Marantz CINEMA 60 vs Denon AVR-X2800H

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The Marantz CINEMA 60 versus Denon AVR-X2800H comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz CINEMA 60 received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2800H was rated 8.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2022. Identified advantages have shown that AVR-X2800H is better over CINEMA 60 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz CINEMA 60 over Denon AVR-X2800H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2800H over Marantz CINEMA 60

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 CINEMA 60 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2800H it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CINEMA 60 7 out of 10, and the AVR-X2800H - 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, Marantz CINEMA 60 scored 9, and Denon AVR-X2800H 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 Marantz CINEMA 60.

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, both receivers got 8 points on our 10-point scale.

Marantz CINEMA 60 is equipped with 6/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2800H has 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 CINEMA 60 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X2800H.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.