Denon AVR-S760H vs Denon AVR-X1500H

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-S760H versus Denon AVR-X1500H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S760H received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1500H was rated 7.5 points. The release date of AVR-S760H is 2021, and AVR-X1500H is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X1500H is a better option for home theater than AVR-S760H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S760H over Denon AVR-X1500H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1500H over Denon AVR-S760H

Amplifiers

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

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-X1500H this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S760H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S760H 6 out of 10, and the AVR-X1500H - 8.

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 on the AVR-X1500H.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-X1500H 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-X1500H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S760H scored 7, and Denon AVR-X1500H scored 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, Denon AVR-S760H got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X1500H received 6 points.

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

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVR-S760H.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Denon AVR-S760H in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Denon AVR-X1500H has the HDCP 2.2 version.

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 6 for the AVR-X1500H.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The AVR-S760H works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the AVR-X1500H has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Denon AVR-S760H.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Denon AVR-S760H.

Additional features

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

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

Denon AVR-S760H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1500H got 7.