Dec 13, 2019
Denon AVR-X540BT AV receiver combines high-quality sound and a large number of additional functions, including compatibility with modern 4K, HDR (High Dynamic Range). If you want to see other Denon A...
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Here we show you our detailed AV receiver comparison of the Denon AVR-X6700H versus the Denon AVR-X540BT. The AVR-X6700H has 11.2 channels amplifier and the AVR-X540BT 5.2 channels. Only the AVR-X6700H has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X6700H. We have evaluated both AV receivers, AVR-X6700H has an overall score of 9.8 out of 10 vs 5.3 out of 10 for AVR-X540BT.
Advantages Denon AVR-X6700H over Denon AVR-X540BT
- Delivers 140W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- AirPlay support
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
- Multi-zone
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
Denon AVR-X6700H vs Denon AVR-X540BT
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Product
Denon AVR-X6700H
Denon AVR-X540BT
Model
AVR-X6700H
AVR-X540BT
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
130
1128
Amplifier
Channels
11.2
5.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
140/8, 175/6
70/8, 90/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.05
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audio
Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio
TIDAL, Pandora
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
5/1
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
2
1
Composite input
4
2
Component input/output
2/1
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/120Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
8K/60Hz
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, Dynamic HDR
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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, RS-232 Control, App Control
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
has not
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
has not
RS-232
1
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
2
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS:X Pro
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF, DSD
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
310
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 15.2 x 35.5/17.1 x 6.6 x 14.9
43.5 x 15.2 x 32.7/17 x 6 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
14.5/32
7.2/16.6
Other
Release year
2020
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.8Denon AVR-X6700H
- 5.3Denon AVR-X540BT
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