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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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Multichannel Surround
| DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro | Yes, Yes, No |
| DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:X | No, Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music | Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby Surround | No, Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | Yes, Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels | 11.4 |
Sound Enhancements
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume | Yes, Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
Network
| Media Server | Yes |
| HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology | Yes |
| Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit) | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8/5.6MHz) |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| TuneIn | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes |
| Pandora | Yes |
| SiriusXM | Yes |
| Roon Tested | Yes |
| HEOS App Control | Yes |
| Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones | Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| Ethernet Ports | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
HDMI
| HDMI Inputs: Back, Front | 6, No |
| HDCP2.3 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone | 2, 1 |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz AB | Yes, Yes |
| HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR | Yes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching | Yes, Yes, No |
| 3D Signal Pass-through | Yes |
| 8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI Overlay | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARC | Yes, Yes |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
Multi-Room / CI
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analog | Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-Out | Yes, Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
| IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App Control | Yes, Yes /Yes, Yes |
| Remote In / Out | Yes, Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 1 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Others
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Dirac Live (upgrade) |
| Front Display | 1-Line FLD |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistent | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus, Quick Select | Yes, No |
| Variable Crossover | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
Inputs/Outputs
| HDMI In, Out | 6, 3 |
| Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMI | No, Yes |
| Analog In, Out | 5, No |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical, Coaxial | 2, 2 |
| Multi-Room Out: Analog, Digital | 1, No |
| Multichannel Pre-out | Yes (11.4) |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) |
| Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular Screw | No, Yes |
| 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 | No, No, No, No, Yes |
| USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone | Yes, No, No |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
Specifications
| Number of Power Amps | 9 |
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) | 105W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) | 135W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) | 215W |
General
| System Remote Control | RC-1253 |
| Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD Display | No, No, No |
| 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 x D x H) in Inches
Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches
W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches | 17.1 x 15.3 x 6.6
( 17.1 x 15.3 x 9.3 )
【 17.1 x 14.9 x 6.6 】 |
| Weight in LBS | 27.6 |
| Weight in LBS (Packaging) | 33.3 |