Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-S940H

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Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-S940H review

Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-S940H

Denon AVR-S950H review

Denon AVR-S950H is a flagship 7.2-channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos Height virtualization technology. Also, the eARC is implemented in S950H versus S940H. Listeners can also rely on the latest multi-room wireless streaming technology and support for Amazon all popular voice assistants for convenient music management. The model also received 4K upscaling functions, allowing users to get quality close to the original 4K from a lower resolution image. Compatibility with modern video standards as HDR10, Dolby Vision, and the Log-Gamma Hybrid HDR (HLG) transmission option is provided up to 4K Ultra HD with a 60 Hz refresh rate.

Denon AVR-S940H review

Denon AVR-S940H is a unit with support for 3D-dimensional surround sound Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, and DTS Virtual: X, as well as the best video decoders such as Dolby Vision with HDR, HLG, and 4K. The AVR-S940H with discrete powerful power amplifiers on all channels provides 90 W/channel (8 Ohms, THD 10%) and the same power as the opponent in the Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR- S940H comparison. The AVR-S950H has a huge list of supported audio formats that extends to MP3, WMA and most Hi-Res formats as well as DSD streaming (both 2.8 and 5.6MHz).

Denon AVR-S950H pros and cons

Pros

  • There is a Denon Setup Assistant who helps to quickly and easily prepare the receiver for work
  • It is possible to easily control the AVR-S950H from most TV remotes via HDMI-CEC

Cons

  • Surround sound with Auro 3D with Automatic Upmixer decoders is not implemented

Denon AVR-S940H pros and cons

Pros

  • The device has a clean sound with solid power what is suitable for the middle size room
  • The calibration by an Audyssey MultEQ cannot be completed without editing app

Cons

  • HEOS app is inconvenient to use

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