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Denon AVR-X7200W A/V Receiver Review Test Bench

Test Bench

This graph shows that the AVR-X7200W’s left channel, from CD input to speaker output with two channels driving 8-ohm loads, reaches 0.1% distortion at 146.6 watts and 1% distortion at 185.8 watts. Into 4 ohms, the amplifier reaches 0.1% distortion at 234.7 watts and 1% distortion at 265.5 watts.

Response from the multichannel input to the speaker output measures –0.04 dB at 10 Hz, –0.00 dB at 20 Hz, –0.14 dB at 20 kHz, and –3.62 dB at 50 kHz. THD+N from the CD input to the speaker output was less than 0.006% at 1 kHz when driving 2.83 volts into an 8-ohm load. Crosstalk at 1 kHz driving 2.83 volts into an 8-ohm load was –93.91 dB left to right and –94.53 dB right to left. The signal-to-noise ratio with an 8-ohm load from 10 Hz to 24 kHz with “A” weighting was –108.20 dBrA.

From the Dolby Digital input to the loudspeaker output, the left channel measures +0.01 dB at 20 Hz and –0.65 dB at 20 kHz. The center channel measures +0.01 dB at 20 Hz and –0.61 dB at 20 kHz, and the left surround channel measures +0.01 dB at 20 Hz and –0.62 dB at 20 kHz. From the Dolby Digital input to the line-level output, the LFE channel is +0.01 dB at 20 Hz when referenced to the level at 40 Hz and reaches the upper 3-dB down point at 118 Hz and the upper 6-dB down point at 121 Hz.—MJP

2 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 146.6 watts
1% distortion at 185.8 watts

5 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 122.3 watts
1% distortion at 138.0 watts

7 channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 113.7 watts
1% distortion at 124.0 watts

Analog frequency response in Pure Direct mode:
–0.04 dB at 10 Hz
–0.00 dB at 20 Hz
–0.06 dB at 20 kHz
–3.51 dB at 50 kHz

Analog frequency response with signal processing:
–0.81 dB at 10 Hz
–0.23 dB at 20 Hz
–0.42 dB at 20 kHz
–20.36 dB at 50 kHz

Video: The Denon passed our usual tests for video clipping and HD deinterlacing.—MF

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snorene's picture
Submitted by snorene on May 19, 2016 - 3:12pm

The receiver is rated at 150 watts into 8 ohms with two channels driven. See our Test Bench for five- and seven-channel measurements.

Only the two channel test is shown...

Test Bench: Audio This graph shows the AVR-X7200W’s left channel, from CD input to speaker output with two channels driving 8-ohm loads.
Read more at http://www.soundandvision.com/content/denon-avr-x7200w-av-receiver-test-...

Bob Ankosko's picture
Submitted by Bob Ankosko on May 21, 2016 - 10:28am
The Test Bench results have been updated. Our apologies for the delay in getting these posted.
Igor's picture
Submitted by Igor on November 19, 2016 - 12:02am

How come 5200 is better than 7200 in stereo mode ? They have same power amplifier, 5200 traditionally should have lower voltage. How can it have higher output power and lower THD in wider range, than 7200?

mhdaniels31's picture
Submitted by mhdaniels31 on May 19, 2016 - 3:20pm

tryed your link even copy and pasted it and still ended up with a graph and zero numbers is there going to be an edit to fix this problem.The denon receiver you reviewed is there flagship model after 2 other big publications skipped the bench tests I really hope S&V isnt going to also by the way nice review did you notice the denon ever getting to hot can you test it with more demanding 4ohm speakers

Mark Fleischmann's picture
Submitted by Mark Fleischmann on May 20, 2016 - 7:51am
According to our review of the Paradigms: "Impedance reaches a minimum of 4.18 ohms at 174 Hz." But "demanding" speakers probably should be running off an outboard muscle amp, not a receiver.
hk2000's picture
Submitted by hk2000 on May 19, 2016 - 7:57pm

There are 2 down firing fans in this receiver. Did they kick in at any time during your testing? If so, how loud were they?
Thanks.

Mark Fleischmann's picture
Submitted by Mark Fleischmann on May 20, 2016 - 7:52am
I didn't hear any fans go on though that doesn't mean they didn't. The sound might have been masked by the speakers.
hk2000's picture
Submitted by hk2000 on May 20, 2016 - 3:13pm

Thanks. I, like others, am skeptical about amp section. I am in the market for a receiver and S&V has already spoiled us with the thorough bench test results- this one leaves a lot of question marks.

ToddAtmos's picture
Submitted by ToddAtmos on May 19, 2016 - 9:36pm

Test Bench missing ? always curious about power output

mhdaniels31's picture
Submitted by mhdaniels31 on May 20, 2016 - 10:23am

is there a special reseason that this is the only receiver in all the recent years of publication that doesnt show the actual bench test numbers did denon refuse to allow you to review the receiver if you didnt agree to not publish your test results.For a flagship receiver you expect decent numbers but by the graph you supplied alone it seems to be a little less powerful then the 4520ci I find it really strange that the receivers 5, 7 channel and 4ohm results have not been published can you at least give a deffinitive answer if you will be uploading the results later it seems like your dodging the question which leaves me wondering if the results were dissapointing so you didnt publish them or were not allowed to due to restrictions from denon

Mark Fleischmann's picture
Submitted by Mark Fleischmann on May 20, 2016 - 4:32pm
The Test Bech was published to the web in an incomplete form. We're not holding out on you. It was just an error and will be corrected soon.
goodfellas27's picture
Submitted by goodfellas27 on May 20, 2016 - 12:43pm

The shadiness of not showing what the amp stage is able to do, and number playing is one of the many reasons I when separate.

ToddAtmos's picture
Submitted by ToddAtmos on May 21, 2016 - 10:51am

thanks for posting the power ratings! looks impressive for a receiver in my opinion

soldier38's picture
Submitted by soldier38 on November 3, 2016 - 9:47pm

Compared to the Marantz 7010 which is now the outgoing Flagship AVR, which would you rate best in music sound quality? If amp wattage was not an issue, which is the better receiver in your opinion? I have read a few threads that indicate the Marantz has better sound quality but the Denon may be a better receiver although there has not been a direct comparison. I have been a long time fan of Marantz since the sr7005 but now I am again in the market for a full featured AVR with great sound. By the way, the reviews were both great reads.

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