Denon AVR-X2600Hchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Sound quality consistently wins owners over. Multiple users describe the AVR-X2600H's audio as a clear upgrade over previous amps, with crisp, clear dialogue and powerful output that outperformed a Sony amp and even made a commenter reconsider switching to a Sonos Arc soundbar. One long-term owner still praises the sound and power after a couple of years despite other operational gripes. This core strength appears to be the receiver's most repeated and strongest selling point across comments.

HEOS and Bluetooth features are a recurring frustration. Several owners report the HEOS app failing to connect reliably for lossless streaming, calling the app poor and disappointing. Another user documents a confusing, multi-step process just to add a song to a playlist, and a separate commenter notes a consistent 3-4 second Bluetooth audio lag during video playback. A third owner wanted direct phone Bluetooth playlist casting but found Denon pushes HEOS instead, calling the experience buggy for a receiver at this price.

Power rating claims cause real confusion among buyers. Multiple commenters point out inconsistency between the advertised 150W per channel and lower figures like 95W or 185W appearing on spec sheets or the unit itself, with one calling it a discrepancy worth questioning before purchase. This ambiguity, paired with one commenter's blunt claim of a known brand problem the company doesn't address, suggests buyers should verify real-world power output rather than relying solely on marketing figures.