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Denon AVR-X250BT (UK version)

Highlights
- 5.1 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
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Content
Overview
Denon AVR-X250BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 66 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X250BT.
PROS |
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New HDCP Version |
HDR10 |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
Bluetooth |
Composite Video Inputs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
New Bluetooth Version |
CONS |
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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 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
No eARC |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling |
No HEOS |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
No Ethernet |
No Wi-Fi |
Few HDMI Outputs |
Few 8K Inputs |
No USB Input |
Few RCA Line Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No RCA Pre-Outs |
No Pandora |
No Spotify |
No Tidal |
Audio Section
5 channel Amplifier
Denon AVR-X250BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
Speaker Configurations
Denon AVR-X250BT's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- 5.1 with internal amplifier.
Sound Processing
Video Section
HDMI
Denon AVR-X250BT features 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough: 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%.
- HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- 3D Ready: Denon AVR-X250BT is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Denon AVR-X250BT supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10 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.
- HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 line inputs for analog audio connection.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input and 2 optical outputs are available for digital audio connection.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.
Video
- HDMI:
- Inputs: 5 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0 - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Denon AVR-X250BT.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Denon |
Model | AVR-X250BT |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | UK |
Release Year | 2018 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 5.1 |
Discrete Amplification | |
THX™ Certification | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction | |
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | |
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Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 |
D.D.S.C. HD Digital | |
Alpha Processing | |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
Dolby Atmos | |
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 | |
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 | |
IMAX Enhanced | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via HDMI | |
DSD to PCM Converter | |
USB DAC | |
Jitter Reduction | |
DTS Dialog 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 | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | |
Audyssey App Support | |
Optimized Bass Redirection | |
Bass Sync |
VIDEO | |
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Enhanced ARC | |
HDCP Version | 2.2 |
HDR10 | |
HDR10+ | |
Dynamic HDR | |
Dolby Vision | |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
BT.2020 color space | |
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | |
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | |
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | |
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | |
3-D Ready | |
Video Signal Passthrough | up 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 | |
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MHL Input | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
HEOS | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Works with SONOS | |
AirPlay | |
Apple Product Connection | |
Remote App | |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | SBC |
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 5 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | |
USB DC Out Port | |
RCA Line Input | 2 |
RCA Line Output | |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | |
Composite Video Input | 2 |
Composite Video Output | 1 |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | |
Component Video Output | |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.1 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 1 |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | |
GUI Languages | 3 |
Control4 SDDP | |
Display | 1 line |
Remote Controller | RC-1225 |
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / |
Detachable Power Cord | |
Denon Link HD | |
Setup Assistant | |
Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM with RDS |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Front Panel | not Metal |
Speaker Terminals | 5 |
Large Speaker Terminals | |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | |
High Grade Audio Components | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 300 W |
No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
Auto Power off | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" |
Weight | 7.5 kg |
Warranty | 3 Years |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 70 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 90 W (0.7% THD) |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 130 W (1% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
Bluetooth Version | 4․2 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) |
FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% |
AM Frequency | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz |
AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted