Dec 13, 2019
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Denon AVR-S740H review
Denon AVR-S740H has Dolby Atmos support and good sound for this price range. The 5-channel produces 165 W power per channel at 6 Ohm impedance. Featuring a low impedance driver, it provides a stable work with a huge variety of speakers for balanced, high-quality sound. The receiver can operate in 5.2.2 configuration, including 2 top speakers or 2 Dolby Atmos speakers, including a Dolby Surround subsonic amplifier for legacy content. In comparison Denon AVR-S740H vs Denon AVRS730H, the AVR-S740H has the full set of network protocols, and AVRS730H lacks the Ethernet input.
Denon AVRS730H review
Denon AVRS730H is a 7.2 channel receiver which is an affordable solution for a 4K TV. It has the power output 110 watts on 6-ohm drivers or 75 watts per channel on 8-ohm drivers. The AVRS730H works with the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X standards and 6 HDMI-in ports give users plenty of options for hooking up. The receiver also features built-in support with online streaming music services and compatibility with AirPlay system for Apple devices.
Denon AVR-S740H pros and cons
Pros
- Thanks to the Eco Mode, the output power is adjusted according to the volume level
Cons
- The UI has a very grainy text and not convenient navigation
- There is a little delay between video and audio during gaming due to the absence of the separate inputs for audio and video
Denon AVRS730H pros and cons
Pros
- The HEOS companion app makes wirelessly sync the receiver to a compatible device to access content from most of the popular apps
- The built-in auto-tuning system Audyssey MultEQ adjusts the receiver fast
Cons
- There is no simple connectivity of Android devices to stream content – the receiver does not support Chromecast
- Built-in HDMIs do not support boosting from composite and component inputs
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Product
Denon AVR-S740H
Denon AVRS730H
Model
AVR-S740H
AVRS730H
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
209
169
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
75/8, 110/6
75/8, 110/6
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)
192 KHz/32-bit
384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/1
6/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
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
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
BT.2020, HLG
has not
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, Mac, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
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
has not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
has not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
400
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
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
43.1 x 12.7 x 33 /17.1 x 5.9 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
8.1/18.7
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.1Denon AVR-S740H
- 7.3Denon AVRS730H
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