I really liked the down to earth, honest review. Great job man! I gotta say though: All the reviews I've been watching have the same background issues. They ALL mention the same problems you had, and they ALL downplay the issues. IMO, NO, these issues are NOT OK...! Anthem should NOT have released a product as plagued by issues as you guys all have been experiencing! Harsh? No, in fact, I'd say you all were NOT harsh enough! When you pay thousands of dollars for a product you have the right to expect that it will perform with much less issues than you guys are experiencing. Just my two cents. Peace, be well, R.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
I actually have an mrx1120 with all paradigm speakers in a 5.2.2 configuration and I have to say that by far Anthem has been the best sounding equipment I've owned so far. And I've had everything you can think of from Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Denon, Marantz, etc. I haven't gone total separates yet because the 1120 just sounds so good with a 3 channel adcom amp that I feel I don't need to go further yet.
@kenshinesca
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on being a beta tester :) They probably should have ironed out the bugs before release. With it's issues seems more like a 6.5/7 with potential to get better.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
With higher end products they all have bugs like this. You should has seen the Emotiva pre/pro. It was pretty much unusable for months and didn't even get room correction installed for over a year.
@nonametofame
3 жыл бұрын
@@seanlacroix I didn't hear a peep from the new Audiocontrol Maestro owners. Nothing but praise. I own one and haven't encountered any issues.
@kevinweithers1223
3 жыл бұрын
Anthem is one of those brands that people think highly of so we understand why you picked this pre-pro. Over the years, I have come to realize that buying reliable equipment is far more important. I have the Yamaha CXA-5200 pre/pro and I'm happy with it. Yamaha is always super reliable. Personally, I think it has far better build quality, dac's, and reliability than the Anthem.
@MrJjburgess11
3 жыл бұрын
Im a Yamaha guy myself. I just wish they would come out with an updated model of the 5200 that has hdmi 2.1 pass through. I'm sure they will. Just wondering how long. I have a rx2080 now. But want to get into a pre pro next . Would like to stick with Yamaha
@stevenbriggs7535
3 жыл бұрын
I’m Looking at buying an AVM 70. I asked Anthem support a side question about the reported problems. “All issues have already been patched through the ARC Genesis program, 1.3.25 is the most stable release which fixes the reported issues of high dB levels and freezing.” I know someone who identified the high volumes as being a cause of the microphone and was sent out another and he’s is very happy with the performance. I wondered if the supplied microphones were a common problem and asked Anthem “No one has returned or been shipped out replacement microphones yet so the accuracy of these reports is questionable.” Arc should be performing well now.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
It's doing great now
@RegondiMusic
2 жыл бұрын
If calibration is not great or good from the beginning means the factory don't care, the same goes for the hardware...
@jimhamlin6551
3 жыл бұрын
Good review! Thanks for giving us the low down and honest opinion...I have an Anthem power amp and quite happy with the performance for sure..I saw on another video from an Anthem dealer that you can hook up a 8k source through the E arc and have 8k picture but for gamers to get the speed they will have to do the hardware upgrade for the 2.1 hdmi and you might be able to install it yourself from my research . Happy to hear that you like it and with upgrades coming only to be doing what it does best to come. I know my amp started sounding better after about a month ...its like new speakers some just start sounding better with more hours on them . This was thefirst time I had experienced a electronic piece that sounded better after time. Thanks again! ( on a side note my Mothers maiden name was Pace and she was born in Muncie Indiana ...maybe we are related lol) Have a good one !
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks for watching
@benboyer2776
3 жыл бұрын
Currently waiting on my avm70, possibly 2 months... love the review by the way, theres just not a lot out there on the new anthem processors, amps and avr’s right now, so thank you!
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kevonmanuel
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, it has been a month already? Time flies.
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683
3 жыл бұрын
Time Flies - Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree
@gary4593
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your video clip I am sticking to Marantz. Cheers
@Turtleback8024
3 жыл бұрын
Good for you! I’d need to stock up my dispensary with a ton of pain killers before I buy the AVM-70, at least according to this review.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@Turtleback8024 actually 99% of the bugs are gone now. And the new Anthem stuff is rock solid.
@marlonhouston6685
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being the guinea pig? I was gonna spring for one, but now I will get the Marantz AV 7705, until they upgrade to the new 2.1 HDMI board and work out all the bugs. Thank you for a great review. ❤👍🏾
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@marlonhouston6685
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy Hey can u get ahold to a MRX 1140 and compare the AVM 70 with it. I was wondering if u can get the same sound in the all in one as u can in the separates.
@J0NN1EWALK3R
3 жыл бұрын
With your description it would seam more like a 7.0-7.5 with a hopeful potential of a 10 if and when everything is ironed out. Unfortunately I sent mine back as soon as I got it because I couldn’t deal with everything your going through . I needed something more closer to a plug and play, so I went with the denon x3700h . I figured this would be a good temp bridge without spending a lot until everything is ironed with anthem. Thank you for all the info to keep us informed.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
Have fun playing with your cardboard rocket ship lol
@J0NN1EWALK3R
3 жыл бұрын
True, not the best option but it will get me by for now. Once anthem has ironed things out I’ll listen to final reviews and decide on the avm 70 or monolith
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@J0NN1EWALK3R the monolith is a nice machine as well. If you're looking for something with Dirac, the new Pioneer, Onkyo and Integra are going to have it as well.
@J0NN1EWALK3R
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I read that but couldn’t wait . It’s hard to believe they will put a full version as they use in much more expensive processors, but we’ll see. The end game will be a prepro and most conversations are that there’s not enough separation between the prepro and avr to justify the pricing, so I’ll be waiting to see what shines.
@J0NN1EWALK3R
3 жыл бұрын
P.S I did have a tripod , so it felt a little more advanced than the cardboard rocket lol
@savanpanchal451
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I have my Avm 70 for over a month now and love it. I agree with all your pros and cons. I did enjoy HeOs app on my Marantz Sr8012 and able to play diff music services. I also wish this one had speaker playing info that Marantz had when you hit info button so see what codec is playing along with which speakers are active. Be nice if that is an upgrade they can do.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely hated heos. It was one of the main reasons I sold my Marantz sr7012.
@richardbeebe1861
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. You touched on everything I was interested in hearing about in regards to music streaming process and Anthems plan for HDMI upgrade path intentions. For now I believe the simplicity and reliability of Marantz are why I will order the 7706.
@RicardinhoBahiano
2 жыл бұрын
I'm considering doing the same, did you buy it in the end? impressions?
@richardbeebe1861
2 жыл бұрын
@@RicardinhoBahiano I purchased the Marantz. This is my 3rd. Easy to set up, dial in and never any reliability issues.
@blueflame0003
3 жыл бұрын
Wow...thks because of this video, i am now looking for a different processor, i was looking to get the avm 90 or 70 and now you helped me stop and do more research on another processor...thks
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@pf5658
3 жыл бұрын
Anthem makes nothing but top notch gear. I own Paradigm speakers and once owned the AVM-50V and plan to get this to replace my Marantz processor.
@sparkerb2631
3 жыл бұрын
I have an Arcam 860 processor. I'm about to trade it in for an AVM70. I originally had an AVM60. The sound improvement was substantial. I'm hoping the AVM70 has moved forward in terms of sound quality and acoustic configuration flexibility.
@dpav7994
3 жыл бұрын
Spot on review! I notice the same thing with the wifi. I think I just need to run an ethernet chord to it. My Amazon firestick which is plugged into the anthem never loses signal, but hte anthem loses it quite often. As for the remote, who the hell puts a power on and a power off button on a remote??? I'm pretty sure it's been industry standard 1 button since like 1950. I click the wrong button 95% of the time lol. I also REALLY wish they had an on-screen menu like most other receivers. Making adjustments on the device itself or reaching for a laptop every time is pretty inconvenient. The sound quality is really stellar though... once you fiddle with it enough. I'm pretty sure I still don't have it done right and instructions are non-existent except for guys like you online that know their stuff.
@Icelandlover
3 жыл бұрын
I control everything of my Anthem AVM70 on my Ipad. (Except ARC). It is plugged in by ethernet. Saved the ip on my home screen amd all is great.
@joshbieker7388
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned the 720 with MCA external amplification. Seriously great stuff. Probably upgrade to the avm 70 soon.
@JLRJ
3 жыл бұрын
Great Analysis of the Anthem! 1st let me state that I’m an old guy of 65! I truly wanted the Anthem 70 but for a $3500 unit it has too many problems even if some are minor! Plus you have to send the unit in to Upgrade to 2.1 and ARC still isn’t fully working! They should have made it possible for the average Guy to install the board. You also forgot another Con and it’s kind of Big for Me and that is it doesn’t have any Legacy Inputs! I have Cassette Tapes,a Reel to Reel,Old Gaming Systems & VCRs & Super 8mm players that are hooked up now to my Yamaha 3050! I guess they aren’t thinking about older units at all! I may check out the Emotiva RMC-1L or XMC-2 or stay with Yamaha but go Pre/Pro. At this Point I believe Anthem released the 70 too soon! To Me it’s Half Baked! Keep up the Good Work! Julius
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
That legacy point is a good point I didn't even realize! Since I rarely use it. Nice point. That actually could really suck for some people
@JLRJ
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy That’s why I mentioned my age! I doubt most of your members own any of the equipment I stated. I had speakers on the walls near the ceiling in the 70s playing 8 tracks & VHS! LOL!! I’ve got to have RCA inputs or I won’t survive!🤣
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@JLRJ I have quite a few people over 50 so there's a chance lol
@JLRJ
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy LOL!❤️
@keepingupwiththejones2933
3 жыл бұрын
Your intro is 🔥🔥🔥
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it
@Psyphonyx_Life
3 жыл бұрын
Agree... short and sweet .. not overly loud. Very much appreciate it.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Psyphonyx_Life thank you!
@jasonk8311
3 жыл бұрын
Will you please keep this content coming on the avm70? I'd really like to know what you had to change to get the bass right. Thank you.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I have a recent video about it kzitem.info/news/bejne/koGO3H9-cYSVfmk
@jaseamondo
3 жыл бұрын
Another downside to the audio casting is that it doesn't support mqa on tidal , and it's also limited to 24bit 96khz. 🤷🏼
@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748
3 жыл бұрын
worse it doesn't support Dolby SR for hiss hum movies like 2001 rubbish 4k disc oh yeah it has hum and hiss on it
@sirsno0py
3 жыл бұрын
Lil brother I'm sorry to hear this..I know you wanted this to be just as great or better than the way you felt about going to marantz from Yamaha...you wre so passionate about marantz you made me have to have one an I'm saving my nickels for a sr5015 or 6015...an not to mention the money you paid..sorry lol brother hope it gets better!
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I love the anthem more. I'm happy with it
@CaptainCrunch823
3 жыл бұрын
I have an Anthem MRX 1140 and have been having a lot of the same issues that you mentioned in your review. The biggest frustration for me is the streaming issues. I am seeing huge volume jumps with one click on both my iPhone and Note 9. They need to move fast with implementing Roon and true Spotify Connect otherwise I’m going to need to return this amazing piece of hardware☹️
@jasonhowe1697
2 жыл бұрын
for some features to function typically the device in question needs a lan connection to function as the remote access requires wireless to access features wireless to wireless seldom functions much the same way remote play works 1 device be needing a lan connection
@madcrabber1113
3 жыл бұрын
The issues and price are why I never buy the latest and greatest tech. Great video!
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it
@jackanderson2773
3 жыл бұрын
They make nice stuff ! Been looking at their 2 channel MCA 225 .
@dadevastator24_77
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think that they have there bass management fixed for multiple subs yet. That should be releasing a firmware update for it. I just don’t know when it will happen
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Should be updated now.
@dadevastator24_77
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy it is not. Which is why you are having trouble dialing in the second sub
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@dadevastator24_77 I was having issues in beta mode but i updated it after the video and it was fine
@ottoburgess1555
3 жыл бұрын
It’s very annoying that they don’t deliver a finished product. Instead one has to hope they will provide updates and fix the issues later, but there is no guarantee.
@danieldelgado8153
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings Sir. You still happy with your Antham? I’m finally getting mine today after waiting over 4 months. I have 60 days to return it if I’m not happy with it. Hopefully all the bugs have been figured out. If not I may get the Macintosh Mx 123 which was just upgraded to 8k along with other improvements. My best Dan
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I love mine just as much as day one
@Bryan-hd7nm
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Great looking processor! Do you still boost your center channel a couple of dbs after anthem room correction?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
No I haven't had to with the beta version but I'll take a listen with the full version and see what happens
@gabrielegelfofx
3 жыл бұрын
AVM70 or Marantz 8805? They have the same dacs AKM4490EQ. Regarding hi-res music streaming try to use Audirvana. It should see your AVM as a network player through the ethernet cable if it uses UPnP/DLNA protocols. It works for the Marantz.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Avm70
@adrianvaughn3170
3 жыл бұрын
Releasing an unfinished a/v product to the market seems common practice these days. Not a fan of that development.
@hdtvkeith1604
2 жыл бұрын
Denon charges for the HDMI upgrade as do many vendors.
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
The issue is the upgrade will cost more than buying a new unit that already has it in it.
@Gioxtream
3 жыл бұрын
What is your best pick for home theater speakers???? What speakers are the best for home theater?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
That's incredibly subjective
@Rancejunge
3 жыл бұрын
Well the Anthem AVM70 is a very nice unit when mine was working for a month. The auto update worked but mine "glitched" on the firmware auto update and does not turn on anymore. Anthem will warranty it but I have been (since 4-23-2021) trying to get the papers from Anthem on the RMA but emails & phone calls are becoming no response on emails or Covid 19 recordings on the phone que. Warranty maybe an issue here guys? While it worked I had all 15.2 working and it sounded amazing. Anthem told me it would be 4 to 6 weeks for this to be fixed but I have already lost another week just trying to get the paper work returned to me?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Home audio, car audio and the car industry are all hurting for the same reason. They all use similar chips and parts. Resources are super hard to come by right now so it really is the after effects of the pandemic. I've been fortunate to not have any issues and I pray that that continues..I hate that for you
@maverickspeed
2 жыл бұрын
I have a MCA 50 and a Avm 30 which I’m looking to upgrade. Planning on keeping the MCA 50 and just upgrading my Avm 30. What are your suggestions ?
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
Should be perfect
@MirageMan001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I am enjoying my AVM70 as well. But may I ask a question? What does "plug up" mean? Are you meaning to say "plug in"?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
What was the sentence?
@MirageMan001
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched several of your videos. You always say plug up in place of plug in. Like plugging IN cables. You say plug UP.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you know what it means lol
@AngelPerez-oh1dm
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, very good review. Does the AVM 70 has an app or web based remote for the prepro?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You can kinda control it on their software you can download to your phone or laptop or tablet. I'm sure the anthem arc app will let you but I haven't tried it because it's still having issues connecting
@brendanlawton7518
3 жыл бұрын
I got the adapter I've used with mine with my Samsung Phone. Came with a few to transfer files to the phone. Playfi on the older models also has dropout, like Google disappears for a couple seconds then returns missing the section of dropout
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
How the heck did you get the app to work??
@jasonk8311
3 жыл бұрын
Also, no spotify or tidal connect is a killer! What are they thinking?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Supposedly Spotify connect is coming
@Turtleback8024
3 жыл бұрын
That’s the thing! They not thinking at all!
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
Spotify connect and roon are coming out very soon.
@CaptainCrunch823
3 жыл бұрын
We’ll see. I’ve purchased devices from other companies before that kept promising “coming soon” but never delivered. Looking at you Hegel! 😊
@pf5658
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a theater processor. Really how often does one listen to or use these features in their theater? If prefer to use for listening to music then I’d say you better of getting an AV receiver with those options.
@sgPond
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same issues with an MRX70. Dropouts seemed to happen with KZitem and the ARC genesis was buggy in the beta requiring a "sytsem reset" to rerun it. Now that it's out of beta I plan to rerun it.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Reran it last night and went much better. Video update soon
@sgPond
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy I look forward to it. Where can I find your subwoofer tweak tips?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
"How to" Playlist. As well as the anthem room correction video from a few weeks back
@miikasuominen3845
3 жыл бұрын
I hate the term "New Normal", but to me, this shows exactly what's the problem with the industry today... You pay terrible amount of money for a product, which actually doesn't even work the way it should. Many manufacturers have the same situation, like after a YEAR product is released, it still does not work properly... That's kinda sad... Though I still love tinkering with them. But we really should demand more and better.
@N1ghtwave_05
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s go 🔥🔥🔥
@N1ghtwave_05
3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the honest review. Will be getting one next week 😎
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You'll love it
@jasonk8311
3 жыл бұрын
Will you please update your thoughts on the avm70 vs av7706 particularly with respect to music if you have anything else to say comparing the two?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/zWOP23htqWteaWU
@tazoriginal
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy did you compare these 2 pre pros side by side or had you already sold the Marantz?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I sold it before the anthem came in. But it wasn't far apart. The Marantz sound was fresh in my ear
@1wired4sound
3 жыл бұрын
I’m waiting for when the bugs are sorted out and also to see if a 2.1 HDMI version is released. I’m good with my Marantz 8802a for now. I emailed Anthem and asked if they have thought of flexing the wide channels to two additional sub channels. I have 4 subs and know more people with 4+ subs than wide speakers
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
That would negate having the avm90. They won't do that
@1wired4sound
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy yeah I see your point. It’s just that to 90 is significantly more $. I’d be willing to pay more for a 79 with that feature but I know it won’t happen
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@1wired4sound the avm 90 includes the 2.1 upgrade in the price. And most of the higher cost is the 4 sub outputs and the extremely expensive dac.
@1wired4sound
3 жыл бұрын
@@seanlacroix thanks for the information. I already have a very good DAC for 2 channel and the 90 is above what I’m comfortable spending
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@1wired4sound me too. I don't think it's worth the price over the 70. Even paying the $500 for the new hdmi board is still cheaper than the 90.
@DurtySpriteEnt
3 жыл бұрын
Can I have one of those MAMA bluray??
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes lol
@FatFolksProductions
3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this to the Emotiva RMC-1?
@Herofmine
2 жыл бұрын
I am just wondering what if you calibrate 7706 with Audyssey multiq-x to be fair and which one will sound better? 7706 way cheaper than avm70 even after paying $200 for audyssey!
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
Avm70 and 7706 aren't in the same class
@Herofmine
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy what about 8805h? I know anthem supports more channels but avrage consumers like us rarely will run 15 channel….
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
@Herofmine the Marantz 8806 is more in line. 8805h is pretty close too
@MrILStatek
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro!
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it
@MrILStatek
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy any idea when the upgrade will be available for hdmi 2.1 and cost?
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrILStatek nope hadn't heard a single word
@lexiewilkinson9703
3 жыл бұрын
Well i have to say iv been waiting for a long time for this processor and when i finally got it , i returned it right away!! man this is buggy as hell, i know pretty much of the bugs will get fixes but man the sound was so off track, my subwoofers seem like they drop of also, the surround and atmos was not as present anymore,,, for the price point this is a big no for me it just make my system sound allot worst then what it was on the Yamaha CXA-5200 and marantz, im glad i could returned it very quick. ill keep my yamaha for now sound so much better night and day even yapao is crap it just sound allot better, all that magic room calibrations did not help at all i felt like i did a major Downgrade... hope you can live with it,, ill probably get the next yamaha comming out soon
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Did you attempt to correct it before doing so?
@lexiewilkinson9703
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy yes i spend a couple days trying to set it up, it did improve but not that much not worth to keep imo, for that money spend i felt like i was downgrading allot with this processor, im glad they take it back. the main reason i returned it it was regarding the soundstage it provided, i dont really care about the streaming part. it just didn't sound good anymore, not because i prefer yamaha, i have a marantz in another room and a rotel in the game room, out of the 3 the anthem was out of this league except for the price , so i returned it and will take my time to do more research before investing in a processor and at least get some listing first before buying it what i didn't do with the anthem
@torock3075
3 жыл бұрын
Spotify & Tidal connect coming via firmware update in due course.
@raffeal247
3 жыл бұрын
Man, sounds like it has a ton of issues. As much as you paid for that, it should perform way better. I'll be a hard pass on this one. Great review though. 😊👍🏾
@Turtleback8024
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I was seriously considering getting one, but after this review... nah, I shall pass. There must be something out there that works better... the first time.
@eddietours3728
3 жыл бұрын
you may want to look at the nad t778 pretty good
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
As of right this minute the Anthem stuff is like 99.9% working now. He shouldn't have released this video as it seems he did it before they fixed all the issues.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@eddietours3728 the 778 is worse. The bugs on the new NAD stuff are ridiculous. Not to mention they're charging 4 grand and making them in China.
@AA-ws3vd
3 жыл бұрын
It's why I went with last gen ANTHEM! (MRX720) Great open box deal. So good to get HT Deals. All the bugs worked out and the reviews are stellar. Who needs 8K fluff now?
@ImportLenz
3 жыл бұрын
Hey what’s going on? I just had my avm 70 go through the arc genesis process and had Dolby atmos speakers installed. You said once arc was done you adjusted the settings, I’m curious about the process you went through. I’m running martin Logan motion series, and the ARC had my fronts at 1.0 dB, 1.5 Front right, my middle right atmos was at -1.0. I started playing with the levels because I want to hear the speakers display sound. How do you have your atmos speakers set up? Front and left Dolby with middle Dolby left and middle Dolby right? I know once the bugs get worked out, this thing will be a 10/10!!!
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be making a video on that this weekend but I'll link you to the beta version when I corrected it
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
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@ImportLenz
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I do appreciate it. I did watch the video you linked prior, but will be checking it out again. I’m looking forward to the new video this weekend. I feel the bass and lows aren’t set right. I will have this in my collection for years too. Thanks for the quick response.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@ImportLenz I ran Calibration yesterday but haven't listened to it yet so I want to see what it did first and then correct things. I'll shoot the video Saturday evening and upload it
@tazoriginal
3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t the Audyssey App give you a graph as well?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes but it's unrealistic the target curve the go for and it's not anywhere near as intuitive to use
@jasonsullivan8001
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t worry about the led screens going out. You probably only will have it for a couple years at the most anyway.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
The plan is to keep it for 4 or 5
@SandeepD1636
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, i am going with 7.1.4 surround system. ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY 8600 LCR, 8200 SR, 4400 SR, 642e SUB & IC-6OBA ceiling speakers and goes to AUDIO CONTROL - AVALON G4( 4channel x 1) & PANTAGES G4 ( 5 channel x 2) amplifers. and i will use ANTHEM PRE-PROCESSOR AVM 70. How good will it be?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
It'll be great
@RaeseanMorton
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your height speakers? What's the name and do they have that in white?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Svs prime elevations. I have them in white
@sn4k3t56
3 жыл бұрын
question about connecting subwoofer to avm 70 processor i have a svs pb16 ultra that has both an rca and xlr connection the RCA connection does have an LFE indication, but the XLR connections do not would also like to connect this via XLR but will I not lose the LFE functions?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You won't. You can connect it
@sn4k3t56
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy thank you do I have to adjust the settings in the sw svs pb 16 ultra when connected via XLR for LFE?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@sn4k3t56 nope it'll all stay the same
@Psyphonyx_Life
3 жыл бұрын
Have you used the webUI quite a bit? I've been looking at a wide range of avr / processors that have and not have a webUI .. I am personally looking for something with that ( however few there are) - With the few updates on ARC and software ... has the function become more smooth? Have you ever A/B the sound of the unit versus another processor? ( NO correction included ) Sounds like the Anthem these things are singing .. is .. " We are annoying .. We were not ready yet.. Thank you, all Bata testers who early adopted based on brand name hype " .. lol..
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Video soon addressing all these questions
@Psyphonyx_Life
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy ...Nice. Looking forward to that. ..I had ordered an 1140... but am quite seriously looking around for a better functioning unit.. because "sound" to me is soo dependant on preference, speakers, room, amps.. etc..etc. I want a unit to "work" properly - all features.. the sound I can fix with fine tuning.. or better speakers. Thank you!. :-)
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of people are letting the anthem bugs keep them from buying. It's not that bad. Regardless of the bugs the sound has been phenomenal and the overall functionality of the unit has worked as expected.
@Psyphonyx_Life
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy ..I have my own *other* reasons for not supporting their business.. BUT ..I do still consider a functioning product a worthy buy. ..Just need the details.. ya kno?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Psyphonyx_Life I gotcha
@RicardinhoBahiano
2 жыл бұрын
"to the point where sometimes I just stop listening to music, I just don't want to listen to it anymore". Did you really say that? Man I like your style and everything but I don't understand how you can say this and still rate connectivity 6/10, this issue alone should make it a 1/10 and a deal breaker, especially considering this thing costs over 10x other receivers which, guess what, will allow you to listen to music. What's good to have the best sound quality, slick design, fancy features etc, when it literally turns you off listening to music?! My impression here is that you are biased for whatever reason (maybe after spending 4.5k) and turning a blind eye, unfortunately making the whole review less credible. Just my personal honest opinion.
@Kpaceguy
2 жыл бұрын
It's not biased. The app itself is annoying to use for music but there are 2 other ways to listen to music. This is also not only a music machine. I spend 3.6k and I don't regret it. The unit isn't the problem for music it's the streaming app they have us using.
@RicardinhoBahiano
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy I have an Onkyo AVR 2 years old paid $500, almost never problems with Chromcast. Maybe Anthem has some implementation issue. I see many videos of people reporting bugs with this unit, maybe there are workarounds for everything and I guess we all have different thresholds of what's acceptable and what's really important, but if we get too complacent these companies will just keep pushing out unfinished products. If new software updates come out that fix things please let us know! :)
@melcuemba03
3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I am off the Anthem bus, I might as well pay for Trinnov. The AVM90 was my end game pre-pro.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Which I had the money and the space for one lol
@globalelitexrpxrp8768
3 жыл бұрын
Oh no sounds like a lot of bugs and issues. Honestly it's time to go back to Marantz and get that AV8805 it will beat this in a heart beat :)
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree
@astuteness
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree as well. @@Kpaceguy
@synth505
3 жыл бұрын
Much better DAC in the AVM70.... so on sound quality, no it wont.
@clintstuckey
3 жыл бұрын
@@synth505 Its exactly the same DAC in both units between the AVM 70 and the 8805, I have been debating between the two myself. Currently using a Marantz 7010, been thinking about the jump to separates.
@wicked1259
3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this Anthem to the Yamaha in the clearness of the audio?? is there a difference like you heard on the Marantz.??
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I put his over yamaha for sure
@wicked1259
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy wow I've been watching this anthem with you as well as a few others and I am so itching for an upgrade lol, I have the 3060 its my 3rd yamaha and I've always liked them over marantz but am looking for better sound seperation, looking for amps looking at parasound and anthem amps, also looked at Starke AD4 but no one really has it just the same 3 people🤣
@wicked1259
3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are legit keep it up🙏👌👍
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@wicked1259 I appreciate it!
@compingnick
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use ARC or can it be levelled with a sound meter by going through the old fashioned way. (Pink noise and volume/distance adjust)
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it all manually. It'll probably make you run it once to initialize everything but you van completely disregard it
@compingnick
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy thats brilliant, thankyou for replying.
@Delion420
3 жыл бұрын
Not ready for prime time. Why release this product and not have room correction working properly. Monoprice it is.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Well as of now it works properly so if you haven't bought anything yet, it should still be on your radar
@jdmsz9378
3 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for my anthem avr. Crutchfield don't even know when they getting back in stock 🤧
@nickvail2210
3 жыл бұрын
what model?
@jdmsz9378
3 жыл бұрын
@@nickvail2210 all the mrx models. Mr specifically the mrx 540
@nickvail2210
3 жыл бұрын
I work for a company that has a couple - they are located in PA. If your interested - message me and I can get you in touch with somebody.
@fred215
3 жыл бұрын
im still waiting for mine to come in april :)
@pabsgabs
3 жыл бұрын
I was told April too, How long ago did you order?
@fred215
3 жыл бұрын
@@pabsgabs March 1
@Charlesfrausto
3 жыл бұрын
I just order tonight from crutch field I hope it comes soon says eta is today
@pabsgabs
3 жыл бұрын
@@Charlesfrausto that would be nice! It will be a month soon for me... Maybe this week or next, but then again, you never know!!
@pabsgabs
3 жыл бұрын
@@Charlesfrausto looks like they went straight to out of stock and no shipping date. I heard they already put the avm90 indefinitely on hold, I hope they don’t do the same with the 70. They don’t have the parts.
@D1Calderon
3 жыл бұрын
Better than the Marantz?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Better than Marantz
@astuteness
3 жыл бұрын
I ordered my AVM 70 it is arriving April 16. Would this issues be fixed before I receive mine. All my speakers for my main theatre have to be Paradigm except for the subs. How long is the process of getting the receiver back.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it'll be fixed so long as you update it the moment you open it
@astuteness
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Parasound or Anthem ?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@jessee a tough one. Never had Parasound but they're very reputable
@astuteness
3 жыл бұрын
Put an order for both. Could not decide. Projector JVC NX5 or Epson 6050 or LG AU810PW
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Jvc
@kevinweithers1223
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice and Honest review.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it
@michaelp7185
3 жыл бұрын
What brand of speakers are you using?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Canton Vento's
@synth505
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to use google home on the AVM70 or is it optional?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You can use traditional Bluetooth. Roon and Spotify connect are coming soon
@Roof_Pizza
3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you're using stereo subs and not dual mono/split?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
You can't dual mono on anthem. They are independently calibrated by design
@Roof_Pizza
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy WOW, that was fast. On Anthems website on their FAQ page there is a question. No idea how old it is. 'I have dual subwoofers and want to use them in stereo. Can the surround preamp's subwoofer outputs run in stereo? No, although the same job can be done by disabling the sub channel in the setup menu, then hooking up the subs through their own crossovers to the front left and front right channels. This is not recommended because a stereo subwoofer configuration has little value. Few recordings contain real stereo bass info,.......'
@AudioClownHT
3 жыл бұрын
The problem with speaker ends up at level +12 is still there on full version of ARC for me.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I ran mine last night and my levels were closer the 0db mark
@AudioClownHT
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy interesting, i still get my levels Max out
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@AudioClownHT it's far far better for me now. The highest it set was one at 2.5. Before the update it had it at 7
@AudioClownHT
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy you are lucky :) Still struggle with the levels
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@AudioClownHT did you download the newest version of ARC? Version 1.3.25
@eddietours3728
3 жыл бұрын
sir very honest review thanks
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@eddietours3728
3 жыл бұрын
i own a lexicon is missing streaming features but the sound is great and to get any info on online is hard
@MrRshd
3 жыл бұрын
Also love the sound of lexicon, sadly i dont think Harman will produce new product, they focus on JBL.
@victorpulos823
3 жыл бұрын
Good video plus I am not music person I’m way more of home theater person
@iampuzzleman282
3 жыл бұрын
What is a preprocessor??
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Same thing as an av receiver without internal amplifiers and with better sound quality
@stckyjoey1
3 жыл бұрын
That is funny I have the same amplifiers but in separate rooms for now👌 Don't be jealous when I get that athem this summer 😢😂😉🤣
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I expect to see your setup when I do my subscriber showcase this summer
@stckyjoey1
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy i've never done that before but that sound exciting
@markhampton7559
3 жыл бұрын
The Nvidia SHILED does 24/192
@grandmasteraj855
3 жыл бұрын
Google home is hot garbage. Does it support Apple airplay?
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I believe so
@Turtleback8024
3 жыл бұрын
I tried Google Home cast... and I immediately regretted it. Never again.
@grandmasteraj855
3 жыл бұрын
Man airplay is so awesome for whole home audio. As a “sorta” Apple fan boy I’ll admit A lot of apples shit frustrates me. BUT airplay 2 is actually very intuitive and just seems to always work. And the music is synched up throughout the home between the home pods and Apple TV’s.
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
@@grandmasteraj855 the avm 70 supports airplay
@dan_hitchman007
3 жыл бұрын
ARC still acts like it's in Beta even if it's not.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with the full version just yet
@dan_hitchman007
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy A lot of issues are popping up on various home theater forums after the full release. Every single AV unit these days seems half baked and under tested when they get released to the street. It's very frustrating.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@dan_hitchman007 right. So the issues you can't escape. So for Me if I'm going to deal with issues it's gonna be with anthem since I know after all the issues are addressed, it'll be the best sound at of all in its price range
@synth505
3 жыл бұрын
$3500 dollars for a pre amp thats not fully optimized out of the box? Not a good look and if I spent that kind of coin, I'd be pissed about it. Too many reviewers seem to give Anthem a pass but at this price point, it is unacceptable to have features not performing as advertised. This is just amateur level ridiculousness.
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
We give it a pass only because of their history. If Marantz and denon had the same issues it would be the same way because we all know they'll get it right and knock it out of the park. The issues aren't big enough to take away from the experience. If they were then now we have a problem
@ta-seti9356
3 жыл бұрын
You paid too much money to have this amount of issues going on. If you can I will send that thing back for a refund and buy the AVM80 if possible. That's too many issues right out of the box.
@gerad9882
3 жыл бұрын
If people can’t get off the couch to turn up volume maybe we are all getting to lazy due to technology
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine getting up every time the volume was too low or too high.
@ShaneM007
3 жыл бұрын
So you're saying Marantz has the sound quality of say a number 6, since you're saying that Anthem is a 7. Even with all the bugs in it. 🤔 That thing must be God's Gift to receivers!
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Marantz was an 8 but that's at best. 7 for anthem until everything is fixed
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
The sound of the Anthem is an 11. It's just the minor bugs that are and issue.
@samidebs3559
3 жыл бұрын
No thank you it seems to me very complicated, I love my Marantz
@seanlacroix
3 жыл бұрын
Have fun playing with your cardboard rocketship lol
@samidebs3559
3 жыл бұрын
@@seanlacroix I have a microphone stand it cost $ 20 from Amazon
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS
2 ай бұрын
Wish I never listened to you. Got an anthem and this has been a nightmare
@Kpaceguy
2 ай бұрын
How so
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS
2 ай бұрын
@@Kpaceguy super buggy. Won’t allow me to use 4 top ceiling and 2 in wall heights in arc genesis without enabling rear backs that I don’t have
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS
2 ай бұрын
Have a 1140
@Kpaceguy
2 ай бұрын
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS its not buggy that's by design. You turn them on then run calibration and it'll detect that you aren't using them. That's how I'm using it in my theater right now.
@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS
2 ай бұрын
@@Kpaceguy so they’re on in the anthem app just not in arc genesis ?
@westcoast708
3 жыл бұрын
good stuff ..
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@samidebs3559
3 жыл бұрын
I think you’re frustrated
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
I was in the beginning. I'm not so much anymore as things have ironed out. I just have to remember that with time this thing will be the best sounding system I've ever owned
@samidebs3559
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kpaceguy I hope so because you already paid a lots of money for it😎
@Kpaceguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@samidebs3559 you won't be disappointed. Every new av receiver or processor is having their own bugs. I'd be worried if it was anybody but anthem
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