Denon AVR-X2300W vs Denon AVR-X2500H

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The Denon AVR-X2300W vs Denon AVR-X2500H comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2300W received 7.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2500H was rated 8 points. The release date of AVR-X2300W is 2016, and AVR-X2500H is 2018. AVR-X2500H is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - AVR-X2300W.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2300W over Denon AVR-X2500H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2500H over Denon AVR-X2300W

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 95/8, 125/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X2300W 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X2500H - 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X2300W scored 9, and Denon AVR-X2500H scored 7 out of 10.

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

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-X2300W.

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, Denon AVR-X2300W got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X2500H received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X2500H has a Phono interface.

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-X2300W were rated 7 out of 10 against the 6 for the AVR-X2500H.

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-X2300W.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X2300W got 8 points, but the AVR-X2500H has 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-X2500H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.