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Anthem MRX 1120 vs Denon AVR-X4500H

17.28 in
6.5 in
Anthem MRX 1120 Av Receiver
Anthem MRX 1120
17.09 in
6.57 in
Denon AVR-X4500H Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X4500H
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Editiorial reviews
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5 editorial reviews
Anthem return with their latest flagship AV receiver the MRX 1120 and not only does it include Dolby Atmos and DTS:X but, as the name suggests, 11 channels of amplification.Read more
Dennis Burger examines Anthem's new flagship 11.2-channel MRX 1120 AV receiver. This model delivers the performance we've come to expect from Anthem...and adds some interesting new features, to boot.Read more
Unlike most companies, Anthem doesn’t do a yearly refresh of their receivers. They don’t try to stick in every single new feature that comes out each year, most of which people don’t use. Instead they focus on upgrading when necessary. The updated MRX x20 line of receivers from 2016 is the third release in the […]Read more
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2 editorial reviews
It seems as if the AV receiver market is finally starting to reach some semblance of stability. By that, I simply mean that after a few years of chasing new HDMI connectivity, new sound formats, new wireless streaming features and...Read more
Another talented AV amp from Denon’s excellent rangeRead more
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Full Comparison

General

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Receiver typeSurroundSurround

Connectivity

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Digital audio optical in32
Digital audio coaxial in22
Number of HDMI inputs88
Number of HDMI outputs23
Bluetoothnoyes
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
RS-232 ports11
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Audio output channels11.29.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)140.0 W125.0 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)110.0 dB100.0 dB
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD

Design

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Colour of productBlack
  • Silver
  • Black

Dimensions

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Width17.28 in17.09 in
Depth14.76 in15.31 in
Height6.5 in6.57 in
Weight511.47 oz476.2 oz

Radio

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Supported radio bandsFM
  • AM
  • FM

Features

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Optical drive includednono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Apple dockingnono

Power

Anthem MRX 1120Anthem MRX 1120
Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Power consumption (typical)485.0 W710.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.1 W

Pros & Cons

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