Denon AVR-X4700H Review – True All Rounder

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Product Name: Denon AVR-X4700H

Overall
93
  • DESIGN - 91
  • FEATURES - 93
  • CONNECTIVITY - 93
  • SOUND QUALITY - 94
  • VALUE - 92

Summary

A perfect all-rounder receiver which does almost everything right. 

Pros

  • Solid sound quality
  • 8K video capabilities
  • Various surround sound modes
  • Compatibility with all the sound assistants
  • Next-generation gaming experience
  • HEOS built-in
  • Bluetooth audio transmission
  • Denon set up assistant
  • AURO-3D
  • Award-winning Audyssey Multeq XT32 sound calibration system

Cons

  • Denon AVR remote app is not one of the best

Denon AVR-X4700H Review

Are you looking for an audio-video receiver With powerful and muscular sound and advanced features? There are many good receivers available in the market these days. Is the Denon AVR-X4700H capable of fulfilling the qualities mentioned here? In this Denon AVR-X4700H review we will explore if this is the top of the line future proof Receiver with great sound and advanced features you are looking for.

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Denon AVR-X4700H Overview

Denon AVR-X4700H is lunched in the year 2020. It has a similar design like its predecessor with rotating dials, in the front panel.one is for adjusting volume and the other one is for source selection. This A/V receiver has an immersive, high-power precision-based sound. It has a power output of 125 W per channel 2 channel driven. It has a truly immersive 3D sound experience with eARC support. This AVR supports the latest audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos height virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX enhanced, and Auro 3D. It also supports the latest video technologies such as 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120-hertz passthrough, Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, dynamic HDR, HLG as well as 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs.

You can stream famous music services like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more wirelessly via Bluetooth airplay two and Wi-Fi with built-in HEOS. You can also control Denon AVR-X4700H through your voice commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.AI.

Connecting and setting up Denon AVR-X4700H he is a breeze with the help of the Denon setup assistant which guides you visually step-by-step through the entire set up process. You can calibrate your audio-video receiver with the help of Audyssey multi EQXT 32 room calibration technology. This software measures and calibrate your audio receiver for optimal sound.

Denon AVR-X4700H Features

8K ready

This receiver comes with 8K at 60 Hz pass-through and upscaling, 4K at 1:20 hours passthrough for gaming, and support for latest HDMI specifications. You can remain confident that you are buying a future proof receiver in case you need these technologies.

Powerful 9 channel amplifier

This AVR supports separate high current amplifiers on all channels, it offers a high power performance of 125 W per channel two channel-driven. A low impedance driver offers working stability for a wide range of speakers.

Full 3-D audio support

Denon AVR-X4700H Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos height virtualization, DTS:X,  DTS Virtual:X, and IMAX enhanced. It offers up to 11.2 channel processing and nine-channel amplification. You can add an external to channel amplifier to fill in extra to channels and make an immersive 3D audio home theatre.

you can add two dedicated overhead speakers and can enjoy ultimate Dolby Atmos surround sound experience. Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology provides the ultimate surround sound experience even without adding dedicated height speakers by creating Virtual height effects.

This receiver also comes with IMAX enhanced. This technology from DTS provides the ultimate in sound and image. You can watch ultimate in audio and video content digitally remastered by IMAX.

This receiver also supports Auro-3D again making it a future proof receiver in advance.

Advanced video controls

THE latest HDCP 2.3 processing is available on HDMI ports, which lets you enjoy high definition copyright-protected content without any problem. AVR-X4700H offers a full suite of video calibration controls certified by imaging science foundation or ISF.

The Denon AVR-X 4700 H supports high dynamic range video formats like HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and HLG. This provides ultimate brightness and contrast for truly outstanding video experience. It also supports HDR 10+.

Advance gaming

You will get a truly amazing experience of gaming with Denon AVR-X4700H because of its advanced technologies like 4K at 1:20 Hz pass-through, variable refresh rate, quick fame transport, and auto low latency mode. This higher refresh rate reduces lag and because of these advanced technologies, you get smoother lag-free gaming experience.

Latest voice assistants

Now you can control your audio-video receiver with your voice commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and high and smart home automation, josh.AI.You can ask to play your favorite content, turn the volume up or down, skip to the next trip, and shift sources and much more.

It also supports airplay two. You can stream music wirelessly to the A/V receiver from your iOS device. You can also watch videos from YouTube and other video services on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and hear audio from your speakers connected to your AV receiver.

HEOS built-in for wireless music streaming

Listen to your favorite audio content in any room of your home wirelessly with HEOS built-in technology. Enjoy the same music in every room or select different audio content for each connected room.

AL32 processing

This receiver features advance audio processing technology like AL 32. This advanced processing technology lets you enjoy multi-channel, ultra-high-resolution digital audio filtering on all audio channels.

Phono input for turntable

This AVR includes an input to connect your turntable. This lets you enjoy your vinyl collection in exceptional sound quality.

Dual subwoofer output

In case you want to connect to subwoofers Wilcher AV the Sever for even in super bass response, Denon AVR-X4700H comes with 2 subwoofer outputs. They can be even calibrated independently With Audyssey room calibration software for even better performance.

Multi-source, Multi-room

This A/V receiver supports 9.2 channels of surround sound in one room and a separate source or audio content in up to 2 others for a total of three sources and three zones. Now you can watch a movie in one room and other family members can enjoy other content in a different room without any interruption.

Bluetooth audio transmission

Denon AVR-X4700H lets to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your audio-video receiver with Bluetooth audio transmission feature. This allows you to enjoy your music without waking the other family members in the night. It even allows you to play music simultaneously from here Bluetooth headphones as well as connected speakers.

Easy setup experience

When you connect Denon AVR-X4700H to your display device via HDMI A Denon set up Assistant appears on your display screen. This set up an assistant guide you step-by-step through the entire set up process helping you make all your connections without any problem.

Quick select for audio tuning

The front panel of AVR-X4700H offers a quick-select button that stores your selected audio setting for different input sources. You can switch between various input sources and the receiver will automatically adjust the EQ setting of your choice for that input source.

Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and airplay 2 compatibility

Denon AVR-X4700H comes equipped with dual antenna transceiver for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and airplay 2 wireless streaming connectivity even in the congested environments. Enjoy listening to your favorite music wirelessly from your smart devices.

Denon AVR Remote app for controlling your receiver

You can control your Denon AVR-X4700H receiver with your iOS or Android device with the help of the Denon AVR remote app. You can give commands for various controls like turn on the unit, volume up and down, select between various input sources and select between different EQ settings from a VR remote app downloaded in your iOS or Android device.

Audyssey Multeq XT32 room calibration

Now you can customize or calibrate your A/V receiver for your unique listening environment automatically with the help of the Audyssey multeq XT32 room calibration system. This software with the help of supplied mike measures each speaker’s output including a subwoofer for up to 8 different listening locations and calibrates your receiver automatically what is the best possible sound output for your unique listening environment. Audyssey even offers individual calibration for each subwoofer in a dual subwoofer setup for even and smoother bass response.

Denon AVR-X4700H sound quality and performance

It is a 9.2 channel amplifier with up to 11 channels of processing. The power output is 125 W per channel two channel-driven. This is some serious power even for the larger rooms.

In a real-world listening scenario, this translates into a very powerful and muscular sound. You can select between various surround sound modes for a truly immersive surround sound experience that this receiver offers. As expected from Denon, sound is crystal clear and distortion-free even at higher volumes.

If you are a hard-core movie fan this receiver won’t disappoint you as it has a wonderful sound for enjoying even the most demanding movie soundtracks. Denon AVR-X4700H won’t disappoint you even if you are a music lover. The musical sound quality of this receiver is very impressive.

This is your perfect companion for driving your speaker system no matter what kind of duty you give it to fulfill.

Verdict

Pros

  • Solid sound quality
  • 8K video capabilities
  • Various surround sound modes
  • Compatibility with all the sound assistants
  • Next-generation gaming experience
  • HEOS built-in
  • Bluetooth audio transmission
  • Denon set up assistant
  • AURO-3D
  • Award-winning Audyssey Multeq XT32 sound calibration system

Cons

  • Denon AVR remote app is not one of the best

Final Words

This receiver comes with all the latest technology and advanced and comprehensive feature set to make it a Truly Futureproof machine. Comes even with 8K video capabilities in case you need it. Audyssey Multeq XT32 sound calibration system is industry-leading.

Performance-wise its muscular and powerful sound stands tall among the competition. It impresses with its sound quality and performance no matter what kind of job is needed to be done. If your listening area is not that big and you want to save some money you can consider Denon AVR-X3700H.

With its full range of advanced feature set and powerful all-round performance, it is one of the best, Top of the line receiver available.

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2 thoughts on “Denon AVR-X4700H Review – True All Rounder”

  1. Thank you I cannot wait to receive my Denon 4700 next week going to be running it to Boston VR 30 mains and VR 10 center with Defenitve tec Mythos Gem surrounds Also may include some Audio design towers in the mix. For my mains I think I will hook up my Denon Poa 5200. It should be amazing.

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