Brand: Denon

Denon - AVR-X3900H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Surround Receiver

Equipment Amplification Receiver
SKU: ADENAVRX3900HB
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The Easy Way To Build a Multi-Source Entertainment System for Movies, Music, and Gaming: Denon AVR-X3900H 9.4-Channel 8K AV Surround Receiver Makes Immersive Sound Formats a Reality 

Designed to power immersive home theater systems that prioritize control and cohesion, the Denon AVR-X3900H delivers powerful multichannel sound shaped by 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Advanced room correction optimizes your system for your environment so sound remains balanced across expansive speaker layouts. Support for both 4K and 8K video and flexible surround configurations lets you expand your system over time, while modern connectivity unifies TV, gaming, and music into a single entertainment hub.

With 105 watts per channel of clean amplification, the AVR-X3900H drives speakers with control and confidence, keeping dialogue intelligible at any volume level while effects and music retain impact and detail. Dynamic scenes feel balanced rather than strained, and quiet moments remain clear and nuanced. The result is a more immersive listening experience across movies, music, and games—where sound feels natural, enveloping, and consistently engaging.
Lose yourself in breathtaking 360-degree sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, and 360 Reality Audio. Experience immersive audio that surrounds you from every direction, pulling you deeper into movies, music, and games. Transform everyday entertainment into a cinematic experience.
Enjoy a more intuitive way to bring all your entertainment together. With TV, gaming consoles, and streaming sources connected through a single 4K/8K-ready hub, everything works as part of one cohesive setup. Advanced HDMI connectivity supports high-resolution video and fast-moving visuals and streamlines connectivity, making setup straightforward and everyday use effortless.
The AVR-X3900H supports modern 4K and 8K video formats for films, shows, and games, with Dolby Vision technology for rich color, contrast, and detail. For HD sources such as non-Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, built-in upscaling enhances detail and clarity when viewed on today's higher-resolution TVs. Upscaled video is optimized for both 4K and 8K displays, helping legacy content look sharper and more refined while preserving the richness, color, and contrast of high-definition media.
The AVR-X3900H is built for immersive surround systems, powering up to nine speaker channels while supporting 11-channel processing, allowing expanded layouts when paired with external amplification. This flexibility supports configurations such as 7.1.4 or 5.1.6, giving you more options for surround and height channels as your system evolves. Whether you're prioritizing cinematic immersion, spatial accuracy, or future expansion, the AVR-X3900H provides a foundation for surround sound designed around your room and listening style.
Immerse yourself in powerful, evenly distributed lows with support up to four subwoofers. Standard mode blends all subwoofers to smooth output across the room for consistent impact at every seat. You won't hear audible peaks or dips—just deep, room-filling bass. Directional mode associates bass effects more closely with onscreen action, helping low-frequency energy feel intentional and controlled without overwhelming the room.
Every room shapes sound in its own way. The AVR-X3900H includes a built-in suite of Audyssey room correction tools, including MultEQ XT32, Sub EQ HT, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Low Frequency Containment (LFC), to align speaker levels, timing, and tonal balance for clear dialogue and cohesive surround performance. For more precise system tuning, the AVR-X3900H offers an optional upgrade to Dirac Live tools including Room Correction, Bass Control, and Active Room Treatment.
Built for serious gaming, the AVR-X3900H delivers smooth motion and tight responsiveness. With 4K/120Hz support, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and AMD FreeSync, fast-paced action stays clean and fluid. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver 3D sound that moves with the action, sharpening awareness and pulling you deeper into every world—whether you're exploring vast landscapes or battling online.

The AVR-X3900H supports two-source, two-zone playback with dedicated audio pre-outs and one HDMI output just for zone 2, allowing different content to play in separate rooms simultaneously. A built-in web user interface provides access to system settings and controls directly from a computer or mobile device, without requiring the TV to be on. Designed for enthusiasts who want greater visibility and control, the interface mirrors core on-screen functions, enabling system adjustments, source management, and configuration from anywhere on your network.

As surround systems grow, maintaining consistent power across speakers becomes critical to preserving balance and impact. Denon's 70% Power Guarantee means our AVRs deliver over 70% of rated output to up to five channels at the same time—helping dialogue stay clear, effects stay controlled, and dynamics feel natural as your system expands beyond stereo into multichannel surround.
Designed in Japan, the AVR-X3900H is precision-tuned by the Denon Sound Master to deliver the most lifelike performance possible. You get rich, expansive sound—so movies feel more cinematic, music feels more intimate, and you experience every moment exactly as it was meant to be heard.
Great sound doesn't stop at your TV. With HEOS, your AVR becomes the first zone in a flexible multiroom system, letting you stream music, TV audio, sports, podcasts, and other content to components Powered by HEOS throughout your home. Play the same song everywhere or choose different music for different spaces, all controlled from the HEOS app. It's an easy way to grow from one room into a fully connected listening experience.

Operating your system should feel intuitive. Onscreen channel level monitoring provides real-time insight into speaker input levels by channel, helping you understand and adjust playback with confidence. A backlit remote supports confident navigation in low-light environments, while support for third-party control systems lets the AVR-X3900H integrate smoothly into smart-home or custom control environments.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support flexible streaming from your everyday devices. Bluetooth headphone support enables private listening for late-night movies or shared spaces, with onboard output level adjustment for fine-tuning volume even on headphones without their own controls.

Enjoy a more rewarding way to explore and listen to your music. With Roon Ready integration, your library comes together in one rich experience, complete with extended artist details, album credits, and intuitive navigation. Control playback from any Roon device and enjoy high-quality, bit-perfect audio delivered directly to your system. It's a refined, music-first listening experience designed for deeper discovery and effortless control.

Highlights

  • 9.4 channels with 105W of power for robust, clear sound
  • 11.4 channel processing supports advanced system configurations
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, 360RA
  • Advanced 4K and 8K HDMI
  • Optimize bass with directional subwoofer mode
  • Multiroom streaming Powered by HEOSâ„¢
  • Audyssey built-in/optional upgrade to Dirac Live suite
  • Stream your way with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • Add speakers, channels, and rooms as your system grows

Specifications

  • Technical Information
  • Number of Processing Channels: 11.4
  • Subwoofer Out: 4 (Independent)
  • Number of Power Amps: 9
  • Power Output: 105 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive); 135 W (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)
  • Other
  • Multi-Source/Multi-Zone: 2
  • GUI Languages: 3 (English/Français/Español)
  • General
  • System Remote Control: RC-1262
  • Power Consumption in W: 660W
  • Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W: 60W / 100W
  • Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
  • CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
  • Network Standby Consumption in W: Less than 2.0
  • Maximum Dimensions
  • Antenna:Horizontal: (W × D × H) in inches: 17.1 × 15.3 × 6.6
  • Antenna:Vertical: (W × D × H) in inches: 17.1 × 15.3 × 9.3
  • w/o Antenna: (W × D × H) in inches: 17.1 × 14.9 × 6.6
  • Weight in lbs: 27.6
  • Weight in lbs (Packaging): 34.6
  • Video Inputs/Outputs
  • HDMI In/Out: 6/2
  • Audio Inputs/Outputs
  • Analog In/Out: 5/-
  • Phono (MM) In: Yes
  • Digital In: Optical, Coaxial: 2, 2
  • Multi-Zone Analog Preouts: 1
  • Multichannel Pre-Out: Yes (11.4)
  • Other
  • Number of Speaker Terminals: 11
  • Speaker A/B: Assignable
  • Bi-amp Drive: Assignable
  • Multi-Zone Speaker Terminal: Assignable

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