Marantz
Marantz manufactures premium home audio equipment—including AV receivers, amplifiers, processors, CD players, turntables, and wireless speakers—targeting audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts globally through authorized dealers, specialty retailers, and direct e-commerce under Harman International.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1953
- HeadquartersMahwah, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Marantz does
Marantz is a premium consumer audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1953 by Saul Marantz in New York, now operating as a brand under Harman International Industries (a Samsung subsidiary since May 2025). The company designs, manufactures, and sells high-end home audio products including AV receivers (CINEMA Series), AV processors and preamplifiers, integrated and power amplifiers, wireless streaming amplifiers, CD/SACD players, turntables, network audio players, and the newly launched Horizon wireless speakers. Reference-class products are crafted at Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan, while US operations are headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The company serves audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts globally through an authorized dealer network, specialty retailers (Best Buy), direct e-commerce, and custom installation channels.
Core technology is built around proprietary innovations including HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) discrete circuitry, Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF), Marantz Rise GaN FET amplification, Marantz Radiance neodymium drivers, and Mirage DSP. The HEOS proprietary multi-room streaming platform underpins nearly all modern products, supporting AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Roon Ready certification, and integrations with TIDAL, Spotify, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. Room correction is delivered through Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live upgrades. The portfolio supports immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D, alongside HDMI 2.1 with 8K/60Hz pass-through.
The business model is hardware sales of premium-priced products ranging from $700 (NR1510 entry-level slimline AV receiver) to $15,000 (MODEL 10 reference integrated amplifier), with pricing tiers across CINEMA Series, 10 Series reference components, MODEL Series amplifiers, and Horizon wireless speakers. Marantz also offers a recertified product line at 20-25% discounts and Affirm financing. Distribution runs through authorized dealers (Harman global network), specialty retailers, and direct e-commerce. Key strategic partnerships include TIDAL integration for high-resolution audio streaming and Bowers & Wilkins for complementary co-marketing of bundled premium systems.
Marantz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Marantz
- Legal name
- Marantz (Brand under Harman International Industries, Incorporated)
- Website
- https://marantz.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1953
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Marantz manufactures premium home audio equipment—including AV receivers, amplifiers, processors, CD players, turntables, and wireless speakers—targeting audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts globally through authorized dealers, specialty retailers, and direct e-commerce under Harman International.
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Marantz industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Consumer Audio / Home Audio Electronics
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
- SIC
- Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages) (CRACANAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail (CRACAEAE), Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI), Speakers & Subwoofers Retail (Soundbars, Surround, Smart Speakers) (CRACAEAF), Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK)
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Where Marantz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mahwah
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Marantz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Marantz generates revenue primarily through the sale of premium audio equipment including AV receivers, amplifiers, CD players, turntables, and wireless speakers. Products range from entry-level at ~$700 to flagship reference components exceeding $15,000.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Reference/Flagship: AV 10, MODEL 10 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Premium CINEMA Series: CINEMA 30/40/50/60/70s |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Amplifiers: MODEL M1, MODEL 30/40n/50/60n, PM-10 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Wireless Speakers: Horizon, Grand Horizon |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Recertified Products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Marantz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Marantz manufactures and sells premium home audio equipment, including AV receivers, AV preamplifiers/processors, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, wireless streaming amplifiers, CD/SACD players, network audio players, wireless speakers, and turntables. Products are crafted at the Shirakawa Audio Works facility in Japan and distributed globally through authorized dealers and direct online channels under brands including the CINEMA Series, MODEL Series, 10 Series, and Horizon wireless speaker line, with the HEOS multi-room streaming platform embedded across the lineup.
Product overview
Marantz is a premium audio equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of home entertainment products. The portfolio includes: AV receivers (CINEMA Series: CINEMA 50/40/30/60/70s and slimline NR1510), AV processors and separates (AV 10/20/30 and AV7706), power amplifiers (AMP 10/20/30 and MM series), integrated amplifiers (MODEL Series, PM series, STEREO 70s), wireless streaming amplifiers (MODEL M1/M4), network audio players (LINK 10n, M-CR612), CD/SACD players (SACD 30n, CD 50n, CD 60, CD6007, SACD 10), wireless speakers (Marantz Horizon, Grand Horizon), turntables (TT-15S1), and the proprietary HEOS multi-room streaming platform. The products range from entry-level to reference-class audiophile equipment, with the CINEMA Series targeting home theater enthusiasts, the 10 Series representing reference-level flagship components, and wireless products like Horizon targeting modern connected lifestyles. All streaming-capable products are powered by the HEOS platform, enabling multi-room audio distribution and integration with major music streaming services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AV 30 AV Preamplifier 11.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier with HDAM circuitry, 7 HDMI inputs (8K compatible), HEOS streaming, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, and optional Dirac Live room correction. Priced at $4,000.
- AV 20 AV Preamplifier Reference 13.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier powered by HEOS with Dolby Atmos support.
- AV 10 AV Preamplifier Reference 15.4-channel home theater pre-amplifier/processor powered by HEOS with Dolby Atmos. Priced at $8,000.
- AV7706 AV Preamplifier Premium 11.2-channel pre-amplifier and processor powered by HEOS.
- AMP 30 Power Amplifier 6-channel power amplifier with 200 watts per channel and exclusive HDAM technology, Class D amplification and selectable output modes.
- AMP 20 Power Amplifier Reference 12-channel amplifier with 200W per channel and exclusive HDAM.
- AMP 10 Power Amplifier Reference 16-channel amplifier with 200W and custom HDAM for Dolby Atmos configurations.
- MM7025 Power Amplifier 2-channel power amplifier with 140W output.
- MM7055 Power Amplifier 5-channel power amplifier with 140W output.
- CINEMA 50 AV Receiver Premium 9.4-channel AV receiver with 110W power, Dolby Atmos, 8K support, 6 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $2,800.
- CINEMA 40 AV Receiver Reference 9.4-channel AV receiver with 125W power, Dolby Atmos, 8K, 7 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $3,800.
- CINEMA 30 AV Receiver Reference 11.4-channel AV receiver with 140W power, Dolby Atmos, 8K, 7 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $4,800.
- CINEMA 60 AV Receiver Premium 7.2-channel AV receiver with 100W power, Dolby Atmos, 8K, 6 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $1,800.
- CINEMA 70s AV Receiver Slimline 7.2-channel AV receiver with 50W power, Dolby Atmos, 8K, 6 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $1,300.
- NR1510 AV Receiver Slimline 5.2-channel AV receiver with 50W power, 4K support, 6 HDMI inputs, powered by HEOS. Priced at $700.
- MODEL M1 Wireless Streaming Amplifier 2-channel 100W wireless streaming amplifier powered by HEOS with HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital+, and Marantz Musical Digital Filtering; Red Dot and iF Design Award winner 2025. Priced at $1,000.
- MODEL M4 Wireless Streaming Amplifier 8-channel 100W distribution amplifier powered by HEOS with 4 zones and 4 independent HEOS streams for whole-home audio.
- MODEL 60n Integrated Amplifier 2-channel 60W network integrated amplifier powered by HEOS.
- MODEL 50 Integrated Amplifier Premium integrated stereo amplifier with 70W and custom HDAM. Priced at $2,000.
- MODEL 40n Integrated Amplifier 70W premium integrated stereo amplifier powered by HEOS with HDMI ARC. Priced at $2,700.
- MODEL 30 Integrated Amplifier Premium integrated stereo amplifier with 100W and custom HDAM. Priced at $3,500.
- MODEL 10 Integrated Amplifier Reference integrated amplifier with 250W and all-new Marantz SMPS. Priced at $15,000.
- PM-10 Integrated Amplifier Reference integrated stereo amplifier with 200W and custom HDAM. Priced at $8,999.
- PM6007 Integrated Amplifier Slimline integrated stereo amplifier with 45W output.
- STEREO 70s Stereo Receiver Slimline stereo receiver powered by HEOS with 75W, 8K and 6 HDMI inputs.
- LINK 10n Network Audio Player Reference 2.1-channel fully featured streaming preamplifier powered by HEOS.
- M-CR612 Network Audio Player Compact network audio player and CD player powered by HEOS.
- Marantz Horizon Wireless Speaker Reference wireless speaker powered by HEOS featuring Marantz Rise amplifier, Radiance 360-degree fabric, and Mirage DSP; 310W FTC power output with 745W peak. Won Wallpaper, Red Dot, and iF Design Awards 2025. Priced at $3,500.
- Marantz Grand Horizon Wireless Speaker Flagship wireless speaker powered by HEOS with more powerful amplifier and increased drive units for larger spaces. Priced at $5,500.
- SACD 30n CD/SACD Player Premium CD player powered by HEOS with custom HDAM.
- CD 50n CD Player Premium CD and network audio player powered by HEOS with HDMI ARC.
- CD 60 CD Player Premium CD player with modern design and custom HDAM.
- CD6007 CD Player Slimline CD player with custom HDAM.
- SACD 10 CD/SACD Player High-performance reference SACD player with SACDM-3 transport mechanism.
- TT-15S1 Turntable Reference belt drive turntable with cartridge; features floating motor and low-resonance design.
- HEOS Multi-Room Streaming Platform Built-in multi-room audio streaming platform enabling wireless connectivity via WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and direct streaming from TIDAL, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, Qobuz, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio; supports whole-home audio synchronization across all HEOS-enabled Marantz products.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 15.4-channel immersive audio processing for home theater applications
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Companies that use Marantz
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Marantz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration19 records
AI capability1 record
Feature9 records
Marantz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- TidalcoreMarantz HEOS-enabled devices integrate Tidal streaming service, enabling subscribers to access over 100 million songs and master-quality tracks up to 24-bit/192kHz. HEOS platform provides seamless Tidal integration for high-resolution audio streaming across Marantz products.
- Bowers & WilkinsflagshipMarantz and Bowers & Wilkins products are sold together as complementary systems. Both brands emphasize premium audiophile positioning and joint marketing through bundled systems (e.g., MODEL M1 with Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 speakers). The collaboration showcases synergy between Marantz electronics and Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker performance.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Marantz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- NAD Electronics: NAD produces premium integrated amplifiers, AV receivers, and streaming components aimed at audiophile buyers seeking high-value alternatives to Marantz's integrated amplifier and receiver lines.
- Rotel: Rotel manufactures premium stereo amplifiers, AV receivers, and CD players under the Bowers & Wilkins/Rotel parent group, directly competing with Marantz's integrated amplifier and CD/SACD player lines at premium audiophile price points.
- Bang & Olufsen: Bang & Olufsen is a Danish ultra-premium audio and home theater brand producing wireless speakers, AV systems, and loudspeakers that compete with Marantz Horizon and AV receiver lines at luxury price points, emphasizing design and craftsmanship.
- Anthem (Paradigm): Anthem is a Canadian manufacturer of high-end AV processors, receivers, and amplifiers (AVM 70/90, MRX series) that compete with Marantz's AV separates and CINEMA receivers in the premium home theater category, with proprietary ARC room correction.
- McIntosh Laboratory: McIntosh is a US-based ultra-premium audio manufacturer producing reference amplifiers, preamps, and AV processors that compete head-to-head with Marantz's 10 Series and AV 10 reference components at $5,000–$15,000+ price points.
- Cambridge Audio: Cambridge Audio manufactures hi-fi amplifiers, network players, and AV receivers targeting the same mid-to-premium audiophile buyer as Marantz's MODEL and CINEMA series, with comparable streaming integration and emphasis on British/Japanese engineering.
- Denon: Denon is a sister brand under Harman International (also acquired via the Sound United deal), producing AV receivers, integrated amplifiers, and CD players that directly overlap Marantz's CINEMA and MODEL product lines at overlapping price points.
- Yamaha AV: Yamaha is a long-established direct competitor in AV receivers (RX-A and Aventage series), hi-fi amplifiers, and home theater components, targeting similar audiophile and home theater buyer segments as Marantz.
- Bowers & Wilkins: Bowers & Wilkins is a sister brand under Harman (acquired alongside Marantz) producing premium loudspeakers that pair with Marantz electronics in bundled systems, making it both a complementary partner and a comparable premium audio brand.
Broad incumbents
- Sonos: Sonos is a broader audio incumbent dominating the wireless multi-room speaker market with HEOS as a direct competitor; while not focused on audiophile-grade amplification, Sonos defines the modern connected-speaker experience Marantz Horizon targets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Marantz
What does Marantz do?
Marantz manufactures and sells premium home audio equipment, including AV receivers, AV preamplifiers/processors, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, wireless streaming amplifiers, CD/SACD players, network audio players, wireless speakers, and turntables. Products are crafted at the Shirakawa Audio Works facility in Japan and distributed globally through authorized dealers and direct online channels under brands including the CINEMA Series, MODEL Series, 10 Series, and Horizon wireless speaker line, with the HEOS multi-room streaming platform embedded across the lineup.
Is Marantz a public or private company?
Marantz is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Marantz founded?
Marantz was founded in 1953. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Marantz based?
Marantz is headquartered in Mahwah, United States, in the North America region.
How does Marantz make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are Marantz's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are NAD Electronics, Rotel, Bang & Olufsen, Anthem (Paradigm), McIntosh Laboratory, Cambridge Audio, Denon, Yamaha AV and Bowers & Wilkins. Sonos is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Marantz have an API?
No public API is recorded for Marantz.
What industry is Marantz in?
Marantz's product category is Consumer Audio / Home Audio Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACANAH, Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages), with a secondary code of CRACAEAE, AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail. Its NAICS code is 33431 and its SIC code is 3651.