Denon AVR-X6500H vs Onkyo TX-NR676

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AVR-X6500H vs TX-NR676 comparison chart

Denon AVR-X6500H vs Onkyo TX-NR676 review

Denon AVR-X6500H
vs
Onkyo TX-NR676

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-X6500H versus Onkyo TX-NR676 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X6500H received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR676 was rated 7.2 points. The release date of AVR-X6500H is 2018, and TX-NR676 is 2017. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X6500H is a better option for home theater than TX-NR676.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6500H over Onkyo TX-NR676

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but AVR-X6500H has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR676 over Denon AVR-X6500H

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

AVR-X6500H
10
TX-NR676
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X6500H supports 11.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR676 supports a 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 AVR-X6500H this value is 175/6 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR676 it is 165/6 W/Ohm.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
Channels11.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm140/8, 175/6165/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 66
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.050.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

AVR-X6500H
9
TX-NR676
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-X6500H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio RestorerHi-Res audio, Theater-Dimensional

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

AVR-X6500H
8
TX-NR676
8

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

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
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.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, Mood MixDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, 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, Denon AVR-X6500H got 10 points, but Onkyo TX-NR676 received 7 points.

AVR-X6500H
10
TX-NR676
7

Denon AVR-X6500H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR676 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVR-X6500H.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
HDMI input/output8/37/2
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 input21
Composite input42
Component input/output2/12/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup micHDMI, 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 AVR-X6500H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-NR676.

AVR-X6500H
10
TX-NR676
7

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Denon AVR-X6500H.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
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 HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X6500H got 10 points, but the TX-NR676 has 8.

AVR-X6500H
10
TX-NR676
8

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-X6500H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon KindleiPhone, 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 featuresIP ControlIP 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.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS AppFlareConnect, HEOS App
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10/0
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-X6500H got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR676 got 7.

AVR-X6500H
9
TX-NR676
7

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 Denon AVR-X6500H 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 AVR-X6500H licensed by IMAX.

AVR-X6500H TX-NR676
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 EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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