Cinema 40
MarantzReleased Jul 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Oct 7, 2026
Experience rich sound and seamless streaming with this user-friendly receiver featuring premium build and four subwoofer outputs. The Marantz Cinema 40 scores 88/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the receivers category. Coverage includes reviews from Worldwidestereo, Hometheaterhifi, Guideaudiopassion, and 7review.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Audiosciencereview) to 94 (Worldwidestereo) — a 22-point spread. Audiosciencereview tends to score critically across our dataset.
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Pros
- Premium build quality(3)
- HEOS streaming(2)
- Four subwoofer outputs(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
5 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Marantz Cinema 40 is an impressive flagship receiver with excellent features, solid performance, and premium build quality, though music playback with heavy bass can be problematic.
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The Marantz CINEMA 40 is truly a great receiver. Not only is it equipped with versatile features but it is also capable of delivering first-rate sonic performance worthy of its flagship status.
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AI summary of this review
The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-end AV receiver that delivers a reference-grade experience by blending professional cinema immersion with audiophile-quality music reproduction.
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AI summary of this review
The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-performance 9-channel AV receiver that delivers exceptional power, precision, and versatility for home theater enthusiasts.
Publisher score: 9
AI summary of this review
The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-end AVR that offers impressive power stability and improved performance over its predecessors, though it is expensive and has some minor technical and ergonomic flaws.
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