Sony STRZA1100ES vs Denon AVR-X6700H

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Sony STRZA1100ES vs Denon AVR-X6700H review

Sony STRZA1100ES
vs
Denon AVR-X6700H

To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Sony STRZA1100ES and Denon AVR-X6700H review. According to the results of our review, Sony STRZA1100ES received 6.6 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X6700H was rated 9.8 points. The release date of STRZA1100ES is 2017, and AVR-X6700H is 2020. This review shows us that the AVR-X6700H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the STRZA1100ES.

Main advantages Sony STRZA1100ES over Denon AVR-X6700H

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6700H over Sony STRZA1100ES

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 140/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 70/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but AVR-X6700H has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • Has the Bluetooth protocol.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Amplifiers

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

STRZA1100ES
7
AVR-X6700H
10

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STRZA1100ES supports 7.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X6700H supports a 11.2-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-X6700H this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the STRZA1100ES it is 70/8 W/Ohm.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Channels7.211.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm70/8, 90/6140/8, 175/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.05

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STRZA1100ES 7 out of 10, and the AVR-X6700H - 9.

STRZA1100ES
7
AVR-X6700H
9

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-X6700H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/AN/A
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCAC EXAudyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresSound OptimizeAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STRZA1100ES scored 5, and Denon AVR-X6700H scored 10 out of 10.

STRZA1100ES
5
AVR-X6700H
10

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting. Of the two receivers reviewed, only Denon AVR-X6700H has a built-in Bluetooth.

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 Denon AVR-X6700H.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio

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, Sony STRZA1100ES got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X6700H received 10 points.

STRZA1100ES
6
AVR-X6700H
10

Sony STRZA1100ES is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X6700H has 8/3 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 Sony STRZA1100ES in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Denon AVR-X6700H has the HDCP 2.3 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X6700H has a Phono interface.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
HDMI input/output5/28/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input24
Component input/output2/02/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, setup micUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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 the STRZA1100ES were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X6700H.

STRZA1100ES
7
AVR-X6700H
10

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The STRZA1100ES works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the AVR-X6700H has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Denon AVR-X6700H.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLGHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDR

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STRZA1100ES got 7 points, but the AVR-X6700H has 10.

STRZA1100ES
7
AVR-X6700H
10

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVR-X6700H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-X6700H has the ECO mode.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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 featureshas notIP Control, Web Control, RS-232 Control, App 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.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlhas notHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/21/1
DC trigger output (12V)12

Multichannel surround

Sony STRZA1100ES got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X6700H got 10.

STRZA1100ES
7
AVR-X6700H
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-X6700H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.

STRZA1100ES AVR-X6700H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HDDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS:X Pro
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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