Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVR-S660H

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1700H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S660H
      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 AVR-S660H 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 AVR-S660H has 5 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1700H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X1700H Denon AVR-S660H

      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 AVR-S660H was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 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

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1700H and Denon AVR-S660H and gave them scores of 88 and 81 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 AVR-S660H

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      84
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      64
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      81

      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 AVR-S660H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVR-S660H

      •   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
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   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
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1700H

      Denon AVR-S660H

      •   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 Pandora
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   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 Zones
      •   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-X1700H

      Denon AVR-S660H

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   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 AVR-S660H.

      Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVR-S660H
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Level Adjustment vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT vs Audyssey MultEQ
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      Control4 SDDP vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 340 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 75 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 120 W (0.7% THD) vs 100 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 150 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 135 W (1% THD)

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      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A1030
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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Advantage of Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S660H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S660H over Denon AVR-X1700H.

      Denon AVR-X1700H vs Denon AVR-S660H
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6

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      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-S670H
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      5.2 channel

      75 W

      Yamaha RX-A3060
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A660
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X250BT
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Denon AVR-X4300H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-S930H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Denon AVR-S640H
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      5.2 channel

      75 W

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      13.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      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 AVR-S660H
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0/8-bit) and 4K 100/120Hz (RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/8, 10-bit and YCbCr 4:2:2/12-bit)
        8K Upscaling from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        Many 8K Inputs33
        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-X1700H Denon AVR-S660H
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few RCA Line Inputs22
        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-X1700H and Denon AVR-S660H 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 both receivers 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-X1700H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Denon AVR-S660H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X1700H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVR-S660H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X1700H: USB
      • Denon AVR-S660H: USB

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      Denon AVR-S660H

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