Dec 27, 2019
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Denon AVR-X1600H review
Denon AVR-X1600H is equipped with six HDMI inputs and an output with support for the latest HDCP2.3 standard. The device can not only carry out video switching with the parameters 4K / 60 Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HGL, but also supports eARC technology, which allows you to transfer sound in 3D formats. Also, thanks to the Low Latency mode, the AV receiver can be used in conjunction with game consoles. Let’s see Denon AVR-X1600H vs Pioneer VSX-934: both are 7.2-channelled. Their RMS is also equal - 80W at 8 Ohms. 
Pioneer VSX-934 review
The Pioneer VSX-934 AV receiver has an updated set of functions and improved sound compared to the previous model, which, given the modest cost, has made it one of the most attractive models in this price category. The device is equipped with seven power amplifiers made using proprietary Direct Energy technology. It provides very high efficiency for the full use of the energy of the power supply and reduce heating circuits. Pioneer VSX-934 is able to work on large floor acoustics and sound quite large rooms. The AV receiver is equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoders for full sound reproduction in these 3D formats. 
Denon AVR-X1600H pros & cons
Pros
- For late listening, the Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode is valuable, with its automatic limitation of dynamic deviations
- The receiver has the ability to output a video signal in aspect ratio, as in a commercial cinema -21:9
Cons
- There is no Ethernet port
Pioneer VSX-934 pros & cons
Pros
- It is possible to stream Hi-Res music from portable devices due to DTS Play-Fi app
- It has dual HDMI output including an ARC compatible to make an audio return from compatible devices
Cons
- Lack of multi-channel analog output
- Sometimes happen sound delays via Bluetooth
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Product
Denon AVR-X1600H
Pioneer VSX-934
Model
AVR-X1600H
VSX-934
Brand
Denon
Pioneer
Reviews
150
64
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8, 120/6
80/8, 165/6
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)
384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
Advanced Sound Retriever
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
2 (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, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Mood Mix
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/1
6/2
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
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
0
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
FlareConnect
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
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, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
430
460
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6 x 13.3
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
9.4/20.7
Other
Release year
2019
2019
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Denon AVR-X1600H
- 7.4Pioneer VSX-934
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