Denon AVR-X1700H
AV receiver
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The Denon AVR-X1700H is a 7-channel AV receiver rated 80 W per channel at 8 Ω (2 channels driven), with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. It drives speakers down to 4 Ω and has 2 subwoofer outputs.
Decodes surround sound, switches inputs and powers your speakers.
$649 each (MSRP, September 2026)
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Speakers the AVR-X1700H can drive
Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against this amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
Rated to drive them (81)
- Micca M-8C
8 Ω · 90 dB
- Micca MB42X
8 Ω · 85 dB
- Polk Monitor XT90
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Klipsch CDT-3650-C II
8 Ω · 93 dB
- Klipsch CDT-5650-C II
8 Ω · 94 dB
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR
6 Ω · 85 dB
- Pioneer SP-FS52
6 Ω · 87 dB
- Sony SS-CS5
6 Ω · 87 dB
- Sony SS-CS8
6 Ω · 86 dB
- SVS Prime Satellite
8 Ω · 85 dB
- Polk Monitor XT15
8 Ω · 86 dB
- Polk Monitor XT30
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Polk RC60i
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Yamaha NS-IC800
8 Ω · 90 dB
- Monoprice Alpha 8in Carbon Fiber 2-way
8 Ω · 90 dB
- Sony SS-CS3
6 Ω · 88 dB
- Polk Monitor XT60
8 Ω · 86 dB
- Polk Signature Elite ES10
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Polk RC80i
8 Ω · 90 dB
- SVS Prime Elevation
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Polk Monitor XT20
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Polk Monitor XT35
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Polk Signature Elite ES30
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Klipsch R-50C
8 Ω · 96 dB
- Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C
8 Ω · 93 dB
- Pioneer SP-BS22A-LR
6 Ω · 85 dB
- JBL Stage 240B
6 Ω · 85 dB
- JBL Stage 240H
6 Ω · 87 dB
- ELAC DC53
6 Ω · 87.5 dB
- Polk Monitor XT70
8 Ω · 89 dB
- SVS Prime Bookshelf
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Polk Signature Elite ES50
8 Ω · 89 dB
- ELAC A4.2
6 Ω · 85 dB
- ELAC DB53
6 Ω · 86.5 dB
- Polk Signature Elite ES20
8 Ω · 88 dB
- Wharfedale Diamond 12.C
8 Ω · 90 dB
- Paradigm Monitor SE Atom
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Klipsch R-50M
8 Ω · 92 dB
- JBL Stage 245C
6 Ω · 91 dB
- JBL Stage 250B
6 Ω · 86 dB
- SVS Prime Center
8 Ω · 86 dB
- ELAC B6.2
6 Ω · 87 dB
- Klipsch RP-500C II
8 Ω · 94 dB
- Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i
8 Ω · 88 dB
- JBL Stage 260F
6 Ω · 90 dB
- Klipsch R-600F
8 Ω · 96 dB
- Klipsch RP-500M II
8 Ω · 92 dB
- KEF Q250c
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Klipsch RP-5000F II
8 Ω · 95 dB
- Paradigm Monitor SE 6000F
8 Ω · 93 dB
- Klipsch RP-500SA II
8 Ω
- JBL Stage 280F
6 Ω · 91 dB
- Klipsch R-40SA
8 Ω
- Focal Vestia Center
8 Ω · 91.5 dB
- Polk Reserve R100
8 Ω · 86 dB
- Polk Reserve R400
8 Ω · 89 dB
- Polk Reserve R500
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Klipsch RP-6000F II
8 Ω · 96 dB
- Klipsch RP-600M II
8 Ω · 94.5 dB
- SVS Prime Tower
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Klipsch RP-504C II
8 Ω · 96 dB
- Monitor Audio Bronze AMS 7G
8 Ω · 86 dB
- KEF Q350
8 Ω · 87 dB
- Klipsch R-605FA
8 Ω · 96 dB
- Klipsch RP-8000F II
8 Ω · 98 dB
- SVS Ultra Evolution Center
6 Ω · 87 dB
- Monitor Audio Bronze 50 7G
8 Ω · 86 dB
- Klipsch RP-502S II
8 Ω · 94 dB
- SVS Ultra Evolution Elevation
6 Ω · 87 dB
- KEF Q750
8 Ω · 88 dB
- Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3
8 Ω · 87 dB
- SVS Prime Pinnacle
8 Ω · 88 dB
- Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3
8 Ω · 84 dB
- SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
6 Ω · 87 dB
- Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3
8 Ω · 88 dB
- Focal Vestia N°1
8 Ω · 89.5 dB
- KEF LS50 Meta
8 Ω · 85 dB
- Focal Vestia N°3
8 Ω · 92 dB
- Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3
8 Ω · 90 dB
- SVS Ultra Evolution Titan
6 Ω · 88 dB
- SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
6 Ω · 88 dB
Works after a setting change (17)
Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.
- Polk Signature Elite ES90
4 Ω · 85 dB
- MartinLogan Motion AFX
4 Ω · 87 dB
- ELAC DF63
4 Ω · 87.5 dB
- KEF Q1 Meta
4 Ω · 86 dB
- MartinLogan Motion 35XTi
4 Ω · 92 dB
- KEF Q6 Meta
4 Ω · 86 dB
- MartinLogan Motion XT B100
4 Ω · 93 dB
- KEF Q3 Meta
4 Ω · 87 dB
- KEF Q8 Meta
4 Ω · 86 dB
- KEF Q7 Meta
4 Ω · 87 dB
- Sonus faber Lumina Center I
4 Ω · 87 dB
- Sonus faber Lumina I
4 Ω · 84 dB
- KEF Q11 Meta
4 Ω · 89 dB
- KEF Q Concerto Meta
4 Ω · 85 dB
- MartinLogan Motion XT C100
5 Ω · 93 dB
- MartinLogan Motion XT F100
4 Ω · 92 dB
- Sonus faber Lumina III
4 Ω · 89 dB
Subwoofers for the AVR-X1700H
Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine against the unit's subwoofer outputs and the subwoofer's inputs.
Connects (17)
- Dayton Audio SUB-1200
80 W · 12-inch driver
- Sony SA-CS9
115 W · 10-inch driver
- Polk PSW10
50 W · 10-inch driver
- Klipsch R-120SW
200 W · 12-inch driver
- Polk Monitor XT12
50 W · 12-inch driver
- Klipsch SPL-120
300 W · 12-inch driver
- SVS SB-1000 Pro
325 W · 12-inch driver
- Klipsch R-121SW
200 W · 12-inch driver
- Rythmik Audio L12
300 W · 12-inch driver
- SVS PB-1000 Pro
325 W · 12-inch driver
- Monoprice M-12 V2
500 W · 12-inch driver
- SVS SB-2000 Pro
550 W · 12-inch driver
- SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution
1,200 W · 9-inch driver
- SVS SB-3000 R|Evolution
1,200 W · 13-inch driver
- SVS PB-3000
800 W · 13-inch driver
- SVS PB-4000
1,200 W · 13.5-inch driver
- SVS PB-3000 R|Evolution
1,200 W · 13-inch driver
AVR-X1700H specifications
| Amplifier channels | 7 |
|---|---|
| Processing channels | 7 |
| Height formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Power | 80 W at 8 Ω |
| Room correction | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Size | 17×6×13 in |
| Lowest speaker impedance | 4 Ω |
| Impedance setting | 8 Ω, 6 Ω, 4 Ω |
| Subwoofer outputs | 2 |
| Speaker layouts | 7.1, 5.1.2 |
| Weight | 8.6 kg (19 lb) |
| MSRP | $649 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.
Questions about the AVR-X1700H
- How many speakers can the AVR-X1700H power?
- The Denon AVR-X1700H has 7 amplified channels. Its manual lists these layouts: 7.1, 5.1.2.
- Can the AVR-X1700H drive 4 ohm speakers?
- Yes. It is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω; set its speaker impedance setting to 4 Ω first.
- How many watts per channel is the AVR-X1700H?
- 80 W per channel into 8 Ω, measured from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 2 channels driven at 0.08% THD.
- Does the AVR-X1700H support Dolby Atmos?
- Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- How many subwoofer outputs does the AVR-X1700H have?
- 2 subwoofer outputs. Room correction is Audyssey MultEQ XT.
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References
- Denon AVR-X1700H: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-X1700H: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-X1700H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-X1700H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
- Denon AVR-X1700H: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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