
Review Summary
2018-01-18T19:00:00
Like the sound but Bluetooth will no longer connect to any device. In researching, I've discovered I am not the only one with this issue
Rkov
2016-12-29T19:00:00
Spotify is not available in my country Pakistan. Please help me out for alternate app for Android. Also please let me know that she'll I have to download the application to play the 4k movies? Bcoz unable to play the 4k videos through my receiver 1200W.
Miut
2016-09-18T20:00:00
This receiver replaced an old Denon AVR-683 which still works flawlessly. It was just time for some HDMI connections and bluetooth. So far, I'm pleased. Had some issues early on with the volume control showing up on the tv (which I didn't like since it mimic'd my Sony TV volume box), but once I figured out how to make the receiver pass through, its been fine. Video switching is fast and accurate and I've had zero issues connecting with a bluetooth device. Sound wise, this receiver on paper is rated at about the same power as my 683 was, but seems to have more guts to it when watching movies. It also seems to do better than my old 683 when playing music.
GDT77
2016-08-26T20:00:00
The specs on this receiver are excellent and for the system I am running it is perfect. For those complaining just because Pandora stopped working and then giving bad reviews for crying out loud if that is all you care about why buy this receiver. Pandora is not the best feature receiver has. Just like any other equipment now a days there are updates you will survive.
JCDMIA
2016-08-24T20:00:00
I'm really liking this receiver. It handles my speakers beautifully. I just ordered new surrounds so I'll take my monitors and mount them for Atmos. 4k support is great. Audessey calibration wouldn't work for me but I think it's because of the acoustics in my small room
Myth
2016-08-08T20:00:00
I'm having the same trouble with Pandora, worked fine for a few months and now won't start! Pandora responded through customer service that Denon needs update to fix problem...but there is no getting to Denon customer service. Also, there's all those stickers on the front of the receiver 'Spotify' etc, but no way during setup to access those. Disappointed and frustrated!
Marker
2016-07-26T20:00:00
Loved this receiver when I got it several months ago. Then Pandora went out, and Denon is working on it, but for the last month. Then that nice APP stopped working. Loaded the APP on to another device and nothing, strong wi-fi throughout the house and everything else is fine but the receiver cannot be seen by devices with the APP. And now the Bluetooth has stopped working, and again, everything else is working fine but the receiver cannot be seen by any Bluetooth device.
Rick
Yes
Update
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (7ch) (update)
No
Preamp: 7.1 (Max )
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
MultEQ XT
Yes (v1.5)
Yes
For Tablets: Android / iOS
For Smart Phones: Android / iOS
MP3, WMA, AAC
FLAC, ALAC, WAV, FLAC HD 192/24, WAV 192/24, ALAC 96/24
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (FLAC, WAV)
Back: 5
Front: 1
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main: 1
Yes
No
No
Yes
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No
Yes
No
in Standby Mode: Yes
Yes
2
From HDMI Source: No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
By Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT
Yes
No
1 line
Yes
No
Yes
Hybrid GUI
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
3
Yes
2
1
No
Assignable
2
1
Yes (0.2)
Assignable
7+1
1
2
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
No
No
Yes
Yes
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7
2
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Assignable
7
6Ohms, 1kHz, 10% 1ch Drive: 175W
8Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive: 80W
6Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive: 120W
No
ECO On: 30W
ECO Off: 45W
RC-1189
0.1W
No
No
No
0.5W
430W
2.7W
Antenna Horizontal: 17.1 x 13.3 x 5.9" / 434.34 x 337.82 x 149.86mm
Antenna Vertical: 17.1 x 13.3 x 8.5" / 434.34 x 337.82 x 215.90mm
18.7lbs / 8.48kg
883795003667
I'm Pleased
By GDT77
This receiver replaced an old Denon AVR-683 which still works flawlessly. It was just time for some HDMI connections and bluetooth. So far, I'm pleased. Had some issues early on with the volume control showing up on the tv (which I didn't like since it mimic'd my Sony TV volume box), but once I figured out how to make the receiver pass through, its been fine. Video switching is fast and accurate and I've had zero issues connecting with a bluetooth device. Sound wise, this receiver on paper is...
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Excellent reviever sound is superb
By JCDMIA
The specs on this receiver are excellent and for the system I am running it is perfect. For those complaining just because Pandora stopped working and then giving bad reviews for crying out loud if that is all you care about why buy this receiver. Pandora is not the best feature receiver has. Just like any other equipment now a days there are updates you will survive.
Experience the ultimate in home theater surround sound with the AVR-x1200W 7.2 channel A/V receiver which features Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound decoding, delivering breathtaking surround sound with today's advanced movie soundtracks. With Dolby Atmos, you'll experience the same revolutionary 3D surround sound found in premium movie theaters, with the ability to create an overhead surround soundfield that dramatically expands the sonic space. And, via a firmware update (available fall 2015), the AVR-x1200W will be able to decode DTS:x soundtracks, which also deliver an immersive 3-dimensional soundspace.
Prepared for the future, the AVR-x1200W features an advanced video processing system which provides for 4K Ultra HD full rate and it's 3D compatible. The AVR-x1200W is also HDCP 2.2 compliant, a requirement for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content. Full wireless connectivity is provided by both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with dual antennas that help ensure robust signal transmission and reception. Stream your favorite music through AirPlay, Spotify Connect or local network storage drives and enjoy easy control via the Denon 2015 AVR Remote iOS and Android apps.
7.2 channel A/V Receiver with 80W per channel
Built-in Wi-Fi with dual antenna; built-in Bluetooth
4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through and 4:4:4 color resolution
6 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front) with full HDCP 2.2 support
Dolby Atmos (up to 5.1.2)
DTS:x ready (via firmware update)
Audyssey MultEQ XT room equalization
DSD, FLAC, ALAC and AIFF High Resolution audio streaming
AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio
ECO mode with off/on/auto setting
Front panel USB input
Dolby Atmos
For many years, movie surround soundtracks have been channel-based. Revolutionary Dolby Atmos surround sound technology dispenses with channel-based coding in favor of more advanced object-based coding, giving the sound designer the ability to precisely place sounds anywhere in the 3-dimensional space.
Now, you can enjoy this same award-winning technology at home with the AVR-x1200W, which features the ability to connect a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and 2 additional overhead speakers or 2 additional Dolby Atmos-certified up-firing speakers for the ultimate home theater experience. Along with Dolby Atmos decoding and Dolby Surround Upmixing, the AVR-x1200W also features Dolby TrueHD lossless decoding and other Dolby Digital technologies.
DTS:x
The latest immersive surround sound system, DTS:x, features object-based audio coding that lets the sound designer place sonic elements anywhere in the 3D acoustic soundspace and provides for overhead speakers to deliver a stunning surround sound experience.DTS:x and DTS Neural:x Upmixer will be enabled through an online firmware update coming in the fall of 2015. For more info, please visitwww.denon.com/dtsx.
Advanced Quad-Core 32-bit DSP Processor
Featuring an advanced quad-core 32-bit DSP processor, the AVR-x1200W easily handles multi-thread processing tasks, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:x decoding, Audyssey room acoustic correction, bass management and DSP surround simulation. The processor features tremendous processing power, with 4 300-MHz DSP cores that deliver over 1 billion computations per second.
Latest HDMI 2.0a Connectivity; HDCP 2.2 Compatible
Equipped with 6 HDMI inputs, including 1 conveniently located on the front panel, the AVR-x1200W features an advanced video section that features the latest HDMI specifications, including support for 4K Ultra HD 60 Hz full rate video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling and 21:9 video pass-through, along with support for 3D content. The AVR-x1200W also features HDCP 2.2 compatibility, a requirement for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content.
Built-in Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Featuring Bluetooth & Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the AVR-x1200W is equipped with an advanced dual antenna RF transceiver system for robust and error-free streaming, even in congested urban environments. Connect to the internet through your home Wi-Fi network (or with a hard-wired connection via the RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port) and enjoy your favorite tracks from streaming music services such as Pandora, Spotify Connect and SiriusXM. You can also choose from thousands of internet radio stations around the world and enjoy music from virtually every genre.
With AirPlay, you can enjoy listing to your favorite tracks wirelessly from your favorite iOS device, including the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad and the AVR-x1200W is also DLNA 1.5 certified for compatibility with your home PC or Mac. The Denon 2015 AVR Remote App lets you easily control the AVR-x1200W with your favorite portable device and it's available for both Apple and Android devices.
Full Specification 4K Ultra HD Compatibility
In addition to handling 4K Ultra HD 3840x2160 resolution, the AVR-x1200W also features HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Wide Color Gamut compatibility, key components of the BT.2020 4K Ultra HD video specification.
Easy To Setup, Easy To Use
With Denon exclusive Setup Assistant along with the Quick Start Guide, you can connect and configure your home theater system quickly and easily. The Setup Assistant features clear on-screen graphics and text that quickly and easily guide you through the setup process, optimizing critical system settings for the best possible sound quality.
Powerful 7 Channel Discrete Amplifier with Eco Mode
Featuring high current discrete power output devices on all channels, the AVR-x1200W is rated at 80 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz~20 kHz, .08% THD). For compatibility with the widest range of loudspeaker models, the AVR-x1200W is also equipped with low impedance drive capability, to provide operational stability with speakers rated at 4 ohms. The Eco mode adjusts the power amplifier's output according to the volume level to reduce power consumption and the on-screen Eco meter lets you see the power consumption reduction in real time.
Dual Subwoofer Outputs
The AVR-x1200W features dual subwoofer outputs, which lets you connect two smaller subwoofers instead of a single larger sub and enjoy the benefits of response averaging by having two subs in different locations in the room. With dual subwoofers, deep bass is smoother and more detailed, minimizing the peaks and dips that often result with a single subwoofer setup.
Audyssey Silver
As the first A/V receiver manufacturer to embrace Audyssey's advanced DSP audio algorithms, Denon has introduced the most Audyssey-equipped products and the AVR-x1200W features the Audyssey Silver suite of DSP functions, which includes MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Audyssey MultEQ XT automatic room acoustic measurement and correction system matches your speakers to your room's acoustics, for the smoothest, most natural tonal balance. MultEQ XT provides greater filter precision for the main and satellite speakers, with 8 times the resolution compared to the base MultEQ system, at up to 8 measurement locations.
Multi-Source/Multi-room
Enjoy stereo sound from one source in one room and 5.1 surround sound from another source in the main room. Simply connect a pair of stereo speakers to the multi-room amplified outputs. Or, connect a separate stereo amp and speakers to the Zone 2 pre-outs and enjoy full 7 channel surround sound in the main room.
Convenient USB Port
The convenient USB port on the front panel lets you stream tunes directly from your iPod touch, iPhone and iPad and charge your device at the same time. You can also connect a USB drive or NAS device and listen to MP3 and WAV files and the AVR-x1200W features high resolution audio file compatibility, including DSD (2.8 MHz) and FLAC lossless decoding.
Color Coded 4-Way Speaker Terminals
The high quality speaker terminals feature multi-way connection capability to handle a wide variety of speaker cable termination types. They're also color coded for correct hookup the very first time and color coded speaker cable labels are included.
Easy To Use Quick Select Functions
There are 4 Quick Select function buttons on the front panel and on the ergonomic remote control, that let you get to your favorite sources quickly. And, the Quick Select function remembers your preferred audio settings for each one.
Denon HEOS Link IP Control
Denon's acclaimed HEOS whole home audio system features advanced multi-room, multi-source audio streaming and the AVR-x1200W features IP control capability with the HEOS Link, so you can control the receiver with the HEOS app.
External Control and IP Control Capabilities
As part of Denon's INCommand series of custom integration friendly A/V components, the AVR-x1200W is equipped with a range of features that provide enhanced control capabilities and compatibility with 3rd party and custom integration solutions. For remote control compatibility with other components in your home theater system, the AVR-x1200W features an IR (infrared) remote control input on the rear panel.
Ease-Of-Use and Other Features
ECO mode
Horizontal color-coded layout of speaker terminals for easy connection
Label sheet for marking Speaker Wires & HDMI Cables
Comes with simple, easy-to-use remote control handset
Setup Assistant, providing easy-to-follow setup instructions with Hybrid Graphical User Interface with 3 languages
Denon AVR Remote for iOS and Android
4 Quick Select buttons - can be used to store favorite sources, internet radio stations and preferred settings
Standby HDMI Pass through