Denon Electronics announced its new AVR-X4100W ($1,399) and AVR-X5200W ($1,999) audio/video receivers featuring support for Dolby Atmos.
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Unedited press release follows:
Denon introduces AVR-X4100W and AVR-X5200W premium Network AV receivers with ground-breaking Dolby Atmos
Mahwah, NJ July 23rd, 2014 – Denon, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment products, is thrilled to announce two additions to its new line of X Series Network AV Receivers. Born from last year’s highly acclaimed series, the AVR-X4100W and AVR-X5200W delivers even more outstanding features and the finest in Denon audio quality for the most demanding home cinema enthusiasts. Most remarkably, both come with ground-breaking Dolby Atmos to deliver captivating, multi-dimensional sound like never before. The AVR-X4100W ($1,399) and AVR-X5200W ($1,999) are expected to be available in October from select Denon dealers and online.
AVR-X4100W: A true entertainer for the whole home
The new AVR-X4100W features a power amplifier with 200 watts per channel to create a stunning cinema sound and detailed music playback. Its advanced audio section includes the highest resolution audio decoders like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It also offers DTS Neo:X, Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz for an even more realistic surround experience with additional height or wide speakers. For the ultimate in audio refinement, the AVR-X4100W features Denon’s own D.D.S.C.-HD circuit with renowned AL24 Processing Plus, and also has a Denon Link HD connection for jitter-free transmission from a supporting Denon Blu-ray player. Discerning consumers will also appreciate the fact that the new receiver features the most advanced Audyssey package including Audyssey MultEQ XT 32 (Pro ready) room calibration with Sub EQ HT and LFC.
Denon is proud to be one of the first companies to release an AV receiver featuring the latest decoding technology called Dolby Atmos. With Dolby Atmos, sound comes alive from all directions, including overhead – true three-dimensional sound. Thanks to its four DSP (Digital Sound Processing) engines, the AVR-X4100W has enough processing power to run an Audyssey calibrated nine channel Dolby Atmos layout. By adding an additional 2-channel power amplifier, the Dolby Atmos experience can thus be expanded by using 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 configurations. A 5.1.4 speaker configuration is
based upon a traditional 5.1 speaker layout complemented by 4 overhead or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. A 7.1.2 configuration is based on a 7.1 speaker layout with 2 overhead, or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers.
While offering the renowned Denon audio quality and unique sound processing technologies, this year’s new X series AVRs come with a never-before-seen set of connectivity options. Most remarkably, all have built-in Wi-Fi to easily connect to a home network, and Bluetooth to connect mobile devices with the touch of a button. Once connected, the AVR-X4100W opens up the living room to literally unlimited music sources and playback options. Users can stream their own music most conveniently from Apple iDevices via AirPlay, or access their music library on DLNA compatible devices like a network attached storage device (NAS). Moreover, users can choose from thousands of Internet Radio stations and enjoy music from Spotify via the latest Spotify Connect scheme (where available; subscriptions required) as well as Pandora and SiriusXM.
For total convenience, a front USB port can be used to connect either USB storage devices, or an iDevice to playback music and charge at the same time. To keep control of all those features, there is a Denon Remote App available for iOS and Android devices, and the further improved Setup Assistant and Advanced Graphical User Interface make it very convenient even for beginners to set up the device with its amazing roster of facilities.
With in total 8 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs, the AVR-X4100W is ready to take over full control of literally all digital devices such as Blu-ray players, media players, video cameras and more at the same time. The AVR-X4100W’s advanced video processor is equipped to handle future 4K Ultra HD 50/60 Hz full rate content as well as featuring 4:4:4 Pure Color 4K sub-sampling pass-through, both features of the latest HDMI specification. It even has the ability to upconvert and transcode standard definition and high definition video sources up to 4k Ultra HD 50/60 Hz resolution for the ultimate viewing experience.
To sum it up, the AVR-X4100W owns advanced multi-zone, pre-out and custom installation options to become a true entertainer for the whole home. At the same time, Denon developed a new Eco mode featuring a unique power consumption management that adds to the company’s green environment policy without compromising on performance and sound quality.
AVR-X5200W: A true flagship with 9-channel monolithic amp design
Introducing the VIP from Denon’s all-new X Series: the AVR-X5200W comes with the same feature set as the AVR-X4100W, but further adds unique technologies. It has a powerful nine channel amplifier with 205 watts per channel packed in a discrete monolithic amplifier design with custom made DHCT (Denon High Current Transistors), to fill the home theatre with astonishing clarity, power, detail, and depth. It further supports speaker setups that go beyond its nine power amplifiers stages, thanks to its ability to process even 11.2 channels. The AVR-X5200W supports a 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, and even a full 11 channel Dolby Atmos setup; taking advantage of 7.1.4* or 9.1.2* Dolby Atmos configurations (* with additional 2-channel power amplifier). A 7.1.4 speaker configuration is based upon a traditional 7.1 speaker layout complemented by four overhead, or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. A 9.1.2 configuration is based on a 9.1 speaker layout with two overhead speakers. This is connectivity, versatility and power to the extreme.
Both newcomers are another step up in the highly acclaimed Denon X series that is the perfect answer to today’s individual entertainment and connectivity needs at every price-point.
At a glance:
Denon AVR-X4100W 7.2ch Network AV Receiver – Key Features
• 200W x 7ch high quality discrete power amplifier for powerful and detailed sound
• D.D.S.C.-HD with AL24 Processing, Denon Link HD
• Built-in Wi-Fi with dual antenna, built in Bluetooth
• Latest HDMI standard with 4K Ultra HD 50/60 Hz Pass-through and 4:4:4 color resolution
• Advanced Video Processing with upscaling up to 1080p and 4k Ultra HD 50/60Hz
• 8 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front), 3 HDMI outputs (2 main + zone)
• Dolby Atmos (5.1.2, 5.1.4*, 7.1.2* configuration)
• Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X 9.1ch processing
• Wide support for streaming formats including DSD and AIFF streaming
• AirPlay and DLNA music streaming; Spotify Connect, Pandora and SiriusXM (subscription required)
• Advanced ECO mode with off/on/auto setting
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 / Sub EQ HT / LFC (Pro ready)
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
• RS232 control
• Phono input
• 125 watts per channel (8ohm, 20-20kHz, THD 0.05%)
• 3 source, 3 zones; 9.2ch processing and 13.2ch pre-out
• Improved Setup Assistant and Graphical User Interface (Hybrid GUI, 9-languages)
• Available in black
Denon AVR-X5200W 9.2ch Network AV Receiver – Additional Features
• 205W x 9ch high quality discrete power amplifier for powerful and detailed sound
• Monolithic amplifier design with Denon custom made transistors
• Dolby Atmos (5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4*, 9.1.2* configuration)
• Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X 11.1ch processing
• 11.2ch processing and 13.2ch pre-out; gold-plated terminals
• 140 watts per channel (8ohm, 20-20kHz, THD 0.05%)
About Denon Electronics
Denon is a world leader in the manufacture of the highest-quality home theater, audio and software products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and groundbreaking commercialization of pulse-code modulation (PCM) digital audio. Denon Electronics is owned by D+M Group. For more information visit www.usa.denon.com.
About Dolby Atmos:
Dolby Atmos® delivers captivating, multi-dimensional sound that places and moves specific sounds anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive all around the audience. Since its introduction in the Cinema in 2012, Dolby Atmos has been embraced by all the major Hollywood studios, seven Academy Award® winning directors, and 16 Academy-Award winning sound mixers, among others. Later this year, entertainment enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Dolby Atmos in their home theaters. To learn more about Dolby Atmos and home theaters, visit the Dolby Lab Notes blog here <http://wp.me/p3kGgm-aX> .
About D+M Group
D+M Group is a global company dedicated to enhancing life through inspired sound solutions delivered anytime, anywhere. With a strong belief that “Performance is everything,” D+M is focused on innovation to meet the needs of customers in an increasingly digital world. Serving the consumer and professional markets, D+M Group brands include Boston Acoustics®, Denon®, and Marantz®. D+M Group has approximately 900 employees worldwide, with products and services marketed in more than 45 countries. D+M Group is a Bain Capital portfolio company.