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Denon AVR-X4500H vs Marantz SR7012

17.09 in
6.57 in
Denon AVR-X4500H Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X4500H
17.32 in
7.28 in
Marantz SR7012 Av Receiver
Marantz SR7012
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
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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2
2 editorial reviews
With Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, Marantz’s SR7012 is one of a handful of receivers to boast this trio of sonic processing suites straight out of the box. One step down and, following a healthy price cut since its original launch, considerably more affordable than the brand’s flagship SR8012 AVR, could this £1,000 model be the sweet spot for object-based audio value? Well, if you're not hunting for 11 integrated channels, it may well be.Read more
Marantz’s SR7012 AVR is a powerhouse 9.2 channel receiver packed with the latest and greatest audio, video, streaming, and smart home technologies that will stand toe-to-toe with the competition.Read more
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User rating
58
3.7 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
5 %
38
4.0 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Receiver typeSurroundStereo

Connectivity

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Audio (L/R) in56
Composite video out22
Composite video in44
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in23
Digital audio optical in22
Digital audio coaxial in22
Number of HDMI inputs88
Number of HDMI outputs33
Bluetoothyesyes
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
RS-232 ports11
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Audio output channels9.29.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Audio amplifieryesyes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)125.0 W125.0 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100.0 dB102.0 dB
Audio decoders
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD

Video

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
3Dyesyes
Video upscalingyesyes

Design

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Black
Silver

Dimensions

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Width17.09 in17.32 in
Depth15.31 in16.18 in
Height6.57 in7.28 in
Weight476.2 oz497.36 oz

Radio

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
Internet radioyesyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Amazon Music
  • Deezer
  • Napster
  • Pandora
  • SIRIUS Internet Radio
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
  • TuneIn
  • iHeartRadio
  • Deezer
  • Napster
  • Spotify
  • Tidal

Features

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Optical drive includednono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
AirPlayyesyes
Apple dockingnono

Power

Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Power consumption (typical)710.0 W710.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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