Dec 13, 2019
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What are the main differences between the Denon AVR-X6700H vs Denon AVR-S740H and which AV receivers is better? The AVR-X6700H has 11.2 channels amplifier and the AVR-S740H 7.2 channels. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, AVR-X6700H has an overall score of 9.8 out of 10 vs 7.1 out of 10 for AVR-S740H.
Advantages Denon AVR-X6700H over Denon AVR-S740H
- Delivers 140W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 75W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Denon AVR-X6700H vs Denon AVR-S740H
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Common
Product
Denon AVR-X6700H
Denon AVR-S740H
Model
AVR-X6700H
AVR-S740H
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
130
209
Amplifier
Channels
11.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
140/8, 175/6
75/8, 110/6
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/32-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
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
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
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
6/1
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, HDMI, 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
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
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
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
HEOS App
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
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-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, DSD
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
400
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 33/17 x 6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
14.5/32
8.6/19
Other
Release year
2020
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.8Denon AVR-X6700H
- 7.1Denon AVR-S740H
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