Denon AVR-X250BT – 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth
The Denon AVR-X250BT is a 5.1-channel AV receiver designed as an accessible entry point into surround-sound home cinema. It combines five discrete power-amplifier channels, 4K/60Hz HDMI connectivity, HDR support, HDCP 2.2, Bluetooth music streaming and decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. With five HDMI inputs and straightforward speaker setup, it is suited to compact movie, television, gaming and music systems. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Key Features
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5.1-Channel Surround: Supports front left/right, centre, surround left/right and powered subwoofer configurations.
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Discrete Amplification: Five power-amplifier channels provide dedicated amplification for a complete 5.1 speaker system.
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70W per Channel into 8Ω: Rated from 20Hz–20kHz at 0.08% THD for the main channels. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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High-Power Output: Denon's published maximum specification reaches 130W per channel under the stated 6Ω, 1kHz single-channel conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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5 HDMI Inputs: Provides connection for Blu-ray players, game consoles, streaming devices and other HDMI sources. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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4K Ultra HD: Supports 4K/60Hz full-rate video pass-through for compatible source devices and displays. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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HDR & BT.2020: Supports High Dynamic Range video and BT.2020 wide colour gamut. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
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HDCP 2.2: Compatible with protected 4K content on supported HDMI connections. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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Bluetooth Streaming: Allows wireless music playback from compatible smartphones, tablets and computers.
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Dolby TrueHD: Supports lossless multichannel Dolby audio from compatible Blu-ray and HDMI sources.
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DTS-HD Master Audio: Provides lossless DTS multichannel soundtrack decoding for compatible content.
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HDMI ARC: Compatible TV audio can return to the receiver through the HDMI connection. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
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FM/AM Tuner: Built-in radio tuner provides conventional broadcast listening. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Amplifier Specifications
| Product Type |
5.1-Channel AV Surround Receiver |
| Power Amplifiers |
5 |
| Surround Configuration |
5.1 Channels |
| Front Output – 8Ω |
70W + 70W (20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD) |
| Centre Output – 8Ω |
70W (20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD) |
| Surround Output – 8Ω |
70W + 70W (20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD) |
| Front Output – 6Ω |
90W + 90W (1kHz, 0.7% THD) |
| Centre Output – 6Ω |
90W (1kHz, 0.7% THD) |
| Surround Output – 6Ω |
90W + 90W (1kHz, 0.7% THD) |
| Maximum Published Output |
130W per Channel (6Ω, 1kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven) |
| Supported Speaker Impedance |
6Ω – 16Ω |
Surround Audio
| Dolby TrueHD |
Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
Yes |
| Dolby Digital |
Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio |
Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
Yes |
| DTS |
Yes |
| Maximum Surround Layout |
5.1 Channels |
| Dolby Atmos |
No |
| DTS:X |
No |
HDMI & Video
| HDMI Inputs |
5 |
| HDMI Outputs |
1 |
| Maximum Video Support |
4K / 60Hz |
| 4K Full-Rate Pass-Through |
Yes |
| HDCP 2.2 |
Supported on 3 HDMI Inputs |
| HDR |
Yes |
| BT.2020 Wide Colour Gamut |
Yes |
| HDMI ARC |
Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
Yes |
| 3D Video Pass-Through |
Yes |
| 8K Support |
No |
| 4K / 120Hz |
No |
| eARC |
No |
Audio Connectivity
| Analogue Audio Inputs |
Yes |
| Digital Audio Inputs |
Optical / Coaxial |
| Subwoofer Pre-Out |
Yes |
| Speaker Outputs |
Front L/R / Centre / Surround L/R |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Phono Input |
No |
| USB Audio Playback |
No |
Wireless & Tuner
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth Music Playback |
Supported |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ethernet |
No |
| HEOS Built-in |
No |
| AirPlay |
No |
| Network Streaming |
No |
| FM Tuner |
Yes |
| AM Tuner |
Yes – Region Dependent |
Speaker Setup & Operation
| Speaker Configuration |
Front / Centre / Surround / Subwoofer |
| Speaker Distance Adjustment |
Yes |
| Individual Channel Level |
Yes |
| Speaker Size Setting |
Yes |
| Crossover Adjustment |
Yes |
| Bass Management |
Yes |
| Test Tone |
Yes |
| HDMI Control |
Yes |
| Last Function Memory |
Yes |
| Personal Memory Plus |
Yes |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Denon |
| Model |
AVR-X250BT |
| Channels |
5.1 |
| Video Standard |
Up to 4K Ultra HD / 60Hz |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Bluetooth |
| Network Capability |
No |
| Weight |
7.5kg |
| Finish |
Black |
System Integration
The AVR-X250BT is designed for a straightforward 5.1 home cinema system consisting of front left/right speakers, a centre speaker, two surround speakers and a powered subwoofer. HDMI sources such as a Blu-ray player, streaming box or game console can connect directly, while Bluetooth provides convenient wireless music playback. It does not include HEOS, Wi-Fi, Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, making it best suited to conventional 5.1 surround installations.
