There are also two analogue AV inputs, plus a pair of stereo phonos and two digital audio inputs. There are also two HDMI outputs, for combi TV and projector use. We get six HDMI inputs, all HDCP 2.2 enabled. This is no heavyweight, and the fascia looks overly fussy, but the hairline finish is a premium touch. The receiver can even virtually relocate the physical position of your speakers, to create a better sonic balance.īuild quality is commensurate with its price tag. While it’s ostensibly a seven channel design (which means it can run in a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration) there are also two phantom rears which create a pseudo seven channel surround soundstage. The Sony STR-DH790 is the latest entry-level receiver from the Japanese electronics manufacturer. Read more: Denon AVR-X2700H revealed Best budget AV receiver It's a futureproof AVR and a great value especially at under $1,000. Of course, if you want to go remote-free there is voice support for Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri-enabled devices, making it truly egalitarian. In terms of audio formats, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X are all present and accounted for, plus with eARC support, you don't have to juggle multiple remotes. For the exceptionally stringent viewers out there, the AVR-X2700H also supports IMAX Enhanced, too. What Denon's entry-level 8K AVR brings to the table is an incredible feature set comprising of Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) on each of the HDMI-In ports, plus support for HDR10+, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision forms of HDR. It's what we consider the best overall AV receiver in terms of what it offers for the money. There's very little we can hold against the Denon AVR-X2700H, one of the world's first 8K receivers and the winner of a number of accolades.