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Denon AVR-X2500H Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X2500H
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Denon AVR-X2600H Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X2600H
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Onkyo TX-NR686 Av Receiver
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Onkyo TX-NR696 Av Receiver
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Denon proves its aptitude once again with this detailed and dynamic amplifierRead more
Denon's AVR-X2500H receiver is a 7.2 channel receiver that is on the entry-level side of Denon's X-series. Priced at $799 (but selling for as low as $549 in recent months), this is an everyman's AV receiver that comes packed with...Read more
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Another year, another superb mid-range Denon AV receiverRead more
Jamie Biesemans discovers not a lot has changed with Denon's mid-market seven-channel AVR, but that doesn't take the shine off an accomplished all-rounder... As regular as clockwork, Denon launches an update for one of the mainstays of its AV receiver lineup. The affordable AVR-X2600H broadly offers the same feature set as last year’s X2500H, but adds some future-looking HDMI features.Read more
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High definition surround sound isn’t only a matter of having nice speakers. In the process of creating high quality audio, distortion can weasel its way into a signal at countless junctures. About half of the responsibility of creating high quality sound goes back to the receiver you’re using to send sound signals to speakers. But in many cases, quality isn’t the issue at all. Instead the issue is capability. When it comes to high quality surround sound, whether or not a receiver is capable of doing what you want isn’t something you can take for granted. And it requires aRead more
The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a do-everything AV hub with plenty of power, oodles of features and connections and a dynamic, enthralling sound.Read more
This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.Read more
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2 editorial reviews
The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a do-everything AV hub with plenty of power, oodles of features and connections and a dynamic, enthralling sound.Read more
This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.Read more
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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76
3.6 out of 5
76 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
2 %
52
3.8 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
3 %
71
3.9 out of 5
71 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %

General

Receiver typeSurroundSurroundSurroundSurround

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
N/A
Wired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Composite video out1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Composite video in2
N/A
2
N/A
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
N/A
2
N/A
Digital audio optical in2
N/A
21
Digital audio coaxial in2
N/A
11
Pre-out connectivityyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of HDMI inputs8177
Number of HDMI outputs2
N/A
22
USB ports quantity1
N/A
11
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Ethernet LANyesyesyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
N/A
11
RS-232 interfaceyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Remote (IR) output1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyesyesyes
Line-out
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Line-in
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Speakers connectivity type
N/A
N/A
Banana connector6.35mm / RCA
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
7
N/A
Audio (L/R) out
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Bluetooth profiles
N/A
N/A
A2DP
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
4.1
N/A

Audio properties

Audio output channels7.1
N/A
7.27.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyesyesyes
Audio amplifieryesyes
N/A
yes
Frequency range20 - 20000
N/A
10 - 100000
N/A
Input impedance47000.0 Ω
N/A
47.0 Ω
N/A
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)95.0 W95.0 W
N/A
175.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)185.0 W125.0 W165.0 W
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
N/A
0.08 %
N/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100.0 dB
N/A
106.0 dB
N/A
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • DFF
  • DSD
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • DSD
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
N/A
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD
Volume controlRotaryRotary
N/A
Rotary
Equalizer
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)
N/A
N/A
32-bit/384kHz
N/A
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Impedance
N/A
N/A
8.0 Ω6.0 Ω
RMS rated power
N/A
N/A
100.0 W
N/A
Bass adjustment
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Treble adjustment
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Display type
N/A
LCD
N/A
TFT

Dimensions

Width17.1 in17.09 in17.13 in21.02 in
Depth13.4 in9.33 in14.94 in18.43 in
Height6.6 in13.43 in6.83 in10.43 in
Weight331.19 oz335.1 oz352.74 oz440.92 oz

Radio

Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
AM band range520 - 1611
N/A
522 - 1629522 - 1611
FM band range87.5 - 108
N/A
76 - 9587.5 - 108
FM antenna ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Internet radioyesyes
N/A
yes
Internet radio services supported
  • Deezer
  • Napster
  • Pandora
  • SIRIUS Internet Radio
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
  • TuneIn
  • iHeartRadio
N/A
N/A
  • Amazon Music
  • Deezer
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
  • TuneIn
Auto digital tuning
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
AM antenna
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
FM antenna
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Preset stations quantity
N/A
N/A
4040

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyesyesyes
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
N/A
N/A
AirPlaynoyes
N/A
yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Optical drive included
N/A
N/A
nono
Card reader integrated
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Apple docking
N/A
N/A
nono
Multi-Zone capability
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Power consumption (typical)500.0 W500.0 W490.0 W570.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
N/A
0.1 W0.15 W

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