Dec 13, 2019
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Here's an outline of the key differences: Yamaha RX-V4A over the Denon AVR-X1500H features. The RX-V4A has 5.2 channels amplifier and the AVR-X1500H 7.2 channels. Only the AVR-X1500H has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the AVR-X1500H. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V4A has an overall score of 6.5 out of 10 vs 7.5 out of 10 for AVR-X1500H.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V4A over Denon AVR-X1500H
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
Advantages Denon AVR-X1500H over Yamaha RX-V4A
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
Yamaha RX-V4A vs Denon AVR-X1500H
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Product
Yamaha RX-V4A
Denon AVR-X1500H
Model
RX-V4A
AVR-X1500H
Brand
Yamaha
Denon
Reviews
6
23
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/6
80/8, 120/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, 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
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
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)
0
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, 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/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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
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
App Control
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
MusicCast
HEOS App
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
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
260
430
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 6.7 x 14.8
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19.4
8.6/19
Other
Release year
2020
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.5Yamaha RX-V4A
- 7.5Denon AVR-X1500H
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