Anyone who’s into audio would know Marantz. You probably associate the brand with CD players, amplifiers, and more recently, streamers. But here’s a fun fact: despite being one of the grandfathers of high-fidelity audio, Marantz never made speakers. Like. Not even a single model. That is, until now.
Marantz has finally stepped into the speaker world with the Horizon and Grand Horizon Wireless Speakers. The Marantz Horizon is the more elegant and compact of the two, with its Marantz Rise Amplifier and Marantz Radiance 360° Seamless EcoFiber giving you a rich, warm sound that feels like it’s straight out of a dream.
It’s equipped with a 1x 6.5” Marantz Gravity bass driver, three 2” wideband drivers, and two 1” high-frequency drivers, delivering clear, immersive sound with a frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz. Plus, you get to control everything with HEOS Built-in, so streaming from platforms like TIDAL and Amazon Music HD is as easy as pushing a button.
Now, the Marantz Grand Horizon takes everything from the Horizon and turns the dial way up. This one’s a powerhouse, boasting a beefier 8” Marantz Gravity bass driver, four 3” wideband drivers, and three 1” high-frequency drivers. It’s got even more punch, with a peak power of 1400 W and a frequency response down to 28Hz, making it perfect for audiophiles who like their music to not just be heard but felt.
And then there’s the Marantz Mirage DSP. It takes care of shaping the sound with precision, while the Grand Horizon also offers HEOS Built-in for multi-room control and high-resolution streaming.
In short, the Horizon offers style, precision, and balance, but the Grand Horizon is for those who want a little more muscle, deeper bass, and a bit more “oomph” in their audio experience.
The Horizon will set you back US$3,500, while the Grand Horizon, with all its added firepower, comes in at US$5,500. It’s not cheap, but then again, neither is perfection. Now, my friends, that sound of luxury.
Images: Marantz.
via Gear Patrol.