All Comparisons
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| Comparison | First model suits | Second model suits |
|---|---|---|
| Denon AVC-X4800H vs Denon AVC-X6800H | 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 rooms where nine amplified channels cover the speaker plan | 7.1.4 rooms that want all eleven channels amplified internally, with 13.4 processing for later expansion |
| Denon AVC-X3900H vs Denon AVC-X4800H | Gaming-led rooms that value VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync with four subwoofer outputs | Rooms that want Audyssey MultEQ XT32, a 125 W rating and seven 8K HDMI inputs |
| Denon AVR-X1800H vs Denon AVR-X2900H | TV-centred living rooms starting with 5.1.2 and one HDMI output | 5.1.2 rooms that need two HDMI outputs for a TV and a projector |
| Denon AVR-S970H vs Denon AVR-S980H | 5.1.2 projector rooms that want Spotify Connect and Roon Tested listed | 5.1.2 rooms that prefer Denon's newer S-Series listing with AMD FreeSync |
| Denon AVR-S970H vs Denon AVR-X1800H | 5.1.2 rooms that need two HDMI outputs for a TV and a projector | TV-centred 5.1.2 rooms that want Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration |
| Denon AVC-A10H vs Denon AVC-A1H | Large Atmos rooms planned around 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 | Flagship rooms planned for 9.1.6 from one chassis |
| Marantz Cinema 40 vs Marantz Cinema 50 | Rooms that value the trap-door design and Zone 3 pre-outs | Rooms that want 11.4 processing to reach 7.1.4 with one external amplifier |
| Marantz Cinema 50 vs Marantz Cinema 30 | 7.1.4-ready rooms using a nine-amp receiver plus a stereo amplifier | 7.4.4 rooms that want all eleven channels amplified internally |
| Marantz Cinema 70s vs Marantz Cinema 60 | Standard TV units where only a slim chassis fits | 5.1.2 living rooms that want a full-size chassis and broad streaming support |
| Marantz AV30 vs Marantz AV20 | 11.4-channel separates for 7.4.4 theatres | 13.4-channel reference theatres with DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D |
| Marantz AV20 vs Marantz AV10 | 13.4-channel theatres up to 7.4.6 or 9.4.4 | Flagship 15.4-channel rooms up to 9.1.6 |
| Marantz AMP20 vs Marantz AMP10 | Twelve-channel systems in one chassis | Sixteen-channel systems, with BTL mode for demanding channels |
| Marantz MM-7055 vs Marantz MM-8077 | Taking a 5-channel bed layer off a processor | Driving a full 7-channel bed layer |
| Onkyo TX-RZ30 vs Onkyo TX-RZ50 | Nine-channel 5.1.4 rooms with Dirac Live | Rooms planning 7.1.4 with one added stereo amplifier |
| Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Onkyo TX-RZ70 | 7.1.4 via external amplification | Flagship 11.2 rooms with Auro-3D and Roon Ready |
| Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 | 7.2 rooms with a second-zone video path | Nine-channel 5.1.4 rooms with Dirac Live and IMAX Enhanced |
| Denon AVC-X4800H vs Marantz Cinema 40 | Rooms wanting Denon's Auro-3D/IMAX Enhanced feature set at nine channels | Rooms wanting Marantz's design and voicing at nine channels |
| Denon AVC-X6800H vs Onkyo TX-RZ70 | 11-channel rooms built on Audyssey XT32 with a Dirac Live upgrade option | 11.2 rooms built on Dirac Live, THX certification and Roon Ready streaming |