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Marantz Cinema 50

Cinema series

The Marantz Cinema 50 is a 9-channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, rated 110 W per channel. It can drive every passive speaker in our catalogue (rated 4–8 Ω).

Amp channels
9
Processes 11
Power
110 W
Per channel, 8 Ω, 2 driven
Lowest speaker load
4 Ω
As rated
Sub outputs
4
For up to 4 subwoofers

$2,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which speakers work with it?

What decides it is the speaker's impedance, in ohms (Ω) on its spec sheet. The Cinema 50 is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω.

  • Works

    Speakers rated 4–8 Ω

    98 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 98 speakers we checked

Works98

Which speaker layouts can it run?

The Cinema 50 powers 9 speakers and processes 11. In a layout like 7.1.4, the 7 is floor speakers, the 1 a subwoofer and the 4 height speakers.

  • Stereo

    Runs on its own

  • 5.1

    Runs on its own

  • 5.1.2

    Runs on its own

  • 5.1.4

    Runs on its own

  • 7.1

    Runs on its own

  • 7.1.2

    Runs on its own

  • 7.1.4

    Add a power amp

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

In its price range

All 17 subwoofers we checked

Connects17

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Cinema 50 specifications

Amplifier channels
9
Processing channels
11
Height formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Power
110 W at 8 Ω
Room correction
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Size
17×6×16 in
Lowest speaker impedance
4 Ω
Subwoofer outputs
4
Weight
10.89 kg (24 lb)
MSRP
$2,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Cinema 50

How many speakers can the Cinema 50 power?
The Marantz Cinema 50 has 9 amplified channels and processes 11. Channels beyond the built-in amplifiers need an external power amplifier on the pre-outs.
Can the Cinema 50 drive 4 ohm speakers?
Yes. It is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω.
How many watts per channel is the Cinema 50?
110 W per channel into 8 Ω, measured from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 2 channels driven at 0.08% THD.
Does the Cinema 50 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
How many subwoofer outputs does the Cinema 50 have?
4 subwoofer outputs. Room correction is Audyssey MultEQ XT32.

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References

  1. Marantz Cinema 50: Spec sheet, snapav.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Marantz Cinema 50: Manufacturer product page, marantz.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Marantz Cinema 50: Manufacturer product page, marantz.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)

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