Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon AVR-X1600H

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Being able to compare Denon AVRX4400H and Denon AVR-X1600H gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Denon AVRX4400H received 9.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1600H was rated 7.6 points. The release date of AVRX4400H is 2017, and AVR-X1600H is 2019. AVRX4400H is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the AVR-X1600H.

Main advantages Denon AVRX4400H over Denon AVR-X1600H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1600H over Denon AVRX4400H

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVRX4400H supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X1600H supports a 7.2-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 AVRX4400H this value is 125/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X1600H it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVRX4400H 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X1600H - 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 AVRX4400H scored 7, and Denon AVR-X1600H 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 AVRX4400H got 10 points, but Denon AVR-X1600H received 8 points.

Denon AVRX4400H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1600H has 6/1 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 AVRX4400H in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Denon AVR-X1600H has the HDCP 2.3 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 AVRX4400H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 6 for the AVR-X1600H.

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 AVRX4400H.

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 AVRX4400H got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1600H got 7.

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. Only the Denon AVRX4400H has Auro-3D on its feature list.