Denon AVR-X250BT

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    Highlights

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

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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2018 Lineup
    4. Amplifier
    5. Speaker Configurations
    6. HDMI
    7. Inputs and Outputs
    8. Evaluation
    9. Specifications

    1. 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 67 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.

    Amplifier
    70
    Audio Features
    55
    Video Features
    88
    Connectivity
    60
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    68
    OVERALL
    67

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

    2. Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X250BT.

    PROs

    •   HDR10
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Analog Tuner

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.1
    •   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 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No Dolby Vision
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   No Wi-Fi
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No USB 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

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

    AVERAGE

    •   5 HDMI Inputs
    •   Bluetooth 4․2 + EDR

    3. Denon 2018 Lineup

    In 2018 Denon released 12 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Denon 2018 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsImmersive AudioHDRZones Price
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    		13.2150 W13.215.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		3
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    		11.2140 W11.211.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		3
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    		9.2125 W11.211.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		3
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    		7.2105 W7.27.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		2
    AVR-X2500H Image cannot be found
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    		7.295 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		2
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    		7.280 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		2
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    		5.270 W5.1HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		1
    AVR-X250BT Image cannot be found 5.170 W5.1HDR101
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    		7.290 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		2
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    		7.275 W7.1Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		2
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    		5.275 W5.1HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		1
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    		5.270 W5.1HDR101

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Denon AVC-X8500H vs AVC-X6500H vs AVR-X4500H vs AVR-X3500H vs AVR-X2500H vs AVR-X1500H.

    4. Amplifier

    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).

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels5.1
      Power Output70 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

      5. 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.

      6. 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 via HDMI ports. 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.



      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2
      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 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling

      7. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 line inputs for analog audio connection.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs 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
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      TERMINALS
      HDMI Inputs5
      HDMI Outputs1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs2
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs
      RCA Line Inputs2
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs

      8. Evaluation

      We evaluate Denon AVR-X250BT and give score of 67 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 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.


      OVERALL
      67

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      70

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 70 for Amplifier features.

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W

      Audio Features

      AVERAGE
      55

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 55 for Audio Features features.

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   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
      88

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 88 for Video Features features.

      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      AVERAGE
      60

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 60 for Connectivity features.

      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2 + EDR

      Zones

      AVERAGE
      55

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 55 for Zones features.

      •   No Zones

      Radio

      AVERAGE
      68

      We give Denon AVR-X250BT a score of 68 for Radio features.

      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      9. Specifications

      GENERAL
      BrandDenon
      ModelAVR-X250BT
      TypeA/V Receiver
      CountryUK
      Release Year2018
      AMPLIFIER
      Channels5.1
      Power Output70 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
      AUDIO FEATURES
      Maximum Channel Processing5.1
      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 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
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      Audyssey App Support
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2
      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 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection
      Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS
      HDMI Inputs5
      HDMI Outputs1
      8K Inputs
      USB Input
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs2
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs
      RCA Line Inputs2
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V Inputs
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      ZONES
      Number of Zones1
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS
      On-Screen Display
      GUI Languages3
      Control4 SDDP
      Display 1 line
      Remote ControllerRC-1225
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Denon Link HD
      Setup Assistant
      Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
      RADIO
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION
      Front Panelnot Metal
      Speaker Terminals5
      Large Speaker Terminals
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
      Power Consumption300 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W
      Standby Power0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL
      Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm
      17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"
      Weight7.5 kg
      SPECIFICATIONS
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)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 Version4․2 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
      FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
      AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      Warranty3 Years

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

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