Denon AVR-X6800H vs Marantz CINEMA 30
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Choosing between the Denon AVR-X6800H and Marantz CINEMA 30? Both compete in the AVR / Receiver segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Denon AVR-X6800H scores higher in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in audio quality, gaming performance, volume/SPL, ease of use, future-proofing.
The Denon AVR-X6800H holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Marantz CINEMA 30 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Count | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Powered Channels | 11 | 15 |
| Max Processing Ch | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Amplifier Class | AB | AB |
| Watts/Ch (8Ω) | 140W | 140W |
| Watts/Ch (6Ω) | — | — |
| Min Impedance | 4-ohm | 4-ohm |
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 4K/120Hz | Yes | Yes |
| 8K/60Hz | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes | Yes |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Atmos Height Virt. | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master | Yes | Yes |
| Auro-3D | Yes | Yes |
| Room Correction | MultEQ XT32 | MultEQ XT32 |
| Room Corr. Tier | REFERENCE | REFERENCE |
| Dirac Live | Yes | Yes |
| Dirac Bass Control | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Transmit | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Roon Tested | Yes | Yes |
| HEOS | Yes | Yes |
| MusicCast | No | No |
| DTS Play-Fi | No | No |
| BluOS | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Alexa Built-in | No | Yes |
| Google Assistant | No | Yes |
| Siri/HomeKit | No | Yes |
| Works with Sonos | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | No |
| Zone 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Zone 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Zone 4 | No | No |
| Coax Digital In | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Digital In | 2 | 2 |
| Phono Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| Sub Outputs | 4 | 4 |
| Pre-Out Channels | 13 | 13 |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Speaker Terminals | Binding Posts | Binding Posts |
| Remote App | Yes | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Key Differences
- Powered Channels: Denon AVR-X6800H at 11 vs Marantz CINEMA 30 at 15
- Alexa Built-in: Denon AVR-X6800H at No vs Marantz CINEMA 30 at Yes
- Google Assistant: Denon AVR-X6800H at No vs Marantz CINEMA 30 at Yes
- Siri/HomeKit: Denon AVR-X6800H at No vs Marantz CINEMA 30 at Yes
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Denon AVR-X6800H and Marantz CINEMA 30 compare to the rest of the field.
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