Denon AVR-S760H vs Denon AVR-X1800H

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AVR-S760H vs AVR-X1800H comparison chart

Denon AVR-S760H vs Denon AVR-X1800H review

Denon AVR-S760H
vs
Denon AVR-X1800H

To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-S760H and Denon AVR-X1800H review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S760H received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1800H was rated 7.7 points. The release date of AVR-S760H is 2021, and AVR-X1800H is 2023. This review shows us that the AVR-X1800H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-S760H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S760H over Denon AVR-X1800H

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Main advantages Denon AVR-X1800H over Denon AVR-S760H

  • 80/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

AVR-S760H
7
AVR-X1800H
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AVR-X1800H this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S760H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm75/8, 165/680/8, 120/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S760H 6 out of 10, and the AVR-X1800H - 10.

AVR-S760H
6
AVR-X1800H
10

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-X1800H 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-X1800H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
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 markedly different, Denon AVR-S760H scored 7, and Denon AVR-X1800H scored 8 out of 10.

AVR-S760H
7
AVR-X1800H
8

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

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
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-S760H AVR-X1800H
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, Denon AVR-S760H got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X1800H received 8 points.

AVR-S760H
7
AVR-X1800H
8

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

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
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 the AVR-S760H were rated 8 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X1800H.

AVR-S760H
8
AVR-X1800H
7

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
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, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

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

AVR-S760H
10
AVR-X1800H
10

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
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-S760H AVR-X1800H
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-S760H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1800H got 7.

AVR-S760H
8
AVR-X1800H
7

AVR-S760H AVR-X1800H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Atmos Music, 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-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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