Denon AVR-X8500H vs Denon AVR-X8500HSP

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The Denon AVR-X8500H versus Denon AVR-X8500HSP comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X8500H received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X8500HSP was rated 9.6 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. Identified advantages have shown that AVR-X8500HSP is better over AVR-X8500H mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500H over Denon AVR-X8500HSP

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500HSP over Denon AVR-X8500H

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. Both receivers can handle the 13.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 150/8, 250/6/8 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 markedly different, Denon AVR-X8500H scored 8, and Denon AVR-X8500HSP scored 9 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-X8500H.

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 rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

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-X8500H got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X8500HSP got 9.

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

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.