Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Receiver with HEOS Built-in
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Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Receiver with HEOS® Built-in
The Denon AVC-X3800H is a powerhouse 9.4-channel AV receiver engineered to fill larger living spaces with breathtaking, theatre-quality surround sound. With 9 discrete amplifier channels delivering up to 180W each, support for up to 4 independent subwoofers, and compatibility with every major immersive audio format — including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D — the AVC-X3800H transforms your home cinema into a true cinematic experience. Pair it with 8K Ultra HD video passthrough and HEOS® Built-in for seamless whole-home audio streaming, and you have a receiver that does it all.
Key Features
- 9.4 channels of amplification (11.4-channel pre-amp processing)
- 105W per channel (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch drive) / 180W (6Ω, 1kHz, 10%, 1ch drive)
- 8K Ultra HD video passthrough and upscaling with HDMI 2.1
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H
- Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction + Dirac Live upgradability
- HEOS® Built-in for wireless multi-room audio streaming
- AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Tested, TuneIn
- Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomePod voice control
- 6 HDMI inputs (HDCP 2.3), 3 HDMI outputs (2 main + 1 zone)
- 4 independent subwoofer outputs
- Phono (MM) input for turntable connectivity
- 2 multi-room zones with HDMI zone output
Immersive Audio Formats
Experience every dimension of sound. The AVC-X3800H supports the full spectrum of immersive audio formats so you never miss a detail — whether it’s the rumble of a spaceship overhead or the whisper of rain behind you.
8K Video Performance
Future-proof your setup with full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 passthrough, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR, and ALLM for low-latency gaming. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) ensure your gaming experience is as smooth as your movies.
HEOS® Multi-Room Audio
With HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream music from Spotify, TuneIn, and other services to every HEOS-enabled device in your home. Control everything from the HEOS app or your favourite voice assistant.
Full Specifications
| Multichannel Surround | |
|---|---|
| Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Dolby Surround / Dolby ProLogic IIz | Yes / No |
| DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro | Yes / Yes / No |
| DTS Neural:X / DTS Neo:X / DTS Virtual:X | Yes / No / Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Auro-3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG-H | Yes / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels | 11.4 |
| Amplifier | |
| Number of Power Amplifier Channels | 9 |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch drive) | 105W per channel |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, 2ch drive) | 135W per channel |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 10% THD, 1ch drive) | 180W per channel |
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Sound Enhancements | |
| Audyssey Room Correction | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
| Variable Crossover | Yes |
| Optimised Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| HDMI | |
| HDMI Inputs (Back / Front) | 6 / No |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 2 / 1 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) / Quick Frame Transport (QFT) / Quick Media Switching (QMS) | Yes / Yes / No |
| 3D Signal Pass-through | Yes |
| 8K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) / Enhanced ARC (eARC) | Yes / Yes |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
| DSD Audio via HDMI | Yes |
| Inputs / Outputs | |
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 3 |
| Analogue In / Out | 6 / No |
| Phono (MM) Input | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multichannel Pre-Out | Yes (11.4) |
| Subwoofer Outputs (independent) | 4 |
| Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital | 1 / No |
| Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | No / Yes |
| Speaker Terminals | 11 (Regular Screw) |
| Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive / Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Assignable / Assignable / Assignable |
| Front USB Input | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | No |
| Network & Streaming | |
| HEOS Wireless Multi-Room | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes |
| TuneIn | Yes |
| Roon Tested | Yes |
| Alexa / Google Assistant / Apple HomePod | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Hi-Res Lossless: FLAC HD / WAV / ALAC (up to 192kHz/24-bit) | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8 / 5.6MHz) |
| Media Server (UPnP) | Yes |
| Remote App | Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| HEOS App Control | Yes |
| Multi-Room / Control Integration | |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Optical & Coax / Network / USB / Analogue | Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Pre-Out | Yes / Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output | Yes |
| IP Control / RS-232 Control / Web Control / App Control | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Remote In / Out | Yes / Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 1 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
| General | |
| Auto Speaker Setup | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 / Dirac Live (upgrade) |
| Front Display | 1-Line Fluorescent (FLD) |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus | Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC-1253 |
| Power Consumption | |
| Power Consumption (max) | 660W |
| No-Sound Power (ECO On / Off) | 60W / 100W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.1W |
| CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5W |
| Network Standby Consumption | <2.0W |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions — Antenna Horizontal (W × D × H) | 434 × 389 × 167 mm |
| Dimensions — Antenna Vertical (W × D × H) | 434 × 389 × 236 mm |
| Dimensions — Without Antenna (W × D × H) | 434 × 379 × 167 mm |
| Weight (unit) | 12.5 kg |
| Carton Weight (incl. product) | 15.1 kg |
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.