Marantz SR7013 (9.2 Channels)
If money is no object, then this bad boy needs to be on your radar. It’s tough to know where to begin with this AV receiver. Beyond supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X the SR7013 is also an IMAX enhanced receiver. IMAX enhanced promises to not only deliver better sound quality but better image quality as well. The Marantz SR7013 also has a boatload of features to go with its breathtaking sound quality, from Bluetooth and WiFi to Amazon and Google voice control there’s not much that isn’t included in SR7013’s rectangular package. Of course, if sound quality is the main thing your interested in, then you can’t go wrong with the SR7013. Its ability to create a 3D audio experience via Atmos or DTS:X is second to none. Even large rooms will bend to the will of this AV receiver. The price tag may be a little steep for some, but the Marantz SR7013 is one of the best amps for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. See current price.
Denon AVR-X8500H (13.2 Channels)
If you thought the Marantz SR7013 was expensive, then wait until you take a gander at the Denon AVR-X8500H. This mammoth of an AV receiver seems tailor-made for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Rated at 150 watts per channel, the 8500 is more than capable of powering a few sets of overhead Dolby Atmos speakers with ease. The 8500H scoffs at the SR7013’s 9.2 channels and raises the ante to 13.2. The Denon AVR-X8500H has just about everything you could want in a flagship receiver. It supports basically any and every 4K – Ultra HD video feature anyone could possibly want. Bluetooth and WiFi are included as are compatibility with Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.AI. Kick in multi-room audio support thanks to Denon’s HEOS system and there’s not much missing from Denon’s Flagship amp. See current price.
Yamaha RX-V685 (7.2 Channels)
The Yamaha RX-V685 lacks the additional channels that the above AV receivers offer, however, this amp is far more budget-friendly. With its 7.2 channels you can allocate two of your surround speakers for use as Dolby Atmos / DTS:X speakers. Truth be told, with the proper speaker placement a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X soundtrack can sound pretty darn good on the 685. In addition to its 3D audio prowess, the Yamaha 685 is full of features such as Bluetooth, WiFi, AirPlay, and multi-room audio courtesy of Yamaha’s MusicCast system.
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Denon AVR-X1600H (7.2 Channels)
Like the Yamaha RX-V685, the Denon AVR-X1600H only comes equipped with 7.2 channels. Also, like the 685, you’ll be forced to sacrifice two of your surround speakers for use in a Dolby Atmos / DTS:X speaker arrangement, but don’t let that discourage you. Denon is one of the most consistent AV receiver makers today and nearly every one of their amps lives up to the hype. With its 80 watt per channel rating, the 1600H has plenty of headroom to create a tall and wide 3D audio experience. The amp, of course, comes equipped with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Like many of the receivers on this list, the Denon 1600H is voice command ready due to its compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.AI. Like its big brother on the list, the 8500H, the 1600 also features multi-room audio support thanks to Denon’s HEOS audio system.
