Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVC-X8500H

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVC-X8500H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1700H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVC-X8500H
      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-X1700H to Denon AVC-X8500H 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. The Denon AVR-X1700H has 7 channel and the Denon AVC-X8500H has 13 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1700H's being less powerful.


      Denon AVR-X1700H Denon AVC-X8500H

      Denon AVR-X1700H was introduced in 2021. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Denon AVC-X8500H was introduced in 2018 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 13 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 13.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 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)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 13.2 Channels
      • 13.2 Channel Processing
      • 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1700H and Denon AVC-X8500H and gave them scores of 88 and 94 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-X1700H

      Denon AVC-X8500H

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      97
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      96
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      92
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      93
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      82
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      94

      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-X1700H and Denon AVC-X8500H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVC-X8500H

      •   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
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Many Channels - 13.2
      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   13.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVC-X8500H

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


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVC-X8500H

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVR-X1700H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1700H over Denon AVC-X8500H.

      Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVC-X8500H
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission vs
      More 8K Inputs 3 vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs
      Pandora vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR

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      Advantage of Denon AVC-X8500H

      Denon AVC-X8500H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVC-X8500H over Denon AVR-X1700H.

      Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVC-X8500H
      More Channels 7.2 vs 13.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction vs L/R separated
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs 5-ch (assignable)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 13.2
      D.D.S.C. HD Digital vs 32 bit
      Alpha Processing vs AL32 Processing Multichannel
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 vs Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs 13.1-ch (Built-In)
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT vs Audyssey MultEQ XT32
      Bass Sync vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component, Composite
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      USB DC Out Port vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 7
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 15.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 4
      More Component Video Inputs vs 3
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      More Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs HDMI, Composite, Pre Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface vs Advanced Graphic User Interface
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 9
      Display 1 line vs 2 lines
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / vs / /
      Denon Link HD vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 15
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 15
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals vs
      High Grade Audio Components vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 900 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 150 W (0.05% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 120 W (0.7% THD) vs 190 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 260 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 210 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 102 dB

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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-X1700H Denon AVC-X8500H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT Audyssey MultEQ XT32
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        HEOS
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs24
        Ethernet
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1700H Denon AVC-X8500H
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X1700H and Denon AVC-X8500H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Denon AVC-X8500H and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVC-X8500H has 15.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1700H and 7 pair of line inputs on Denon AVC-X8500H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X1700H and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVC-X8500H for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X1700H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Denon AVC-X8500H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X1700H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVC-X8500H
        Inputs:         4   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.
      • Denon AVC-X8500H supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X1700H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVC-X8500H
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X1700H: USB
      • Denon AVC-X8500H: HDMI, USB

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