Jan 10, 2020
Read MoreDenon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-X2500H review
Denon AVR-S950H review
Both devices from Denon have 7.2 channels. Their power rating is also quite equal: 90/8 and 95/8 W/Ohm. Denon AVR-S950H is equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound decoders, construction of systems for which is possible in 5.2.2 configuration. All amplification channels in the AV receiver are built on discrete elements and operate from a powerful power supply. Thanks to this, the Denon AVR-S950H is able to effectively cope even with complex acoustics, and easily sound a large room. 
Denon AVR-X2500H review
The AV receiver provides the ability to play audio files from USB and over the network (via Ethernet and Wi-Fi), with support for PCM 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz. There is also access to popular on-line services and Internet radio. Provided in the Denon AVR-X2500H and the possibility of inclusion in the proprietary multi-room system HEOS. As additional signal supply capabilities to the AV receiver, the built-in Bluetooth module can be noted, as well as support for the new generation of AirPlay 2 wireless technology. You can control the AV receiver using the remote control. 
Denon AVR-S950H pros & cons
Pros
- There is support for high-quality streaming services Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Tidal and others
- The receiver received an effective sound tuning system based on the built-in microphone and Audyssey
Cons
- The Flare Connect feature is not implemented
Denon AVR-X2500H pros & cons
Pros
- Denon AVR-X2500H is compatible with Heos, which allows listening to online music services or sources connected to an amplifier
- Audyssey MultEQ XT setup is fast and pretty accurate
Cons
- There are cases of network card failure
- The model supports only the simple old ARC standard, and not the new eARC
Denon AVR-S950H vs Denon AVR-X2500H
Denon
avr-s950h.jpg
Add receiver to comparison
We didn't find anything to show here
Common
Product
Denon AVR-S950H
Denon AVR-X2500H
Model
AVR-S950H
AVR-X2500H
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
141
7
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 125/6
95/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AKM 192 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, Mood Mix
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/2
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
2/1
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
550
500
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.4
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
9.4/20.7
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.3Denon AVR-S950H
- 8Denon AVR-X2500H
Latest receiver comparisons
$600$600
$600$800
$600$700
$600$500
$3000$2200
$1600$2200
Popular receiver comparisons
$800$1000
$2500$2500
$1600$1700
$700$1200
$600$1200
$900$1200
$600$800
$2300$0
$1300$700
$1600$0