Versatile, Affordable Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Surround Receiver: The Easy Way To Build An Elite, Multisource Entertainment System for Movies, Music, and Gaming

Finding an AVR with an enormous set of features at a remarkable price might seem like an elusive goal—until you meet the Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Surround Receiver. This elegant component blazes a new trail by including basically everything you need to build the system of your dreams—without breaking the bank.

With all the AVRs on the market, it's easy to wind up spending way more money than you need to. The X3800H can transform your entertainment experiences while keeping you within a reasonable budget. Key highlights are that the unit delivers 105 watts per channel, offers a whopping nine channels of amplification, is built to handle four independent subwoofers, and can process 8K video.

This flexible AVR is also packed with an assortment of multichannel surround technologies, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, so you can enjoy truly immersive, theater-quality sound right in your own home. Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and the Auro-Matic upmixer are also included, to optimize legacy content.

Stunning 8K video processing is supported on all six HDMI inputs and two of the three outputs. Plus, you can enjoy easy video compatibility and great picture quality with HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR pass-through.

With HEOS built-in, the X3800H makes you the DJ of your domain, allowing you to wirelessly stream and share online music between rooms. You can stream music from numerous services using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2. If you're a vinyl fan, this sturdy, Roon-tested AV receiver includes a moving-magnet (MM) phono input so that you can hook up your turntable and enjoy the huge dynamics associated with analog listening.

Plus, the unit has an AM/FM tuner for traditional radio broadcasts, and it is designed with Variable Refresh Rate and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) pass-through for a superior gaming experience.

If crave deep, rumbling bass, the X3800H is equipped to deliver transformative low frequencies. The X3800H allows you to have an astounding bass configuration so that everyone in the listening space gets rich, powerful, balanced bass—regardless of where they're seated.

The unit's discrete high-current amplifiers deliver up to 105 watts per channel (at 8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, THD 0.08%)—enough power to drive any loudspeaker. If you enjoy voice control, the unit works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomePod.

The AVR-X3800H offers many setup options and flexibility to adjust your home theater to meet your specific needs. It supports 11.4-channel processing, and it can operate in preamplifier mode. You can enhance your system's performance with room correction via Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (pre-installed) or, in the future, with Dirac Live (an optional upgrade available with a future software update).

A remote control, an on-screen guide, and an app make it easy to set up and operate this outstanding Denon AVR receiver, which comes with the 100% Music Direct Satisfaction Guarantee. Contact a Music Direct audio consultant if you have any questions about building (or upgrading) an entertainment system.

"The Denon AVR-X3800H seems to be a sweetheart of a deal for anyone assembling a sophisticated Immersive Surround home theater system with up to 11 channels of processing and four independent subwoofer connections.... [This AVR] has a lot of tech crammed into its case."
—Gene DellaSala, Audioholics