Typical price: £800
What is it: Virtual surround single speaker system
What we think: The Marantz ES7001 has a bigger, more full-bodied sound than most virtual surround speakers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 December 2008
Tags: Marantz, Marantz ES7001 SSX, installation, explosions, subwoofer
We like:
Three-way, tweeter/midrange/woofer design; supereasy hookup; two HDMI inputs plus five audio-only inputs (two analogue, three digital); on-wall, on- or under-TV mounting options; optional subwoofer
We don't like:
Expensive; virtual surround is only so-so; no analogue video inputs or radio tuner
CNET UK judgement:
While at £800 it's quite pricey, the Marantz ES7001 is a single-speaker surround system that packs plenty of punch. It has HDMI switching for two sources and audio-only inputs for five more, enough to handle your full range of AV sources
Full review:
Every few months another manufacturer unveils a new single-speaker surround system, and now it's Marantz's turn. With the ES7001 SSX Front Surround Speaker System, Marantz -- one of America's oldest audio brands -- has built a model that competes in the upper end of the single-speaker surround range. Continue Reading...
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