Our Take

The Denon AVC-X3800H offers an exceptional 8K video and immersive 3D audio experience powered by a high-performance 9.4 channel amplifier delivering up to 180 watts per channel, perfect for larger living spaces. It supports up to four independent subwoofers and advanced surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, along with Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and Auro-Matic upmixers to enhance legacy content. The receiver provides extensive configuration flexibility to tailor your home theater setup, supporting 11.4 channel processing, pre-amplifier mode.

Product Details

For video, the AVC-X3800H supports full 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling on all six HDMI inputs and two of three outputs, with compatibility for HDR formats such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Dynamic HDR, ensuring stunning picture quality. HEOS® Built-in technology enables wireless multi-room music streaming from popular services, allowing seamless sharing with HEOS-enabled speakers throughout your home. Additional features include built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), and voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction technology optimizes sound performance for your unique space, making the AVC-X3800H a comprehensive, future-proof AV receiver designed for demanding home theater enthusiasts.

Power Amps	9 channels
Power Output	105W (8Ω), 135W (6Ω), 180W (6Ω, 1ch drive)
Surround Formats	DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Auro 3D, 360 Reality Audio
Sound Features	Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live (upgrade), Pure Direct, Compressed Audio Restorer
Wireless & Network	HEOS multi-room, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD
HDMI Inputs/Outputs	6 inputs, 3 outputs (2 main, 1 zone)
HDMI Features	8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, ALLM, VRR, eARC
Multi-Room Zones	2 zones with audio and HDMI output
Speaker Terminals	11 terminals, assignable A/B and bi-amp
Subwoofer Outputs	4 independent outputs
Setup Features	Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Setup Assistant, Quick Select
Power Consumption	660W (max), 60W ECO on, 100W ECO off, standby 0.1W
Dimensions (W x D x H)	43.4 x 38.9 x 16.7 cm (with horizontal antenna)
Weight	12.5 kg (product), 15.1 kg (packaged)

AVC-X3800H

8K video and 3D audio experience from a 9.4 channel amplifier

With 9 channels of amplification, up to 4 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 and with HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream and share online music between rooms.

High performance 9-channel amplifier

Discrete high-current amplifiers deliver up to 180W per channel - 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

AVC-X3800H offers many setup options and flexibility to adjust your home theatre to meet your needs. Supports

Advanced 8K home theatre

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.