Marantz NR1508 VS Harman Kardon AVR 1510
Marantz NR1508
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1508.pdf
  • USB - 1
Harman Kardon AVR 1510

Pros & Cons

Marantz NR1508

VS

Pros

    • Wireless streaming features.
    • Easy integration with the HEOS units for arranging wireless multi-room audio.

Cons

    • No Dolby Atmos and no high-resolution immersion as a result.
    • The lack of power for large floor standing speakers.

Harman Kardon AVR 1510

VS

Pros

    • This receiver is extremely economic because it consumes only 140W and the price is relatively low.
    • Well-balanced sound with accurate, rich bass, clean mids, and with warm (not harsh) highs.
    • Color-coded terminals to make connections easier.

Cons

    • It doesn’t have a dual-zone capability

Specifications

Specification Marantz NR1508 Harman Kardon AVR 1510
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Signal Processing
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 1
Hdmi Inputs 6 4
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 1 1
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs has not has not
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 1
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 40 30
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 50 W 75 W
Total Output Power 250 W 375 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.09 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 5.2 channel 5.1 channel
Surround Sound Effects Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Dolby Digital
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 14.8 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches 11.8 x 17.3 x 4.8 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual nr1508.pdf avr-1510.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.2 W 0.2 W
Operational Power Consumption 180 W 140 W
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
General
Brand Marantz Harman Kardon

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