Denon AVR-S740H vs Onkyo TX-NR686

Denon AVR-S740H review

Compared devices have equal channel quantity: 7.2 for each. The power output is 110W at 6 Ohms from Denon and 165/6 from Onkyo. The AVR-S740H with discrete high-power power amplifiers on all channels provides maximum performance. Featuring a low impedance driver, it provides stability with a wide range of speakers for balanced, high-quality sound. In addition, the Eco Mode auto mode adjusts the output power for the speakers based on the volume level and on-screen eco meter, providing real-time power savings. Streaming music stored on your home network connects to your HEOS wireless speakers or even other HEOS-enabled receivers and is listened all over the house.

Onkyo TX-NR686 review

Thanks to its powerful dynamic amplification, your system is able to achieve, in surround sound, the “THX Certified Select” volume level. The AV receiver can pass through HDMI video, with a resolution of 4K HDR and the latest standards 4K / 60p, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and BT.2020, complementing the picture with DTS:X and Dolby Atmos audio tracks. Also, Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X decoders can be involved i creating the surrounding 3D sound space, from which ordinary multichannel films will sound in a new way, with surround, exciting sound.

Denon AVR-S740H pros & cons

Onkyo TX-NR686 pros & cons