Marantz SR5015 vs Denon AVR-X8500HA

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An overview of Marantz SR5015 and Denon AVR-X8500HA will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X8500HA was rated 9.8 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and AVR-X8500HA is 2021. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that SR5015 is inferior in audio processing features to AVR-X8500HA.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Denon AVR-X8500HA

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500HA over Marantz SR5015

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR5015 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X8500HA supports a 13.2-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-X8500HA this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR5015 it is 100/8 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, Marantz SR5015 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X8500HA scored 10 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.

Marantz SR5015 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X8500HA has 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 SR5015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X8500HA.

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 SR5015 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X8500HA got 10.

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. Denon AVR-X8500HA 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. The AVR-X8500HA licensed by IMAX.