MRX 540
AnthemReleased Aug 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Oct 7, 2026
Experience immersive audio with the Anthem MRX 540's superior sound, intuitive controls, and extensive connectivity for advanced home theater. The Anthem MRX 540 scores 87/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the receivers category. Coverage includes reviews from Audioguru, TechRadar, and What Hi-Fi?.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 5 points of each other.
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Great sound quality(3)
- Easy to use(3)
- Many inputs(3)
- High-quality room correction(3)
Cons
- Limited features(6)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Anthem MRX 540 is a high-performing entry-level AV receiver that delivers exceptional audio quality and advanced calibration features, though it lacks some onboard connectivity and streaming optio...
Publisher score: 4.5
AI summary of this review
The Anthem MRX 540 not only sounds excellent for its price in both 5.1 surround and stereo music modes, its browser-based control and set-up makes it unusually easy to set up and customise to your nee...
Score estimated from the review text
AI summary of this review
Anthem's revised design is a complete win in our books, no less so than its versatile functionality with its 7-channel pre-outs and 30 assignable inputs, and of course its stellar audio performance.
Score estimated from the review text
