Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-S540BT

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-S540BT
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1500H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1500H to Denon AVR-S540BT to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X1500H has 7 channel and the Denon AVR-S540BT has 5 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1500H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT

      Denon AVR-X1500H was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Denon AVR-S540BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1500H and Denon AVR-S540BT and gave them scores of 86 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      71
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      58
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      64
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      61
      OVERALL
      86
      OVERALL
      70

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X1500H and Denon AVR-S540BT.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-S540BT

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   5 HDMI Inputs

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1500H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1500H over Denon AVR-S540BT.

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      Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-S540BT
      More Channels 7.2 vs 5.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X up to 5.1.2 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Level Adjustment vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Pure Direct Mode vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT vs
      Audyssey App Support vs
      Optimized Bass Redirection vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      HEOS vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 5
      Phono Input vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface vs
      More GUI Languages 9 vs 3
      Control4 SDDP vs
      Quick Select plus / Quick Select / vs /
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 310 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 70 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 120 W (0.7% THD) vs 90 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 140 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 130 W (1% THD)

      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S540BT

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S540BT over Denon AVR-X1500H.

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      Denon AVR-X1500H vs Denon AVR-S540BT
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs vs 1
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 520 kHz - 1710 kHz

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        Few RCA Line Inputs22
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        Old Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR3․0 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT

      7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1500H features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-S540BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Channels7.25.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X1500H's and Denon AVR-S540BT's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X1500H: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X1500H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-X1500H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Denon AVR-X1500H is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Denon AVR-X1500H supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Denon AVR-X1500H supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Denon AVR-X1500H supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Denon AVR-X1500H supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Virtual:X: Denon AVR-X1500H supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Denon AVR-X1500H supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X1500H comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Denon AVR-S540BT comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-X1500H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X1500H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs are available on Denon AVR-X1500H and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S540BT for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-X1500H
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X1500H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Denon AVR-S540BT
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X1500H: HDMI, USB
        • Denon AVR-S540BT: USB

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs22
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X1500H and Denon AVR-S540BT and gave them scores of 86 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Denon AVR-X1500H

        Denon AVR-S540BT

        OVERALL
        86
        OVERALL
        70

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        58
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   HEOS
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
        AVERAGE
        64
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   5 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        61
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        BrandDenonDenon
        ModelAVR-X1500HAVR-S540BT
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUKUSA
        Release Year20182018
        PredecessorDenon AVR-X1400H Denon AVR-S530BT
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X1600H Denon AVR-S570BT
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Channels7.25.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineFour 300 MHz DSP cores
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 96 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs22
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Number of Zones21
        Powered Zones 2
        Zone 2 Outs
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface
        GUI Languages93
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 1 line 1 line
        Remote ControllerRC-1227RC-1216
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select / /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Front Panelnot Metalnot Metal
        Speaker Terminals75
        Large Speaker Terminals7
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption430 W310 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 29 W/39 WECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm)
        17 1/8" x 6" x 13 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 13 3/8")        		434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm
        17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"
        Weight8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz)7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X1500H Denon AVR-S540BT
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)70 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.7% THD)90 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)175 W (10% THD)140 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)145 W (1% THD)130 W (1% THD)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB98 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20-20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR3․0 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz520 kHz - 1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV18 µV
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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