Denon AVR-X2700H Review – Mid-Range Champ?

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Product Name: Denon AVR-X2700H

Overall
91
  • DESIGN - 90
  • FEATURES - 93
  • CONNECTIVITY - 90
  • SOUND QUALITY - 91
  • VALUE - 93

Summary

This AV Receiver from Denon is one of the best in midrange category.

Pros

  • Future-proofing with 8K video capabilities
  • Large and quality sound for your day to day audio requirements
  • Supports all the latest HDR formats
  • Works with all the latest voice assistants
  • Built-in HEOS technology
  • Advanced sound processing
  • Industry-leading Audyssey sound calibration system
  • Bluetooth audio transmission

Cons

  • Lack of more advanced Audyssey MultiEQ XT32
  • Denon AVR remote app is not one of the best

Denon AVR-X2700H Review

Are you looking for a good midrange receiver which fulfills all your needs without burning a hole in your pocket? Denon AVR-X2700H is a mid-range receiver which is launched just now. Does it have enough premium features to fulfill your music and home cinema needs? Does it perform to satisfy your music and home cinema duties? In this Denon AVR-X2700H review we’ll try to answer all these questions.

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Denon AVR-X2700H Overview

This AV receiver is a Denon’s X series model. This is a premium series from Denon. This model is launched in the year 2020. It has 95 W per channel power output with two channel-driven. This Denon AV receiver is equipped with immersive 3D sound. It supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X. Denon AVR-X2700H also supports advanced video technologies such as 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz passed through. It supports video formats like Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, dynamic HDR, HLG, and 8K upscaling. It supports HDCP or high definition copyright protection of 2.3.

The USB on the front panel offers convenient audio playback of MP3 and high-resolution audio formats such as WAV, FLAC, and ALAC. It can stream famous music services like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more wirelessly through Bluetooth, Airplay 2, and Wi-Fi with HEOS. This model also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.AI for seamless voice control.

The award-winning Denon set up assistant guides you through each step in the setup process ensuring the right set up the first time. Each room or the listening area is different, that’s why Denon uses industry-leading room calibration technology like Audyssey that automatically measures and calibrate sound from your audio video receiver to best suit your listening environment.

Denon AVR-x2700H Features

8K ready

The AVR-X 2700 H offers advanced home theatre experience with 8K at 60 Hz passthrough, 4K at 120 Hz for gaming. This technology lets you future proof your receiver for the times when 8K becomes a common standard.

Powerful 7-channel amplifier

This receiver features separate high current amplifiers on all the channels, this offers a high-power performance of 95 W per channel at two channel-driven.

Full 3-D audio support

Denon AVR-X2700H is capable of producing 3D audio with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X.

Set up a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround system using Dolby Atmos alleviations speakers or dedicated overhead speakers for Advance Dolby Atmos experience.

With Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology the AVR provides Dolby Atmos height experience without the actual height channels.

8K Ultra HD

Denon AVR-X2700H is capable of 8K at 60 Hz passthrough and upscaling so that you can watch your movies and entertainment content in ultimate clarity.

Watch ETA upscaling as well as HDCP 2.3 processing to play copy protection content undisturbed.

The AVR-X2700H is also equipped with VR technology so that you can listen to 3-D audio formats from your TV to AV receiver through HDMI cable.

HDCP 2.3 technology is available on all the HDMI ports helping you enjoy copy protection content without any problem.

Advanced Video formats

Denon AVR-X2700H supports advanced HDR formats like HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and HLG. These formats let you enjoy your video in high brightness and contrast for ultimate picture clarity.

Next-generation in gaming

Unleash the gaming to its true potential with this receiver. The Denon AVR-X2700H can produce games in 4K at 120 Hz pass-through, variable refresh rate, quick frame transport, and auto lower latency mod which help in producing a lag-free smoother gaming experience.

Compatible with the latest voice assistants

You can control Denon AVR-X2700H with your voice commands With the latest voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and hi-end smart home automation like Josh.AI.You can give commands to play your favorite music, turn the volume up or down, skip to the next track, and shift inputs.

You can use AirPlay to stream Apple Music wirelessly to AVR-X2700H.

Now you can watch videos from YouTube, Netflix, or other video services from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV and hear audio from the speakers connected to your AVR.

Built-in HEOS for wireless streaming

Now you can listen to music in any room of your home wirelessly with built-in HEOS technology. Stream the same song in every room or play a different song for each connected room. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.AI to provide seamless voice control and unmatched sound.

Phono input for Turntable

Denon AVR-X2700h is equipped with photo input so that you can connect your receiver with your turntable. It lets you enjoy your vinyl collection in unmatched sound quality.

Dual subwoofer outputs

This audio-video receiver is equipped with two subwoofer outputs. It lets you connect two subwoofers with your AVR for an smooth and even bass throughout your room.

Advanced sound processing

Denon AVR-X2700H is equipped with an advanced DSP or digital sound processor chip for unmatched sound processing. This lets you enjoy extraordinary sound quality from both movies and music. This AVR supports the latest surround sound decoding and processing needs.

Multi-Source, Multi-Room

With this audio-video receiver, it is possible to listen to multichannel surround sound in one room and a separate source or music stream in another room. You can watch a movie in one room while in another room you can listen to music.

Bluetooth audio transmission

Exclusive to this series of audio-video receivers, now you can listen to your favorite music from your A/V receiver to your Bluetooth headphones. This lets you enjoy your favorite audio without disturbing the entire home. You can even play the audio on your Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously.

Easy setup experience

Once you connect your AVR-X2700H to your display device through HDMI, the Denon set up assistant appears on your display device to help you through the setup, step-by-step. This feature helps you to make connections easily. You can even rename HDMI inputs manually for your convenience.

Quick select buttons for audio tuning

This AVR features a quick-select button on the front panel. These buttons let you select your pre-stored audio settings for different input sources. You can store your preferred audio settings for different sources like Blu-ray, media players, and TV and can select them with the help of a button on the front panel.

Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and airplay 2

Denon AVR-X2700H comes with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This receiver is equipped with a dual antenna transceiver system for uninterrupted streaming even in busy environments. You can stream music wirelessly from your smart devices.

Denon AVR remote app

The free Denon AVR Remote app for iOS devices and android devices makes controlling the Denon AVR-X2700H even easier. You can download Denon AVR remote app on your smartphone or tablet and can take charge of your receiver. You can control all sorts of functions like adjust volume, turn on or off, mute the music, or select the input source with the help of this app.

Audyssey room correction system

Denon AVR-X2700H Supports Audyssey sound calibration system. This system with the help of a supplied microphone, measures sound coming from all the speakers connected to the AV receiver and automatically adjusts them to the best possible set up for your listening environment.

This system lets you optimize your receiver for your unique listening environment.

This model supports storing two or Audyssey settings and you can switch between to settings, giving you the option to adjust your listening experience for the content or listening environment.

Denon AVR-X2700H sound quality and performance

Denon AVR-X2700H supports 7.2 channel amplification. The power output is 95 W two channels driven. The single channel-driven power output is 185 W.

This performance-oriented A/V receiver is enough to fulfill your home theatre room with quality sound. This receiver is enough for your day to day music and home theatre duties. If paired with the right kind of speakers this receiver can satisfy the most demanding needs. Even the moderate level of volume on the receiver is enough to give you an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

This Denon AVR-X2700H is tuned to give you the right balance between your movies and music needs. It excels with music as well as movie soundtracks.

The sound is crystal clear and distortion-free even at the high volume levels.

Verdict

Pros

  • Future-proofing with 8K video capabilities
  • Large and quality sound for your day to day audio requirements
  • Supports all the latest HDR formats
  • Works with all the latest voice assistants
  • Built-in HEOS technology
  • Advanced sound processing
  • Industry-leading Audyssey sound calibration system
  • Bluetooth audio transmission

Cons

  • Lack of more advanced Audyssey MultiEQ XT32
  • Denon AVR remote app is not one of the best

Final Words

Denon AVR-X2700H has enough features to make it a Futureproof receiver. It even comes with 8K video capabilities to enhance its appeal further.

You will enjoy listening to this receiver as large and quality sound is enough to fulfill your audio requirements.

If you want slightly more power output or advance or Audyssey system you can opt for Denon AVR-X3700H, But in that case, you will have to pay more. You can even opt for Denon AVR-X2600H or Denon AVR-X3600H if you don’t need 8K video capabilities.

Overall we think that this is an excellent receiver, which fulfills all the duties expected from a mid-range receiver.

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3 thoughts on “Denon AVR-X2700H Review – Mid-Range Champ?”

    • Hello Ahtishamul,
      You can choose speakers from either Polk signature series or Elac Debut series.They both have very good sound quality and offer very good value. You can choose floor standing for the mains, a matching center speaker, bookshelf for the surrounds and a subwoofer. If you want something extra in terms of bass you can pick a SVS PB2000 subwoofer.

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