Product Comparison: Denon AVR-X6400H vs Denon AVR-X6500H

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Denon AVR-X6400H

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Denon AVR-X6500H Receiver

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General Specifications

Brand

Denon

Model

AVR-X6400H

AVR-X6500H

Origin

Japan

About the Product

11.2 channel network AV receiver with discrete monolithic power amplifier section, built in Bluetooth, Wi Fi, and airplay. 8 x HDMI inputs and triple outputs. Ddsc hd discrete audio circuitry with AL32 multi channel processing. Dolby Atmos, DTS: x and Auro 3D.

The 11.2 channel AVR X6500H supports Dolby Atoms, Auro 3D, and DTS:X for an enhanced home theater experience. It features 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs that support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, 4K Ultra HD and HDCP 2.2 processing on all ports to output to 3 zones simultaneously.

Key Specs

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

140 Watts

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.05 %

Signal/Noise Ratio

100 dB

102 dB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Denon AVR-X6400H

Even when listening at higher volumes I don't notice any shrill highs or imbalances in performance. It makes my entire system sound better than ever.
Compared to my other 2, even though it has similar power specs, this one is noticeably smaller.
11 channels without the need for external amp. This is huge! Highly recommended!
This receiver is a beast! Weighs nearly 35 pounds and takes up a bit of space, which is an indication of robust quality. Amazing sound, amazing design!
It runs hot regardless of number of channels used. However the more channels (i.e., speakers) in operation the hotter it gets. This amp could probably get to 150 degrees.

Denon AVR-X6500H Receiver

The sound quality is outstanding (once set up correctly, of course), and the receiver itself just feels so well made.
The 140w per channel adequately feeds my speakers and the sound is delicious.
I love to watch movies and I love to listen to music. So far this receiver does both exceptionally well.
Based on the extensive power of the X6500H (175 watts/two channels at 6 ohms), ability to run 11 channels - the receiver seemed like a great buy.
Channel separation is much better than other receivers I've owned in the past.

Size & Weight

Color

Silver

Black

Height

6.6 in.

6.5 in.

Width

17.1 in.

17 in.

Depth

15.1 in.

14.9 in.

Weight

31.1 lbs.

32.1 lbs.

Features

Receiver Type

A/V Receiver

App-Controlled

Yes

Satellite Radio Tuner

Yes

Number Of FM Presets

Minimum Impedance

6 Ohms

Frequency Response

20 - 20000 Hz

Extras

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, Latest HDMI specs with earc, Full 4K Ultra HD Support, HDR / Dolby Vision, Advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Denon 2016 AVR Remote, High Resolution Audio, AL32 Processing, Works with Amazon Alexa, Works with Google Assistant, Airplay 2, Apple Siri voice control, Josh.ai smart home voice automation

IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, DTS Virtual:X, Works with Amazon Alexa, Dolby Vision compatibility, Advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT32

What customers say about "Features"

Denon AVR-X6400H

Denon has a mode for Dynamic EQ which allows a rich sound even while listening at low volume so you don't wake up the entire house.
The included set up mic took 6 different measurements of the room compared to my old Yamaha which only took one.
After initial setup and Audyssey calibration, this reciever produces a very clear and refined sound compared to the Onkyo that it replaced.
Now, when playing a Blu-ray or 4k movie with DTS-X or Dolby Atmos encoded sound, you can enjoy the sound as much as you marvel at the image.
The only con I have about this receiver is that the remote is not back-lit. But my last one wasn't either so its not really a big deal.

Denon AVR-X6500H Receiver

I can adjust the way the sounds work for a gaming system, the dvd player, a cd player and streaming music.
It remembers the settings for each device, which I don't think I need to explain how convenient that is.
A great aspect of this receiver is it has an amazing adjustable graphic equalizer for those who want to maximize their speakers potential.
The remote isn't as solid feeling as I'd like in a receiver that costs this much, but at least it's a universal remote!
The remote is actually just fine, but compared to the Yamaha remote, it feels cheap...mostly because the Yamaha remote nothing short of amazing.

Connectivity

Speaker Connection Type

Screw

Ethernet Port(s)

Yes

Wireless Connection

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

Yes

Inputs

8x HDMI, Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna, Ethernet, Remote control, 5x Composite, 2x Component, Phono In, 2x Digital Optical, 2x Digital Coaxial, 7x Analog, USB

5x Composite, 2x Component, 8x HDMI, Phono In, 2x Digital Optical, 2x Digital Coaxial, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna, Remote control

Outputs

3x HDMI, RS-232C, 11x Speakers, Remote control, 2x Subwoofer, 2x Composite, Component, PRE OUT connectors RCA

2x Composite, Component, 3x HDMI, 2x Subwoofer, 11x Speakers, RS-232C, Remote control, PRE OUT connectors RCA

Ethernet Port(s)
Wireless Multi-Room Audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Denon AVR-X6400H

7 HDMI inputs is crucial. When you have XBOX One, Wii U, Cable TV, Blu-Ray disk player, CD cassette tray etc.
What I have connected to it is my LG B7 OLED & my Audio system is a NHT custom build - 7.1.4 - It's really awesome with my Xbox One X and Windows 10 Ryzen 1800x build.
Easy setup. I just replaced my really old Onkyo Receiver and the sound quality increased tremendously. 4K HDMI with my AppleTV 4K works great.
I connected the receiver to HDMI port 3 and now all my devices play just fine without any video blanking.
The HDMI ports 1 & 2 keep failing. Port 1 is the default flow through port for cable/satellite input, so when it goes down control gets frustrating.

Denon AVR-X6500H Receiver

Gold plated connectors, an array of analog and digital inputs and outputs, pre-amp outputs for every channel, quality binding posts for every channel.
USB connection on front panel, multi-zone capable, Bluetooth, casting and streaming capable, voice control, among other things.
The initial setup wireless was painless with no issues as I connected to my network quickly and easily and updated the receiver as soon as it connected.
The USB doesn’t work as smoothly as I would like. I plugged in an I-pod classic and it doesn’t recognize it.
I plugged in two different USB thumb drives with my music collection on it and it didn’t recognize that.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year(s)

Certifications