Denon AVR-S940H vs Denon AVR-X1500H

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-S940H versus Denon AVR-X1500H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S940H received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1500H was rated 7.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X1500H is a better option for home theater than AVR-S940H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S940H over Denon AVR-X1500H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1500H over Denon AVR-S940H

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-S940H this value is 90/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X1500H it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S940H 7 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.

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-S940H 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-S940H got 9 points, but Denon AVR-X1500H received 6 points.

Denon AVR-S940H is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1500H has 6/1 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 6 out of 10.

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-S940H.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.