Anthem MRX740 Web Interface & Bass Management Set Up Guide
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- In this video, I take you on a tour of the web configuration for the Anthem MXR740 7.2CH AV receiver. The MRX740 is part of Anthem's latest line of AVRs that has Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing and the ARC Genesis Room Correction. This is their mid level AVR in the line up that retails for $2,899 and have 7 channels of built in amplification (140wpc x5 and 60wpc x2) and 11 channels of processing which will support a full 7.1.4 Atmos speaker configuration. The web interface is critical for operating this AVR since there is no OSD overlay on HDMI. I show how to use this excellent interface to help you get the most out of this product. I also discuss bass management settings and provide some suggestions on how to properly configure it for best bass performance in your home theater.
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Almost a year to the day since I received my MRX740 (pre ordered January 2021). I Didnt expect it sound so much better than my Marantz sr7015 for not much more. 2ch Music is a close comparison using the internal amps. But Using the pre amps with my Outlaw 7000x, i notice more power, and a cleaner, more dynamic audio presentation from The Anthem. On movies; the dynamics, fidelity and Nuance in the effects processing is the most noticeable upgrade. The same dolby atmos movies are a different experience with the Anthem vs the Marantz. Most native 5.1 content upmixes convincing well to 7.1+ using dolby or DTS NeurX. 7.1 content typically upmixes very well to 7.1.4. Most 5.1 upmixed to 7.1+ presentations scale so well i was convinced it was a native audio presentation. I did not have the same experience with the Marantz using the same settings with the same content.
I thought i would really miss the Auro upmixer and the other DSP options, but the trade off is Better overall multi-channnel audio presentation with just the main Dolby and DTS NeurX.
Im convinced this is a PROCESSOR, not a Receiver.
and ARC is on another level entirely.
I only wish it had independent sub outputs. Mini Dsp is in my future.
YESS!! best thing to wake up to! Thank you very much for getting Anthem products tested and reviewed! Being from Canada 🇨🇦 means we have limited options for AVR’s unless you want to pay an exorbitant amount to ship across the border.
Can’t wait to hear how it tested on your AP and what it sounded like in your room.
Love my Anthem AVM70. The web UI, control, and setup is stellar. Along with the ARC software too. Still some bugs to squash, but the unit and this line has huge potential. Waiting for the HDMI 2.1 upgrade as well.
Great overview Gene! Looking forward to the bench test results and ARC assessment. Would love to get your opinion on ARC vs. Dirac, maybe in a future video?
Glad to see you have this and put it to the test. I have owned this right before there was even a firmware that would work with ARC. Can't wait to see more! Love to see that you went straight for beta updates too!
Love the Anthem sound and the new Config especially amp reassign / quality Pre outs. Allows AVR with base layer power amps a great value concept.
This AVR is amazing. I moved over to this from a Denon and am so happy with the switch. Still need to fine tune things so I can't wait for your future videos to help!
Great video Gene, I just purchased the mrx 540 and definitely going to try crossing over at 80Hz with super sub on. I’m running a pair of Founder 80f’s and REL 1205 mk2 subwoofer
Great video Gene! I've been an AVM70 owner since they first hit in January 2021 and have continually been impressed with Anthem's sound presentation. ARC should be getting it's auto phase update soon for these units.
Proud owner of AVM70, I like the unit, the sound is fantastic, it replace INTEGRA 80.2 so well. Running version 157 of the software, sometime when I just started the unit when I change input, the display of the change goes strange with bizarre « EGYPTIEN » characters, it is resolved after shutting down and reopening the AVM.
Looking forward to your measurement review. particularly for the pre-amp section. Connected to my Outlaw 7000x for base 7ch, the audio dynamics and fidelity is noticably better than my marantz sr7015 (preout), (though they are similar in performance using internal amps for 2ch music).
Thanks Gene and Audioholics family.
How difficult is it to match the phase/time alignment of mains and subs, especially when using LFE+Main setting? Can you still get balanced bass even when your mains are rolling off?
I had pioneer before and went to a anthem mrx 510 (I use as a pre amp) 3 years ago a older model with arc genesis.
It's the most intuitive software I ever used, and what I love most about anthem? Is that they care about the 2.0 channel guys too. Very easy to seperate ht from 2 channel ..
Love them
Looking forward to seeing the bench test of 5 and 7 channels since they measured the 1120 in soundvision and in 7 channels it gave 70w.
I’ve had the MRX740 since launch and have been looking forward to your measurements.
One thing I find odd but maybe not a lot of people have this configuration; I run a 3.0.2 setup since I move frequently in apartments. I cannot assign the more powerful Surround amp for the Front Dolby speakers. Probably doesn’t matter for that class or loudspeaker but it seems odd that I have to use the weaker amps for those while the more powerful surround amps are disconnected.
I haven’t touched ARC so I’m looking for your guide on that. It hasn’t seen an update since last summer though and back then users on the forums were reporting that reference levels were being set incorrectly when applying ARC. I think it was setting the loudness to 85 dB at the listening position for reference (0 dB volume) instead of 75 dB. Although that’s one of the gaps in my knowledge so perhaps you can make it a point in your ARC guide to explain reference mastering levels if you find any discrepancies. And again as I mentioned in your unboxing, ARC does not measure speaker distances. I’ve argued on the forum that this is really the most accurate way to measure the channel delay so I don’t see why ARC doesn’t do it like most other brands, e.g Audessey.
Thanks a lot for your time and knowledge....
great video ..i would like to buy an anthem one day
so I also have a MRX 740 running off an Oppo 205 and a JVC receiver. I have the Oppo in to the 740 with HDMI and RCA's and for some reason if the JVC projector is not on, I cant just play CD's from the Oppo. Additionally, I ran the RCA's from the Oppo to Analog 1 to again just play stereo and nothing there as well. I know it is something stupid but really don't want to have the projector on when I just want to listen to CD's any help would be appreciated
Are you holding out on us :) Bring us more please
I like that you can assign a profile for movies and a different one for music. Speaking of music I can't find the direct mode.
Doesnt have one on the MRX series everything goes through the DAC, confirmed by Anthem.
Just got the AVM70 - it is fantastic, but I do find ARC to be a big upgrade/challenge from my Marantz. Difficult to find how to do things in ARC (for example, how to get ARC to change sub distances). I have been googling a lot to try to find answers.
Good video I am waiting for more information
Hey @audioholics - thanks for all these anthem videos, i'm french and there's absolutely no french content related to this brand. Got myself a threat with avm70 recently and you've been very helpful for me.
Despite my english being ok, i had trouble understanding what's the best option when it comes to super sub front in this video.
What's the best?
1. front crossover to 80hz and supersubfront "on"
2. front crossover to 80hz and ssf "off"
2. front crossover full range and ssf "on"
4. front crossover full range and ssf "off"
Thx!
Is this interface exactly the same for the MRX 540?
Gene, I watched your video on the anthem 740 which I have.
I’m trying to hook up ceiling speakers with two amps , one for each set.
I tried to follow your info on the pre out but obviously screwed something up.
Anyway to see a video on just setting up the pre - out section?
Thank you! Herb
The discussion on Anthem's Super Sub setting sounds somewhat similar to Sound United's (SU) "LFE+Main" option.
Yet most discussions on SU AVRs say to not use LFE+Main.
Are they similar or not??
If not, what is the significant difference?
I turned Super Sub on for two subs. Not sure what it is supposed to do but it sounds better, less and more natural. I seem to be missing low- mid range on the EQ with Anthem
Seems like they're the same and you should only use them if you really know what you're doing, or else they'll most likely do more harm than good, although you can still try and see.
Great vid. Would like to know how you would calibrate two subs. One at the front and one at the rear with the 740 and Arc Genesis please
awesome video
can you do most of this with an android app or the remote? as having to go to my pc to adjust settings on the fly would annoy me,, i can adjust everything on my yamaha with the app or remote, cheers
Just upgraded to Anthem 740 and Def Technologies 8060 speakers but puzzled on how to connect each of the speakers subs to Anthem. First went with Sub1/2 connections but only getting 1 sub reading on Anthem Menu. What could I be doing wrong?
Good one Gene!
Hey thanks for the video =) I'm curious about the input related presets though. What do you think I should set each mode preset to? I've been doing Anthem cinema for stereo sources, and Dolby surround for multi-ch sources but I noticed that when I was playing an older blu-ray it the anthem was using the poorer dolbly digital track rather than the Tru-HD master track on a blu-ray
Hi Gene
With my MRX 740 just can’t get Apple TV4K to pass through I get Nvidia to do it but not possible with appleTV4K emaied anthem and they can’t get me to get pictures I get sound only projector is a 4010 Epson cables are all Audio Qu’est Pearl . Help
Can I power a passive sub with either 740 or 1140 power or do I need to use external sub amp
Did they ever change the slope to 24db/octave and would you set a pair of Martin Logan 60xti to large. I’m currently using a Denon receiver and running them small but am going to upgrade to anthem.
Hi! Does anyone know how to set processing as “Dolby Atmos”? It markets as a Dolby Atmos AVR and we have DTS and Dolby Surround, but NOT Atmos. I know this is a compromise because I’ve heard the processors that give Atmos and work with Kaleidoscape and it’s a huge improvement.
Latest update installed.
TIA!
Ive got the 1140 and love it. Although i dont really undestand the super sub part.
I also run REL's and seem to struggle to get the full range using thier high level connection.
Im told the anthem basically doesnt allow it.
It would be cool if Gene could look into this
No idea what Super Sub is, but it sounds better and more natural with it on,, on mine
High level connection of subs in home theater makes no sense. Use line level and bass management of the AVR.
@@brownstone43 100%, I have mine on too. I’ve just been playing with the crossovers, switching between off and 80hz. I can’t tell the difference.
@@Audioholics who said anything about HT?
@@mellorarma if you're using an Anthem receiver it's ded8gned for home theater applications.
If you want your speakers play large just change the crossovers in arc to 40hz.
Thoughts on why? My 1140 Speakers tab displays different than Gene’s display. Gene’s: Channel Mapping, Amp Matrixing. Mine: 3D Sound, Amp Matrixing. More to the point under Amp Matrixing I don’t have the same pull down options as Gene’s display. For Example for Front and Surround I don’t have the options of switching those to Height 1 and Height 2.
Hi Gene, great content as usual. Just a suggestion for you to block your IP address, you know the fun world we live in.
It's a private IP, Now I could have fun trying to hunt the MAC
Yea its a private network but I probably should blurr it out.
Great video! I have a question about the amp matrixing. I'm upgrading my system to a 5.1.4 atmos setup with four in ceiling height speakers. I have an emotiva stereo amp powering my mains. Would I be able to assign the fronts and backs to power the four height channels while using the surrounds to power the surrounds? I ask because Gene mentioned the back channels have lower power. My other options are 1) get another emotiva to power mains + surrounds and assign the front/surrounds to power heights, or 2) pay up for the 1140 instead of 740.
(or, option 3, pass on the Anthem altogether in favor of the Denon 4700 and then go on vacation lol)
Are you able to assign height channels to it? There are no dedicated terminals for height on the back. I'm not sure if I fully understood that part of the tutorial.
Hi Gene,
Thanks for the great review.
I want to confirm, did you say that two subs can be connect or not?
Also, are these recivers available or backorder.?
2 subs in parallel but not independent trim and level adjustment.
Thank you for your quick response.
I have an intergration question.
My speakers are THX certified.
I was looking at an AVR that is THX certified like the Integra RDX 5.4.
Would that be a better fit than the Anthem which is not THX certified?
I couldn't find any documentation on what the subwoofer phase actually does? And for the 1140 is there a separate one for each subwoofer? Does this option also exist on the older series (520/720/1120)? Are there any differences between ARC capabilities between 520/720/1120 and 540/740/1140?
It actually rotates phase around the selected frequency. I will cover this in a followup.
My Anthem keeps turn on every time I turn on my tv how do I disable that? What movie to do you recommend to test dialogue in action scenes. Thanks
Disable CEC in HDMI settings.
When I try and select hdmi pass through it won’t let me change it to on. It’s in grey.
Have the AVM 70 also. Very basic, ugly Chinese looking. But i like it. Marantz looks nice and elegant. Have problems hearing the low end EQ 60-500 on the Anthem. First time have i ever had to add two subs. Now it has very low, great mid and upper but nothing on the bottom supporting the vocals/music. Spent $11K now and i was just as happy with my 1K setup or happier. Ran ARC, don't have acoustic treatments made yet. Super Subs on, Front Cross 80, LFE 120. BW 702's, 2- SVS sb 100. My room is 15x29 (not ideal) Hard wood floors, and all the good bass ends up at the walls where i'm not and if you go to the walls you loose the sweet spot of all the rest of the frequencies. Anyone??
How do you set the speakers to Small or Large like you are saying?
@@brownstone43 You don't. You can turn off the crossover, but the words Large/Small aren't in Anthem.
I am considering Anthem as replacement how different or difficult is it to really set up v. a Denon type menu ?
You should not change crossover settings on the unit or Web Ui after running Arc. Super Sub fronts can also give phase issues and bass colourations not adjusted for in ARC so is not recommended
Hi gene. Question..Is this expo in Florida this weekend worth it for the average Joe? Or is it for mostly professional audio guys..thanks!
Definitely consumer focused. I'll be there Friday so stop by and say hi.
@@Audioholics I went on Sunday Gene..But I was looking for you guys. But I remembered you said Friday..maybe next time. Stay safe!
I have recently purchased, but I cant do room correction . I get message that there is critical audio problem, i tried to solve the problem by disabling Control 4 and did system reset but nothing is working. Can anyone help please
Is an anthem mrx740 good for two channel music application? I have B&W 702 s2 speakers.
YOu keep saying set the main channels to large where on earth is the large channel switch?
Hey Gene, I am contemplating on getting an Anthem receiver and I was wondering is DSU center spread even available? I can't find it in any literature and if this is the case I will not purchase.
I assume you have an answer by now but yes it is available.
Mode button, select Dolby Surround upmixer, you'll then have the option for center spread on/off
Do i really need the avm 70 for a15x10 room or will 1140/740 be fine?
Can you do the 1140 because it's very different than the lower models
I don’t think it’s very different. The 540 only has 100 W into 2 channel amps - those are different but the 1140 has the same power rating of 140 w but more of them. Besides the extended processing capability, the 1140 supposedly has independent subwoofer outs unlike the 540 and 740 but it hasn’t been implemented in firmware a year after launch still.
@@SnowBob302 different power supply, independent subs
Is it better to have the receiver handle the setup of multiple subwoofers or use a miniDSP 2x4hd and do it yourself?
Minidsp is required to get the most out of any multi sub system that does not offer independent sub outs for each of your subs, not just this receiver.
Any word from Anthem on HDMI 2.1?
@gene, safe to assume super sub digitizes the signal even if analog?
Not for the main channels
@@Audioholics thanks. I use an external DAC for 2CH and had no idea I could engage super sub and stay analog. Thank you.
@@trevorparmer5231 There is nothing Analog on this Unit, I have went back and forth with Anthem, I too have multiple DAC's and it sucks that there isn't a bypass on the MRX, the AVM you can.
@@jasonc331 I have an AVM 70
@@trevorparmer5231 Lucky Dog :) , the code bleads over to bypass from the AVM. I thought you were speaking on this MRX740, by bad.
Does the 1140 have independent sub outs ?
According to the spec yes but a year since launch and it has not been enabled in the firmware still. As of today the 1140 is mirroring the sub outs.
How bad is the 12db/oct crossover in practice? For example compared to Denon's asymmetric 24db/oct for the sub and 12db/oct for the speakers?
Not horrible but they should do a 4th order on the sub. They are working on FW update.
@@Audioholics Any idea if that will apply to the 520/720/1120 too? Do they have the same calibration system or are there differences?
Does this apply to AVM70 too?
Yes, same interface with a couple different features in the AVM 70.
Update this again with the new version.
You do realise any you do in web ui doesn’t apply they must be done in arc program did you do a arc ?
If you notice on his home screen ARC upload say's N/A so it's not engaged.
@@jasonc331 Haven't run ARC yet.
@@jasonc331 well he has no clue anthem amps do not sound good at all with out arc loaded and once arc is loaded all the sub stuff he was on about is pointless must be done through arc and do not use that super sub fronts
@@Samzep I'm just 100% Happy with the way he is going about it, He's testing the units functioning out of the box. First time we will get to the see them on a AudioPresion. You know he's going to try to find any bugs ( and we know there are some) Then he will load ARC and give us more. To me this is a win win for all of us that own the units as this will get firmware updates out, because they aren't going to want any bad press that they can correct! Thanks Gene!
@@Audioholics I know, I was explainninng how they can tell. when the ARC upload date say N/A ,when you do it puts the date and the Name you choose inside the ARC app.
I just want to say I purchase the 1140 and you cant assign the heights 1 and 2 to anything but a hieght 3. The 1140 is worthless I am so mad I brought this amp I wanted the heights to have the 140watts perchannel but you cant I am so mad I should have stayed with Marantz. I called Anthem and they maybe one day they would code it to work can you believe that no wonder they knocked down the price almost 500 off. Product sucks and fan makes noise. If you dont have a salamander or rack you will get your gun and shoot it.
Low quality Product and low reability , good luck