Denon AVRX4400H vs Marantz SR7011

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Being able to compare Denon AVRX4400H and Marantz SR7011 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 Marantz SR7011 was rated 9 points. The release date of AVRX4400H is 2017, and SR7011 is 2016. AVRX4400H is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the SR7011.

Main advantages Denon AVRX4400H over Marantz SR7011

Main advantages Marantz SR7011 over Denon AVRX4400H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 125/8, 165/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 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 AVRX4400H scored 7, and Marantz SR7011 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 Marantz SR7011 received 9 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVRX4400H.

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 9 for the SR7011.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 9 points out of 10.

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