Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Denon AVR-S970H

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Denon AVR-S970H takes place. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR6100 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S970H was rated 8.3 points. The release date of TX-NR6100 is 2021, and AVR-S970H is 2022. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that AVR-S970H has better performance than TX-NR6100.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR6100 over Denon AVR-S970H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S970H over Onkyo TX-NR6100

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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 TX-NR6100 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S970H it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-NR6100 9 out of 10, and the AVR-S970H - 8.

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, Onkyo TX-NR6100 scored 9, and Denon AVR-S970H 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, Onkyo TX-NR6100 got 7 points, but Denon AVR-S970H received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 6/2 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 TX-NR6100 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-S970H.

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

Onkyo TX-NR6100 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S970H got 8.