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Denon AVR-X3100W (USA version)
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Denon AVR-X3100W was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 80 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-X3100W.
PROS |
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DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many HDMI Inputs |
USB Input |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Pandora |
Spotify |
CONS |
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No Front Wide Channel Support |
No Dolby Atmos |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No DTS:X |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No eARC |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No HEOS |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
Few 8K Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No Tidal |
Old Bluetooth Version |
Audio Section
7 channel Amplifier
Denon AVR-X3100W features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
Speaker Configurations
Denon AVR-X3100W's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- 2-ch Bi-Amp: Denon AVR-X3100W allows you 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.
Audyssey DSX
Audyssey DSX allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.
Sound Processing
- Audyssey: Denon AVR-X3100W comes with Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
- Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
- Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
Room Calibration
Denon AVR-X3100W comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.
- Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.
Video Section
HDMI
Denon AVR-X3100W features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Denon AVR-X3100W can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion: The a/v receiver supports video upconversion, so you can connect your analog Component and Composite video sources and Denon AVR-X3100W will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
- 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-X3100W is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
andh3>Gaming Features
Denon AVR-X3100W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency Mode enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. When the receiver detects a gaming signal it will enter ALLM. The signal will also be sent to the TV causing it to automatically switch to a low-latency, low-lag mode for gaming. Some functions will not be available on the receiver and TV during ALLM.
Multi-zone Playback
Denon AVR-X3100W offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.
Zone 2
- Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
- HDMI Output: Denon AVR-X3100W offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
- Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X3100W has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest.
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 line inputs for analog audio connection.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial 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: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
8K Inputs: 0 - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Inputs: 3 Outputs: 0
- Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Denon AVR-X3100W supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
- Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Denon AVR-X3100W.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Denon |
Model | AVR-X3100W |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2014 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 7.2 |
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 | |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | multiple Texas Instruments/ Aureus DSP processors |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 |
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 | PLIIz |
Dolby Digital EX | |
Surround EX | |
DTS:X | |
DTS Neural:X | |
DTS Virtual:X | |
DTS Neo | Neo:X |
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 |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | 2-ch Input |
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 MultEQ XT + PRO |
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 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | |
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | |
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MHL Input | |
DLNA 1.5 | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
HEOS | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Works with SONOS | |
AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | 1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory |
USB DC Out Port | |
RCA Line Input | 5 |
RCA Line Output | |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 3 |
Composite Video Output | |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | assignable |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 2 |
Powered Zones | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | 1 |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface |
GUI Languages | 3 |
Control4 SDDP | |
Display | 1 line |
Remote Controller | RC-1192 |
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 |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | vTuner |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Front Panel | Brushed hairline metalized finish |
Speaker Terminals | 7 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 7 |
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 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 600 W |
No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 45 W/80 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 167 mm x 388 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 388 mm) 17-3/32" x 6-37/64" x 15-9/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 9-21/64" x 15-9/32) |
Weight | 11.1 kg (26 lbs 4 oz) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 105 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 135 W (0.7% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 215 W (10% THD) |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 180 W (1% THD) |
THD digital | 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB) |
Analog Distortion | 0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Output digital | 2 V (at 0 dB playback) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB |
S/N Ratio (digital) | 102 dB |
Dynamic Range (digital) | 100 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz |
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) |
Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) |
Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 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 | 520 kHz - 1710 kHz |
AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
Successor
In 2015 Denon AVR-X3100W was replaced by AVR-X3200W. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.
UPGRADES | Denon AVR-X3200W | vs | Denon AVR-X3100W |
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Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | vs | ||
DTS:X | vs | ||
DTS Neural:X | vs | ||
DTS Dialog Control | vs | ||
HDR10 | vs | ||
Dolby Vision | vs | ||
HLG | vs | ||
BT.2020 color space | vs | ||
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 102 dB | vs | 100 dB |
DOWNGRADES | Denon AVR-X3200W | vs | Denon AVR-X3100W |
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Dolby Pro Logic | vs | PLIIz | |
DTS Neo | vs | Neo:X | |
Audyssey DSX | vs | ||
Less Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System | Audyssey MultEQ XT | vs | Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Denon AVR-X3100W vs Denon AVR-X3200W.