Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-X1600H

Denon AVR-S950H review

The Denon AVR-S950H is equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X surround sound decoders and produces 90 W/channel versus only 80 W in a competitor. All amplification channels in the AV receiver are built on discrete elements. To fine-tune the surround sound, the Denon AVR-S950H uses Audyssey MultEQ technology, and there are also Dynamic EQ / Volume systems. The device supports HEOS proprietary multi-room technology, can play music from network drives and online services, including in High-resolution formats. Also available is Bluetooth and AirPlay 2, and you can use the proprietary mobile application to control the device.

Denon AVR-X1600H review

The device is equipped with the latest audio decoding systems, the X1600H supports the latest multi-channel audio formats, including Dolby Digital Plus Atmos, Dolby Atmos or DTS: X. Obviously, older formats like Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master are also supported. In this Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-X1600H comparison, it should be noted that both rivals have not an analog-to-digital converter. The Denon AVR-X1600H can be integrated into a multiroom broadcasting system. It is compatible with Denon Heos technology to listen to music on other Heos compatible devices. The control is easily done from the Heos app.

Denon AVR-S950H pros and cons

Denon AVR-X1600H pros and cons