Anthem AV receivers are built for performance. If you want an AV receiver that provides a high-quality experience for sound and video, then Anthem is a brand to consider.
Unlike many companies in this market, Anthem doesn’t release a new model full of all the latest streaming and wireless technologies yearly.
That’s not to say you won’t find these features, but the main focus is on high-quality engineering and components.
If you are an audiophile who wants an AV receiver that can sound as good as a hi-fi system, then an Anthem AV receiver might be just right for you.
The guide to the top 10 AV receivers covers the bigger picture and is a comprehensive buying guide across the whole market.
This page will just compare the MRX Series of Anthem AV receivers.
The receivers below are listed by release year and Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
You can often buy a receiver below the MSRP, but it’s a helpful guideline for understanding its place in the market.
Quick Navigation
- ANTHEM MRX SERIES
- —————- 2022 —————-
- Anthem MRX 1140 8K
- Anthem MRX 740 8K
- Anthem MRX 540 8K
- —————- 2020 —————-
- Anthem MRX 1140
- Anthem MRX 740
- Anthem MRX 540
- ————- 2016 —————-
- Anthem MRX 1120
- Anthem MRX 720
- Anthem MRX 520
ANTHEM MRX SERIES
Four years after the previous models, the MRX Series was updated in December 2020, which introduced new technology and built on the success of the 2016 series. In 2022, the 2020 model was released with updated HDMI 2.1 ports and support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz passthrough. This is the only difference between the 2020 and 2022 models – although the new version is slightly more expensive. The main reason for buying an Anthem AV receiver is the build and sound quality. You can expect the highest engineering standards, which very rarely go out of date. If you buy a quality unit like this, then you should have something that will last you for many years to come
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
MSRP: $4199
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| Channels | 11.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.6/7.2.4/9.2.2 (Support for 9.2.6) |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/3 (ARC/eARC - HDMI 2.1) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 15.2-Ch + Zone 2 (2-Ch) / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio - powered or line out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz, HDCP2.3 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS:X Pro, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 33.6/15.2 |
| Year | 2022 |
2022
Anthem MRX 740 8K
MSRP: $3099
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| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 (Support for 7.2.4) |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/3 (ARC/eARC - HDMI 2.1) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 11.2-Ch + Zone 2 (2-Ch) / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio - powered or line out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz, HDCP2.3 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 33.2/15.1 |
| Year | 2022 |
2022
Anthem MRX 540 8K
MSRP: $1899
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| Channels | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Support for 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/2 (ARC/eARC - HDMI 2.1) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 7.2-Ch / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | None |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 100 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz, HDCP2.3 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 28.2/12.8 |
| Year | 2022 |
2020
Anthem MRX 1140
MSRP: $3699
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| Channels | 11.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.6/7.2.4/9.2.2 (Support for 9.2.6) |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/3 (ARC/eARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 15.2-Ch + Zone 2 (2-Ch) / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio - powered or line out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60Hz, HDCP2.2 (Future 8K Upgrade Available) |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS:X Pro, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 33.6/15.2 |
| Year | 2020 |
2020
Anthem MRX 740
MSRP: $2699
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| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 (Support for 7.2.4) |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/3 (ARC/eARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 11.2-Ch + Zone 2 (2-Ch) / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio - powered or line out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60Hz, HDCP2.2 (Future 8K Upgrade Available) |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 33.2/15.1 |
| Year | 2020 |
2020
Anthem MRX 540
MSRP: $1599
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| Channels | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Support for 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/2 (ARC/eARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 7.2-Ch / Stereo 2-Ch |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1x Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | None |
| Auto Room Calibration | ARC Genesis |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 100 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4-8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60Hz, HDCP2.2 (Future 8K Upgrade Available) |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | LPCM 2-ch to 8-ch (Max. 192 kHz/24-bit) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17 x 6 x 14.5 in | 432 x 152 x 368 mm (w/o feet) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 28.2/12.8 |
| Year | 2020 |
2016
Anthem MRX 1120
MSRP: $3999
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| Channels | 11.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.6/7.2.4 |
| HDMI In/Out | 7+1/2 (ARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 11.2-Ch / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1xx Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio line out/pre-out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | Anthem Room Correction (ARC) |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4 and higher |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DTS Play-Fi |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Neo:6, AnthemLogic |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 14-3/4 in | 439 x 165 x 375 mm |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 32/14.5 |
| Year | 2016 |
2016
Anthem MRX 720
MSRP: $2499
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| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 (Support for 7.2.4) |
| HDMI In/Out | 7+1/2 (ARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 11.2-Ch / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1xx Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio line out/pre-out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | Anthem Room Correction (ARC) |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 140 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4 and higher |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DTS Play-Fi |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Neo:6, AnthemLogic |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 14-3/4 in | 439 x 165 x 375 mm |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 31/14.1 |
| Year | 2016 |
2016
Anthem MRX 520
MSRP: $2499
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| Channels | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | None |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/2 (ARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 5x stereo RCA, 3x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 5.2-Ch / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | 1x Optical |
| USB Connection | 1xx Rear (software update only) |
| Zones | Zone 2 (HDMI & 2-ch audio line out/pre-out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | Anthem Room Correction (ARC) |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 100 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4 and higher |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet |
| Voice Control | No |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Other Audio Decoders | |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/4 x 6-1/2 x 14-3/4 in | 439 x 165 x 375 mm |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 28.2/12.8 |
| Year | 2016 |
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