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Denon AVR-X2400H vs Denon AVR-X3200W review
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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X2400H and Denon AVR-X3200W review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2400H received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X3200W was rated 8 points. The release date of AVR-X2400H is 2017, and AVR-X3200W is 2016. This review shows us that the AVR-X3200W is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X2400H.
Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Denon AVR-X3200W
- ✔ We do not know advantages
Main advantages Denon AVR-X3200W over Denon AVR-X2400H
- ✔105/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 95/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
Amplifiers
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AVR-X3200W this value is 105/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2400H it is 95/8 W/Ohm.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 95/8, 125/6 | 105/8, 135/6 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 6 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Audio features
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X2400H 6 out of 10, and the AVR-X3200W - 9.
Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the AVR-X3200W.
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-X3200W can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 192 KHz/24-bit | 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✖ | ✔ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Auto speaker calibration | Audyssey MultEQ | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✔ |
| Other audio features | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume | Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ |
Connectivity
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X2400H scored 7, and Denon AVR-X3200W scored 8 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-X3200W.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | 1 |
| 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-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
| Amazon Music | ✔ | ✖ |
| Spotify | ✔ | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster | Pandora, SiriusXM |
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-X2400H got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X3200W received 9 points.
Competitors in our review have 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI input/output | 8/2 | 8/2 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
| HDMI CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial digital input | 1 | 2 |
| Composite input | 2 | 3 |
| Component input/output | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✖ |
| Front panel connectors | USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic | USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic |
| 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-X2400H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X3200W.
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 with Denon AVR-X3200W.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K signal pass-through | 4K/60Hz | 4K/60Hz |
| 8K signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video conversion | ✖ | analog to HDMI |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
| Other video features | HLG | x.v.Color |
Additional features
In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X2400H got 10 points, but the AVR-X3200W has 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-X2400H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI | ✖ |
| App control | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android |
| Display | fluorescent | colour OSD |
| Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Setup assistant | ✔ | ✔ |
| Firmware update | network, USB | network, USB |
| Other additional features | IP Control | IP Control, Web 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-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
| Zone audio output | speaker, preout | speaker, preout |
| Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✔ |
| Multi-room control | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| RS-232 | 1 | 1 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 1 |
Multichannel surround
For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.
| AVR-X2400H | AVR-X3200W | |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✖ | ✔ |
| Dolby (other) | has not | Dolby Digital Plus |
| DTS:X | ✔ | ✔ |
| DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
| DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
| DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✔ |
| DTS (other) | has not | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS |
| Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✔ | ✔ |
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