Best Home Theater Receivers
A home theater receiver is intended to give you the movie theater experience. It provides that surround sound to give you the immersive experience and take you right into the heart of the action.
When buying a receiver home theater, it is important to know if it would support the video format of your projector or television. The other important aspect is the high-resolution audio and the number of HDMI outputs depending on the size of the room.
Here are the best receiver home theaters.
Denon AVC-X3700H
Dimensions: 16.7 x 43.4 x 37.9cm (HxWxD)
Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced
Hi-res audio: 24-bit/192kHz & DSD
Video support: 8K HDR
The Denon AVC-X3700H has a marked sonic improvement over its previous edition. The most striking feature is the power it packs while not losing out on the clarity, thereby giving you the immersive experience. Apart from raising the bar, this is a receiver home theater that will last you for years.
Sony STR-DN1080
Dimensions: 15.6 x 43 x 33cm (HxWxD)
Surround formats: Dolby Atmos & DTS:X
Hi-res audio: 24-bit/192kHz & DSD
Video support: 4K HDR
This product from Sony won the ‘Product of the year’ four times with the latest one in 2020, winning two times in a row. The good news is that it has also dropped its price, giving you all the more reasons to buy it.
What makes this receiver home theater stand out is its attention to the smallest details. It transports you right into the middle of action, whether it is a war scene or a lakeside scene with tree leaves rustling in the breeze. One word for this product is Excellence.
Denon AVC-X6700H
Dimensions: 16.7 x 43.4 x 37.9cm (HxWxD)
Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced
Power output: 205 W
Video support: 8K HDR
This product is an upgrade from its previous 6000 lineage. Denon realized the need to improvise as it sought to adopt new technologies rather than a dramatic overhaul in an already class-leading audio performance.
In terms of sound, it sounds great out of the box and takes 15 minutes to set up, using the in-box microphone and Audyssey software.
For music playback, Denon has incorporated Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity. The multi-room is made possible with the help of the HEOS eco-system of the company.
Denon AVR-X2700H
Dimensions: 16.7 x 43.4 x 33cm (HxWxD)
Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced
Power output: 150W
Video support: 8K HDR
Despite its underpowered budget amplifier, it exerts authority to give you the home theater experience. The three main reasons to buy a Denon AVR-X2700H are superb spatial control, excellent sense of rhythm, and the HDMI 2.1 and 8K HDR video support. Also, there is nothing like this product in its price range.
There is a clear distinction between soundtrack, voices, and surround sound. There are also two sub-woofers that add to the experience and perfect blend with all other sounds and effects.
Denon AVR-X3600H
Dimensions: 16.7 x 43.4 x 3cm (HxWxD)
Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Vision
Power output: 180W
Video support: K HDR
This 2018 Award-winning AVR-X3500H has undergone a massive overhaul from the earlier generations instead of just minor tweaks. It is a big player amongst the Denon brand. It has been upgraded in terms of power supply, power transformer, the extruded aluminum heat sink, two added amplifier channels, and processing power. It also packs in more power than the award-winning AVR-X3500H.