Marantz SR-19 And SR8000 Home Theatre Receivers Win ConsumerREVIEW.Com 2000 Choice Awards

21-Feb-01

The Marantz Reference Series SR-19 and SR8000 Digital Surround Receivers have received ConsumerREVIEW.com 2000 CHOICE Awards from AudioREVIEW.com, part of the ConsumerREVIEW.com family of Web sites specializing in consumer-generated product reviews and information. The SR-19 and SR8000 both received overall ratings of 4.86 out of a possible 5, the highest winning scores in the A/V Receivers category.The CHOICE Awards recognize the products, tools, and gear selected by the enthusiasts who frequent ConsumerREVIEW.com's network of community Web sites. The more than 300 CHOICE Award winners represent the preferences of more than two million consumers who visited the Web sites from August 1999 to August 2000 and wrote reviews of the products they use. Products eligible for the CHOICE Award received the highest ratings and most favorable consumer reviews.Erwin van der Putten, Marantz America Director of Marketing pointed out, ""We are extremely proud that ConsumerREVIEW.com selected our SR-19 and SR8000 receivers as the top two of their three A/V receiver award winners. At Marantz, we are constantly striving to offer our dealers and consumers the finest, high performance audio and video products, and it is especially gratifying that the SR-19 and SR8000 were given such high accolades by our most important critics - our customers.""The Marantz Reference Series SR-19: Spectacular High-End PerformanceThe Reference Series SR-19 THXÆ Select Digital Surround Receiver delivers high-end home theatre performance in every respect. The SR-19 offers exceptional surround sound versatility, featuring DolbyÆ Digital and DTSÆ Digital Surroundô decoding, 120 watts power output into each of its five channels, and a wide variety of advanced performance and convenience features. Its spectacular Reference Series styling makes it the perfect complement to the most sophisticated home entertainment systems.Consumers praised the SR-19 highly, with comments such as ""I think it's a great receiver that produces outstanding sound for both stereo and movies""Ö""I think the price for this receiver makes it an exceptional value when the cost of the competition is considered""Ö""The sound is so very very clean, and the soundstage is broad and deep""Ö""I've had this receiver for over a year now, and am still very impressed with its overall ability and usability""Öand ""I recommend this machine without reservation. Go audition it now.""The Marantz SR-8000: High Power, High PerformanceThe Marantz SR-8000 Digital Surround Receiver is a high performance, high power home theatre receiver designed for exceptional surround sound quality and unmatched home theatre flexibility. It offers Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, 105 watts x 5 power output, an extensive complement of video and audio connections to accommodate a wide variety of program sources plus a host of convenience features.Consumer comments about the SR8000 included ""All I can say is 'WOW'ÖI am extremely impressed by the sound this thing produces for both movies and music""Ö""This unit rocks! Build quality is exceptional, sonic performance is right on, and there's more than enough power to go around""Ö""The sound from this unit is awesome""Öand ""To get the same sound quality from other brandsÖyou will have to spend two to three times the money.""For more information, visit Marantz America on the World Wide Web at www.marantz.com.

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