Denon today announced three new budget-priced S-Series home theater receivers with the AVR-S500BT ($249), AVR-S700W ($449) and the AVR-S900W ($599) models, which feature the latest HDMI 2.0 connectivity and Bluetooth wireless streaming technology.
Bluetooth and Wireless Connectivity
With all three S-Series AVRs supporting built-in Bluetooth connectivity, users can wirelessly stream their favorite audio tracks from a broad range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets and portable audio players. The S700W and S900W also feature built-in Wi-Fi technology which connects to the Internet through a wireless home network, opening up a world of music from Internet radio stations, as well as via streaming subscription services, including PANDORA, Spotify Connect, and SiriusXM. With AirPlay, users can enjoy listening to their favorite tracks wirelessly from a portable iOS device, including iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. DLNA 1.5 certification lets them stream content via a PC, Mac or Android device. And Denon’s Remote App, available for Apple and Android devices as well as the Kindle Fire allows full control of the S700W and S900W.
HDMI 2.0
The S-Series AVR’s are equipped with HDMI 2.0, the latest HDMI specification that significantly enhances consumers’ entertainment in the home with increased bandwidth and new functionality. Each S-Series AVR has the ability to handle 4K Ultra HD 60 Hz video along with full resolution 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, 21:9 aspect ratios and dynamic auto lip synchronization for the ultimate high-definition viewing experience.
Denon S Series Information at a Glance
Denon AVR-S500BT 5.2 Channel A/V Receiver
- Built-in Bluetooth streaming
- 5 HDMI Inputs
- Dual subwoofer outputs
- New Auto Eco Mode for reduced power consumption
- 70 watts (140 peak) x 5
- Auto speaker setup and EQ with microphone
- Color-coded speaker terminals for quick and easy connections during setup
- Setup Assistant with On-Screen display
- HDMI 2.0
- 4K Ultra HD/60 Hz
- 4:4:4 Pure Color
- 21:9 aspect ratio
- Dynamic auto lip synchronization
- 4 easy-to-use Quick Select buttons
- Front panel USB input
- Stylish front panel design
Denon AVR-S700W 7.1-channel A/V Receiver (adds):
- Two more rear surround channels (7.2 total)
- Wi-Fi streaming (has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi)
- Extra HDMI input (6 Total)
- 5-watts more power (75 watts (140 peak) x 7 channels with new 4 ohm certification)
- 75 watts (140 peak) x 7 channels with new 4 ohm certification
- New Auto Eco Mode for reduced power consumption
- AirPlay wireless streaming
- DLNA 1.5 audio and photo streaming
- Pandora and SiriusXM online streaming
- Spotify Connect
- Compatible audio file types: MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD
- Audyssey Bronze (MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume) built-in
- Powered Multi-zone/Multi-source listening
Denon AVR-S900W 7.2-channel A/V Receiver (pictured top, adds):
- 2 more HDMI inputs and adds 2 outputs (8 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs total)
- 15-watts more power (90 watts (185 peak) x 7 channels with new 4 ohm certification)
- Audyssey Bronze (MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume) built-in
- Analog to HDMI video transcoding
Price and Availability (June 2014)
- Denon AVR-S500BT ($249)
- Denon AVR-S700W ($449)
- Denon AVR-S900W ($599)
AVR-S500BT
AVR-S700W
AVR-S900W
