Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Denon AVR-S950H

Denon AVR-S950H review

Model AVR-S950H is characterized by its focus on the widest possible consumer audience. It implements a number of advanced solutions including Dolby Atmos Virtual Height technology, an integrated HEOS system for playing streaming music and working as part of multi-room systems. The model received Dolby Atmos Virtual Height technologies, support for eARC and ALLM. Users also got the latest wireless music streaming technology and Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri voice support. One of the main advantages of AVR-S950H in this Denon AVR-S950H vs Onkyo TX-NR696 comparison is the support for the Dolby TrueHD.

Onkyo TX-NR696 review

Onkyo TX-NR696 is a 7.2 unit, its output stages are built on discrete elements and are able to provide significant current to the load. And if you compare this model versus the NR696, then the presence of Bi-amping will be her advantage. Onkyo TX-NR696 is equipped with decoders of all major surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos / DTS: X. Support for the latter is possible in configuration 5.2.2, and if desired, a 3D sound system can be implemented using the Dolby Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual: X.

Denon AVR-S950H pros and cons

Onkyo TX-NR696 pros and cons