Denon AVR-X3700H vs Denon AVR-X6800H

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The Denon AVR-X3700H versus Denon AVR-X6800H comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3700H received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X6800H was rated 9.8 points. The release date of AVR-X3700H is 2020, and AVR-X6800H is 2023. Identified advantages have shown that AVR-X6800H is better over AVR-X3700H mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3700H over Denon AVR-X6800H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6800H over Denon AVR-X3700H

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X3700H supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X6800H supports a 11.4-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-X6800H this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X3700H it is 105/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

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 AVR-X3700H.

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 equal and was rated 10 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-X3700H.

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-X3700H got 9 points, but Denon AVR-X6800H received 10 points.

Competitors in our review have 7/3 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 the AVR-X3700H were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X6800H.

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-X3700H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X6800H got 10.

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. Denon AVR-X6800H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.