Denon AVR-X2600H vs Denon AVR-X1600H

Denon AVR-X2600H review

The Denon AVR-X2600H is a 7.2 channel model capable of delivering up to 95 W/channel versus 80 W in the competitor. The X2600 is UHD 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, AirPlay compatible and controllable with voice assistants. This device also has many DSP modes such as Dolby Surround, DTS Neural: X or even Dolby Height Virtualization allowing to effectively distribute a stereo stream on 3, 5 or 7 speakers, and even to exploit the presence of Atmos speakers. The AVR-X2600H benefits from the Audyssey MultiEQ XT autocalibration technology allowing precise adjustment of the settings according to the acoustics of the room.

Denon AVR-X1600H review

Denon AVR-1600H benefits from careful design and a solid power supply. The AVR-X1600H supports the latest multi-channel audio formats, including Dolby Digital Plus Atmos, Dolby Atmos or DTS: X. AVR-X1600H also integrates many ambient DSPs such as Dolby Surround, DTS Neural: X or even Dolby Height Virtualization. The device incorporates a dual WiFi and an Ethernet network controller. However, both devices in the Denon AVR-X2600H vs Denon AVR-X1600H comparison can’t work with the home DLNA server. Meanwhile, the 1600H supports most audio formats, including high-resolution FLAC, ALAC, and WAV files due to a powerful DAC.

Denon AVR-X2600H pros and cons

Denon AVR-X1600H pros and cons