Marantz CINEMA 40 vs Denon AVR-S670H

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Review of Marantz CINEMA 40 versus Denon AVR-S670H will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Marantz CINEMA 40 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S670H was rated 6.8 points. The release date of CINEMA 40 is 2022, and AVR-S670H is 2023. CINEMA 40 is better suited for home theater use than the AVR-S670H. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Marantz CINEMA 40 over Denon AVR-S670H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S670H over Marantz CINEMA 40

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz CINEMA 40 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-S670H supports a 5.2-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 CINEMA 40 this value is 125/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S670H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CINEMA 40 7 out of 10, and the AVR-S670H - 6.

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 CINEMA 40.

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, Marantz CINEMA 40 scored 9, and Denon AVR-S670H scored 7 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 Marantz CINEMA 40.

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, Marantz CINEMA 40 got 9 points, but Denon AVR-S670H received 7 points.

Marantz CINEMA 40 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S670H has 6/1 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 CINEMA 40 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the AVR-S670H.

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 CINEMA 40 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S670H got 8.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Marantz CINEMA 40 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available only on the CINEMA 40.

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 Marantz CINEMA 40 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 CINEMA 40 licensed by IMAX.