Marantz Horizon – Luxury HEOS® Wireless Speaker in Reference Form
The Marantz Horizon is a stunning wireless speaker that blends iconic spherical design with audiophile-grade performance. Featuring Marantz Rise™ GaN amplification, smart AuraControl™ lighting, HEOS streaming, and elegant finishes, it’s a bold statement of sound and sophistication.
Key Features
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Marantz Rise™ GaN FET amplifier: Delivers 310 W of clean, powerful audio with minimal distortion.
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Advanced driver array: One 6.5″ Gravity sub, three 2″ full-range drivers, and two 1″ silk-dome tweeters working with Marantz Mirage™ DSP to create immersive sound—room-filling yet precise.
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HEOS® built-in streaming: Supports Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.4, Tidal, Amazon Music, and more. Connects effortlessly via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
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High-res playback + Dolby Atmos: Native support for PCM up to 192 kHz/24 bit, DSD, Dolby Atmos music, and rich file compatibility via RCA, optical, HDMI eARC, and USB-C mass-storage.
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AuraControl™ touch interface: 100 hidden LEDs react to touch, ambient lighting and proximity for intuitive, stylish control.
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Radiance™ 360° fabric: Seamless eco-fiber exterior wraps the entire speaker, merging durability with acoustic transparency.
Customer Benefits
Horizon merges luxury design with hi-fi performance in a single standalone solution. Stream, command, and tailor your sound via app or touch—without compromising your decor or ergonomics. It elevates audio for living rooms, studios, or design-focused interiors.
Quick Specs
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Power: 310 W FTC-rated; peak of up to 745 W
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Drivers: Sub: 16.5 cm; Full-range: 3 × 5 cm; Tweeters: 2 × 2.5 cm silk domes
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Frequency range: 30 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB); down to 22 Hz (–10 dB)
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Max SPL: 104 dB (1 m); Peak: 114.5 dB
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, HEOS
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Inputs: RCA stereo, TOSLINK optical, HDMI eARC, USB-C
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Formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DSD, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC
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Controls: Touch-sensitive lighting ring for volume, play/pause, and more
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Dimensions: 36.4 × 21.0 × 38.8 cm
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Weight: 12.5 kg
What’s in the Box
- Marantz Horizon speaker
- AC power cable
- HDMI cable
- Quick Start Guide and Certificate of Authenticity
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for design-minded listeners who demand performance and visual elegance. Delivers state-of-the-art streaming and sound across living areas, studios, or architecturally conscious environments.
Compatibility
Seamlessly integrates into HEOS multi-room systems. Works with system control platforms like Crestron, Control4, and AMX. Responds to touch and mobile app controls, and is plug-and-play for HDMI audio via eARC.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Spectacular design and material quality—award-winning aesthetics
- Powerful, immersive 360° sound with Atmos support
- Rich connectivity: streaming, TV, digital and analog sources in one unit
- AuraControl™ lets you control audio in style
⚠️ Cons:
- High price reflects luxury positioning
- Quite heavy—cosmetic consideration for placement
- No battery option—needs mains power to operate
The Marantz Horizon is not just a speaker—it’s a design piece that performs. With high-power, rich streaming features, and premium craft, it transforms any room into a sculpture of sound.
