Best AVR for 2024 - Yamaha vs Marantz!

It's time for the Battle Royale! Marantz vs Yamaha! Who will take the prize for the best surround sound receiver for 2024? Both lines have an esteemed history, great steps through their AVR line-up and compelling reasons to buy both brands. See the comparison video above for our thoughts about Marantz vs Yamaha surround sound receivers.

• 00:00-01:54 Yamaha vs Marantz
• 01:54-03:10 History
• 03:10-05:16 Line-up of AVRs
• 05:16-13:00 Sound Quality
• 13:05-16:08 MusicCast vs Heos 
• 16:10-19:58 Reliability
• 20:00-21:30 Codesets
• 21:30-23:10 Final Thoughts

This above video is not sponsored. We gotta pay for this stuff! Please consider purchasing Marantz or Yamaha through the Crutchfield links below if you aren't in the Southern California area. We make a small commission via this medium and this helps support our video channel AND will let us go out to lunch someday. THANKS A BUNCH!

MARANTZ SURROUND SOUND RECEIVERS

✅ Marantz SR8015 AVR (check out the price breaks on this thing...discontinued): https://www.pntra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1ANC%2Fp_642SR8015%2FMarantz-SR8015.html

✅ Marantz CINEMA40 AVR: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1FU1%2Fp_642CIN40%2FMarantz-Cinema-40.html%3Fcc%3D07

✅ Marantz CINEMA50 AVR: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1F7I%2Fp_642CIN50%2FMarantz-Cinema-50.html%3Fcc%3D07

✅ Marantz CINEMA60 AVR: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1F7J%2Fp_642CIN60%2FMarantz-Cinema-60.html

✅ Marantz CINEMA70S: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1FEC%2Fp_642CIN70S%2FMarantz-Cinema-70s.html

YAMAHA SURROUND SOUND RECEIVERS

✅ Yamaha RXA8A: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1CK1%2Fp_022RXA8ABL%2FYamaha-AVENTAGE-RX-A8A.html

✅ Yamaha RXA6A: https://www.pjtra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1CJS%2Fp_022RXA6ABL%2FYamaha-AVENTAGE-RX-A6A.html

✅ Yamaha RXA4A: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1CJT%2Fp_022RXA4ABL%2FYamaha-AVENTAGE-RX-A4A.html

✅ Yamaha RXA2A: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1B58%2Fp_022RXA2ABL%2FYamaha-AVENTAGE-RX-A2A.html

✅ Yamaha RXV6A: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1AOB%2Fp_022RXV6ABL%2FYamaha-RX-V6A.html

✅ Yamaha RXV4A: https://www.pjtra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1AO8%2Fp_022RXV4ABL%2FYamaha-RX-V4A.html

#marantz #soundunited #hifi #audiophile #yamaha #yamahaaudio

Sonos vs Wiim - What the the best streaming audio player?

Sonos vs WiiM streaming music players...what to buy? If you're a techie guy or gal, you may have read some stuff about WiiM. WiiM is one of the new players on the block that offers streaming pre-amps and streaming amplifiers that are chock-full of features at a very attractive price point. So what's the catch? See some of the pros-and-cons of Sonos vs WiiM as we see it in this video.

• 00:00-00:20 Sonos vs WiiM
• 00:45-01:20 Whole-house music options
• 01:25-2:00 Apple Music and YouTube?
• 02:04-03:15 Tech support options
• 03:20-04:39 Amp power/ Sonos vs WiiM
• 04:47-05:31 Overall cost

In a nutshell, for whole-house solutions or separate streaming speakers, Sonos is the way to go (watch the video for WHY). WiiM is a great solution if you want to add streaming audio to a legacy stereo or surround sound system that doesn't have some form of built-in Heos, MusicCast, etc. We will do a future write-up/video that details the new WiiM players streaming solutions.

This video is not sponsored. Please consider purchasing WiiM or Sonos through the Crutchfield links below if you aren't in the Southern California area. We make a small commission via this medium and this helps us buy products to review. THANKS!

✅ ?WiiM 60 watt X 2 streaming amplifier: https://www.pntra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1HXY%2Fp_399WIMAMPG%2FWiiM-Amp-Gray.html

✅ WiiM Pro+ audio streamer (their BEST): https://www.pjtra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1HUV%2Fp_399WIIMPPL%2FWiiM-Pro-Plus.html

✅ WiiM Pro Audio streamer: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1HUU%2Fp_399WIIMPRO%2FWiiM-Pro.html

✅ Sonos ERA 300 Atmos speaker in BLACK (each): https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1G8L%2Fp_616ERA300B%2FSonos-Era-300-Black.html

✅ Sonos ERA 300 Atmos speaker in WHITE (each): https://www.pjtra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1G8M%2Fp_616ERA300W%2FSonos-Era-300-White.html

✅ Sonos AMP 125 watts X 2: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc15UE%2Fp_616AMP%2FSonos-Amp.html

✅ Sonos ARC soundbar in BLACK: https://www.pntra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1A1R%2Fp_616ARCBK%2FSonos-Arc-Black.html

✅ Sonos ARC soundbar in WHITE: https://www.pjtra.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1A1Q%2Fp_616ARCWH%2FSonos-Arc-White.html

✅ Sonos BEAM soundbar in BLACK: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1D94%2Fp_616BEAM2BK%2FSonos-Beam-Gen-2-Black.html

✅ Sonos BEAM soundbar in WHITE: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1D93%2Fp_616BEAM2WH%2FSonos-Beam-Gen-2-White.html

✅ Sonos PORT streaming pre-amp: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc18DH%2Fp_616PORT1BK%2FSonos-Port.html

✅ Sonos MOVE portable speaker in BLACK: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc18DI%2Fp_616MOVEBK%2FSonos-Move-Black.html

✅ Sonos MOVE portable speaker in WHITE: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1A8S%2Fp_616MOVEWH%2FSonos-Move-Lunar-White.html

✅ Sonos ROAM portable speaker in BLACK: https://www.pntrac.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1BWN%2Fp_616ROAMBK%2FSonos-Roam-Black.html

✅ Sonos FIVE best streaming speaker in BLACK: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1A1S%2Fp_616SONOS5B%2FSonos-Five-Black.html

✅ Sonos FIVE best streaming speaker in WHITE: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9448-301982-9448?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2FI-rppjc1A1V%2Fp_616SONOS5W%2FSonos-Five-White.html

#sonos #wiim #airetheaterdesigns #streaming #hifi #heos #musiccast

KEF R3 Meta review - Are the new KEF Meta speakers all they're cracked up to be?

Sorry we didn't do our best job on this one. Between earthquakes, bad chargers and Seth being tired, we didn't get as much content as usual. See our YouTube video above. The highlights/lowlights are:

• 3-way design with Uni-Q 1" tweeter
• 5.25" aluminum mid and 6.5" bass driver
• 27.2 lbs each with very inert cabinets
• 87dB and 4 ohm (they can use some power to drive them properly)
• Rear ported
• Come in Gloss Black, White, Indigo Blue (these are SWEET) and Walnut

How do they sound?

Martin Logan XT F100 speaker review - See why we love these 2023 Martin Logan offerings!

YAY! We finally got in our new speakers and had a chance to cook up the Martin Logan XT F100 review! These things are absolutely amazing and we don't say this lightly. 3 of us were there when conducting the review and we all had the same opinion. This can be rare due to the subjective make-up of speakers and Hi-Fi but in this case, we couldn't help ourselves. They are that good! Watch our video above for the following:

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holy cow! When don't you save some bucks this time of year? Regardless of the reason, we'll take it. See the deals below on Eero WiFi extenders and WiFi systems. Why Eero? See our award-winning video for details.

We only sell product in the San Diego area. However, we'll list in the great sales in the description that we have found through Amazon, Crutchfield and others. Please click on the links below as this allows us to make a buck or two and hopefully go out to lunch at some point on Youtube's dime.

Some of the current Cyber Monday sales are listed below:

✅ 3 pack of Eero Pro 6E - Regular $549...now $399.99!: https://amzn.to/3OX3BgO

✅  2 pack of Eero Pro 6E - Regular $399...now $279.99!: https://amzn.to/3OX3BgO

✅ 1 pack of Eero Pro 6E - Regular $249...now $179.99!: https://amzn.to/44wvPVq

See you soon with new dealios!

#eero #wifi #hifi #airetheaterdesigns #blackfriday #cybermonday

KEF Black Friday 2023 - See below!

We are so thankful that you no longer have to wait in lines at 4 AM, get in boxing matches to secure the $289.00 90" TV, etc. It is now a gentler, kinder Black Friday. With that said, check out the recent sales below and on the image from KEF, one of our favorite speaker lines. Don't live in San Diego but want to save some $$$? Click on the links below to take advantage of these sales through Amazon, Crutchfield and others. This allows you to potentially save $1000s, we get to make a buck or two and hopefully go out to lunch at some point.

Some of the KEF speaker sales going on through 12/31/2023 are:

✅ KEF Q150 bookshelf speaker in BLACK @ $350.00 (reflects 36% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/47CP1mq

✅ KEF Q150 bookshelf speaker in WALNUT @ $350.00 (reflects 41% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/46INRoJ

✅ KEF Q150 bookshelf speaker in WHITE @ $350.00 (reflects 42% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/47LoWlb

✅ KEF Q350 bookshelf speaker in WALNUT @ $500.00 (reflects 38% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/417PStr

✅ KEF Q350 bookshelf speaker in BLACK @ $500.00 (reflects 38% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/3QQW6sI

✅ KEF Q350 bookshelf speaker in WHITE @ $500.00 (reflects 38% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/3SSc88k

✅ KEF LSX II Wireless bookshelf speaker in BLUE @ $999.99 (reflects 38% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/47tN9N6

✅ KEF LS50 Wireless II bookshelf speaker in BLACK @ $1999.99 (reflects 29% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/46xe9dc

✅ KEF LS60 Wireless tower speaker in ROYAL BLUE @ $4999.99 (reflects 29% OFF...PAIR): https://amzn.to/3QVzZ4e

See what we thought of KEF in some of our videos below. Please SUBSCRIBE so you get the scoop on new products!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFSe5cgxERk&t=885s

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hNcDYmtdNo8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHeiIQFcpx4&t=508s

See you soon with new dealios!

#KEF #audio #hifi #airetheaterdesigns #audiophile #blackfriday2023