Dec 27, 2019
Read MoreOnkyo TX-NR696 vs Denon AVR-S950H review
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
Pros
- There is support for high-quality streaming services Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Sound Cloud, Tidal and others
- The receiver received an effective sound tuning system based on the built-in microphone and Audyssey
Cons
- The FlareConnect feature is not implemented
Onkyo TX-NR696 pros and cons
Pros
- TX-NR696 has support for streaming technologies, including built-in Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, Spotify Connect, AirPlay
- The model provides output from a power amplifier to the second zone
Cons
- No instruction nor explanations of how to get the second zone speakers to work
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR696
Denon AVR-S950H
Model
TX-NR696
AVR-S950H
Brand
Onkyo
Denon
Reviews
88
141
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
165/6
90/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm
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
AKM 192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
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, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, Mood Mix
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
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
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, 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
has not
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
HEOS App
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
570
550
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 13.4
Weight, kg/lbs
12.5/26.4
9.4/20.7
Other
Release year
2019
2019
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Onkyo TX-NR696
- 7.3Denon AVR-S950H
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