Denon AVR-X3600H vs Denon AVR-X3500H

Denon AVR-X3600H vs Denon AVR-X3500H

Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X3600H to Denon AVR-X3500H 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-X3600H has 9 channel and the Denon AVR-X3500H has 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.

Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.

Denon AVR-X3600H Highlights

  • 9.2 channels
  • 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, DLNA, HEOS
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

Denon AVR-X3500H Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, DLNA, HEOS
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

We have evaluated both receivers. Denon AVR-X3600H gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm… Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and 4K passthrough, upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion…

Advantage of Denon AVR-X3600H over Denon AVR-X3500H

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X3600H over Denon AVR-X3500H.

Denon AVR-X3600H has more channels, more channel processing, more analog pre-outs, bigger power supply and higher bluetooth standard. It supports IMAX Enhanced. In video department only Denon AVR-X3600H supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection.

Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
More Channels 9.2 7.2
More Channel Processing 11.2 7.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
IMAX Enhanced
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Newer HDCP Version 2.3 2.2
More Analog Pre-Outs 11.2 7.2
More Speaker Terminals 11 7
More Large Speaker Terminals 11 7
Bigger Power Supply 660 W 600 W
Newer Bluetooth Version 4.1 3.0 + EDR

Common Strengths of Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H

Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H share common strengths such as Dolby Atmos support, DTS:X support, HDR10, Dolby Vision, DLNA 1.5 support, HEOS, Amazon Alexa, ethernet connection, wi-fi, bluetooth, phono input, analog pre-outs, internet radio, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Napster and SiriusXM.

STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Dolby Atmos  up to 7.1.4  up to 5.1.2
DTS:X  up to 7.1.4  up to 5.1.2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DSD via HDMI  2-ch/Multi-ch Input  2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB  2-ch Input  2-ch Input
DTS Dialog Control
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
HDR10
Dolby Vision
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
4K or 8K Video Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling  up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4  up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
DLNA 1.5
HEOS
Works with Amazon Alexa
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth  SBC  SBC
eARC
New HDCP Version 2.3 2.2
Many HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) 8 (1 front)
Many HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
USB Input 1 Front for USB memory 1 Front for USB memory
Phono Input
Composite Video Inputs 3 3
Component Video Inputs 2 2
Analog Pre-Outs 11.2 7.2
Zones 2 2
Analog Tuner  FM/AM  FM/AM
Internet Radio  TuneIn  TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

Common Weaknesses of Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H

Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H share common weaknesses such as no front wide channel support, no Auro3D support, no MHL input, no ChromeCast, no DTS Play-Fi, no SONOS and no analog multi-channel input.

WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No Dynamic HDR
No VRR
No QFT
No MHL Input
No FireConnect
No FlareConnect
No Chromecast Built-In
No DTS Play-Fi
Does Not Work with SONOS
No Multi-Channel Input

Selected Features

Amplifier

Denon AVR-X3600H has 9 channel and Denon AVR-X3500H has 7 channel amplifiers. They both deliver 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and have stable performance at 4 Ω load. Since 2016 all receiver manufacturers have dropped front wide channel support and these models are no exceptions.

Video Features

Both receivers support 4K passthrough up to 60p. They both do 4K upscaling up to 60p. The receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision.

HDR10

High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and 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 up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.

Dolby Vision

Dolby Vision is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits maximum brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround upmixer

Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H support Dolby Atmos with its Dolby Surround upmixer. The Denon AVR-X3600H can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers or upto 7.1.4 channels by adding 2 channel external amplifier and the Denon AVR-X3500H can be configured upto 5.1.2 channels using internal amplifiers.

Dolby Atmos is the first cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound – the helicopter, a car screeching around a corner, a melodic bird call – can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. You’ll feel like you’re inside the action, in ways you’ve never experienced before.

Dolby Atmos for the home represents every sound in the original cinema mix as an audio object. Extensions to the Dolby Audio™ codecs, along with an advanced scalable algorithm, allow Dolby Atmos to be delivered via Blu-ray Disc and streaming media. A spatially-coded substream is added to Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus. A Dolby Atmos audio/video receiver (AVR) adapts the cinema experience to your home theater from seven speakers to as many as 34 in 24.1.10 configuration, recreating the original artistic concept. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director’s original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

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 and Neural:X upmixer

Denon AVR-X3600H and Denon AVR-X3500H support DTS:X with its Neural:X upmixer. The Denon AVR-X3600H can be configured upto 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 channels using internal amplifiers or upto 7.1.4 channels by adding 2 channel external amplifier. The Denon AVR-X3500H can be configured upto 5.1.2 channels using internal amplifiers.

A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.

DTS Neural:X is an 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.

Connectivity

Denon AVR-X3600H

Denon AVR-X3600H can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver works with Amazon Alexa and supports AirPlay 2. It has 8 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.3 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 11.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.

Denon AVR-X3500H

Denon AVR-X3500H can be connected to internet using ethernet cable or built-in wi-fi adapter. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. The Receiver works with Amazon Alexa and supports AirPlay 2. It has 8 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.

Detailed Specifications

And in the end let us list the detailed specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here – Denon AVR-X3600H and here – Denon AVR-X3500H.

BASICS Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Brand Denon Denon
Model AVR-X3600H AVR-X3500H
Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver
Country USA USA
Release Year 2019 2018
AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Channels 9.2 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  assignable
AUDIO Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Four 300 MHz DSP cores Four 300 MHz DSP cores
DAC AKM AKM
Maximum Channel Processing 11.2 7.2
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos  up to 7.1.4  up to 5.1.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X  up to 7.1.4  up to 5.1.2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES  Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1  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
Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network  up to 192 kHz  up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI  2-ch/Multi-ch Input  2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB  2-ch Input  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 Dual Subwoofer Output

 

CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.  Audyssey MultEQ XT32  Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync
VIDEO Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Video Signal Type NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL
Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion) NTSC/PAL/SECAM NTSC/PAL/SECAM
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
Quick Media Switching (QMS)
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling  up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4  up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion  Component**, Composite  Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
HEOS
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with SONOS
AirPlay  AirPlay 2  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 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth  SBC  SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version 2.3 2.2
HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) 8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
USB Input 1 Front for USB memory 1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Analog Audio Line Inputs 5 5
Analog Audio Line Outputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs 2 2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 / No 2 / No
Composite Video Inputs 3 3
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs 2 2
Component Video Outputs 1 1
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
Analog Pre-Outs 11.2 7.2
XLR Inputs
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B  assignable  assignable
Headphone Out  6.3 mm  6.3 mm

 

ZONES Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Zones 2 2
Powered Zones  2  2
Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out HDMI, Pre Out
RS-232 Interface
+12V Trigger Output 1 1
Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 1 / 1
MISC Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
On-Screen Display  Advanced Graphic User Interface  Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages 3 3
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
FL Display  1 line  1 line
Remote Controller RC-1228 RC-1218
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display No / No / No No / No / No
Detachable Power Cord
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select  / No  / No
RADIO Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Analog Tuner  FM/AM  FM/AM
Digital Radio
Internet Radio  TuneIn  TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

 

CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Front Panel Not Metal Not Metal
Speaker Terminals 11 7
Large Speaker Terminals 11 7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 660 W 600 W
No Sound Power ECO On/Off: 45 W/80 W ECO On/Off: 45 W/80 W
Standby Power 0.1 W 0.1 W
GENERAL Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 mm x 167 mm x 391 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 391 mm)
17 1/8″ x 6 5/8″ x 15 1/2″ (with antenna: 17 1/8″ x 9 3/8″ x 15 1/2″)
434 mm x 167 mm x 391 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 237 mm x 391 mm)
17 1/8″ x 6 5/8″ x 15 1/2″ (with antenna: 17 1/8″ x 9 3/8″ x 15 1/2″)
Weight 12.1 kg (26 lbs 11 oz) 10.8 kg (23 lbs 13 oz)
Warranty 3 Years 3 Years

 

SPECS Denon AVR-X3600H Denon AVR-X3500H
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 105 W (0.08% THD) 105 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 135 W (0.7% THD) 135 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 215 W (10% THD) 215 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 180 W (1% THD) 180 W (1% THD)
THD digital 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB) 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion 0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) 0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ 200 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance 1.2 V 1.2 V
Rated Output digital 2 V (at 0 dB playback) 2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB 100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB 74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital) 102 dB 102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital) 100 dB 100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation ±1 dB (20-20 kHz) ±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 HDMI 2.8 MHz 2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz 5.6 MHz, 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)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard 100BASE-TX 100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version 4.1 3.0 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
USB Terminal USB2.0 5V, 1 A USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 87.5 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 Sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency 520 kHz – 1710 kHz 520 kHz – 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity 18 µV 18 µV

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

 

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