Denon AVC-X8500A AV Amplifier powers the next generation of home theatre with the world's first 8K 13.2 channel AV Amplifier! Supporting formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Additional support for Amazon Alexa takes your music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.
Denon AVC-X8500A AV Amplifier powers the next generation of home theatre with the world's first 8K 13.2 channel AV Amplifier! Supporting formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Additional support for Amazon Alexa takes your music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.
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Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2 Channel AV Amplifier
Denon AVC-X8500A AV Amplifier powers the next generation of home theatre with the world's first 8K 13.2 channel AV Amplifier! Supporting formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Additional support for Amazon Alexa takes your music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.
Denon AVC-X8500A AV Amplifier powers the next generation of home theatre with the world's first 8K 13.2 channel AV Amplifier! Supporting formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Additional support for Amazon Alexa takes your music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.
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Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2 Channel 8K UHD AV Receiver
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Initial Thoughts:The Denon AVR-X4800H is a feature rich 8K AVR that powers through my 7.1.2 surround system without any external amplification. Movies are rich and dynamic. Music is clean and detailed. Initial setup and integration activity took me about two hours. It took the first month to fully realize the system in my 18’ L x 11’ W x 7’ H 7.1.2 home theater. The Denon is so feature rich that I am still adjusting, trying new sound modes, and tweaking the system to dial in the very best my system has to offer. It also supports every multi-channel sound mode that 2023 has to offer. So far, I am finding the experience fun, educational, and, overall, my music and movies have never sounded better.Setup:Unpacking, connecting cables, and running Audyssey MultEQ ... MoreInitial Thoughts:The Denon AVR-X4800H is a feature rich 8K AVR that powers through my 7.1.2 surround system without any external amplification. Movies are rich and dynamic. Music is clean and detailed. Initial setup and integration activity took me about two hours. It took the first month to fully realize the system in my 18’ L x 11’ W x 7’ H 7.1.2 home theater. The Denon is so feature rich that I am still adjusting, trying new sound modes, and tweaking the system to dial in the very best my system has to offer. It also supports every multi-channel sound mode that 2023 has to offer. So far, I am finding the experience fun, educational, and, overall, my music and movies have never sounded better.Setup:Unpacking, connecting cables, and running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction took about two hours. The Denon was a simple drop-in replacement for an older Pioneer Elite VSX-90 AVR. My current system has a solid front bed layer stage of B&W 702 S2 L/R and the B&W HTM71 S2 center. The surround speakers are more of a patchwork of speakers including two B&W 606 Signature speakers as side surrounds, two B&W HTM 600 series center channels for rears, and a pair of SVS Prime bookshelf speakers as front elevation speakers. I am using an SVS PC-4000 sub to round the system. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 did a pretty good job of integrating the various speakers and providing a solid sonic presentation.The Denon includes a calibration microphone and an adjustable cardboard microphone stand to perform the Audyssey MultEQ calibration. The microphone will also screw into a standard camera tripod. This is not a calibrated mic so you will not be able to use it with the full paid version of Audyssey MultEQ-X for Windows or with Dirac Live. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 runs a test tone, per speaker, across eight different spots around your listening position. In my case, Audyssey ran 80 separate test tones. The calibration process took me about 10 minutes to set up my tripod, mic, and pre-mark my eight measurement positions. Running through the calibration test tones took another 10 to 20 minutes.The last major item I checked was my speaker crossover frequencies for each speaker. Audyssey set my L/C/R speakers to full range which is not correct. Instead, I set them both within 10Hz – 20hz of the manufacturer’s stated lowest frequency range. And then set the high-pass filter to the sub to 150Hz. THX recommends setting all crossovers to 80hz. And this is a good guideline and will work in most instances. In my case, I chose to experiment with the crossover points.The Denon is only capable of powering 9 speakers but can process a total of 11 channels. There are 11 unbalanced pre-outs on the back of the AVR which allows for external amplification and expansion to a the full 11 channels. My goal is a 7.2.4 system, so it is important to me to have room to grow. The X4800H supports every known multi-channel format known to man, I think. There are a lot of them. I do not have room to cover them in this review. Download the 336-page user’s manual from Denon’s support site to review them for yourself. I think you will find a few sound formats and speaker configurations that will work for your unique situation. I’ll just say that Atmos, DTS, and Aural overlap on a surprising number of speaker configurations.Movies:Movies are pure enjoyment. The Denon has enough oomph in the monolithic amplifier section to swing dynamically from the quietest sound to a full crescendo in an action movie without missing a beat. The Denon really shined with MadMax Fury Road. The scene at the beginning of the movie where the zealot’s chase after Furiosa’s hijacked war wagon is replete with roaring engines, tires kicking up dirt, and a flame throwing guitar solo! The scene ends with Furiosa driving through a tornado hellscape that is rich, authoritative, precise, and sonically frightening! The sound scape was so enveloping and detailed that I felt like I was in the tornado sandstorm. At no point did the Denon succumb to the demands of the movie.Music:The Denon does an excellent job with my CDs, the HEOS streaming app, and with Apple Music. I mostly listen to Apple Music over Air Play 2. For example, Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 is a very popular organ piece that most people would recognize when heard. The Denon did a masterful job here. The organ was clear, clean, precises, and never showed any signs of distortion or dips in performance. At volume, this is a powerful piece and the Denon was on the ball. Now, in contrast, I did have a Marantz Cinema 50 in my theater prior to owning the Denon. The Marantz was sloppy at best and inaccurate at worst. It is one of many traded in the Cinema 50 for the X4800H.Overall, any music I threw at the Denon played wonderfully and brought the best out of my system. I have nothing to complain about. I listened to a number of classical pieces, classic rock, electro swing, Jazz, Techno, hard rock, and modern pop. The Denon did a wonderful job in all instances. One thing to be aware of is that the Denon will not make poor recordings sound better. It is not magical.Additional Costs:Audyssey MultEQ Editor app is an extra $20 and only operates from a cell phone or tablet. A step up is Audyssey MultEQ-X, found in the Microsoft store, which costs $200 plus an extra $80 for the special calibrated mic that must be purchased separately. Finally, Dirac Live is $260 for a limited bandwidth license and $350 for full bandwidth. Dirac Live also requires a separate calibrated microphone that can add an additional $150 to the enterprise. I also heard that Dirac will be releasing a version that will include subwoofer(s) calibration that will cost even more. This is not a Denon exclusive phenomenon. However, it does show the rise of software as a service within the home audio space. It also shows that you can spend an infinite amount of money to squeeze that little bit more out of your system. Now, do you need any of this to get a great theater experience? No, you do not. However, for the $2500 asking price, Denon should have include the $20 license for Audyssey MultEQ Editor app.Additional Controls:The Denon control panels and options can be accessed and controlled via the remote and the TV screen, Denon AVR mobile app, or connecting directly to the receiver via a web browser. What you see on the screen is mostly what you see in the apps. I say mostly because there are some differences in layout and presentation. They are all easy to navigate once you know what you are looking for. Keep in mind that the 336-page user’s guide will be your best friend for a while. The benefit here is that you can disable the LCD screen while watching movies in a dark room and use another device to tune the receiver as needed. Personally, I would rather have a lighted remote control but there are benefits to using a cell phone or computer to control the system. Just keep in mind that a bright cell phone screen or wiping out a laptop can and will kill date night faster than you can say, “hey, can you get me a beer while you are up?” So, please Denon, backlight?Final thoughts:I am very happy that I settled on the Denon X4800H and look forward to getting years of enjoyment out it.
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Overall, I am a happy with this amp. It is a replacement for my Denon 5308-CI amp. It does have some limitations which are expected at this price point. The sound quality is good. I like that It can output Spotify playback from different devices. The set-up of speakers is guided and was easy to set-up. I am not satisfied with the output levels the calibration is sending to subwoofers, but this can probably be adjusted in the amp or directly on the subwoofer. With the suggested settings, I can barely hear the subwoofers. I have dual JBL Fathom subwoofers and which seem crippled by the calibration. The power is sufficient, but I would have liked more power at this price point. The remote is typical of other manufactures. It's on the cheap side. The amp could use more ... MoreOverall, I am a happy with this amp. It is a replacement for my Denon 5308-CI amp. It does have some limitations which are expected at this price point. The sound quality is good. I like that It can output Spotify playback from different devices. The set-up of speakers is guided and was easy to set-up. I am not satisfied with the output levels the calibration is sending to subwoofers, but this can probably be adjusted in the amp or directly on the subwoofer. With the suggested settings, I can barely hear the subwoofers. I have dual JBL Fathom subwoofers and which seem crippled by the calibration. The power is sufficient, but I would have liked more power at this price point. The remote is typical of other manufactures. It's on the cheap side. The amp could use more sound processing options. For some reason I have issues with Spotify disconnecting, but it may be my wi-fi network location which is causing this. When it disconnects, the amp takes a long time to find re-establish and internet connection. Its nice that it has limited 8k support for future upgradeability. The warranty covers 3 years. Be sure to buy the 4 year warranty if you want to cover repairs. The 3 year extended warranty only adds accidental coverage.
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The service from Denon was excellent. They shipped the product almost right away and I was supposed to get it in two days. DHL express service is less than ideal and they delayed the parcel a bit.Once I set it up, I upgraded the firmware and got Audyssey working within an hour or so(I had previous Denon products with Audyssey. I like the sound and especially the ability to connect four subwoofers. While I don't have 4 subs, I do have two towers with powered subs and a standalone subwoofer. This X3800H gives me more options to try various connections and I am very excited about that. I enjoy the process just as much(if not more) as the final sound.The sound quality is good(I am not an audiophile and leave the nitty gritty to pro reviewers) and the power seems ... MoreThe service from Denon was excellent. They shipped the product almost right away and I was supposed to get it in two days. DHL express service is less than ideal and they delayed the parcel a bit.Once I set it up, I upgraded the firmware and got Audyssey working within an hour or so(I had previous Denon products with Audyssey. I like the sound and especially the ability to connect four subwoofers. While I don't have 4 subs, I do have two towers with powered subs and a standalone subwoofer. This X3800H gives me more options to try various connections and I am very excited about that. I enjoy the process just as much(if not more) as the final sound.The sound quality is good(I am not an audiophile and leave the nitty gritty to pro reviewers) and the power seems adequate for my needs. Overall, I am already happy with the receiver and am looking forward to the release of Dirac for it. Since I have lived with a Dirac live capable receiver for a year, I am excited about the possibility of having both Dirac and Audyssey XT32 in two slots and compare the sound and live with the one that pleases me most.
| AV Receiver Speaker Channels | 13.2 Channel |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 100 kHz |
| Watts RMS per Channel (6 Ω) | 210 Watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel (8 Ω) | 150 Watts |
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 |
Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2 Channel 8K UHD AV Receiver
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Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver| Atmos | DTS:X Pro | eARC
Free delivery between Tue – Fri
Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver| Atmos | DTS:X Pro | eARC
Free delivery
Initial Thoughts:The Denon AVR-X4800H is a feature rich 8K AVR that powers through my 7.1.2 surround system without any external amplification. Movies are rich and dynamic. Music is clean and detailed. Initial setup and integration activity took me about two hours. It took the first month to fully realize the system in my 18’ L x 11’ W x 7’ H 7.1.2 home theater. The Denon is so feature rich that I am still adjusting, trying new sound modes, and tweaking the system to dial in the very best my system has to offer. It also supports every multi-channel sound mode that 2023 has to offer. So far, I am finding the experience fun, educational, and, overall, my music and movies have never sounded better.Setup:Unpacking, connecting cables, and running Audyssey MultEQ ... MoreInitial Thoughts:The Denon AVR-X4800H is a feature rich 8K AVR that powers through my 7.1.2 surround system without any external amplification. Movies are rich and dynamic. Music is clean and detailed. Initial setup and integration activity took me about two hours. It took the first month to fully realize the system in my 18’ L x 11’ W x 7’ H 7.1.2 home theater. The Denon is so feature rich that I am still adjusting, trying new sound modes, and tweaking the system to dial in the very best my system has to offer. It also supports every multi-channel sound mode that 2023 has to offer. So far, I am finding the experience fun, educational, and, overall, my music and movies have never sounded better.Setup:Unpacking, connecting cables, and running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction took about two hours. The Denon was a simple drop-in replacement for an older Pioneer Elite VSX-90 AVR. My current system has a solid front bed layer stage of B&W 702 S2 L/R and the B&W HTM71 S2 center. The surround speakers are more of a patchwork of speakers including two B&W 606 Signature speakers as side surrounds, two B&W HTM 600 series center channels for rears, and a pair of SVS Prime bookshelf speakers as front elevation speakers. I am using an SVS PC-4000 sub to round the system. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 did a pretty good job of integrating the various speakers and providing a solid sonic presentation.The Denon includes a calibration microphone and an adjustable cardboard microphone stand to perform the Audyssey MultEQ calibration. The microphone will also screw into a standard camera tripod. This is not a calibrated mic so you will not be able to use it with the full paid version of Audyssey MultEQ-X for Windows or with Dirac Live. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 runs a test tone, per speaker, across eight different spots around your listening position. In my case, Audyssey ran 80 separate test tones. The calibration process took me about 10 minutes to set up my tripod, mic, and pre-mark my eight measurement positions. Running through the calibration test tones took another 10 to 20 minutes.The last major item I checked was my speaker crossover frequencies for each speaker. Audyssey set my L/C/R speakers to full range which is not correct. Instead, I set them both within 10Hz – 20hz of the manufacturer’s stated lowest frequency range. And then set the high-pass filter to the sub to 150Hz. THX recommends setting all crossovers to 80hz. And this is a good guideline and will work in most instances. In my case, I chose to experiment with the crossover points.The Denon is only capable of powering 9 speakers but can process a total of 11 channels. There are 11 unbalanced pre-outs on the back of the AVR which allows for external amplification and expansion to a the full 11 channels. My goal is a 7.2.4 system, so it is important to me to have room to grow. The X4800H supports every known multi-channel format known to man, I think. There are a lot of them. I do not have room to cover them in this review. Download the 336-page user’s manual from Denon’s support site to review them for yourself. I think you will find a few sound formats and speaker configurations that will work for your unique situation. I’ll just say that Atmos, DTS, and Aural overlap on a surprising number of speaker configurations.Movies:Movies are pure enjoyment. The Denon has enough oomph in the monolithic amplifier section to swing dynamically from the quietest sound to a full crescendo in an action movie without missing a beat. The Denon really shined with MadMax Fury Road. The scene at the beginning of the movie where the zealot’s chase after Furiosa’s hijacked war wagon is replete with roaring engines, tires kicking up dirt, and a flame throwing guitar solo! The scene ends with Furiosa driving through a tornado hellscape that is rich, authoritative, precise, and sonically frightening! The sound scape was so enveloping and detailed that I felt like I was in the tornado sandstorm. At no point did the Denon succumb to the demands of the movie.Music:The Denon does an excellent job with my CDs, the HEOS streaming app, and with Apple Music. I mostly listen to Apple Music over Air Play 2. For example, Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 is a very popular organ piece that most people would recognize when heard. The Denon did a masterful job here. The organ was clear, clean, precises, and never showed any signs of distortion or dips in performance. At volume, this is a powerful piece and the Denon was on the ball. Now, in contrast, I did have a Marantz Cinema 50 in my theater prior to owning the Denon. The Marantz was sloppy at best and inaccurate at worst. It is one of many traded in the Cinema 50 for the X4800H.Overall, any music I threw at the Denon played wonderfully and brought the best out of my system. I have nothing to complain about. I listened to a number of classical pieces, classic rock, electro swing, Jazz, Techno, hard rock, and modern pop. The Denon did a wonderful job in all instances. One thing to be aware of is that the Denon will not make poor recordings sound better. It is not magical.Additional Costs:Audyssey MultEQ Editor app is an extra $20 and only operates from a cell phone or tablet. A step up is Audyssey MultEQ-X, found in the Microsoft store, which costs $200 plus an extra $80 for the special calibrated mic that must be purchased separately. Finally, Dirac Live is $260 for a limited bandwidth license and $350 for full bandwidth. Dirac Live also requires a separate calibrated microphone that can add an additional $150 to the enterprise. I also heard that Dirac will be releasing a version that will include subwoofer(s) calibration that will cost even more. This is not a Denon exclusive phenomenon. However, it does show the rise of software as a service within the home audio space. It also shows that you can spend an infinite amount of money to squeeze that little bit more out of your system. Now, do you need any of this to get a great theater experience? No, you do not. However, for the $2500 asking price, Denon should have include the $20 license for Audyssey MultEQ Editor app.Additional Controls:The Denon control panels and options can be accessed and controlled via the remote and the TV screen, Denon AVR mobile app, or connecting directly to the receiver via a web browser. What you see on the screen is mostly what you see in the apps. I say mostly because there are some differences in layout and presentation. They are all easy to navigate once you know what you are looking for. Keep in mind that the 336-page user’s guide will be your best friend for a while. The benefit here is that you can disable the LCD screen while watching movies in a dark room and use another device to tune the receiver as needed. Personally, I would rather have a lighted remote control but there are benefits to using a cell phone or computer to control the system. Just keep in mind that a bright cell phone screen or wiping out a laptop can and will kill date night faster than you can say, “hey, can you get me a beer while you are up?” So, please Denon, backlight?Final thoughts:I am very happy that I settled on the Denon X4800H and look forward to getting years of enjoyment out it.
Overall, I am a happy with this amp. It is a replacement for my Denon 5308-CI amp. It does have some limitations which are expected at this price point. The sound quality is good. I like that It can output Spotify playback from different devices. The set-up of speakers is guided and was easy to set-up. I am not satisfied with the output levels the calibration is sending to subwoofers, but this can probably be adjusted in the amp or directly on the subwoofer. With the suggested settings, I can barely hear the subwoofers. I have dual JBL Fathom subwoofers and which seem crippled by the calibration. The power is sufficient, but I would have liked more power at this price point. The remote is typical of other manufactures. It's on the cheap side. The amp could use more ... MoreOverall, I am a happy with this amp. It is a replacement for my Denon 5308-CI amp. It does have some limitations which are expected at this price point. The sound quality is good. I like that It can output Spotify playback from different devices. The set-up of speakers is guided and was easy to set-up. I am not satisfied with the output levels the calibration is sending to subwoofers, but this can probably be adjusted in the amp or directly on the subwoofer. With the suggested settings, I can barely hear the subwoofers. I have dual JBL Fathom subwoofers and which seem crippled by the calibration. The power is sufficient, but I would have liked more power at this price point. The remote is typical of other manufactures. It's on the cheap side. The amp could use more sound processing options. For some reason I have issues with Spotify disconnecting, but it may be my wi-fi network location which is causing this. When it disconnects, the amp takes a long time to find re-establish and internet connection. Its nice that it has limited 8k support for future upgradeability. The warranty covers 3 years. Be sure to buy the 4 year warranty if you want to cover repairs. The 3 year extended warranty only adds accidental coverage.
The service from Denon was excellent. They shipped the product almost right away and I was supposed to get it in two days. DHL express service is less than ideal and they delayed the parcel a bit.Once I set it up, I upgraded the firmware and got Audyssey working within an hour or so(I had previous Denon products with Audyssey. I like the sound and especially the ability to connect four subwoofers. While I don't have 4 subs, I do have two towers with powered subs and a standalone subwoofer. This X3800H gives me more options to try various connections and I am very excited about that. I enjoy the process just as much(if not more) as the final sound.The sound quality is good(I am not an audiophile and leave the nitty gritty to pro reviewers) and the power seems ... MoreThe service from Denon was excellent. They shipped the product almost right away and I was supposed to get it in two days. DHL express service is less than ideal and they delayed the parcel a bit.Once I set it up, I upgraded the firmware and got Audyssey working within an hour or so(I had previous Denon products with Audyssey. I like the sound and especially the ability to connect four subwoofers. While I don't have 4 subs, I do have two towers with powered subs and a standalone subwoofer. This X3800H gives me more options to try various connections and I am very excited about that. I enjoy the process just as much(if not more) as the final sound.The sound quality is good(I am not an audiophile and leave the nitty gritty to pro reviewers) and the power seems adequate for my needs. Overall, I am already happy with the receiver and am looking forward to the release of Dirac for it. Since I have lived with a Dirac live capable receiver for a year, I am excited about the possibility of having both Dirac and Audyssey XT32 in two slots and compare the sound and live with the one that pleases me most.
Really impressed with the Denon AVC-X4700H. Been in the process of upgrading my system from entry level to mid-range and this was the final piece in the jigsaw. Audyssey XT32 room correction on this unit makes an incredible difference to the sound, especially in an untreated room. The Audyssey app also allows you to customise the sound by adjusting the frequency curve, although this is a bit fiddly on a mobile. The Denon has brought new life to my Monitor Audio Silver 6g speakers - they now have a much fuller sound and sound bigger somehow. The ability to EQ the sub has also made an enormous difference - some like to goose the bass, but this has made me appreciate a more balanced sound. Derek at the Manchester branch was helpful in finding me a deal when the end of ... MoreReally impressed with the Denon AVC-X4700H. Been in the process of upgrading my system from entry level to mid-range and this was the final piece in the jigsaw. Audyssey XT32 room correction on this unit makes an incredible difference to the sound, especially in an untreated room. The Audyssey app also allows you to customise the sound by adjusting the frequency curve, although this is a bit fiddly on a mobile. The Denon has brought new life to my Monitor Audio Silver 6g speakers - they now have a much fuller sound and sound bigger somehow. The ability to EQ the sub has also made an enormous difference - some like to goose the bass, but this has made me appreciate a more balanced sound. Derek at the Manchester branch was helpful in finding me a deal when the end of line Marantz SR6015 was out of stock. Was tempted by the new Marantz Cinema 50, which has a cool feature with its 4 sub outs allowing you to assign which low frequencies from which speaker(s) get sent to each sub; but I'm not likely to be using 4 subs any time soon. Not tried it with Atmos/DTS:X yet, another 4 speakers will be my next purchase very soon!
The Denon AVR-X3800H is the best receiver in its price class, and should be the most sought after mid-tier AVR for 2023!As a former Home Theater installer, I am very picky when it comes to sourcing gear for my own Home Theater Needs. I want a well-built unit,that is feature rich and has all the necessary technology to maximize my Home Theater Experience. This receiver fits the bill on every front!For starters, this receiver is future proof as all 6 HDMI inputs support the newest HDMI standard: HDMI 2.1 (40 Gbps). There is no component currently on the market or that is coming out in 2023 that this unit will not provide maximum performance and maximum compatibility with!This unit features a quality amplifier that should comfortably drive all but the most ... MoreThe Denon AVR-X3800H is the best receiver in its price class, and should be the most sought after mid-tier AVR for 2023!As a former Home Theater installer, I am very picky when it comes to sourcing gear for my own Home Theater Needs. I want a well-built unit,that is feature rich and has all the necessary technology to maximize my Home Theater Experience. This receiver fits the bill on every front!For starters, this receiver is future proof as all 6 HDMI inputs support the newest HDMI standard: HDMI 2.1 (40 Gbps). There is no component currently on the market or that is coming out in 2023 that this unit will not provide maximum performance and maximum compatibility with!This unit features a quality amplifier that should comfortably drive all but the most extreme high-end speakers.EVERY owner will benefit from the inclusion of the best-in-class Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic calibration software that will improve virtually every setup’s sound quality with its calibration magic.(Note: Power users will be able to buy an upgrade to Dirac Live - which is the very best calibration standard in the entire industry!)Some of the key features include nine channels of amplification, up to four independent subwoofers(!), Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D.All the critical legacy features are also there such as support for DTS HD Master audio and Dolby Atmos (amongst MANY others!)Those who are simply looking for a processor will also find the Denon AVR-X3800H to be hands down the most feature rich processor at its price point in the entire industry. (Something audioholics.com has been ranting about as well!)Lastly, I want to salute the Denon engineers for the inclusion of one AWESOME new feature - TWO zone 1 outputs that that output simultaneously! This feature has been overlooked by many because many people don’t understand its significance. This is a HUGE feature for gamers or PC users! Let me explain. Your cable box, Blu-ray player, or streaming TV box can output to one input on the TV set to the best movie or TV show display mode setting on your TV. You can have your video game systems or PC designated to output to a second zone 1 video output going to another input on the TV set to best display gaming or PC quality (often referred to as “Game Mode.”). Being able to hookup all your video game systems or PC’s to a different input on your TV set to a different display mode setting optimized for gaming or PC use is a HUGE deal for gamers or PC users to get the best picture quality while eliminating response lag from their game controllers.The Denon engineers outdid themselves with the massive technology upgrades the AVR-X3800H has received. All AVR-X3800H owners like myself are the winners and I'd like to personally thank the Denon engineers for possibly the best entry in their X3x00 series to date. Bravo!
AVR-X4800H is manufactured in Japan. This updated full 8K AVR features discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels with 4 ohm low-impedance drive capability for a 125 watt/ch 9.4 AVR., but the difference we get this time around is in its Monolithic Amplifier layout. This means that compared to the X4700H that used two boards for 5 channels and 4 channels each, the new X4800H is using an independent power amplifier board for each channel instead which means less crosstalk and less vibration.The x4800H supports a huge list of audio formats and technologies including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H Audio along with the usual virtual and up-mixing tech like Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization ... MoreAVR-X4800H is manufactured in Japan. This updated full 8K AVR features discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels with 4 ohm low-impedance drive capability for a 125 watt/ch 9.4 AVR., but the difference we get this time around is in its Monolithic Amplifier layout. This means that compared to the X4700H that used two boards for 5 channels and 4 channels each, the new X4800H is using an independent power amplifier board for each channel instead which means less crosstalk and less vibration.The x4800H supports a huge list of audio formats and technologies including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H Audio along with the usual virtual and up-mixing tech like Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X. The remote is not back lit, a bit cheaper made but you can always get a replacement from Denon if needed.Running the new Audyssey MultEQ XT32 was pretty impressive as it got speaker sizes and crossovers right automatically. Movie vs TV series audio quality really kicked in using Dynamic volume and Dynamic range. I like that the AVR’s video pass through is finally future proof to a large extent compared to the last 8 years years of incremental improvements with multiple AVR models. Yeah it does make one think how much money acquiring different AVRs to be able to pass through what you needed was lost. Biggest change is the inside design is so clean, it makes the the AVR run significantly cooler, barely gets warm compared to say a x4700H or x6700H 2020 models. Is it worth buying even if it is more expensive then 2020 models, heck yeah.
I was on the x2300 and wanted to upgrade as I recently installed 4 ceiling speakers. Was waiting for the x3700 to drop in price but then waited for the x3800 to release since I waited so long. Yes, it's an uptick in prices x3700 was £999 in 2019 and now this is £1499 in 2022. But you are really getting alot of AVR for the money if you use the features they offer. But prices of all AVRs have increased, models that Arcam have nearly doubled to starting at £3799.The xt32 room correction is much improved over the x2300 xt room correction with sounds not hanging around, meaning they seem more precise. Wife agreed the sound was better, and have much improved surround sound experience.Not that I plan to use it, but pre-outs are improved with individual disconnection as ... MoreI was on the x2300 and wanted to upgrade as I recently installed 4 ceiling speakers. Was waiting for the x3700 to drop in price but then waited for the x3800 to release since I waited so long. Yes, it's an uptick in prices x3700 was £999 in 2019 and now this is £1499 in 2022. But you are really getting alot of AVR for the money if you use the features they offer. But prices of all AVRs have increased, models that Arcam have nearly doubled to starting at £3799.The xt32 room correction is much improved over the x2300 xt room correction with sounds not hanging around, meaning they seem more precise. Wife agreed the sound was better, and have much improved surround sound experience.Not that I plan to use it, but pre-outs are improved with individual disconnection as well as a new HD GUI so that Denon menu doesn't look so dated. The AVR also includes a web server so you can change settings from your PC or phone by just going to is IP address, which is handy add I used it to check the audio input when using eARC as the overlay GUI isn't available on that mode.It's a tough call between the x3800 and x4700 if you don't need more hdmi 2.1 or want to try Dirac room correction as they are priced almost the same. The x4700 as the model above probably nudges out ahead of you don't want the new features.
Although I'm very experienced with receivers, as this is one of my hobbies, this is the most complex receiver I have ever used. When I initially connected it to my television's ARC, there was absolutely no sound, no matter what I did, and what inputs or settings I changed. So, I had no other alternative but to call customer service at Denon. Luckily, the lady was knowledgeable and it took us at least an hour to set this thing up, and change the speaker configurations, as well as speaker designations, as different modes work with different positions. Furthermore, this expensive receiver did not sound good. I had to call back and spent another 20+ minutes to adjust the sound with another representative. Now, the front and the center speakers sound very decent. The ... MoreAlthough I'm very experienced with receivers, as this is one of my hobbies, this is the most complex receiver I have ever used. When I initially connected it to my television's ARC, there was absolutely no sound, no matter what I did, and what inputs or settings I changed. So, I had no other alternative but to call customer service at Denon. Luckily, the lady was knowledgeable and it took us at least an hour to set this thing up, and change the speaker configurations, as well as speaker designations, as different modes work with different positions. Furthermore, this expensive receiver did not sound good. I had to call back and spent another 20+ minutes to adjust the sound with another representative. Now, the front and the center speakers sound very decent. The problem is the surround sound and the rear speakers, that sounds very tiny although, the rear speakers have 15 in woofers. That's not all!There's even a bigger problem, as there is no electric plug for the subwoofer in the back of the receiver, so each time I have to turn the subwoofer on manually, as well as turn it off. My old Denon receiver had the plug which turned the subwoofer on and off automatically. I paid more money for less functionality! I will attempt to contact Denon and again, see if they can do something with the sound of the rear speakers. If not, we will have no other alternative but to return it back to Best Buy. Also I'm still on the fence with the lack of AC plug for the subwoofer, as after after watching television and just listening to music, I forgot to turn off the subwoofer several times. I do not want to burn out my beautiful powered subwoofer. For $2,100 that I paid for this half baked receiver, Denon company could have installed the AC electric outlet in the back of their receiver! This turned out to be an engineering disaster! I would have never bought this thing if I knew of this discrepancy! Very sad that Denon has declined so much, as I used to love their products.
Denon 3800H, Purchased 4 months ago. This avr has brought my home entertainment to the next level! I've never run height speakers (just two) or been able to "tame" my 4 subs, but this Denon 3800 was very easy to setup and with some light fine tuning using an spl meter (worth the $30 on Amazin) all my movies have taken on a new dynamic feel (especially ones done in Atmos). Even without height speakers, it has settings to simulate overhead surround, but you can't beat the "realness" of having a few overheads. This Denon has Audyssey room correction so you don't need an spl to enjoy this Denon, but it is a noticeable difference when you hear it; you know. Watch some vids from Audioholics, or Audio Advice and you will get way more avr than you expected! Still many ... MoreDenon 3800H, Purchased 4 months ago. This avr has brought my home entertainment to the next level! I've never run height speakers (just two) or been able to "tame" my 4 subs, but this Denon 3800 was very easy to setup and with some light fine tuning using an spl meter (worth the $30 on Amazin) all my movies have taken on a new dynamic feel (especially ones done in Atmos). Even without height speakers, it has settings to simulate overhead surround, but you can't beat the "realness" of having a few overheads. This Denon has Audyssey room correction so you don't need an spl to enjoy this Denon, but it is a noticeable difference when you hear it; you know. Watch some vids from Audioholics, or Audio Advice and you will get way more avr than you expected! Still many features I have yet to explore, but my needs haven't called for them yet. Enjoy the next level with this Denon...
I've had the Denon AVR-X4700H for 3 weeks at the time of this review. After moving into my new home I wanted to upgrade my home entertainment system.My old TV/movie setup was an older complete 5.1 system in one box set up. It still sounded good but was not 4K compatible. I had to run a lot of adapters to hook my VCR to my 4K TV and had to run different sound and video cables from my 4K player to the tv and sound system. Then I still needed my 30 year old audio receiver for my audio cassette deck and record player.This receiver runs ALL my media. I currently have it connected to my 4K TV, 4K disc player, PS4, VCR, audio cassette deck, and my turntable. Add the fact that streaming off my smart TV will play back through the ARC channel and that I use the FM radio ... MoreI've had the Denon AVR-X4700H for 3 weeks at the time of this review. After moving into my new home I wanted to upgrade my home entertainment system.My old TV/movie setup was an older complete 5.1 system in one box set up. It still sounded good but was not 4K compatible. I had to run a lot of adapters to hook my VCR to my 4K TV and had to run different sound and video cables from my 4K player to the tv and sound system. Then I still needed my 30 year old audio receiver for my audio cassette deck and record player.This receiver runs ALL my media. I currently have it connected to my 4K TV, 4K disc player, PS4, VCR, audio cassette deck, and my turntable. Add the fact that streaming off my smart TV will play back through the ARC channel and that I use the FM radio tuner and bluetooth streaming music from my phone..... It's the best complete do everything system I could have possibly hoped for. Plus there's still plenty of open connections for adding more devices, although I'm not sure what else I would want to hook up.I had to buy a subwoofer because the one from old 5.1 was not compatible so I picked up a few more speakers and am now running 7.1.2 out of this receiver with no external amps. The included microphone auto tuning setup is kind of complicated but worth the effort because the surround sound quality is excellent.Truth be told, it took me several days of reading the manual, watching videos online, and checking with the Denon website to get all my older devices working the way I wanted them to. But, since I got it figured out, they all work great and I'm very pleased with it.I'm not any kind of audio expert, just old and refuse to throw my old media away when new types come out. This may not mean much to anyone else but the biggest surprise this receiver gave me was the fact that it filters out the audio hiss from my audio cassette player. My 30 year old receiver didn't do that.As for new tech, watching 4K disc movies (like Top Gun Maverick) is totally mind blowing! The 7.1.2 is as close to being at the movie theater as I can imagine in my living room.This unit is pretty pricey, however, the fact that it is my swiss army knife of home entertainment, I believe that it was money well spent. If it lasts as long as my old audio receiver, then it will outlast me and be worth every penny.
| AV Receiver Speaker Channels | 13.2 Channel |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 100 kHz |
| Watts RMS per Channel (6 Ω) | 210 Watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel (8 Ω) | 150 Watts |
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 |
