Marantz NR1508 vs Denon AVR-X1400H

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Marantz NR1508 and Denon AVR-X1400H review. According to the results of our review, Marantz NR1508 received 6.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1400H was rated 7.3 points. The release date of NR1508 is 2016, and AVR-X1400H is 2017. This review shows us that the AVR-X1400H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the NR1508.

Main advantages Marantz NR1508 over Denon AVR-X1400H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1400H over Marantz NR1508

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 5 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz NR1508 supports 5.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X1400H 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-X1400H this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the NR1508 it is 50/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the NR1508 7 out of 10, and the AVR-X1400H - 8.

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-X1400H.

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-X1400H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

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

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

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 6 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

By using the HDMI ARC, we can get rid of additional audio cables for the forefront of high-quality sound, but also thanks to this technology, it becomes possible to use surround sound formats. The AVR-X1400H has HDMI ARC support.

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 NR1508 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 6 for the AVR-X1400H.

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

Marantz NR1508 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1400H got 7.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Denon AVR-X1400H can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the AVR-X1400H.