Marantz SR7013 vs Denon AVR-X6400H

vs

The Marantz SR7013 versus Denon AVR-X6400H comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR7013 received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X6400H was rated 9.4 points. The release date of SR7013 is 2019, and AVR-X6400H is 2017. Identified advantages have shown that SR7013 is better over AVR-X6400H mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz SR7013 over Denon AVR-X6400H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6400H over Marantz SR7013

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR7013 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X6400H supports a 11.2-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-X6400H this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR7013 it is 125/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

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 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, both receivers got 10 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 8/3 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 SR7013 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X6400H.

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

Marantz SR7013 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X6400H got 9.

Each of these devices has Auro-3D on its feature list.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the SR7013 licensed by IMAX.