Think of Denon and Marantz like two houses in ; technically speaking they're separate entities, but they are deeply intertwined through family bonds. That being said, each company continues to develop their own respective with their distinctive sound characteristics being the key differentiator. Both companies have recently launched premium AVRs, and coincidentally both scored five stars in our full reviews.
The and are two eye-catching and, more importantly, great-sounding AVRs – but which one should you choose? Denon AVC-X6800H vs Marantz Cinema 30: price As we noted in our full review of the Denon AVC-X6800H, the latest model from Denon has launched at a higher price than its predecessor. At £2999 / $3500 / AU$5999, the X6800H is pricier than the X6700H which launched at £2299 / $2499 / AU$6190; however, it's worth noting that in the UK that price has already dropped to around £2799. Better still is that the Denon is much cheaper than the Marantz.
The Cinema 30 is £4000 / $4500 / AU$7900, which is a grand more in the UK and US, and nearly AU$2000 more Down Under. Unlike the Denon, the price of the Marantz is holding firm for now, so you had better be prepared to cough up the extra cash if you want the Marantz. Is the Marantz worth the extra money though? That's the question we're here to answer.
Denon AVC-X6800H vs Marantz Cinema 30: design Sure, design is subjective – but come on, just look at that Marantz, it's a thing of beauty. Its subtle golden highlights, tex.