Receivers — Denon AVC-X4800H

The AVC-X4800H is an 8K AV receiver with built-in HEOS multiroom streaming from Denon, sitting above the AVC-X3800H with somewhat greater output power. The AVC-X4800H 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, matching the AVC-X3800H. Dolby Atmos and DTS -X decoding are both supported, with a built-in MM phono input. Output power is 200W into 8 ohms - somewhat more than the AVC-X3800H's 180W. At 434 x 389 x 167mm and 13.4kg, the AVC-X4800H shares its chassis footprint with the AVC-X3800H with a modest increase in mass.

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, with the somewhat greater 200W output providing genuine additional headroom over the AVC-X3800H.

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-X6800H offers a considerably more extensive 11-channel alternative within the same broader receiver catalogue.