Description:
General Description
The Denon AVR-X3800H is a high-performance multichannel AV receiver for home theater, designed for immersive setups and networked audio systems. It features nine channels of discrete amplification at 105 W per channel at 8 ohms, in addition to four independent subwoofer outputs to manage bass with greater precision. Its platform allows for a 9.4 configuration directly from the unit, while pre-amplifier processing of up to 11.4 channels opens the possibility of expanding the system via external amplification.
Compatibility with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and 360 Reality Audio allows for the playback of soundtracks and immersive music with an enveloping soundstage. To adapt the system to the room's actual acoustics, it integrates Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and LFC. It is also Dirac Live ready; the license for Dirac Live and Dirac Live Bass Control is purchased separately when advanced calibration is required.
In video, its six HDMI inputs support 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz, with three HDMI outputs—two Main and one for Zone 2. It supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM, eARC, and upscaling to 8K. Added to this is HEOS Built-in for multiroom streaming, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Roon Tested, high-resolution audio playback, and extensive analog and digital connectivity, including an MM phono input. It is a central solution for advanced home theater rooms, next-generation gaming systems, and residential integration projects.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Denon |
| Model | AVR-X3800H |
| Type | Network AV receiver with HEOS Built-in and 8K video |
| Color | Black |
| Advertised configuration | 9.4 channels |
| Configuration note | Multichannel AV receiver; not a stereo receiver. Integrates 9 amplified channels and 4 independent subwoofer outputs. |
| AMPLIFICATION AND PROCESSING | |
| Number of power amplifiers | 9 |
| Amplification architecture | Discrete power stages |
| Power at 8 Ω | 105 W per channel (20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08%, 2 channels driven) |
| Power at 6 Ω, 2 channels | 135 W per channel (1 kHz, THD 0.7%) |
| Power at 6 Ω, 1 channel | 215 W (1 kHz, THD 10%) |
| Maximum pre-amplifier processing | 11.4 channels |
| Subwoofer outputs | 4 independent |
| Multichannel pre-out | 11.4 channels |
| Speaker terminals | 11, regular screw type |
| Terminal assignment | Speaker A/B, bi-amplification, or multiroom zone speakers |
| Audio enhancement modes | Pure Direct and Compressed Audio Restorer |
| SURROUND AUDIO AND ROOM CALIBRATION | |
| Dolby formats | Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, and Dolby Surround |
| DTS formats | DTS-HD Master, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, and DTS Virtual:X |
| Other immersive formats | IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio, and MPEG-H |
| Multichannel music mode | Yes |
| Integrated calibration | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey functions | Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and LFC |
| Dirac Live | Dirac Live Ready; requires optional license |
| Dirac Live Bass Control | Available via additional license |
| Automatic speaker setup | By microphone with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
| Bass management | Variable crossover, Optimized Bass Redirection, and Bass Sync |
| HDMI, VIDEO, AND GAMING | |
| HDMI inputs | 6, all 8K compatible |
| HDMI outputs | 3: 2 Main and 1 Zone 2 |
| HDMI 2.1 | 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz compatible |
| HDCP | HDCP 2.3 |
| HDR compatible | HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR |
| Gaming functions | VRR, ALLM, and Quick Frame Transport |
| Quick Media Switching | No |
| 3D Passthrough | Yes |
| 8K video | Passthrough and upscaling from 1080p/4K to 8K; GUI Overlay |
| ARC / eARC | Yes / Yes |
| Supported eARC audio | Multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD, and DTS:X, among other formats |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
| INPUTS, OUTPUTS, AND ZONES | |
| Analog stereo inputs | 5 |
| Phono input | MM |
| Digital optical inputs | 2 |
| Digital coaxial inputs | 2 |
| USB port | Front, with high-resolution file playback |
| Tuner | AM/FM |
| Multiroom zones | 2 |
| Zone 2 output | Speaker, pre-out, and HDMI for A/V source |
| Sources for Zone 2 | 2-channel HDMI, optical, coaxial, network, USB, and analog, depending on source |
| Analog multiroom output | 1 |
| Digital multiroom output | No |
| NETWORK, STREAMING, AND HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO | |
| Multiroom platform | HEOS Built-in |
| HEOS multiroom | Up to 64 HEOS zones, according to the current Denon page |
| Network connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth |
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 |
| Services and platforms | Spotify Connect, TuneIn, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, Roon Tested, and HEOS App |
| Media Server | Yes |
| Lossy formats | MP3, WMA, and AAC |
| Lossless formats | FLAC, ALAC, and WAV up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| DSD | 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz |
| Voice control | Compatible with Alexa, Google Voice Assistant, and Apple HomePod |
| App control | HEOS App and Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| INTEGRATION AND CUSTOM CONTROL | |
| Installation control | IP, RS-232, web control, and app control |
| Wired remote control | Remote In / Out |
| Trigger output | 1 DC Trigger output |
| Remote monitoring | Compatible with OvrC and Domotz Pro |
| HDMI diagnostics | Yes |
| Setup assistant | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus | Yes |
| PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA | |
| Dimensions without antennas (width x depth x height) | 17.1 x 14.9 x 6.6" |
| Dimensions with horizontal antennas | 17.1 x 15.3 x 6.6" |
| Dimensions with vertical antennas | 17.1 x 15.3 x 9.3" |
| Weight | 27.6 lb |
| Maximum consumption | 660 W |
| Consumption without audio signal | ECO on: 60 W; ECO off: 100 W |
| Standby consumption | 0.1 W |
| CEC standby consumption | 0.5 W |
| Network standby consumption | Less than 2.0 W |
| Included remote control | RC-1253 |
| Sales format | Per unit |
Ideal for
The Denon AVR-X3800H is ideal for high-end home theater rooms that require a flexible platform for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced. It is especially recommended for 5.1.4, 7.1.2, or 9.4 setups, as well as for projects looking to take advantage of up to four independent subwoofers and expansion to 11.4 channels with external power stages. It is also suitable for users of next-generation consoles who need 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM, for vinyl enthusiasts thanks to its MM phono input, and for integrated installations that require RS-232, IP control, 12V Trigger, OvrC, or Domotz Pro. HEOS Built-in makes it a solid choice for combining home theater and multiroom music in a single installation.