Marantz AV8802AFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 10 mentions across 8 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%
PROS 50%
CONS 50%

Rank based on 10 mentions across 8 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You already own or plan to buy a separate power amplifier and just need a full-featured Atmos/DTS:X processor
  • You're comfortable buying secondhand or factory-refurbished to save money
  • You want a processor that some owners keep for many years before upgrading

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You want an all-in-one receiver with built-in amplification
  • You expect a metal chassis rather than a plastic-feeling build
  • You're wary of reliability after reports of a unit breaking down

What users complain about

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Strong value for price
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Excellent music and movie sound quality
Strong power delivers 11 independent channels
Effective Audyssey room correction for mixed speakers
Subwoofer integration with Audyssey is inconsistent
4-ohm speaker load can cause unit failure
Criticized power supply and component quality for the price
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Excellent long-term sound quality
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Good DSP Sound Programs
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High-end DACs and XLR outputs
Long-term reliability
Best-in-class control app
Complex menu and setup
Inconsistent subwoofer bass handling
HDMI and setup issues for some users
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Dirac Live room correctionClear, detailed sound qualityStrong value for the priceBrand reliability concernsHDMI switching and dropout issuesBluetooth headphone switching is manual
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Dirac Live room correction
Clear, detailed sound quality
Strong value for the price
Brand reliability concerns
HDMI switching and dropout issues
Bluetooth headphone switching is manual
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Marantz NR1711
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Slim, space-saving form factor
Benefits greatly from external power amp via pre-outs
Warm, musical Marantz sound signature
Limited power may require an external amp for demanding setups
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Immersive 360 Spatial Sound MappingClear, Detailed Sound QualityStrong Multichannel PowerDated, Uninspired Chassis DesignDim, Hard-to-Read DisplayNo Phono Input
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Immersive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Clear, Detailed Sound Quality
Strong Multichannel Power
Dated, Uninspired Chassis Design
Dim, Hard-to-Read Display
No Phono Input
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Denon AVR-X1700H
Overall positive owner satisfaction8K future-proofingEasy initial setupConfusing speaker/subwoofer setupHarsh highs out of the boxPerceived sound quality decline vs older models
Denon AVR-X1700H
Overall positive owner satisfaction
8K future-proofing
Easy initial setup
Confusing speaker/subwoofer setup
Harsh highs out of the box
Perceived sound quality decline vs older models
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Marantz AV8802A
Strong Secondhand and Refurb ValueAvailable at a DiscountFull-Featured ProcessingNo Built-in AmplificationConfusing Model LineupPlastic-Feeling Build
Marantz AV8802A
Strong Secondhand and Refurb Value
Available at a Discount
Full-Featured Processing
No Built-in Amplification
Confusing Model Lineup
Plastic-Feeling Build

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

A full-featured processor that needs its own amplifier. Commenters note the AV8802A 'does everything except amplification,' meaning it handles Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding but must be paired with a separate power amp. Owners discuss pairing it with Emotiva amps or even high-power PA amplifiers like Crown or QSC units, though one commenter wasn't sure how much power the unit could properly handle or route to such amps.

A frequent find on the refurb and secondhand market. Several buyers mention purchasing the AV8802A used rather than new, including a factory-refurbished unit with a one-year warranty and an ex-display secondhand model. Another commenter was drawn in by a Crutchfield discount. This suggests the unit is often acquired at a reduced price rather than at full retail, appealing to budget-conscious home theater enthusiasts.

Mixed signals on build quality and reliability. One commenter complained the unit 'sounds like it's made of plastic,' saying they wanted a serious amp housed in aluminum or steel instead. Separately, another owner reported their unit broke and had to be disassembled down to the boards and power supplies for troubleshooting, raising some concern about long-term durability for a few buyers.

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