Yamaha RX-V483BL vs Denon AVR-S930H

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Being able to compare Yamaha RX-V483BL and Denon AVR-S930H gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V483BL received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S930H was rated 7.8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. AVR-S930H is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the RX-V483BL.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V483BL over Denon AVR-S930H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S930H over Yamaha RX-V483BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 5 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V483BL supports 5.1-channels sound, but Denon AVR-S930H supports a 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-S930H this value is 125/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V483BL it is 80/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible only on the RX-V483BL.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-S930H 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

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

Streaming services

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

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, Yamaha RX-V483BL got 6 points, but Denon AVR-S930H received 8 points.

Yamaha RX-V483BL is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S930H has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 RX-V483BL were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-S930H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V483BL got 7 points, but the AVR-S930H has 10.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVR-S930H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

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.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V483BL got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S930H got 7.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Denon AVR-S930H can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the AVR-S930H.