Dec 20, 2019
When deciding which AV receiver to purchase, we actually choose between one or another set of functions. Of all the models in this price range up that I tested, only Onkyo TX-NR585 specs had the best ...
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This is a review and detailed comparison of Onkyo TX-NR585 vs Denon AVR-X2500H. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. 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, TX-NR585 has an overall score of 7.4 out of 10 vs 8 out of 10 for AVR-X2500H.
Advantages Denon AVR-X2500H over Onkyo TX-NR585
- Delivers 95W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 80W/8Ohm
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Onkyo TX-NR585 vs Denon AVR-X2500H
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Dec 13, 2019
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR585
Denon AVR-X2500H
Model
TX-NR585
AVR-X2500H
Brand
Onkyo
Denon
Reviews
274
7
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8, 170/6
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)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
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, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/1
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
2/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
fluorescent
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
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
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-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
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
460
500
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
12/26.5
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Onkyo TX-NR585
- 8Denon AVR-X2500H
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