Denon AVR-S670H

[Captorofsin]

Hello. Need some opinions of the Denon AVR-670H.

 

[kyuu]

Opinions on what, exactly? What's your situation and setup? What are your needs?

 

[Captorofsin]

Opinions on what, exactly? What's your situation and setup? What are your needs?

Right now I'm running an old school entry level Denon AVR-590 with Wharfedale D300 series (discontinued) for all five speakers and a ported 12-in SVS subwoofer.

Right now I have an old school 1080p (not even 4K) Samsung 55 in.

I will bring upgrading to either the TCL QM751G or the QM851G.
Since both these TVs have eARC, I want to upgrade. In order to utilize eARC, I'm going to have to upgrade to an AVR with eARC.

I would venture to think that the s670 and the 590 would have the same sound signature. I would think the s670 would have a much better sound (because it's newer and higher end).

My existing set up sounds just fine and the television (Even though it's just 1080p) suits me just fine. It's just that I want a bigger TV. If my TV was a 75 in (and not a 55-in), I wouldn't even be corresponding here.

 

[kyuu]

Without measurements it's hard to know for sure, but there's no apparent reason to think the 670 has any disadvantage to the 590. Most likely it's a straight side-grade in most respects, you're just getting the upgraded HDMI board with eARC.

 

[Captorofsin]

Without measurements it's hard to know for sure, but there's no apparent reason to think the 670 has any disadvantage to the 590. Most likely it's a straight side-grade in most respects, you're just getting the upgraded HDMI board with eARC.

Oh I'm fully well aware that the 670 is a superior receiver. It's still entry level. All my stuff's entry to mid-level but it's all brand name.

I think this is a euphemism: "better to have the smallest house in the nicest neighborhood than the biggest house in the worst neighborhood".

I would rather have lower to mid-level brand name than have a "lesser" brand names higher end...

What did you mean my measurements, wattage?

 

[Chrispy]

Aside from the newer hdmi/hdcp I'd think they're fairly similar, and expecting a sound signature at all is odd, they both have the same basic Audyssey MultEQ too. I'd rather have an X series and preferably 3xxx or above series for the better Audyssey, pre-outs, better power supply, etc.

 

[kyuu]

What did you mean my measurements, wattage?

I meant a full suite of measurements as Amir does when he reviews AVRs here. Click the "Reviews" button in the upper-left corner if you're unfamiliar with our patron's reviews of gear.

 

[Captorofsin]

Aside from the newer hdmi/hdcp I'd think they're fairly similar, and expecting a sound signature at all is odd, they both have the same basic Audyssey MultEQ too. I'd rather have an X series and preferably 3xxx or above series for the better Audyssey, pre-outs, better power supply, etc.

The house that I'm in right now is the house that I'll be in until I'm horizontal. That being said, way I've got everything set up all I need is 5 channel plus subwoofer/s surround. And I'm looking for something that can handle 4 ohm speakers. 670 can. Even though the paperwork for the 590 does it say anything about 4 ohm (there is info for 6 ohm speakers), it does a good (not great) job.

 

[Captorofsin]

Aside from the newer hdmi/hdcp I'd think they're fairly similar, and expecting a sound signature at all is odd, they both have the same basic Audyssey MultEQ too. I'd rather have an X series and preferably 3xxx or above series for the better Audyssey, pre-outs, better power supply, etc.

Plus my surround speakers will only handle up to like 60 watts each.

 

[Chrispy]

Plus my surround speakers will only handle up to like 60 watts each.

That doesn't have a lot to do with it. Your speaker wattage ratings are probably continuous power and just a damage point. You can use much higher power amps without issue as long as you have judicious control of the volume knob Plus surrounds are usually several dB down from mains....

 

[Power Pop 23]

Hello. Need some opinions of the Denon AVR-670H.

Even with a five speaker setup, consider the Denon AVR-S770H.


Amir reviewed the $19.99 Audyssey 'MultEQ Editor' App and considered it to provide room correction that was very close to that obtained by Dirac Live and Anthem ARC:

Audyssey Room EQ Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Audyssey Room Equalization. Audyssey is standard technology in a number of Audio/Video Receivers such as the Denon AVR-X3600H I recently reviewed. The standard version in the AVR is mostly all or nothing so I downloaded the Marantz/Denon...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The app is available at the Google Play and Apple App stores.


The Denon AVR-S670H is not listed as a receiver that is compatible with the Audyssey MultiEQ Editor App

The Denon AVR-S770H is listed as a receiver that is compatible with the app.

 

[Chrispy]

Even with a five speaker setup, consider the Denon AVR-S770H.


Amir reviewed the $19.99 Audyssey 'MultEQ Editor' App and considered it to provide room correction that was very close to that obtained by Dirac Live and Anthem ARC:

Audyssey Room EQ Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Audyssey Room Equalization. Audyssey is standard technology in a number of Audio/Video Receivers such as the Denon AVR-X3600H I recently reviewed. The standard version in the AVR is mostly all or nothing so I downloaded the Marantz/Denon...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The app is available at the Google Play and Apple App stores.


The Denon AVR-S670H is not listed as a receiver that is compatible with the Audyssey MultiEQ Editor App

The Denon AVR-S770H is listed as a receiver that is compatible with the app.

I did notice there was no particular mention of compatibility with the Audyssey MultEQ Editor App.....the 770 for that I think is definitely worth extra expense.

 

[Captorofsin]

I did notice there was no particular mention of compatibility with the Audyssey MultEQ Editor App.....the 770 for that I think is definitely worth extra expense.

Is the AVR-S770H listed as being stable down to four ohms?

 

[Chrispy]

Is the AVR-S770H listed as being stable down to four ohms?

No Denon has an actual 4 ohm rating I'm aware of. If you have truly low impedance needs an external amp and an avr with pre-outs is a better way to go IMO.

 

[Captorofsin]

No Denon has an actual 4 ohm rating I'm aware of. If you have truly low impedance needs an external amp and an avr with pre-outs is a better way to go IMO.

When I'm looking on crutchfield I always go to the left menu and check "4 ohm stable" and "5 channels".

And the only den on that comes up is the S670.

 

[Chrispy]

When I'm looking on crutchfield I always go to the left menu and check "4 ohm stable" and "5 channels".

And the only den on that comes up is the S670.

Don't know how they determine that particularly let alone what 4 ohm stable means.

 

[kyuu]

There's many AVRs with 4 ohm ratings, and if the 590 was handling your speakers then there's no reason to think the 670 will have issues. You can always buy from somewhere with a generous return policy, like Crutchfield, so you can try it and return it in the unlikely event there's a problem.

 

[MaxwellsEq]

When I'm looking on crutchfield I always go to the left menu and check "4 ohm stable" and "5 channels".

And the only den on that comes up is the S670.

The Denon European specification sheet for the AVR-S670H does NOT mention 4 Ohm, only 6 Ohm for speaker output. You should probably check the speciation sheet to confirm the seller has correctly recorded the details.

 

[Chrispy]

There's many AVRs with 4 ohm ratings, and if the 590 was handling your speakers then there's no reason to think the 670 will have issues. You can always buy from somewhere with a generous return policy, like Crutchfield, so you can try it and return it in the unlikely event there's a problem.

Some might have a "dynamic" rating at four ohm, but can't think of any that come with full four ohm ratings, just typically 8 and or 6 ohm. Even Denon's flagship isn't rated for four ohm. I would still use a Denon with a four ohm speaker to a point, tho (I have three).

 

[Captorofsin]

Some might have a "dynamic" rating at four ohm, but can't think of any that come with full four ohm ratings, just typically 8 and or 6 ohm. Even Denon's flagship isn't rated for four ohm. I would still use a Denon with a four ohm speaker to a point, tho (I have three).

Hello. Thanks for answering. Please define "dynamic".