The Denon AVC-X3800H offers nine channels of amplification, up to four independent subwoofers, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, the AVC-X3800H envelops larger living spaces in theatre-quality sound. Enjoy amazing 8K video quality with HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream and share online music between rooms.
Denon AVC-X3800H Key Features:
- Enveloping 3D audio: Feel like you’re in the center of the action with enveloping 3D sound.
- Expert ready: You’ll be amazed at the available configuration options to best fit your space.
- Geared for 8K: Enjoy amazing video quality from the latest 8K technology available.
- Optimize for your room: Enhance performance with room correction options from Audyssey (installed) or Dirac Live (optional upgrade available with future SW update).
HIGH-PERFORMANCE 9-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERDiscrete high-current amplifiers deliver up to 180W per channel – enough power to drive any speaker. |
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3D AUDIO EXPERIENCEGet enveloped in sound with Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D, along with Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X and Auro-Matic up mixer to optimise legacy content. |
CONFIGURATION FLEXIBILITYAVC-X3800H offers many setup options and flexibility to adjust your home theatre to meet your needs. Supports |
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ADVANCED 8K HOME THEATRE8K video is supported on all six HDMI inputs and two of the three outputs. Enjoy easy video compatibility and great picture quality with HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR passthrough. |
Immerse yourself in high-power home theatre entertainment. With 180W per channel, the Denon AVC-X3800H delivers a truly immersive 3D audio experience through Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced. The discretely built 9-channel amplifier section features two heat sinks and a strong power supply to deliver the renowned powerful, dynamic and precise Denon sound. The AVC-X3800H supports the latest HDMI video technologies such as 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, as well as 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs (7 in/3 out).
Stream popular music services like Spotify, TuneIn Internet Radio, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL and more wirelessly via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi with HEOS Built-in. Enjoy your MP3 collection and even Hi-Res audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz files) via USB or Network. The Denon AVC-X3800H works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri for effortless voice control.
By visually guiding you through each step in the setup process, the award-winning Denon Setup Assistant ensures you get set up right the first time. Every home theatre is different — that’s why Denon uses the premium Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration technology from Audyssey that automatically measures and optimizes your AV amplifier to provide a truly immersive 3D audio experience custom-tailored to your unique listening environment.
ULTIMATE HOME THEATRE EXPERIENCE – 8K READY
The AVC-X3800H delivers the ultimate home theatre experience with 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling 4K/120Hz pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications. The new AVC-X3800H lets you build the best 4K home theatre today and gives you the comfort of knowing that your AV amplifier is 8K ready when you are. Enjoy the highest quality 3D audio and video for even the most demanding entertainment needs.
POWERFUL 9-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Featuring discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels, the AVC-X3800H delivers high-power performance at 180W per channel to ensure a powerful and precise entertainment experience, every time. Upgrade your expectations in home theatre entertainment.
DRIVE IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND
Set up a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos surround system using the nine channels of amplification built-in to the AVC-X3800H. With Dolby Atmos elevation speakers or dedicated overhead speakers, enjoy the ultimate Dolby home theatre experience.
With Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology support, the AVC-X3800H also provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects you’d enjoy in a 7.2, 5.2 or 2.2 speaker arrangement.
CLOSER TO THE ACTION
DTS:X and DTS Neural:X gives your movies, games and music a realism unmatched by traditional 5.1ch surround sound.
With DTS Virtual:X Height Virtualization Technology support, the AVR-X3800H also provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects you’d enjoy in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker arrangement. With DTS Virtual:X Height Virtualization Technology support, the AVC-X3800H also provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects you’d enjoy in a 7.2, 5.2 or 2.2 speaker arrangement.
IMAX ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY
Get the most premium at-home entertainment experience with IMAX Enhanced — the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard for home theatre imaging, sound, scale and clarity. Watch clearer pictures and brighter images. Feel immersive, heart-pounding audio and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.
ADVANCED 8K HDMI VIDEO SECTION WITH EARC
Enjoy your favourite movies, shows and games with the best picture quality available. The AVC-X3800H features an advanced HDMI section (7 in/3 out) with a dedicated 8K that will support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs feature 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic HDR, and BT.2020 pass-through support for exceptional color, clarity and contrast. Enjoy full-rate 8K upscaling as well as HDCP 2.3 processing to play copy-protected content uninhibited. The AVC-X3800H also adopts eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) to support 3D audio formats directly from your smart TV apps to your AV amplifier.
Denon AVC-X3800H Specifications:
Multichannel Surround | |
DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro | ✓ / ✓ / – |
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X | – / ✓ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✓ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✓ |
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround | – / ✓ |
Auro 3D | ✓ |
360 Reality Audio / MPEG-H | ✓ / ✓ |
Multichannel Stereo | ✓ |
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 11.4 |
Sound Enhancements | |
Discrete Power Amplifier | ✓ |
Pure Direct | ✓ |
Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | ✓ / ✓ |
Audyssey LFC | ✓ |
Dirac Live Upgradability | ✓ |
Compressed Audio Restorer | ✓ |
Network | |
Media Server | ✓ |
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology | ✓ |
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD / WAV / ALAC (All 192 kHz / 24 Bit) | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
DSD Audio Streaming | ✓ (2.8/5.6 MHz) |
AirPlay 2 | ✓ |
TuneIn | ✓ |
Spotify Connect | ✓ |
Roon Tested | ✓ |
HEOS App Control | ✓ |
Compatible with Remote App for Smart Phones | ✓ (Denon 2016 AVR Remote) |
Ethernet Ports | ✓ |
Wi-Fi | ✓ |
Bluetooth | ✓ |
HDMI | |
HDMI Inputs: Back / Front | 6 / – |
HDCP 2.3 Support | ✓ |
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 2 / 1 |
HDMI 2.1: 8K 60 Hz AB / 4K 120 Hz AB | ✓ / ✓ |
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming | ✓ |
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport / Quick Media Switching | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
3D Signal Pass-Through | ✓ |
8K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
DSD Audio Capability | ✓ |
Audio Return Channel (ARC) / Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ✓ / ✓ |
Auto LipSync | ✓ |
Multiroom / CI | |
Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Optical, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue | ✓ (2 Ch) / ✓ (2 Ch) / ✓ / ✓ |
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout | ✓ / ✓ |
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | ✓ |
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control | ✓ / ✓ / ✓ / ✓ |
Remote In / Out | ✓ / ✓ |
DC Trigger Output | 1 |
HDMI Diagnostics | ✓ |
Others | |
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live (Upgrade) |
Front Display | 1 Line FLD |
GUI Languages | 3 |
Setup Assistant | ✓ |
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select | ✓ / – |
Variable Crossover | ✓ |
Optimised Bass Redirection | ✓ |
Bass Sync | ✓ |
ECO Mode | ✓ |
Auto Power Off | ✓ |
Sleep Timer | ✓ |
Inputs / Outputs | |
HDMI In / Out | 6 / 3 |
Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | – / ✓ |
Analogue In / Out | 6 / – |
Phono (MM) In | ✓ |
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital | 1 / – |
Multichannel Preout | ✓ (11.4) |
Subwoofer Out | 4 (Independent) |
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw | – / ✓ |
Number of Speaker Terminals | 11 |
Speaker A/B | Assignable |
Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable |
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Assignable |
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB | – / – / – / – / ✓ |
USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | ✓ / – / – |
AM/FM Tuner | ✓ |
Specifications | |
Number of Power Amps | 9 |
Power Output (8 Ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Ch Driven) | 105 W |
Power Output (6 Ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Ch Driven) | 135 W |
Power Output (6 Ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Ch Driven) | 215 W |
General | |
System Remote Control | RC-1253 |
Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | – / – / – |
Power Consumption | 660 W |
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) | 60 W / 100 W |
Standby Consumption | 0.1 W |
CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
Network Standby Consumption | Less Than 2.0 W |
Dimensions – Antenna: Horizontal (W x D x H) | 434 x 389 x 167 mm |
Dimensions – Antenna: Vertical (W x D x H) | 434 x 389 x 236 mm |
Dimensions – No Antenna (W x D x H) | 434 x 379 x 167 mm |
Weight | 12.5 kg |
Weight in Packaging | 15.1 kg |
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