Denon - AVR-X1700H (80W X 7) 7.2-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black

Great buy If you want something somewhat future proof as it comes with 3 hdmi 2.1 inputs. This allows you to connect an XboxX or PS5 and take advantage of 4k/ 120hz. Depending on your budget, I would recommend the Kef Q series speakers. The bookshelfs are currently on sale and a great value.

I don't think you should have a problem doing that...go for it. I calibrated the speakers myself.

Wondered the same thing, check here. It supports eARC https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/av-receivers/avr-x1700h The reason this is helpful is if you have a receiver with ARC you can go from your TV to your receiver then to your speakers. This is better otherwise you have to have a firestick, cable box, etc going to your receiver then to your TV. With ARC you can use the built-in features of the TV and still get your 7.1 speakers pumping.

I had a Pre-Order with a very large and reputable Authorized Denon Retailer who sent me an email yesterday changing the ship date from 11/22/2021 to Unknown. The reason was that the Manufacturer (Denon) changed the ship date, and they could not get a specific ship date. Again, this wasn't a Best Buy order but from another retailer. Initially, the date was 11/22.

Hi DT, It does, although it isn't necessarily a matter of being able to assign a wattage number for the maximum output (most receivers never output their full power unless the user is trying hard to upset the people in the next village). The feature is called Eco Mode. In this mode, the AVR-X1700H (and our other receivers) will operate with a reduced overall power draw. The sound quality will still be very good, but there will be less emphasis on sonic dynamics. It will also reduce the brightness of the front panel display (the display brightness can also be adjusted manually).