Denon AVR-S660H vs Denon AVR-S670H

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Denon AVR-S660H vs Denon AVR-S670H review

Denon AVR-S660H
vs
Denon AVR-S670H

Review of Denon AVR-S660H versus Denon AVR-S670H will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S660H received 6.7 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S670H was rated 6.8 points. The release date of AVR-S660H is 2021, and AVR-S670H is 2023. AVR-S670H is better suited for home theater use than the AVR-S660H. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S660H over Denon AVR-S670H

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Main advantages Denon AVR-S670H over Denon AVR-S660H

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Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 6 points out of 10.

AVR-S660H
6
AVR-S670H
6

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 5.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 75/8, 100/6/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Channels5.25.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm75/8, 100/675/8, 100/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 6 of 10 for both receivers.

AVR-S660H
6
AVR-S670H
6

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-S670H has Pure Direct mode.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-S670H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Hi-Res audioAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 7 out of 10.

AVR-S660H
7
AVR-S670H
7

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

AVR-S660H
7
AVR-S670H
7

Competitors in our review have 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
HDMI input/output6/16/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input20
Component input/output00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of rivals in our comparison were rated 8 out of 10.

AVR-S660H
8
AVR-S670H
8

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/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 featuresDynamic HDR, HLG, BT.2020Dynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

AVR-S660H
10
AVR-S670H
10

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresWeb Control, App ControlIP Control, Web Control, App Control

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Multi-room zoneshas nothas not
Zone audio outputhas nothas not
Zone HDMI outputhas nothas not
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remotehas not
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

AVR-S660H
8
AVR-S670H
8

AVR-S660H AVR-S670H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby ProLogic IlDolby ProLogic Il
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS Neo:6DTS Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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