Denon AVR-X1600H vs Denon AVR-S960H

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-S960H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1600H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S960H
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1600H to Denon AVR-S960H to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1600H's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-X1600H Denon AVR-S960H

      Denon AVR-X1600H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Denon AVR-S960H was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1600H and Denon AVR-S960H and gave them scores of 87 and 88 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-S960H

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      87
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      77
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      88

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X1600H and Denon AVR-S960H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-S960H

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-S960H

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-S960H

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X1600H

      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1600H over Denon AVR-S960H.

      Denon AVR-X1600H vs Denon AVR-S960H
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT vs Audyssey MultEQ
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Control4 SDDP vs

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      7.2 channel

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      5.1 channel

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      5.2 channel

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      Advantage of Denon AVR-S960H

      Denon AVR-S960H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S960H over Denon AVR-X1600H.

      Denon AVR-X1600H vs Denon AVR-S960H
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 x 8K (simultaneous)
      More 8K Inputs vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 5
      More Component Video Inputs vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface vs Advanced Graphic User Interface
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 460 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 90 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 120 W (0.7% THD) vs 125 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 185 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 100 dB
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 4․2

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X1600H Denon AVR-S960H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1600H Denon AVR-S960H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        Few 8K Inputs1
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X1600H and Denon AVR-S960H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1600H and 5 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S960H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X1600H
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-S960H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 x 8K (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X1600H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVR-S960H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X1600H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-S960H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X1600H: HDMI, USB
      • Denon AVR-S960H: USB

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