Denon AVR-X3600H vs Onkyo TX-RZ840

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Review of Denon AVR-X3600H versus Onkyo TX-RZ840 will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3600H received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ840 was rated 8.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2019. AVR-X3600H is better suited for home theater use than the TX-RZ840. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3600H over Onkyo TX-RZ840

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ840 over Denon AVR-X3600H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 TX-RZ840 this value is 180/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X3600H it is 135/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X3600H 8 out of 10, and the TX-RZ840 - 9.

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-X3600H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 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-X3600H got 10 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ840 received 8 points.

Denon AVR-X3600H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ840 has 7/2 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 Denon AVR-X3600H in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Onkyo TX-RZ840 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-X3600H were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-RZ840.

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-X3600H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X3600H got 10 points, but the TX-RZ840 has 9.

Only the Denon AVR-X3600H has the ECO mode.

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-X3600H got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ840 got 8.

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