Does the AV 10 need a power amplifier?

Yes. The Marantz AV 10 is a processor with no built-in amplifiers: it sends line-level signals for 15 channels to power amplifiers, which drive the speakers.

Does the AV 10 support Dolby Atmos?

Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

How many subwoofer outputs does the AV 10 have?

4 subwoofer outputs. Room correction is Audyssey MultEQ XT32.

How big is the AV 10?

The Marantz AV 10 measures 442 × 188 × 483 mm (17.4 × 7.4 × 19 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 16.8 kg (37 lb).

Marantz AV 10

Name: Marantz AV 10
Brand: Marantz
Price: 8000.00 USD

The Marantz AV 10 is an AV processor: it decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for up to 15 speakers, but has no amplifiers of its own, so every speaker needs a power amplifier.

Channels

Decoded and processed

Amplifiers

None

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Sub outputs

For up to 4 subwoofers

$8,000 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which speaker layouts can it run?

The AV 10 processes 15 speakers and powers none: each layout needs power amps. In a layout like 7.1.4, the 7 is floor speakers, the 1 a subwoofer and the 4 height speakers.

Stereo
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5.1
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5.1.2
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5.1.4
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7.1
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7.1.2
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7.1.4
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Which subwoofers connect to it?

It has 4 subwoofer outputs, and any powered subwoofer with a line-level input connects to them.

Connects
Powered subwoofers with a line-level input
17 in our catalogue

All 17 subwoofers we checked

Connects17

Dayton Audio SUB-1200
80 W · 12-inch driver
Sony SA-CS9
115 W · 10-inch driver
Polk PSW10
50 W · 10-inch driver
Klipsch R-120SW
200 W · 12-inch driver
Polk Monitor XT12
50 W · 12-inch driver
Klipsch SPL-120
300 W · 12-inch driver
SVS SB-1000 Pro
325 W · 12-inch driver
Klipsch R-121SW
200 W · 12-inch driver
Rythmik Audio L12
300 W · 12-inch driver
SVS PB-1000 Pro
325 W · 12-inch driver
Monoprice M-12 V2
500 W · 12-inch driver
SVS SB-2000 Pro
550 W · 12-inch driver
SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution
1,200 W · 9-inch driver
SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
1,200 W · 13-inch driver
SVS PB-3000
800 W · 13-inch driver
SVS PB-4000
1,200 W · 13.5-inch driver
SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution
1,200 W · 13-inch driver

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AV 10 specifications

Amplifier channels: 0
Processing channels: 15
Height formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Room correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Size: 17×7×19 in
Subwoofer outputs: 4
Weight: 16.8 kg (37 lb)
MSRP: $8,000 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Questions about the AV 10

Does the AV 10 need a power amplifier?: Yes. The Marantz AV 10 is a processor with no built-in amplifiers: it sends line-level signals for 15 channels to power amplifiers, which drive the speakers.
Does the AV 10 support Dolby Atmos?: Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
How many subwoofer outputs does the AV 10 have?: 4 subwoofer outputs. Room correction is Audyssey MultEQ XT32.
How big is the AV 10?: The Marantz AV 10 measures 442 × 188 × 483 mm (17.4 × 7.4 × 19 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 16.8 kg (37 lb).

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