Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500HSP

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Rating 5 5

SR8012 vs AVR-X8500HSP comparison chart

Overall
Marantz SR8012
9.5
Denon AVR-X8500HSP
9.6
10
10
10
10

Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500HSP review

Marantz SR8012
vs
Denon AVR-X8500HSP

The Marantz SR8012 versus Denon AVR-X8500HSP comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR8012 received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X8500HSP was rated 9.6 points. The release date of SR8012 is 2017, and AVR-X8500HSP is 2018. Identified advantages have shown that AVR-X8500HSP is better over SR8012 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz SR8012 over Denon AVR-X8500HSP

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500HSP over Marantz SR8012

  • More channels, namely 13, makes this receiver more profitable than its 11-channel competitor.
  • 150/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 140/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 10 points out of 10.

SR8012
10
AVR-X8500HSP
10

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR8012 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X8500HSP 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-X8500HSP this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR8012 it is 140/8 W/Ohm.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Channels11.213.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm140/8, 175/6150/8, 190/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.050.05

Audio features

The score for audio features is 10 of 10 for both receivers.

SR8012
10
AVR-X8500HSP
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.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bitAK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Hi-Res audioAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz SR8012 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X8500HSP scored 9 out of 10.

SR8012
8
AVR-X8500HSP
9

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, TuneIn RadioDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

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.

SR8012
10
AVR-X8500HSP
10

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

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
HDMI input/output8/38/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input22
Composite input44
Component input/output3/13/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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.

SR8012
9
AVR-X8500HSP
9

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresBT.2020, HLGBT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

SR8012
10
AVR-X8500HSP
10

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP ControlIP Control, Web Control

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.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Multi-room zones33
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz AVR Remote App, HEOS AppHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

Marantz SR8012 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X8500HSP got 9.

SR8012
10
AVR-X8500HSP
9

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

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.

SR8012 AVR-X8500HSP
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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