Pyle Home Theater Receiver
Score: 71/100
Denon AVR-X1700H
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Denon AVR-X1700H is a 7.2-channel receiver delivering 80 W per channel, HDMI 2.1 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz support, Audyssey calibration and HEOS streaming. It lacks a full-featured USB port and may be under-powered for large spaces. Ideal for gamers and home-theater enthusiasts who value advanced video and streaming features.
The Pyle PT696BT offers a budget-friendly 5.2-channel receiver with 1000 W peak power and Bluetooth 5.0, plus karaoke mic inputs and 4K video pass-through. It lacks advanced formats like Dolby Atmos and has a noisy cooling fan. Best suited for cost-conscious users wanting high volume and versatile connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 6best | |
— | 1best | |
— | 80 Wbest | |
— | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 430 mmbest | 434.34 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 141.9 mmbest | 152.4 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 350.1 mm | 337.82 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8.618 kgbest |
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Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | WMA | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM |
Channel Configuration | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | Bluetooth |
Features(1) | ||
Video Support (e.g., 4K/8K) | 4K/3D | 8K |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Width (mm) | 430.0 mm | 434.34 mm |
Height (mm) | 141.9 mm | 152.4 mm |
Depth (mm) | 350.1 mm | 337.82 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the PT865BT for its high power output, versatile connectivity and value-for-money proposition, calling it a powerful, affordable home-theater solution, while noting its sound lacks the refinement of premium hi-fi models and its construction is more budget-oriented.
Everyday buyers praise the receiver for delivering strong volume, reliable Bluetooth streaming and convenient karaoke features, but repeatedly mention the audible cooling fan as a nuisance, with a few isolated low ratings tied to that issue.
“Great budget amp/receiver... gets the job done. The Bluetooth feature really helped”
Professional reviewers describe the AVR-X1700H as an entry-level powerhouse that delivers room-filling 80 W/8 Ω sound and robust 8K video support. They commend its comprehensive HDMI 2.1 gaming features (VRR, ALLM, QFT) and the effective Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration that creates immersive Atmos without height speakers, while noting the power is best suited for modest-sized rooms and the USB functionality is limited.
Everyday users praise the receiver's easy setup, clear 8K video pass-through, and immersive Atmos/DTS:X virtualization, especially appreciating HEOS multi-room streaming and the built-in phono input. Recurring complaints focus on insufficient power for larger spaces, occasional HDMI handshake glitches with 8K sources, and the limited USB port functionality.
