deepverified comparison
Denon AVR-X2800H vs Marantz Cinema 60 — 7.2 AV receiver for a Dolby Atmos home cinema
The verdict
Our pick → AVR-X2800H
The two share the same platform and feature set; the Denon costs ~CHF 295 less, while the Marantz adds warmer stereo voicing and a more premium build.
Features / valueAVR-X2800HMusicalityCinema 60Build & designCinema 60
- Identical core feature set — 8K, Audyssey MultEQ XT, HEOS, Atmos/DTS:X — for roughly CHF 295 less
- The Marantz advantages (warmer voicing, premium chassis) mostly show on 2-channel music with revealing speakers
- For a cinema-first 7.2 setup the Denon menus and setup are slightly more feature-forward and better documented
Specifications
| Specification | AVR-X2800H | Cinema 60 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 6 in / 2 out (3× 8K) | 6 in / 2 out (3× 8K) |
| Phono | MM | MM |
| Video | 8K/60, 4K/120, VRR/ALLM | 8K/60, 4K/120, VRR/ALLM |
| Streaming | HEOS, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth | HEOS, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth |
| Power (8Ω) | 95 W/ch | 100 W/ch |
| Price (CHF) | 634 | 929 |
| Room correction | Audyssey MultEQ XT | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Amplified channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
✓ marks the stronger value where it is measurable. Below the ~80 Hz crossover and for everyday use, some differences matter less than they look.