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Denon AVR-X1700H 7.2ch 8K AV Receiver $1044 Delivered @ Audio Influence

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Been looking for new AVR to upgrade my 12 years old Yamaha RX-V365.

I thought it's the best deal $1044 including shipping. better than the previous listing $1080+shipping from Videopro.

Specs:

DENON AVR-X1700H 7.2CH 8K AV RECEIVER
7.2ch 8K AV Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and HEOS Built-in

Upgrade your home theatre with the Denon AVR-X1700H. With 80W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.08%, 2 ch. driven), this performance-tuned Denon AV receiver provides a truly immersive 3D audio experience. Supports Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X™. The AVR-X1700H also supports the latest video technologies such as 8K/60Hz and select 4K/120Hz pass-through on three dedicated inputs, Dolby Vision™, HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, as well as 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs (6 in/1 out).
The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3 and Hi-Res audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz files). Stream popular music services like Spotify®, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, Soundcloud and more wirelessly via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi with HEOS® Built-in. The Denon AVR-X1700H works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri for effortless voice control.*
By visually guiding you through each step in the setup process, the award-winning Denon Setup Assistant ensures you get setup right the first time. Every home theatre is different — that’s why Denon uses premium room calibration technology from Audyssey that automatically measures and optimizes your AV receiver to provide a truly immersive 3D audio experience custom-tailored to your unique listening environment.

FEATURES
7.2 channel AV receiver with 80W power per channel: Seven powerful amplifiers tuned to provide the classic and dynamic Denon sound experience
Supports Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X: Enjoy an immersive, three-dimensional audio experience up to 7.2.4 with an additional 2ch amplifier
Full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz support: With the latest HDMI support, enjoy 8K quality video from your 8K source devices. Three 8K input and one output allow for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through. 8K upscaling is available on all 6 HDMI inputs.
The latest in video compatibility: The latest HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, as well as Dynamic HDR, to provide the greatest picture quality for brightness, clarity and contrast.
The latest in gaming experiences: With 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT), enjoy your gaming experience with amazing imaging, as well as reduced lag and latency from features.
Award-winning Denon Setup Assistant and graphical user interface: Easy and intuitive out-of-box setup experience
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice control: Use your voice to control the AVR-X1700H and wireless music services hands-free
HEOS Built-in wireless multi-room music streaming technology: Listen from any room of your home for a connected, whole-home audio experience
Smart TV connectivity: Control the Denon AVR-X1700H with your TV remote via HDMI CEC
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): Supports the latest 3D audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from your TV audio signal via HDMI
Game Mode: Supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free gaming (requires supported 4K display and game console)
Supports Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, Deezer and more: Wirelessly stream and enjoy the most popular music services
High-resolution DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC and WAV support: High-resolution audio streaming for Hi-Fi enthusiasts
Integrated Phono input: Supports vinyl records for Hi-Fi listening
DSP chip with four 300MHz DSP cores: Powers the latest video, sound and processing needs
All Zone TV audio: Play the audio from your TV to all zones
Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration software: Delivers ultimate equalization for your unique listening environment

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  • How does Audyssey MultEQ XT compare to Dirac Live for room correction?

    • +1

      No contest. However, Dirac will cost you $500+ to upgrade..

      • Thanks I'll wait for awhile till my onkyo's dsp board completely dies then…

  • Good deal.

  • +1

    7.2 channel AV receiver with 80W power per channel: Seven powerful amplifiers tuned to provide the classic and dynamic Denon sound experience

    This is very misleading!. The 80W per channel rating is only on 2 ch mode. Not when all 7 channels are being used.

    • +2

      yeah but power ratings are misleading in general. All manufacturers do it similar to this. also, the difference in a dozen Watts RMS when using the same speakers is negligible. you'd have to double the amplifier power to get +3db

      • +1

        Yep. They all do that.

        I use really good speakers with 96db sensitivity. I love my klipsch speakers.

      • I have two receivers in different rooms, so how would I read the following copied from spec sheets, and if I haven't changed any settings apart from speaker distance, how would I tell how much wattage is being delivered to my speakers in 5.1 configuration?

        Yamaha RXV473
        5-channel 575W = 115W x 5 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven)
        400W = 80W x 5 (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven)
        675W = 135W x 5 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA)

        Pioneer VSX330
        120 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1 ch Driven)

        • +2

          My question would be, why does it really matter? Is the system loud enough as is?

          Probably a more relevant measure is the SPL - that's how loud your system is. I believe you can have a louder system with more efficient speakers (e.g. @mckayver above has very efficient speakers at 96db sensitivity measured at 1m distance / input power of 1W) so he would have to use less power than I do to achieve the same 'loudness', for example, with my 85 db sensitivity Fluance bookshelfs.

          Also, speaker impedance plays a role in how much power you need.

          One figure from the stats you posted above - THD - I think is very important and is one of the reasons why these power figures can be fudged. A Total Harmonic Distortion of 10% would be pretty much un-listenable; would sound like distorted shit.

          TL;DR: If you're happy with how load your system is, stick with your current receivers. If you want louder; get some more exxy highly sensitive (>95db) speakers.

    • Mainly an issue when you run all channel stereo (if you are so inclined) and you'll likely notice a drop off in the performance of your fronts…. which I do significantly with Marantz Slimline receivers. Bass almost disappears.

      Not so much an issue for everyday surround sound viewing.

  • I have just moved into a new build.

    We got 5 KRIX Hemispherix A20's installed as part of the build and now need a Subwoofer and AVR.

    Anyone have any recommendations? or if this would be a good start? The 2700 is only slightly more too.

    The room isn't huge, 3.4m x 3.9m so not sure if 7.2 or 5.2 would be much difference

    • +1

      My research suggested to go with the newer 1700h. basically the same but 2x more 8k HDMI in.

      • I’ve done a bit more digging too after most of the early stuff I’d seen suggested similar.

        The below link says the 2700 is a better all round system:

        https://7review.com/denon-avr-x1700h-review/

        Of course, if you have a speaker system that does its best work with plenty of dynamic power, or a system that supports more than seven channels, then it goes without saying the X1700H won’t be your cup of tea. And while trebles and detailing are good for the money, you won’t feel quite the same precision and sense of soundstage layering, construction and scale that you might hear from an amp with more power and/or superior components, such as Denon’s own step-up X2700H.
        This is so obvious when you’re talking about a relatively low-spec AVR that I wouldn’t normally mention it. But comparing the X1700H with Denon’s costlier models is more pertinent than usual, thanks to the peculiar situation where anyone who wants more than a single integrated 4K/120 HDMI input (rather than going for an optional external switcher) currently has to choose this one.

  • Wish someone would do a discount on the S660H

  • How does this compare with Pioneer VSX-935?

    • 2 year warranty on the Denon I believe. would go with Denon. I just replaced a vsx 930 that blew up

    • I took the Pioneer off my list as it doesn't seem to do Dolby Vision.

  • If it can do 7.2.4 with an additional 2-channel amp, can it do 5.1.4 on its own?

    • It would be 5.2.2 on its own. Can't see how it'd be any different?

      I haven't come across any receiver that can add channels, only replace existing with extra amps.

      • +1

        A couple of the higher end Denons do - ie. it has X channels of amplification but X + 2 channels of processing by using a set of preouts

    • +1

      It can't do 7.2.4. The X3700H can do 7.2.4 with an additional 2-channel amp.

      • +1

        Well guess this store should probably fix up their blurb then 😬

  • Got this amp last year and it is great. No real issues with it so far and the HDMI 2.1 works well. Hooked up to a PS5 and LG C2.
    A lot of flexibility in sound adjustment and the Audyssey is OKish. Probably not much that is better for the price.

  • I got this recently to replace a yamaha rx-v571. I'm amazed at the improvement in sound.
    Everything I've read says it's 80W but the sticker on the front says 7x145W.

  • Got this amp during boxing day for $1075 - really happy with the ease of setup, hooking it up to gaming and use with things like Google hub.

  • Anyone got recommendations for 10m HDMI cables to get to this thing? Something that doesn't cost the earth?

    Same with toslink cables?

    • Have a look on Amazon at the fibre HDMI cables - they're reasonably priced

      Make sure you get one that is "certified" if possible and test it before you run it in any walls - also they're directional so beware

      I bought:
      FIBBR 8K HDMI Fiber Optic Cable, 48Gbps Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable/AOC Support 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz/144Hz HDR eARC Compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, TV (10M)
      Works great.

      I originally bought one BRIDGEE branded but it didn't work so returned It haha

      • +1

        Cheers thanks mate

    • If want a UHS certified cable that can run for 10 metres then, sorry, you'll pay a healthy chunk. Edit: lachhelix above says there is a certified 10m cable from amazon, but yeah it's a bit exxy.

      If you "only" need regular 4k - that is, UHD discs, 4k Netflix, and so on - and don't need the higher specs needed to run gaming @ 120Hz with VRR or whatever, then I'd steer you towards the Series-3A HDMI from Blue Jean Cable, they can go over 10m.

      Source: I've bought heaps of stuff from BJC over the years and it is always good quality, no-BS product. In an previous install I ran HD over one of their HDMI cables for 30 metres and it worked perfectly, so I see no reason to doubt their claims that their 3A cable will push 18Gb over 10m.

      They also do toslink cables to over 15m.

      • Cheers thanks mate

  • +2

    Great price, thanks OP. I've been wanting to upgrade my ten year old Pioneer AVR since I got my PS5. My Pioneer AVR doesn't have 4K passthrough or ARC so I've been using optical. Looking forward to finally play my PS5 with lossless audio and upgrading to an Atmos set up.

    • +1

      I'd rate Atmos over OG surround - effects are great!

      • +1

        I’ve always been jealous when I’ve watched a 4K disc review and they rave about the Atmos track haha.

        • +1

          Legit, best money I ever spent getting Atmos - I have a Yamaha V6A so quite a budget amp, and 2 Selby in-ceiling speakers in quite a small room and it's amazing.
          When you finally get them, watch the race scene in Ready Player One….. It's amazing!

          • +1

            @lachhelix: The V6A was the amp I was originally planning on purchasing until I saw this DENON deal.

            Unfortunately I’m in a rental and I can’t do in-ceiling speakers but I’m considering upfiring speakers or just doing the regular side speakers.

  • I am running a Yamaha RX-V385 with basic q acoustic 3030i x2, 3090Ci Center Speaker, and Yamaha sub in 3.1. Currently not loving the sound I am getting, could something like Denon AVR-X1700H make it worth the upgrade?

  • Looks like the price went back up already to $1599.

  • Has anyone received their order yet? Mine hasn’t even been shipped.

    • +1

      Mine just shipped on Thursday. You can email them and ask for status. They replied promptly.

      • +1

        I called them two days ago and they said it was getting shipped out that day. I’ll give it a few days and then contact them again.

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