CINEMA 40
MarantzReleased Jul 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Oct 7, 2026
This AV receiver offers premium build, intuitive use, four subwoofer outputs, and extensive connectivity for great sound. The Marantz CINEMA 40 scores 85/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the receivers category. Coverage includes reviews from Hometheaterhifi, Guideaudiopassion, 7review, and Worldwidestereo.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (Worldwidestereo) to 92 (Hometheaterhifi). Worldwidestereo tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Premium build quality(4)
- Easy to use(2)
- Four subwoofer outputs(2)
- Extensive connectivity(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
5 Publication Reviews
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The Marantz CINEMA 40 is truly a great receiver that embraces its top-of-the-line status with a comprehensive feature set, great looks, and unwavering performance.
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The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-end AV receiver that delivers a reference-grade experience by blending cinematic immersion with audiophile-quality music reproduction.
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The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-performance 9-channel AV receiver that delivers exceptional power, precise audio processing, and extensive connectivity for premium home theater setups.
Publisher score: 9
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The Marantz CINEMA 40 is a visually stunning flagship receiver that excels in home cinema performance but struggles with deep bass in music and has an unreliable built-in room correction system.
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The Marantz Cinema 40 is a high-end AV receiver that offers impressive power robustness and improved technical performance over its predecessors, though it is held back by a steep price and some minor...
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