Marantz review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Marantz suits listeners who want a wired hi-fi system or a turntable rather than portable kit. It scores 9.1 overall, and 2 to 3 years of cover sits at the strong end for this category. Choose it for the core system, not for noise cancelling.
Key facts
- Best for
- Anyone building a wired hi-fi stack or buying a turntable.
- Noise cancelling
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 to 3 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-room
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, AU, CN, JP, TW, BE, FR, DE, AT, NL, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1953 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Phone, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Speakers, Turntables, Hi fi
- Official website
- marantz.com
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Multiroom is a yes, so speakers can play together around the house
- Warranty runs 2 to 3 years, longer than many sellers in the same rows
- Range spans speakers, turntables and hi fi, covering speakers, turntables and hi-fi in one place
- Support runs on help centre, phone and chat, so help is not limited to one channel
- Founded in 1953, so the name has a long record in audio
Cons
- Noise cancelling is a no, so quiet commutes are out of reach
- Headphones and earbuds sit outside speakers, turntables and hi fi, unlike Skullcandy's range
- Portable speakers are absent from speakers, turntables and hi fi, where JBL leads
- Turntables and hi-fi also sit outside Skullcandy's headphones, earbuds and speakers, making JBL the closer match
Who it suits
- You are setting up a fixed hi-fi system at home and want a single brand behind it
- You want a turntable from a maker with 2 to 3 years of cover
- You want multiroom playback and multiroom is a yes here
Who should look elsewhere
- You need noise cancelling on the move, because it is a no here
- You want headphones or earbuds, since they are not part of speakers, turntables and hi fi
- You want portable speakers for travel, as JBL and Edifier both list portable speakers in their ranges
What it does well
Marantz keeps the focus on the parts of a system that stay plugged in. The range covers speakers, turntables and hi fi, so an amplifier, a pair of speakers and a turntable can all come from one maker instead of being mixed across brands. That matters if you want a house full of matching components rather than a single speaker that works alone. Two things stand out against the brands next to it. Multiroom is a yes, which means wireless speakers can be grouped to play the same source in different rooms. And the warranty runs 2 to 3 years, a longer commitment than many sellers in these rows offer on hi-fi kit. The trade-off is noise cancelling: it is a no here, so Marantz is not a choice for blocking out a plane cabin or a noisy commute. That is expected for a maker built around wired playback, but it rules the brand out if silence is the priority.
Who runs it
The company behind the brand is Harman International Industries, Incorporated, so buying from Marantz means buying from a large established audio group rather than a small independent workshop. The head office sits in the Netherlands, while the brand itself dates back to 1953, which is why it appears in long-running hi-fi lists alongside newer names. Service is the practical part worth checking. Support runs on help centre, phone and chat, so you can pick a self-serve route or speak to someone, depending on the problem. The brand lists its markets across US, CA and AU, so availability and warranty handling depend on where you are. Check the local terms before ordering, since the legal entity and the market you ship to determine who handles a claim.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Marantz make?+
The range covers speakers, turntables and hi fi. That means the core of a home system: loudspeakers, turntables and hi-fi components. Headphones, earbuds and portable speakers are not part of the range, so buyers wanting those should look at JBL or Edifier instead.
Does Marantz make noise cancelling headphones?+
Noise cancelling is a no here. Marantz concentrates on wired and stationary playback, so it is the wrong brand for blocking out aircraft or train noise on the move. If quiet travel matters most, check brands whose product types include headphones and earbuds.
How long is the Marantz warranty?+
Warranty runs 2 to 3 years. That is a longer commitment than many sellers in the same rows offer, and it is worth reading carefully alongside the market you are buying in, since handling depends on where the unit was sold.
Can Marantz speakers play in more than one room?+
Multiroom is a yes. Wireless speakers from the range can be grouped so the same source plays in several rooms at once, which suits open-plan homes and lets you extend listening beyond a single pair. Wired components in the range keep the traditional approach for a fixed setup.
Which countries does Marantz sell in?+
The brand lists its markets as US, CA and AU. That covers a wide spread of Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, but coverage is not the same everywhere, so check that your country appears and read the local warranty terms before ordering.
Who owns Marantz?+
The legal entity is Harman International Industries, Incorporated. The brand has been part of larger audio groups since it was founded in 1953, so buying from Marantz means buying from a long-established company rather than a new independent maker.
How do I get help from Marantz?+
Support runs on help centre, phone and chat. Depending on the problem you can work through the help centre yourself, start a chat, or pick up the phone. Having more than one route is useful for setup problems that are easier to talk through.
Is Marantz a good choice for a turntable?+
Turntables are part of speakers, turntables and hi fi, so the brand covers that side of a system rather than only amplification. If a turntable is your main interest, the closest alternative listed is JBL, which also covers turntables and hi-fi.
Sources
- marantz.com/en checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets, Noise cancelling, Products, Support channels
“Oude Stadsgracht 1, 5611 DD Eindhoven, NL”
- marantz.com/en/70-anniversary.html checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“In Pursuit of The Most Musical Sound Since 1953”
- marantz.com/en/category/wireless-speakers checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Multi-room
“Multiroom Streaming with HEOS on your Marantz Wireless Speakers”
- marantz.com/en/support/warranty.html checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty
“you will be guaranteed of obtaining your full THREE YEAR warranty for PREMIUM products (excl. Universal Remote Controls) and a TWO YEAR warranty for all other products (RANGE series & Universal...”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.