Denon AVR-X3400H vs Marantz SR6013

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X3400H and Marantz SR6013 review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3400H received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR6013 was rated 9.1 points. The release date of AVR-X3400H is 2017, and SR6013 is 2018. This review shows us that the SR6013 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X3400H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3400H over Marantz SR6013

Main advantages Marantz SR6013 over Denon AVR-X3400H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X3400H supports 7.2-channels sound, but Marantz SR6013 supports a 9.2-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 SR6013 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X3400H it is 105/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X3400H 9 out of 10, and the SR6013 - 10.

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, Denon AVR-X3400H scored 7, and Marantz SR6013 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-X3400H got 9 points, but Marantz SR6013 received 10 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/3 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 on Marantz SR6013.

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-X3400H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the SR6013.

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-X3400H got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR6013 got 9.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Marantz SR6013 has Auro-3D on its feature list.