When we talk about an 11-channel AV receiver, an image of such a giant component is immediately born in the imagination. However, in the new Denon model a very sophisticated electronic filling is hidden behind a standard and very modest facade. Intrigued? Check out Denon AVR-X6500H specs in this Denon AVR-X6500H review.
Denon AVR-X6500H review
Features
Each of its output amplifiers potentially produces 205 watts (or 140 watts in two-channel mode for a load of 8 ohms) - this is only 5 watts below the "ceiling" of the most powerful top-end AVC-X8500H in the lineup. The Denon AVR-X6500H supports Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, and DTS Virtual: X shipping formats, as well as the latest video technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR, and HLG scaling and image enhancement.
Design and build
Moreover, the "ends" in the 6500th are built on the same high-current DHCT transistors, which allow engineers to implement a very short path with a minimum number of stages. In addition, these amplifiers are assembled not on a single board, but as separate modules that are attached to radiators so that the transistors are staggered for the best thermal balance. The transformer, of course, is more modest here than the 15-channel flagship, and weighs “only” 5.3 kg, not 8, but it is also protected by a screen, divided into many secondary windings and made under special control, as indicated by the Denon sticker. Electrolytic capacitors are smaller both in capacity and in diameter, but the same flagship series are made to order using a polyolefin dielectric.
Connectivity
All eight HDMI inputs and one HDMI output support HDCP 2.2, allowing you to watch 4K Ultra HD movies and music with brilliant colors and picture brightness thanks to the new technologies Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG ).
Setup
Control the Denon AVR-X6500H with a Smart TV with HDMI CEC function. Just set “HDMI Control” and “Smart Menu” in the receiver's menu to ON and you can control the AVR-X6500H using the TV remote control. The AVR-X6500H is equipped with the Audyssey MultEQ XT measurement system.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The sound quality is outstanding (once set up correctly, of course), and the receiver itself just feels so well made
- The Smart Menu screen provides quick access to source settings and surround modes, as well as the AVR settings menu
Cons
- The remote isn't as solid feeling as I'd like in a receiver that costs this much, but at least it's a universal remote
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
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
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
