Marantz MA700

[Willow]

Are these worth it?
I can pick 2 up for 450$cad. Not sure if they would be a good match for my current outlaw mono on my centre.

[Early B.]

Yes, that's a decent price. The Marantz monoblocks are great for the price. Better sounding than your Outlaw, IMO.

What speakers will they be driving?

[Willow]

thanks Early, they would, if buddy gets back to me, driving my rti8's and I'd leave the outlaw for my csi3.

[Lsi9]

I agree the Marantz Monoblocks are amazing for the price, Ive had experience with both the 500's and 700's....Clean power!

[Ron Temple]

A friend has a pair of 500s driving GR AV2s, plenty of power and warm detail for these 4 ohm speakers. The 700s should sound excellent.

[danger boy]

my three fronts are powered by MA500 mono blocks. I'd love to "upgrade" them to MA700's.. for a bit more umph. :) get them.

[Early B.]

my three fronts are powered by MA500 mono blocks. I'd love to "upgrade" them to MA700's.. for a bit more umph. :) get them.

I did that recently -- went from a 500 to a 700 with a center channel (AAD 2002), but didn't notice any improvement in sound. Of course, your situation may be different. If you're considering upgrading, I suggest going beyond the Marantz to an even higher quality amp(s).