Friday 11 July 2014

AVR-X3100W IN-Command 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD A/V Receiver with Bluetooth and WiFi Review

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Equipped with both WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technologies, the AVR-X3100W A/V receiver lets you listen to your favorite tracks from your portable audio player, smartphone and tablet, as well as from your home network. Choose from a wide range of internet radio stations, and listen to your favorite tracks from music streaming services such as Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify. You can also listen to tracks on your DLNA home PC or Mac, and the AVR-X3100W is equipped with dual RF antennas for maximum Bluetooth and WiFi reception quality.

The AVR-X3100W's advanced video processor is equipped to handle future 4K Ultra HD 60 Hz full rate content as well as featuring 4:4:4 Pure Color 4K sub-sampling pass-through, both features of the latest HDMI specification. The AVR-X3100W is also certified by the Imaging Science Foundation for video quality, and is equipped with the full suite of ISFccc advanced video calibration controls.

The powerful 7 channel amplifier section features identical power amp design on all channels along with high current discrete power output devices. Rated at 105 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz~20 kHz, .08% THD), the AVR-X3100W is also rated to drive lower impedance speakers, down to 4 ohms. Our new Eco amplifier mode automatically adjusts power output based on volume level, and an on-screen Eco meter lets you see the power consumption savings in real time.

Featuring Audyssey's Gold suite of advanced DSP audio processing algorithms, the AVR-X3100W includes Audyssey MultEQ XT automatic room acoustic measurement and correction system, along with Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ. Audyssey DSX (Dynamic Surround Expansion) provides the ability to add front height or front wide speakers.


Built-in Bluetooth, WiFi, AirPlay, and DLNA

Stream your favorite tracks wirelessly to the AVR-X3100W via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth wireless feature remembers up to 8 different Bluetooth source devices, and features automatic power on and pairing. Via your Wi-Fi home network, you can stream your favorite tracks from Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify subscription services (not all services available in all markets). You can also choose from thousands of internet radio stations. Dual antennas assure reliable and stable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmission and reception.

You can also stream your favorite music from your Apple devices, including the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad via the built-in AirPlay feature. You can also access content on your PC or Mac via the DLNA 1.5 compatibility. An RJ-45 wired LAN port is provided for direct connection to your home network



Audyssey Gold DSP with MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Audyssey DSX

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-X3100W features the Audyssey Gold suite of DSP audio processing functions, which includes MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume, and Audyssey DSX for front height or wide speakers.

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 surround speakers, with 8x the resolution compared to the base MultEQ system, along with the ability to measure at up to 8 locations in the room.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ uses advanced psychoacoustic algorithms to continually adjust tonal balance so that the sound you hear is full range, even at lower volume levels, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume smoothes out annoying volume jumps, especially with overly loud commercials.



Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:X, Audyssey DSX Additional Front Channel Options
The advanced audio decoding section includes the latest high resolution lossless decoders including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. There are also 3 additional audio decoding options for expanding the front soundstage:
Dolby Pro Logic IIz adds the option of 2 additional front height speakers.
DTS Neo:X provides the option of front height or front wide speakers.
Audyssey DSX provides the option of front height or front wide speakers

With the AVR-X3100W Amp Assign function you can choose to use 2 of the available amp channels to drive front height or wide speakers, or you can run a 7 speaker setup and add a stereo amp connected to the pre-outputs to drive another pair of front height or wide speakers.


Easy To Setup, Easy To Use
With the supplied Quick Setup guide along with the intuitive on screen Setup Assistant, you'll have the AVR-X3100W configured quickly and easily. You can even control the setup via your PC's web browser, our use our available iOS and Android Denon Remote Apps with your smartphone or tablet.

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New Tablet Apps
In addition to the Denon Remote Apps, which are available for iOS and Android devices, we've also created a new tablet app for larger screen sizes. It's available for Android tablets, iPads and the Kindle Fire.

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Convenient USB Port
The convenient USB port on the front panel lets you stream tunes from your iPod, iPod touch, iPhone and iPad, and charge your device at the same time.



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Powerful 7 Channel Discrete Amplifier with Eco Mode
The powerful amplifier section features identical circuit design for all 7 channels, with equal power across all channels as well. The AVR-X3100W is conservatively rated at 105 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz~20 kHz, .08% THD), and all channels are able to safely drive lower impedance 4 ohms speakers.

Our new Eco amplifier 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.


Multi-room Listening
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.

The dual HDMI outputs support different program sources, so you can enjoy a surround movie in the main room and a separate stereo program with video from a different source in the second room.


Dual Subwoofer Outputs
With a single subwoofer setup, room acoustics and the subwoofer's location you may not experience optimum deep bass response. Instead, because of room resonances, deep bass quality may be uneven due to room interaction.

With the AVR-X3100W's dual subwoofer outputs, you can connect two subwoofers and place them in different parts of the room to enjoy smoother and more accurate deep bass response.


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.



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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. The Quick Select function even remembers your preferred audio settings for each one.

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External Control and IP Control Capabilities
As part of Denon's IN-Command series of custom integration friendly A/V components, the AVR-X3100W 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-X3100W features an IR (infrared) remote control input on the rear panel.

The AVR-X3100W can also be set up and operated by a home computer on the network via IP control, either via wired LAN connection or via WiFi wireless connection.

The AVR-X3100W also features Control4 SDDP (Simple Device Detection Protocol) certification for quick and easy integration with Control4 home automation equipment, and it's also compatible with Crestron home automation equipment.

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