Denon AVR-4520

Simply put, this is the brand's best AV receiver yet. It's made us go a bit wobbly... Somewhat dispensing with the preamble, Denon’s AVR-4520 takes the AV receiver market by the scruff of the fascia and gives it a good shake. This flagship model does cost a significant chunk of money but it is one of the most flexible, well-featured and cleverly thought-out AVRs ever made. Add to this a stunning sound quality that strikes the perfect balance between detail and dynamics, and you have a product that will absolutely delight movie and music fans. We love it.

An enjoyable, easy-going sound, pipped only in terms of absolute excitement

How does Denon's current flagship AVR measure up?

Denon’s flagship A/V receivers have historically been the stuff of legend. Unfortunately, the AVR-4520CI drops the torch. While its feature set is at the top of its class, its audio performance turned out to be a letdown.