Dec 13, 2019
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Denon AVR-X1500H review
Denon AVR-X1500H has advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS: X and Dolby Vision HDR. The AVR-X1500H is equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect support. The manufacturer also provided improved sound quality thanks to the new high-resolution DAC converter and added two more Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma HDR video. And through a Bluetooth connection, this Denon amplifier is capable of playing music from any portable device, in addition to being able to connect to radio stations via Ethernet or WiFi. The AVR-X1500H has the Audyssey MultEQ XT system for automatic calibration which is important in our Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-X2500H comparison.
Denon AVR-X2500H review
This is a 7.2 -channel receiver, capable to deliver 95 W/channel which is slightly more versus 80 W/channel in AVR-X1500H, but devices have the same impedance - 8 Ohm. The Denon AVR-X2500H is compatible with a 4K video that accepts the latest available encodings. Also, the receiver is capable to play HDR, including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. The AVR-X2500H can play files from your computer or any other smart device through the Bluetooth connection and AirPlay. And through the WiFi or Ethernet connection play Spotify songs.
Denon AVR-X1500H pros and cons
Pros
- It has the removable power cord what will be convenient when it fails
- It is compatible with the Audyssey MultEQ Editor app
Cons
- The creating Zones via HDMI connection is impossible
Denon AVR-X2500H pros and cons
Pros
- The AVR-X2500H has no problems with dividing sound into different channels and preventing drowning of dialogs with other effects
Cons
- Denon AVR-X2500H is not capable scale input video signal (nor analog, neither digital) to 4K
- The device does not support Google Play Music service
Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-X2500H
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Product
Denon AVR-X1500H
Denon AVR-X2500H
Model
AVR-X1500H
AVR-X2500H
Brand
Denon
Denon
Reviews
23
7
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8, 120/6
95/8, 125/6
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
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
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, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/1
8/2
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
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
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
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, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
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
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
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-Surround
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
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
430
500
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 6.6 x 13.3
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.5Denon AVR-X1500H
- 8Denon AVR-X2500H
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