Denon AVR-S570BT vs Yamaha RX500A
The Denon AVR-S570BT costs less ($449 vs $600). The Yamaha RX500A decodes Dolby Atmos, powers more speakers (7 vs 5) and processes more channels (7 vs 5).
What each one works with
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| AVR-S570BT | RX500A | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers it drives | 67 of 98 | 98 of 98, 17 after a setting change |
| Subwoofers that connect | 17 of 17 | 17 of 17 |
| Largest layouts on its own amps | 5.1 | 5.1.2, 7.1 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| AVR-S570BT | RX500A | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier channels | 5 | 7 |
| Processing channels | 5 | 7 |
| Height formats | None | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Power | 70 W at 8 Ω | 70 W at 8 Ω |
| Size | 17×6×13 in | 17×6×13 in |
| Lowest speaker impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Subwoofer outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| MSRP | $449 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $600 each (MSRP, May 2026) |
| Room correction | — | Room Correction |
| Impedance setting | — | 8 Ω, 6 Ω |
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References
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
- Yamaha RX500A: Spec sheet, usa.yamaha.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Yamaha RX500A: Manufacturer product page, usa.yamaha.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Yamaha RX500A: Manufacturer product page, usa.yamaha.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
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