With nine channels of amplification, up to four independent subwoofers, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, the AVR-X3800H envelops larger living spaces in theater-quality sound. Enjoy amazing 8K video quality and with HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream and share online music between rooms.

High performance nine-channel amplifier

Discrete high-current amplifiers deliver up to 105W per channel (at 8 ohms, 20- 20kHz, THD 0.08%)—enough power to drive any speaker.

3D audio experience

Get enveloped in sound with Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, along with Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X and Auro-Matic upmixer to optimize legacy content.

Configuration flexibility

AVR-X3800H offers many setup options and flexibility to adjust your home theater to meet your needs. Supports 11.4 channel processing capability, Pre- Amplifier mode, and optional Dirac Live upgradability (with fee, coming soon in 2023).

Advanced 8K home theater

8K 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.

This AV Receiver comes with HEOS® Built-In

HEOS® allows you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone to your Denon AV receiver and to Denon Home wireless speakers in any room of your home.

Product highlights:

Power and processing:

• 9-channel amplifier
• 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos® and DTS Neural:X processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
• Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ® XT32 auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
  • Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
  • Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
  • Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for four subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
  • Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms
  • Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
• 360 Reality Audio creates an immersive, realistic music experience when connected to a compatible streaming device via HDMI
• future compatibility with optional Dirac Live® advanced speaker calibration system (coming soon in 2023; requires purchase of software license)
  • requires installation of Dirac Live software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration

Digital and streaming music options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • includes support for TuneIn, Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
  • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice controllers
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
  • play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Multi-room audio/video:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  • amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for front height, Zone 2, Front B, or bi-amping front speakers
  • using powered 2nd-room output allows 7.4-channel sound in main room
  • line-level 2nd-room output for use with a separate amplifier or powered speakers
  • All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
  • All Zone TV Audio lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in your 2nd room
  • supports both analog and digital audio connections
  • HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
  • Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
  • cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone

Connections:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 6 in, 3 out
  • all inputs and 2 out of 3 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
  • all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
  • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Dynamic HDR, and HLG
• 3D signal pass-through
• gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
• digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
• 5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• 11.4-channel preamp outputs
  • add a stereo amplifier to expand your system to 11 channels
• four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs for more precise multi-subwoofer setups
• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
• Ethernet port for network connection
• outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height1 L/R, Height2 L/R)
  • receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once
• RS-232C, remote (IR), and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional third-party controller
• full-sized headphone jack
• removable power cord

General features:

• free Denon AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• AM/FM tuner
• remote control
• 17-1/8″W x 6-5/8″H x 15-5/16″D (9-5/16″H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 27.6 lbs.