Receivers — Denon AVC-X3800H

The AVC-X3800H is an 8K AV receiver with built-in HEOS multiroom streaming from Denon, built with a comprehensive nine-channel configuration and full Dolby Atmos and DTS -X support. The AVC-X3800H brings Denon's more accomplished current engineering to serious multichannel home-theatre duty.

Key specs that matter

Nine main channels plus four dedicated subwoofer channels are provided - a comprehensive configuration supporting elaborate object-based surround setups. Dolby Atmos and DTS -X decoding are both supported, with a built-in MM phono input. Output power is 180W into 8 ohms. At 434 x 389 x 167mm and 12.5kg, the AVC-X3800H represents a serious home-theatre receiver commitment.

Sound and use context

Expect comprehensive, immersive surround-sound reproduction reflecting the extensive nine-channel configuration with full Dolby Atmos and DTS -X object-based decoding, consistent with Denon's broader accomplished home-theatre engineering standards.

Pairing

The extensive nine-channel plus four-subwoofer configuration accommodates elaborate object-based surround setups including height channels, and the built-in phono input covers a turntable directly.

Alternatives

Denon's own AVC-X4800H offers a more powerful alternative within the same broader receiver catalogue.