Yamaha RX-S602 vs Denon AVR-X1500H

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RX-S602 vs AVR-X1500H comparison chart

Yamaha RX-S602 vs Denon AVR-X1500H review

Yamaha RX-S602
vs
Denon AVR-X1500H

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-S602 versus Denon AVR-X1500H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-S602 received 6.5 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 RX-S602.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-S602 over Denon AVR-X1500H

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1500H over Yamaha RX-S602

  • More channels, namely 7, makes this receiver more profitable than its 5-channel competitor.
  • Surround sound ensures the availability of Dolby Atmos.
  • Object-oriented sound ensures the availability of DTS:X.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

RX-S602
6
AVR-X1500H
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-S602 supports 5.1-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X1500H 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 125/6/8 W/Ohm.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Channels5.17.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/8, 125/680/8, 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 RX-S602 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X1500H - 8.

RX-S602
9
AVR-X1500H
8

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.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAudyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer

Connectivity

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

RX-S602
8
AVR-X1500H
8

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

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (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.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

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 6 points on our 10-point scale.

RX-S602
6
AVR-X1500H
6

Yamaha RX-S602 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1500H has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 Yamaha RX-S602 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Denon AVR-X1500H has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X1500H has a Phono interface.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
HDMI input/output4/16/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)12
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input32
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, 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 6 out of 10.

RX-S602
6
AVR-X1500H
6

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-S602 got 8 points, but the AVR-X1500H has 10.

RX-S602
8
AVR-X1500H
10

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
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 featureshas notIP Control, Web 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.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastHEOS App
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-S602 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1500H got 7.

RX-S602
5
AVR-X1500H
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-X1500H 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-X1500H.

RX-S602 AVR-X1500H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
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, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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