Yamaha RX-S602 vs Denon AVR-X2400H

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Review of Yamaha RX-S602 versus Denon AVR-X2400H will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-S602 received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2400H was rated 7.6 points. The release date of RX-S602 is 2018, and AVR-X2400H is 2017. AVR-X2400H is better suited for home theater use than the RX-S602. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-S602 over Denon AVR-X2400H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Yamaha RX-S602

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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-X2400H 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-X2400H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-S602 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-S602 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X2400H - 6.

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-S602.

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 markedly different, Yamaha RX-S602 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X2400H scored 7 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-S602 got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X2400H received 7 points.

Yamaha RX-S602 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2400H has 8/2 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-X2400H 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 RX-S602 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X2400H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-S602 got 8 points, but the AVR-X2400H has 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

Yamaha RX-S602 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X2400H 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-X2400H 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-X2400H.