Speaker & Amplifier Section
Network & HEOS Integration
Control Options & Other Features

Speaker & Amplifier Section

Luxurious Sound & Design: The Marantz Horizon is a wireless audio speaker for those who value beautiful design, exceptional sound, and powerful performance. It continues the Marantz signature sound that has been embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world with its texture, nuance, and authenticity. The Horizon wireless speaker also features Marantz Radiance 360° Seamless Fabric which balances a seamless, luxurious feel, visual impact, durability, and acoustic transparency. The Marantz Horizon speaker system delivers room-filling sound while offering timeless elegance, exceptional sound, and dynamic performance thanks to its proprietary amplifier technology, multi-driver array configuration, and powerful DSP.

• 310W Amplifier: The Horizon is engineered with innovative proprietary amplifier technology. The Marantz Rise Amplifier, found in the Horizon wireless speaker system, is the next generation of Marantz amplification. It quickly and accurately amplifies audio signals for a superior listening experience. The built-in Marantz Rise Amplifier is FTC-rated a 310W and delivers dynamic and authentic room-filling sound.
• 6 Driver Array: The Marantz Rise Amplifier powers a 6 driver array for a fully immersive listening experience. The 6 driver array consists of two 1" silk soft-dome tweeters, three 2.0" midrange drivers, and one 6.5" subwoofer for full-range sound. Each driver utilizes Marantz Gravity Driver technology with neodymium magnets to ensure powerful, distortion-free sound.
• Power DSP: A power onboard Marantz Mirage DSP (digital signal processor) works with the HEOS app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) to allow for a customizable listening experience with selectable options to sculpt the Horizon wireless speaker system's sound to your own personal taste.

Dolby Atmos Music: The Marantz Horizon's 6 driver array supports Dolby Atmos Music for wall to wall and floor to ceiling sound, immersing you in every dimension of your music. While audio mixed in stereo is limited to left and right channels with elements localized within the horizontal plane, spatial audio technologies, such as Dolby Atmos allow creators to place individual sounds all around you in 3D space for a more immersive and realistic listening experience. To enjoy music in 3D spatial audio, the Marantz Horizon needs to be connected to your WiFi network and ISP (internet service provider) in order to stream Dolby Atmos Music content from a supported online service - such as Amazon Music Unlimited or Tidal (via HEOS), as well as Apple Music (via AirPlay 2).

Bluetooth 5.4: The Marantz Horizon features built-in Bluetooth 5.4 with a 98.4' wireless range for wireless music streaming. You'll be able to stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, or laptop to the Marantz speaker system. You can pair up to 8 Bluetooth source devices with the Horizon, but only one can be connected and used for playback at a time.

USB-C Port: The Marantz Horizon is equipped with a USB-C 2.0 port that allows you to enjoy a variety of music files from a USB mass storage class memory device; such as a USB thumbdrive or portable HDD (a portable hard disk drive will require an external power supply). Compatible USB storage devices must be formatted in FAT32 or NTFS (with up to 2TB of storage). The unit can recognize up to 500 folders/5000 files. USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the speaker system's USB-C port (5V/1A); even in standby mode.

HDMI eARC: The Marantz Horizon is equipped with an HDMI eARC jack and is compatible with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, allowing you to connect to your TV with just a single cable so you can enjoy your TV's audio through the Marantz speaker system.

• The HDMI eARC jack supports 2.0ch PCM and up to 7.1ch Dolby Audio (including Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus) up 24-bit/192kHz. The HDMI eARC jack does not support DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X or other multichannel surround formats.
• The HDMI eARC jack does not support video and does not provide an on-screen menu or on-screen source information.

Optical Digital Input: In addition to HDMI eARC, the Marantz Horizon is equipped with a single optical (toslink) digital audio input that supports 2.0ch PCM and 2.1ch Dolby Digital audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The optical digital input does not support DTS and other multichannel surround formats.

Analog Audio Input: The Marantz Horizon is also equipped with a stereo analog line-level input, allowing you to connect a line-level analog source device (such as a CD player or Tape deck). Because the Horizon does not have a dedicated Phono input, you'll need a turntable with a built-in phono preamp or external phono preamp (sold separately - see Accessories Tab) in order to connect a record player.

Mounting Options: The Marantz Horizon wireless speaker can simply be placed on a tabletop, shelf, or other flat mounting surface. Also available, is the Marantz Horizon Tripod stand (sold separately), which elegantly crafted from American walnut and robust cast iron with a luxurious satin black finish, and designed to achieve the ideal listening height to perfectly complement the Marantz Horizon wireless speaker.

Network & HEOS Integration

Wired or Wireless Network Connectivity: The Marantz Horizon offers a wired or wireless network connection. Either network connection gives the speaker access to HEOS music apps (like Pandora, Amazon,and Tidal), Spotify Connect, your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device, as well as music content on your Windows PC or UPnP music server.

• WiFi Certified: The Horizon is WiFi Certified and supports 2.4/5GHz dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for a reliable wireless network connection. WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), and WPA3-SAE (AES) security protection are all supported. Wireless network setup can be done via Access Point Scan, Manual Setting, or PIN Code.
• Ethernet Jack: The Marantz Horizon speaker is also outfitted with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port to make a wired connection from the speaker to your home network.

Online Music & Internet Radio: You'll be able to stream your favorite online music services like Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Tidal; as well as access internet radio content from SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, & TuneIn; plus have support for Spotify Connect & Qobuz Connect. These online music services, internet radio, and connect apps can be played back on a single HEOS device or distributed to other HEOS products connected to your home network. Paid subscriptions & fees will apply to access these select online music services, internet radio, and connected apps.

• Online Music Services: Compatible online music services include Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, & Tidal. The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these select online music services, while also providing song/artist/album information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" list within the HEOS app, so you can quickly access your favorite online music playlists.
• Internet Radio: Compatible internet radios include SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, & TuneIn. The HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these select internet radio services and provide song/artist/album information with Album Art. You can create a "Favorite" list within the HEOS app to quickly access your favorite internet radio stations.
• Connect Apps: With support for Spotify Connect & Qobuz Connect, you'll be able to stream content directly from the Spotify or Qobuz app on your compatible device to the HEOS system. Spotify offers access to one of the largest online music libraries, while Qobuz provides lossless/CD & Hi-Res audio content (up to 24-bit/192kHz).

Mobile Device Streaming: Using the HEOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device, you are able to stream your mobile device's stored music library to the Marantz speaker. You'll be able to browse your music library by Artist, Album, Genre, and Song; control music playback functions like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track; and view song/artist info with Album Art from the app on your compatible mobile device. You can even type in an artist name or song title to find music in your mobile device's library. Your device's music library can be distributed to other HEOS products connected to your home network.

• Playlists: You can save the Now Playing queue as a HEOS Playlist that you can recall later. The new playlist will be available from the Playlists button on the Music tab on the HEOS controller app.
• Music Sharing: The HEOS App also has a feature called "Music Sharing" which can share the local music stored on your mobile device to other HEOS app users on your home network. The name of the mobile device you are sharing from will appear as a new Local Music source allowing other HEOS controller apps to browse and play music on your device from their device.

HEOS Wireless Multiroom Audio: Built-in HEOS technology enables the Horizon to become part of the HEOS wireless multi-room audio eco-system, allowing you to stream and control all of your local and online music effortlessly from anywhere in your home with the HEOS App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device over a wireless WiFi network connection. The HEOS system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices so that your music (up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio) coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing. You can play the same audio source in every room or any combination of rooms you choose, including a different song in every room.

• Systems & Groups: The HEOS wireless multi-room sound system can support up to 32 HEOS speakers, receivers, players, amplifiers, and/or pre-amps (all sold separately) on a single wireless network (IEEE 802.11 ac; 2.4/5GHz). You can join or group up to eight individual HEOS devices into a group that function as if they were a single source. The HEOS eco-system is flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2 HEOS devices per Group). You can easily group 16 rooms together with Party Mode by simply using a "pinch" gesture.
• Compatible Sources: The following sources can be distributed through the HEOS multi-room audio system - including Analog & Digital inputs (RCA/Optical/HDMI), TuneIn Internet Radio & Spotify Connect, HEOS music apps (including Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, and more), Windows PC & UPnP music servers, Bluetooth & USB audio, as well as Music libraries stored on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device. *AirPlay 2 is not supported because it is its own dedicated multiroom audio eco-system.

AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Marantz Horizon and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You will also be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music on the Horizon speaker. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the Marantz Horizon speaker.

UPnP: The Marantz Horizon is UPnP (Universal Plug-And-Play ) compatible for audio networking. This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your Windows PC or other UPnP devices through the Marantz speaker system. The Horizon can wirelessly playback High-Res music content from your PC or other UPnP server, while using the HEOS app to control and browse your music library. The Marantz Horizon supports the following audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via UPnP.

Roon Ready: Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play on the Marantz speaker and any other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage devices. It can also integrate your iTunes library, and optionally merge with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon software can be installed on your Windows or Mac computer, while a Roon Remote app is available for Apple iOS and Android OS). When you access the Roon software or remote app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the available Marantz speaker and other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Marantz speaker or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

• To use Roon you will need a Roon Server running on the same network as the Marantzspeaker. The Roon Server is media software that runs on your computer, NAS, or component (like Nucleus or Nucleus Plus - sold separately), located on the network within your home.
• Make sure your Marantz product has the latest firmware/software update installed.

Software Updates: Using the Horizon speaker's network/internet connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online Marantz server. You can also set the speaker system to automatically download the latest firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode.

Control Options & Other Features

Front-Panel Controls: Front-panel controls include a capacitive touch ring that operates Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause, and Previous/Next Track. The capacitive touch ring is proximity sensing, allowing the ring to light up as soon as your hand approaches the speaker. No remote control is included with this speaker system. The HEOS App (for Apple iOS and Android OS) is required for full functionality.

HDMI-CEC: When connected to your TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port with HDMI Control enabled, you can perform basic operations of the Horizon speaker system, including linked power on/off switching, automatic TV audio input selection, as well as volume control via the TV’s remote.

HEOS App: You'll need to download the HEOS App (for Apple iOS and Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to enjoy HEOS functionality through the Horizon speaker. Using your compatible mobile device and the HEOS app, you can setup, browse, explore, and control HEOS system right in the palm of your hand, from anywhere in your home. Your compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the same home wireless (WiFi) network as the Horizon speaker and your entire HEOS system. The HEOS app consists of 4 control screens.

• Settings: The "Settings" screen enables you to connect one or more HEOS speakers, network receivers, amplifiers, and/or pre-amps to your home's wireless network.
• Rooms: From the app on your Apple iOS or Android device, you can select which rooms you want playing. You can play the same music in multiple rooms by grouping rooms together, or you can listen to a different source in each room.
• Music/Sources: You can select what music and which source you want to listen to from the app. Choose from analog or digital audio inputs (including HDMI eARC); online music services like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal, etc.; your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device; Windows PC or UPnP music server, and USB or Bluetooth audio. You can also select music from Playlists you've created, Favorites you've saved, and your recent listening History.
• Now Playing: The "Now Playing" screen displays song, artist, and album information; along with Album Art. You also get basic playback controls like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track, plus Volume controls Up/Down and Mute. In addition the "Now Play" screen functions unique to the selected online music service or music library.

Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can enjoy the convenience of Alexa voice control plus high-quality wireless home audio. In addition to controlling your HEOS components with the HEOS app on your mobile device or tablet, you can now control them with Amazon Alexa voice technology and an Amazon Alexa device (such as the Echo or Echo Dot, sold separately). Your HEOS components and the Alexa-enabled devices must be on the same network. You will also need to download the Alexa app (for Apple iOS or Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. Voice control features include -

• Alexa voice commands include Volume (up/down, specific volume number, & mute); Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Resume); and Power on/off. And thanks to the latest firmware update, you can even use Alexa to switch inputs on HEOS enabled stereo receivers and soundbars.
• You can group your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app with an Alexa-friendly name. Once they are grouped, Alexa voice commands will control the group as a whole. If you want to play audio content from only one HEOS-enabled device in the group, you must ungroup the device within the HEOS app.
• You are able use voice commands to search for songs, albums and artists and even podcasts and internet stations from HEOS & Alexa compatible music apps - like Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, & SiriusXM.

Google Assistant Support: Ask your Google Home, the Google app (for Apple iOS and Android), or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control HEOS content across your listening environment. Once you start music in the HEOS app, you can ask the Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks, and more. Once you have grouped your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app, you can use the Google Assistant and voice commands to control a group of HEOS devices as a whole. Make sure the unit has the latest HEOS software and firmware update installed.

Power Requirements: The Marantz Horizon comes with a detachable 6.5' AC power cord (C7; 2-prong) that will plug into the back of the speaker system and into an AC power outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately - see Accessories Tab). The speaker system will automatically enter Standby Mode (Off) to save power after 20 minutes of no audio signal or operation.