
Review Summary
2016-12-09T19:00:00
Dolby Almost is not too good. I bought the latest version, Auro 3D for $200 & I did not hear a big difference. The sound effects are very low. I honestly think Pioneer is better. Auro 3D should make an update to better the quality.
Alexny
2016-11-04T20:00:00
upgraded from an earlier Pioneer Elite and the Denon is a great upgrade! A/V receivers have come along way in audio processing and the X4200 is packed with options.
GoBills
Yes
Update
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (9ch) (update)
Yes (upgrade)
Preamp: 9.2 (Max )
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
AL24 Processing Plus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MultEQ XT32 (PRO)
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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (FLAC, WAV)
Back: 7
Front: 1
Up to 4K 60/50
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main: 2
Zone: 1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Up to 4K 60/50
in Standby Mode: Yes
Yes
3
From HDMI Source: Yes
2
Yes (2ch)
Yes (2ch)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
By Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO
Yes
No
2 line
Yes
No
Yes
Advanced
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
Yes
3+1
2
2
No
Assignable
2
1
Yes (13.2)
Assignable
7+1
3
2 (independent)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
5+1
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
11
2
2
Assignable
7
8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive: 125W
6Ohms, 1kHz, 10% 1ch Drive: 235W
6Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive: 165W
Yes
ECO On: 55W
ECO Off: 85W
RC-1193
0.1W
Yes
No
No
0.5W
670W
2.7W
Antenna Horizontal: 17.1 x 15.3 x 6.6" / 434.34 x 388.62 x 167.64mm
Antenna Vertical: 17.1 x 15.3 x 9.3" / 434.34 x 388.62 x 236.22mm
Without Antenna: 17.1 x 15 x 6.6" / 434.34 x 381.00 x 167.64mm
27.8lbs / 12.61kg
883795003728
Power House!!
By GoBills
upgraded from an earlier Pioneer Elite and the Denon is a great upgrade! A/V receivers have come along way in audio processing and the X4200 is packed with options.
Immerse yourself in thrilling 3D surround sound with the Denon AVR-x4200W A/V receiver, which features Dolby Atmos surround decoding for the ultimate home theater listening experience with today's blockbuster soundtracks. And, via a firmware update (available later in 2015), the AVR-x4200W will be able to decode forthcoming DTS:x immersive surround soundtracks. Both Dolby Atmos and DTS:x feature object-based surround sound with the ability to drive overhead speakers to deliver the ultimate immersive 3D audio experience. Featuring an advanced video processing and switching section, the AVR-x4200W features full 4K Ultra HD connectivity and HDCP 2.2 compliance.
Equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with dual diversity antennas, the AVR-x4200W lets you listen to your favorite music from streaming services including Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify Connect and you can listen to any of thousands of Internet radio stations. You can also stream your favorite tracks wirelessly from your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad via AirPlay. The powerful amplifier section features discrete high current output devices on all channels and all amp channels are configured identically. Rated at 125 watts per channel(8 ohms, 0.05%THD, 20Hz~20kHz), the AVR-x4200W has the ability to drive lower impedance 4 ohm speakers on all channels.
Dolby Atmos
Dolby's new 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-x4200W, which features the ability to connect a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and 2 additional overhead speakers or 2 additional Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for the ultimate home theater experience. Thanks to the 9ch processing capability, you can just add an external 2-channel amplifier and even enjoy a thrilling 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 channel Atmos experience. Along with Dolby Atmos decoding and Dolby Surround Upmixing, the AVR-x4200W 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 and the AVR-x4200W also features DTS-HD Master Audio and other DTS technologies
Auro-3D Upgradeable
By fully immersing the listener in a cocoon of life-like sound, Auro-3D puts you right in the middle of the action. Auro-3D provides an immersive surround sound experience thanks to dedicated height and overhead channels, in addition to the regular channels. The height information, captured in recording or created during the mixing process, is mixed into a standard 5.1 PCM stream that comes with a regular Blu-ray. Moreover, the Auro-3D Engine combines different technologies to guarantee an optimum 3D sound experience generated both natively and from existing audio content.
Denon Link HD; AL24 Processing Plus
When connected to a compatible Denon Blu-ray player, their exclusive Denon Link HD system provides a dedicated pathway for the critical timing data to eliminate distortion caused by jitter errors in the main data stream. Denon's exclusive AL24 Processing Plus provides ultra high resolution digital audio filtering and precision tailoring of the main (L/R) audio channels, to deliver shimmering detail in the highs, along with smooth natural midrange and a broad soundstage with improved imaging.
Powerful DSP
In order to properly handle the multitude of advanced digital audio decoding and processing functions, the AVR-x4200W features an sophisticated DSP audio processing system that incorporates no less than 4 powerful high speed fourth generation SHARC DSP processors, which together have a combined continuous processing capability of 10 GFLOPS (10 billion floating point numerical computations per second).
Latest HDMI 2.0a Connectivity; HDCP 2.2 Compatible; ISF-Certified
Prepared for the future, the AVR-x4200W features an advanced video section that's fully compatible with the latest HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 specifications on all 8 HDMI inputs. With 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 21:9 video, 3D and BT.2020 pass-through support on every input, the AVR-x4200W is ready for the next generation of Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and other 4K Ultra HD sources. Certified by the Imaging Science Foundation, the AVR-x4200W features a full suite of video calibration controls (for use by an ISF technician), along with ISF Day and ISF Night video modes.
Built-in Bluetooth & Wi-Fi; Music Streaming; AirPlay
Featuring Bluetooth & Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the AVR-x4200W is equipped with an advanced dual diversity antenna transceiver system for robust and error-free streaming, even in congested RF 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, Sirius XM and Spotify Connect, as well as from thousands of internet radio stations around the world.
Powerful 7 Channel Discrete Amplifier with ECO Mode
The AVR-x4200W features a sophisticated power amplifier section with all 7 channels configured identically, employing discrete high current capable power transistors. Each channel is rated at 125 watts (8 ohms, 20Hz~20kHz, 0.05%THD) and all channels are able to safely drive lower impedance speakers (down to 4 ohms). Denon new advanced ECO amplifier mode adjusts power consumption according to signal level and there's an on-screen Eco Mode display that lets you see the power consumption reduction in real time.
Smart TV Connectivity
Via the HDMI CEC (consumer electronics control) functionality in your Smart TV, you may be able to control your Denon AVR with the Smart TV's remote control. With HDMI control" set to ON in your receiver, you can set Smart Menu" to ON to start controlling your Denon AVR with your Smart TV's remote. The Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode selections, the AVR's setup menu and 4 Quick Selects.
Audyssey Platinum DSP Suite
Equipped with the full Audyssey Platinum suite of advanced DSP algorithms, the AVR-x4200W features Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correction. With the supplied measurement microphone, MultEQ XT32 analyzes each speaker's output (including the subwoofers) at up to 8 measurement locations and generates precision digital filters that optimize each channel for the correct frequency and time domain response. The AVR-x4200W is also Audyssey Pro Installer ready. Audyssey Dynamic Volume smoothes out annoying jumps in volume (such as TV commercials), letting you listen at lower levels and still enjoy clear dialog, music and sound effects. Audyssey Dynamic EQ provides precision tonal tailoring for full range clarity at any listening level.
Dual Subwoofer Outputs
With a single subwoofer, optimum placement within the room for the best bass response isn't always possible. Depending on the location, bass response at the main listening position can be uneven with audible peaks and dips. With 2 subwoofers positioned in different locations, response averaging evens out the low bass range for more accurate bass anywhere in the listening area.
Multi-Source/Multi-room
You can enjoy your favorite movie in the main room, while others enjoy stereo sound from different sources in 2 other rooms. The AVR-x4200W is equipped with speaker connections for a 2nd stereo zone and pre-amp outputs for a 3rd stereo zone. There's also a dedicated HDMI output for 2nd zone audio and video so you can watch and enjoy 2 different video sources at the same time.
Convenient USB Port
The convenient front panel USB port 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 and listen to MP3 and WAV files and the AVR-x4200W features high resolution audio file compatibility, including DSD (2.8 MHz) and FLAC lossless decoding up to 24-bit/192-kHz.
Color Coded 4-Way Speaker Terminals
The high quality speaker terminals feature multi-way connection capability to handle a number of speaker cable terminations including banana plugs. They're also color coded for correct hookup the very first time and color coded speaker cable labels are included.
Easy To Setup, Easy To Use
Featuring a clear, easy to understand graphical on-screen display, the AVR-x4200W guides you through the setup process that ensures the right configuration the very first time. Denon exclusive Setup Assistant and the included Quick Start guide together provide easy setup guidance, optimizing critical settings for the best possible sound quality with your particular equipment configuration.
Denon HEOS Link IP Control
Denon's acclaimed HEOS whole home audio system features advanced multi-room, multi-source audio streaming and the AVR-x4200W features IP control capability with the HEOS Link, so you can control the receiver with the HEOS app.
Easy To Use Quick Select Functions
There are 4 Quick Select function buttons on the front panel and the remote control. These let you choose your favorite sources and each one remembers your preferred sound mode for that source.