Denon AVR-X3700H Home Cinema Receiver Test

Denon AVR-X3700H Home Cinema Receiver Test

We have already tested several receivers from Denon, and it can be said that these home theater receivers are among the best due to their high manufacturing quality and advanced technology.

Key features of the Denon AVR X3700H:

-3D audio support

-8K-Ultra High Definition capabilities

-Compatibility with the most advanced audio aids

-Perfect gaming experience

-Excellent sound fidelity

-Smooth Bluetooth audio transmission

-Simple and easy setup

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

-12V trigger output

-IP and external control options for easy customization

Sound quality / performance

According to Denon, the AVR X3700H is a new generation home theater receiver designed to maximize the level of home theater, music and games. The model supporting 9 channels has an 11.2 channel processing function. The AVR X3700H outputs is 105 watts per channel. With eARC support, this AV receiver guarantees a stunning 3D audio experience. This device is also compatible with the most advanced 3D audio formats and sophisticated video technologies. The Denon AVR X3700H has a number of other innovative and sophisticated features. With this AV receiver, you can expect full 3D audio support.

8K-Ultra High Definition

With the latest technology, the AVR-X3700H can also process 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz. It also has fast media switching and dynamic HDR features. For outstanding contrast, clarity and color, HDMI inputs come with BT.2020 pass-through support, 3D, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision, HDR10 and 4: 4: 4 Pure Color subsampling.
Copy-protected content is perfectly enjoyable. It also includes a full calibration control package and ISF day and night video modes.

Compatibility with the most advanced audio aids

The Denon AVR X3700H receiver is compatible with sophisticated virtual voice assistants such as Google Assistant, APPLE Siri and Amazon Alexa. With these virtual assistants, you can give commands using your phone or smart speaker.

Gaming experience

The gaming experience becomes extremely fun with the latest HDMI support for your AV or home theatre receivers. With innovative features such as the automatic low-delay mode, fast image transfer, variable refresh rate, and 4K/120Hz throughput and upscaling, we can expect a delay-free and seamless gaming experience.

Excellent audio fidelity

We’ll have incredible sound fidelity with high-definition soundtracks. Equipped with AKM’s 32-bit D / A converters, this AV receiver offers high-definition audio decoding. This feature has several lossless file types, such as WAV, FLAC and ALAC, with up to 192 kHz / 24-bit playback quality. This works perfectly with 2.8 / 5.6 MHz DSD files. To ensure an enjoyable listening experience, this unit provides support for file types such as WMA and MP3.

Seamless Bluetooth audio transmission

The Bluetooth audio transfer function allows you to transfer audio from the AV receiver to the Bluetooth headset. Audio can be played on the Bluetooth headset as well as the connected speakers at the same time.

We have tested it

We tested the Denon receiver at the home of an old customer. The room was a 28-square-foot movie theatre where we tested the capabilities of the AV receiver with a pair of Definitive Technology D15 speakers. The acoustics of the room were almost ideal based on our measurements, thanks to the sound-absorbing panels on the walls and the bass traps in the corners, only a few diffusers would have been needed for a balanced sound.

The owner understood and selected one of our most popular diffusers, the parametric diffuser. Once they will be produced and mounted on the walls, the acoustics of the room will be absolutely flawless. Before purchasing speakers, carefully consider what type of speakers should you opt for, where and for what purpose you will use those speakers if you really want to achieve perfect sound quality.

With Audyssey MultEQ XT32 calibration technology, we can further improve the sound, and after a little manual fine-tuning, we get really optimal soundings. Programs made to design room acoustics can be very useful, but it is important to mention that even these software are only worth something if we also apply acoustic treatment to the walls and ceiling, floor and glass surfaces of the given room! If the amplifier is used in a room with poor acoustics, the room correction program will not be able to achieve much improvement. If the room is treated according to best acoustic measurements, sounds good, you can create truly harmonious acoustics by fine-tuning using calibration programs.

The deep sounds were intense, defined, and airy, dynamics and detail also adequate. The receiver performed well even at low volumes. We used the amplifier mostly in Pure Direct mode, which provided us with the cleanest and most accurate performance. The high tones also sounded balanced, we couldn’t complain about the surround effect either. Good quality speakers are also essential to produce clear and even sound.

Verdict

This AV receiver will not disappoint those who love the brand. It brings the usual Denon style and quality in both appearance and sound. We experienced a pleasant, clear sound, and the surround effect was adequate. In terms of detail, dynamics and power, this isn’t the best home cinema receiver we’ve tested so far, but we haven’t detected any major flaws. If you want to use the receiver mostly for listening to music, you may want to look for a dedicated stereo receiver, but as a home theatre receiver, the X3700H is absolutely perfect for watching movies.

G.H.

Written by Róbert Polgár