Marantz NR1711From real comments

Verdict distilled from 46 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment78%
PROS 78%
CONS 22%

Rank based on 46 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You need a slim receiver that fits low-clearance furniture or a small room
  • You want warm, musical Marantz sound for movies and moderate-volume music
  • You're fine adding an external amp later for extra headroom on the fronts

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need more than one HDMI port with full 4K/120 VRR/ALLM support
  • You want a fully modern, fast streaming app experience (HEOS)
  • You need high power out of the box for large rooms or inefficient speakers

What users complain about

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Modern decoding formatsConvenient front-panel S/video accessFlexible speaker configurationMarketing/title inaccuracyPerceived brand decline in receivers
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Modern decoding formats
Convenient front-panel S/video access
Flexible speaker configuration
Marketing/title inaccuracy
Perceived brand decline in receivers
Best value
2Mid
Onkyo TX-RZ70
Dirac Live room correctionStrong value for priceExcellent Atmos and multichannel sound qualityHistory of HDMI board failures in Onkyo units4-ohm impedance switch pitfallSteep international price disparities
Onkyo TX-RZ70
Dirac Live room correction
Strong value for price
Excellent Atmos and multichannel sound quality
History of HDMI board failures in Onkyo units
4-ohm impedance switch pitfall
Steep international price disparities
3Premium
Marantz SR8012
Excellent music and movie sound qualityStrong power delivers 11 independent channelsEffective Audyssey room correction for mixed speakersSubwoofer integration with Audyssey is inconsistent4-ohm speaker load can cause unit failureCriticized power supply and component quality for the price
Marantz SR8012
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
4Premium
Marantz AV10
Excellent long-term sound quality
Marantz AV10
Excellent long-term sound quality
5Mid
Yamaha RX-V573
Future-Proof HDMI SupportGood DSP Sound ProgramsGood Price-to-Performance ValueMenu System Criticized by Some
Yamaha RX-V573
Future-Proof HDMI Support
Good DSP Sound Programs
Good Price-to-Performance Value
Menu System Criticized by Some
6Premium
Yamaha RX-A3080
High-end DACs and XLR outputsLong-term reliabilityBest-in-class control appComplex menu and setupInconsistent subwoofer bass handlingHDMI and setup issues for some users
Yamaha RX-A3080
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
7Mid
Onkyo TX-NR7100
Dirac Live room correctionClear, detailed sound qualityStrong value for the priceBrand reliability concernsHDMI switching and dropout issuesBluetooth headphone switching is manual
Onkyo TX-NR7100
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
You are here
8Mid
Marantz NR1711
Slim, space-saving form factorBenefits greatly from external power amp via pre-outsWarm, musical Marantz sound signatureLimited power may require an external amp for demanding setupsRuns warmOnly one HDMI port with full 4K/120 HDR support
Marantz NR1711
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
Runs warm
Only one HDMI port with full 4K/120 HDR support
9Premium
Sony STR-AZ7000ES
Immersive 360 Spatial Sound MappingClear, Detailed Sound QualityStrong Multichannel PowerDated, Uninspired Chassis DesignDim, Hard-to-Read DisplayNo Phono Input
Sony STR-AZ7000ES
Immersive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Clear, Detailed Sound Quality
Strong Multichannel Power
Dated, Uninspired Chassis Design
Dim, Hard-to-Read Display
No Phono Input
10Mid
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

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The slim form factor is the NR1711's signature strength. Commenters repeatedly say the low-profile chassis let them fit the receiver into furniture, consoles, or fireplace media centers where a standard-height AVR wouldn't fit, and several call it nearly unmatched in its category for this reason. It's a recurring purchase driver, including for one buyer whose spouse specifically requested a slim design, and others who struggled with bulky units in the past.

Sound quality earns consistent praise as warm, musical and detailed. Multiple owners describe natural, elegant dynamics with good stereo separation and soundstage, comparing favorably to pricier Onkyo and Yamaha units in midrange warmth, though one noted the Onkyo had punchier bass. Several pair it with an external 2-channel amp via the pre-outs for extra 'air and space,' reporting the sound opens up noticeably while the receiver itself also runs cooler as a result.

A few real limitations show up around heat, HDMI and software. Owners note the unit running warm during use, and one shopper avoided it entirely after reading overheating complaints online. Gamers flag that only one HDMI port fully supports 4K/120 VRR/ALLM, limiting simultaneous next-gen console use. The HEOS control app is called outdated and unchanged over time, and one user found the on-screen UI sluggish compared to even an older Yamaha.

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