Denon AVR-X4700H review

Denon AVR-X4700H is a 9.2-channel AV receiver with an 8K HDMI OUTPUT, 125W per channel POWER CAPACITY, and native Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & DTS Virtual:X (DD only). Additional features include 4K/120Hz pass-through for viewing video in stunning clarity; VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) to eliminate lag, latency and frame tearing; ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) that provides near instantaneous response time; Dynamic HDR to enhance contrast on large displays such as Samsung QLED TVs.

Design

The design of the Denon AVR-X4700H is fairly nice. It’s sleek and comes in black. It’s small but compact so it can sit nicely on your rack. The only downside is the weight, weighing in at 18 pounds so it would be best to have help putting this receiver on your rack but don’t worry, you’ll get used to taking care of it yourself.

Features and specs

The Denon AVR-X4700H’s features make it one of the most feature-packed receivers on the market. It can deliver up to 165 watts per channel into 8 ohms. I tested the AVR-X4700H with a variety of speakers, and it had no trouble driving even the most demanding ones. Plus, the receiver’s advanced 32-bit AKM DAC provides superb sound quality. And if I want to listen to music in another room, I can use the receiver’s Zone 2 output to send audio to a second room.

I found it useful that the AVR-X4700H has eight HDMI inputs, three HDMI outputs, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so I easily connected all my devices, including a game console and a streaming device. Also, the AVR-X4700H supports Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, and even AirPlay 2 for Apple devices.

The thing I really love about the sound here is the built-in 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter. It is the sign you’ll get the best possible sound quality from your Blu-ray discs and other high-resolution audio sources. Plus, “Denon Virtual Speaker Mode” up-mixes stereo and 5.1 content to create a virtual 7.1.2 speaker setup.

The receiver also has IMAX Enhanced certification, so it’s able to decode IMAX Enhanced content and pass through IMAX Enhanced HDR signals. Used with the support of Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the latest 3D audio formats, it creates such a new sound dimension. The receiver passed all of my tests, and it handled HDR10 signals without any problems.

Setup

Setup of the Denon AVR-X4700H was a simple process. All I had to do was connect speaker wire from the speakers to the receiver and plug in all other wires. The Denon AVR-X4700H has an HDMI input, which is what we use for our inputs. It also has a variety of Digital Inputs, such as Optical and Coaxial, for people who still have Analog/Digital devices that they want to run through the system.

Sound quality

One of the Denon AVR-X4700H’s specifications I was especially impressed with is the ability to reproduce delicate sounds. For example, in the movie “The Revenant,” I could hear the subtle sound of leaves rustling in the wind. And in the song “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House, I could hear the delicate strumming of the acoustic guitar. The lows, mids and highs are all clear and crisp. AVR-X4700H handled loud and dynamic sounds that are neither too bright nor too dark.

Beyond that, the Audyssey setup was also flawless. Running this gave my system the tweaks it needed to sound powerful and provided enough power at low volumes.

Verdict about Denon AVR-X4700H