| GENERAL | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Onkyo | Denon |
| Model | TX-NR686 | AVR-X1500H |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | USA |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Predecessor | Onkyo TX-NR676 | Denon AVR-X1400H |
| Successor | Onkyo TX-NR696 | Denon AVR-X1600H |
| AMPLIFIER | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| Amplifier Design | Linear Class A/B | |
| Discrete Amplification | ||
| Dynamic Audio Amplification | ||
| Non-Phase Shift Amplifier | ||
| VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | Front L/R channels | |
| Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry | ||
| THX™ Certification | Select™ (previously known as Select2) | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
| Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction | ||
| Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | assignable | |
| BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | 32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines | Four 300 MHz DSP cores |
| DAC | AKM AK4458 | |
| DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| D.D.S.C. HD Digital | ||
| Alpha Processing | ||
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.2 | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | ||
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| THX Listening Modes | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| DTS:X | up to 5.1.2 | |
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | ||
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
| DTS 96/24 | ||
| DTS Express | ||
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | |
| IMAX Enhanced | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Network Audio Formats | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| Music Playback via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | up to 192 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | ||
| Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| THX Processing Mode | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Phase-Matching Bass Boost | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Pure Audio Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Analog Path Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | AccuEQ with AccuReflex™ | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Audyssey App Support | ||
| Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
| Bass Sync |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | ||
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 480i/576i | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | ||
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Works with SonoS | requires firmware update & Sonos Connect | |
| HEOS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 after firmware update | AirPlay 2 |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices | Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 6 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 (simultaneous) | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 (Rear) | 1 Front for USB memory |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 7 (1 Front) | 2 |
| RCA Line Outputs | ||
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 1 | |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Component Video Outputs | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, Mini-Jack | HDMI, USB |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| uport |
| ZONES | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Zone 2 Outs | RCA Line Out | Pre Out |
| Whole House Mode | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 0 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up | Hybrid Graphic User Interface |
| GUI Languages | 7 | 3 |
| Control4 SDDP | ||
| Display | 1 line | |
| Remote Controller | RC-1227 | |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| ONKYO-RI System Control | ||
| RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) | ||
| Smart Grid-Ready | ||
| Denon Link HD | ||
| Setup Assistant | ||
| Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / |
| RADIO | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | TuneIn |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | not Metal | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| High Grade Audio Components | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Independent Power Supply | ||
| H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Customized Transformer | |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Power Consumption | 580 W | 430 W |
| No Sound Power | 60 W | ECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W |
| Standby Power | 0.15 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power off |
| PHYSICAL | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16" | 434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm) 17 1/8" x 6" x 13 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 13 3/8") |
| Weight | 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) | 8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Onkyo TX-NR686 | Denon AVR-X1500H |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.08% THD) | 80 W (0.08% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 120 W (0.7% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 210 W (10% THD) | 175 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 145 W (1% THD) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 240 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 W | |
| THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 2.5 mV |
| Rated Headphone Power Output | 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
| Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 106 dB | 98 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | 74 dB |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±1 dB (20-20 kHz) | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 4․1 + LE | 3․0 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 1.56 µV (15.0 dBf) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) |
| FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 520 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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