad with both a direct USB connection and Apple AirPlay. Everything was perfect! The SR5010 had ample power. I have also tried the internet radio and that was a lot of fun since I was able to listen to a classical FM station that I do not get well at all over the antenna. I have had a couple of hiccups with Apple Airplay but it seems to be with different recordings that I ripped but it could be the network as well. In any event the best sound will come from using the direct USB connection. I also am very pleased being able to view the music information on my TV screen on my TV at the same time since I use my Blu-ray player for bypass. I have not tried some of the other features such as Pandora, Spotify, etc., as yet because I have not used these in the past. I bought this receiver primarily for music and home theater - I use an Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player and a Samsung 4K TV (both excellent and worth the investment.). I am enjoying my new SR5010. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new mid-level AV receiver. However, I would strongly encourage anyone looking to replace one to audition other receivers like I did. The sound of one receiver or another may sound better to your ears. Do not buy a receiver without listening to it even though you can return it and choose another. That is a lot of work in disconnecting and reconnecting cables! Have fun in your search but if you choose the Marants SR5010 I would not be surprised!

This stereo completely integrates and enhances my audio and tv systems. great sound and surround sound

I have this paired with Martin Logan motion 20s and dynamo 700 playing in stereo and it is amazing.

Was going to get a Denon, instead I got a Marantz, Just wish the display window was bigger.

Love it. I replaced a 20 year old receiver that still worked fine. Night and day difference.

High quality sound with great parameter options for both music and movies

Major upgrade from Denon AVR 1912. Better sound & clarity. Very impressed

Best sound and features for $900 receiver will recommend for 4k

It works to power a 5.1 system in my living room and a 2.0 system in the outdoor patio room. I have no complaints and nothing to compare it to.

Awesome receiver! Plenty of clean power and easy screen menus..

This is an excellent receiver for my theatre. Great features,

it is very good good power and 7.2 i am very happy with this

This is a great product and the sound quality is amazing.

The sound of the receiver is out this world... Amazing

One of the best AV receiver I ever owned. Perfect for home theater and music.

Awesome product great sound Dolby Atmos is great and I am looking forward to DTSX

Easy to install and setup with great sound in a 7.1 channel environment.