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Rank 43 out of 49 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Denon

AVC-X3800H

Name: AVC-X3800H
Brand: Denon

around $1799

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

291 Pros

80%
26 reviews (4h 37m)

75 Cons

The Denon AVC-X3800H is a powerful and versatile 9.4 channel AV receiver designed for serious home theater enthusiasts. Delivering 105 watts per channel, it offers a dynamic and immersive 3D audio experience thanks to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro 3D. Reviewers consistently praise its impressive sound quality, highlighting its d...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

90%

114 vs 13

Features

79%

50 vs 13

Connectivity

73%

49 vs 18

Sound Quality

79%

34 vs 9

Ease of Use

70%

16 vs 7

Value for Money

Reviewer verdict

Across 26 YouTube reviews, the Denon AVC-X3800H earns a Summa score of 4.2/5, ranking #43 among AV Receivers. Reviewers most often praise its features, connectivity, sound quality, while the most common criticisms concern sound quality, features.

The Denon AVC-X3800H earns consistent praise across many reviews for its extensive feature set and expandability, with roughly a third of reviewers highlighting modern HDMI 2.1 connectivity, 8K/4K passthrough, gaming-friendly video features, and support for Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro‑3D. Reviewers frequently note its flexible pre‑outs, four independent subwoofer outputs, and 11‑channel processing/9‑channel amplification that let users grow systems up to 7.4.4 with external amps. Many also compliment its sound performance and room‑correction options (Audyssey built‑in and an available Dirac Live upgrade), and several mention good power and controlled bass. Connectivity and usability improvements—multiple HDMI inputs, AirPlay/streaming options and a revamped GUI/setup flow—are repeatedly cited as strong points by a significant portion of reviewers.

Criticisms commonly focus on sonic character and software/feature availability: several reviewers found the highs bright or slightly fatiguing, noted less refinement for two‑channel music compared with certain competitors, and reported a tendency toward forward treble or reduced warmth. A recurring complaint is that Dirac Live is not included at launch and requires an extra paid upgrade, and a number of reviewers reported HDMI or firmware quirks and occasional usability bumps in the menu or calibration flow. A smaller but notable group mentioned connectivity limitations (no phono input, trigger/output tradeoffs) and that full 11‑channel power requires adding an external amplifier.

Analysis based on 26 YouTube reviews (4h 37m of video) with 291 pros and 75 cons extracted.

Pros (291)

Features (114)

upgrade path to drak ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 1:12
preamp outputs on this is solid ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 3:20
Dolby height virtualization and DTS virtual X features add overhead sound effects without requiring dedicated height speakers ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 4:24
offers immersive 3D audio with Dolby Atmos DTS X pro IMAX enhanced and Oro 3D ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 4:17
four independent subwoofer outputs ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 0:13
preamp disconnect mode ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 5:40
really strong preamp outputs ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 2:30
11 channels of processing ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 4:14
all channels are offered as pre-out connections plus we go from two to four dedicated subwoofer pre-outs ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:19
geared for 8K video the receiver supports 8K by 60 HZ and 4K by 120 HZ pass through HDR 10 plus Dolby vision and dynamic HDR ensuring vibrant visuals and smooth animations ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 4:34
The Odyssey room correction Suite ensures precise sound calibration ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:09
all the immersive surround formats dolby atmos dts x oral 3d ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 5:33
path to drak upgrade ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 0:17
ability to fine-tune channels and utilize dur Liv optional upgrade adds an extra layer of customization for audio files ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:34
strong preamp out four volts rms clean ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 7:24
drak upgrade ability is a really nice touch ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 6:14
dynamic eq and dynamic volume of odyssey side by side with drax live ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 6:29
11 channels of processing ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 0:46
Includes Audyssey room correction out of the box ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 2:43
two room correction systems ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 7:21
or for an optional fee you can upgrade to dir live room correction ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:44
Comes with Dirac Live (available March 2023 at extra cost) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 1:07
if you're only using three of those subwoofer outputs you can use the fourth one as a dedicated base Shaker output ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 0:52
Odyssey xt32 and a path direct line ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 1:52
handles 8K Dolby vision HDR 4K 120 8K by 60 frames per second variable refresh rate ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 1:27
there are more enveloping sound modes supporting IMAX enhanced and AO 3D ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:49
Flexible, especially with 11.1 Auro 3D ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 7:14
four independent subwoofer outputs ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 0:49
there's those extra surround features and room for upgrading with additional speakers or additional Source equipment ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 4:37
Variable refresh rate support ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 0:49
Standard or directional subwoofer settings ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 6:28
All-round performer with plenty of features (according to What Hi-Fi) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 8:44
Four subwoofer outputs ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 3:07
handles all the surround formats Dolby Atmos DTX even Oro 3D IMAX enhanced ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 1:18
supports all the major formats: Atmos DTS X ro3d IMAX enhanced audio as well DTS X neural X processing ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 4:03
great AVR on its own and it has all these different options it basically has every option Under the Sun ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 9:56
makes a great external processor because it can disconnect itself from all of its amplifiers internally and put out a great preamp signal ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 10:03
four independent subwoofer outs and uh more options for assigning the amplifier channels ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 10:35
this does support 11 Channel processing with the addition of an additional amplifier ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 2:57
It's versatility ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 9:54
this does have four independent subwoofer out ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 3:11
will support direct live sometime in 2023 ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 4:15
brings Auto 3D IMAX enhanced and 360 degree reality audio support ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:33
some cool functionality here. You can do pre-out on the front stage and leave everything to speaker plus pre out ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 1:48
they boast compatibility with every major HDR format HDR 10 HDR 10 plus Dolby vision and hybrid log gamma and there's a raft of gamer friendly technology supported two with vrr qft almond frl frame rate link all on board ▶ Best AV Receivers (2023) - Top 10 Excellent Home Cinema Ampl @ 11:07
some nice features for gamers ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:10
9.4 Channel AV receiver ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:20
It offers a considerable 11.4 channels of processing and with nine channels of amplification as a single unit it's suitable for configurations up to 5.4.4 out of the box but can be expanded to 7.4.4 with the addition of an external stereo amp ▶ Best AV Receivers (2023) - Top 10 Excellent Home Cinema Ampl @ 10:20
can decode high-res music ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:10
features support for tactile transducers ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 2:59
makes the whole seat vibrate giving you a 4D cinematic experience at home ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 3:05
tactile transducer functionality only works on subwoofer pre-out 4 which is great because you can still use three subwoofers and then use traditional tactile transducers ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 3:25
can handle 8K video ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:05
users can also take advantage of a new selective pre-amplifier mode that allows each speaker pair to be assigned to pre-out only for use with an external Power Amp so if you wish to upgrade the amplification of your front pair for example you can do so ▶ Best AV Receivers (2023) - Top 10 Excellent Home Cinema Ampl @ 10:37
add up to four subwoofer channels to your home theater system ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:07
features up to 11.4 channels of audio processing ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:22
new Advanced preamp mode ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:42
And it supports all the modern HDMI 2.1 features like VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:12
It can pass through 8k60 video signal ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:08
enhanced specifications ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 8:59
It has 11.4 preamp outputs ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:17
you can do 7.1.4 channels ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:23
it has pre-outs for all those 10.4 channels ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:40
can be expanded to a 7.4.4 setup with the addition of an external stereo amplifier ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:49
it has 10.4 channels of processing ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:30
ideal for 5.4.4 configurations right out of the box ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:43
it supports IMAX Enhanced DTS:X, Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 2:01
It does 9.4 processing ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:15
processing capacity which has increased from 9.2 to 11.4 channels thanks to the new Griffin lit XP processor ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:35
can integrate up to four subwoofers ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:56
new selective preamplifier mode that allows each pair of speakers to be signed pre-out only for use of an external amplifier ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:02
you can have both on this receiver ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:53
does all the new codecs, Dolby Atmos, DTS X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 1:35
support signals up to 8K 60 and can even scale signals up to 8K depending on your settings ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:27
gives folks who love subwoofers absolute control ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:24
Arc e-arc support as well as support for HDR formats like Dolby vision and more ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:45
includes TuneIn internet radio ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:49
uses hdcp 2.3 technology ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:30
four subwoofer outs and yes they are all independent of one another ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:17
stunning visuals with 8K at 60 HZ or 4K at 120 HZ pass through ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:05
Gamers will appreciate the inclusion of vrr qft Alm and frl support enhancing gameplay enjoyment ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:16
can handle up to 11 channels with a separate amp ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 1:30
with expandable 11.4 Channel processing and pre-amplifier mode this receiver is a top tier choice for a premium home theater setup that will last for years ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 5:14
compatibility with all major HDR formats ensuring Vivid colors and striking detail ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:12
well-rounded nature and adaptability ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:54
they boast compatibility with every major HDR format ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:50
9.4 Channel Dolby Atmos dtsx Oro 3D and IMAX enhanced AV receiver ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 0:33
all pre-outs for each one of your channels ▶ Simple Setup of the Denon AVR-X4800H 9.4ch 8K AV Receiver @ 2:28
gaming on the Denon was Flawless and fun ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 8:41
9.4 receiver, four subwoofer outputs ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:27
features for gamers to eliminate lag (VRR, ALLM, QFT) ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 5:23
AO 3D and IMAX enhanced formats broaden your choices for immersive sound ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:31
decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:14
IMAX Enhanced mode ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:14
theater quality audio with support for Dolby Atmos dtsx Pro IMX enhanced and Oro 3D ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 4:32
HDMI inputs and two of the three outputs support 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz video ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:24
full set of preamp outputs ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:53
expandability is possible too allowing you to go up to 7.4.4 by adding an external amp ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 2:47
users can also take advantage of a new selective pre-amplifier mode that allows each speaker pair to be assigned to pre-out only for use with an external Power Amp so if you wish to upgrade the amplification of your front pair for example you can do so ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:20
even the 3800 has four subwoofer outputs and you can have it set up as normal ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 6:23
they added Oro 3D to the 3800 ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 1:11
there's a raft of gamer friendly technology supported too with vrr qft Alm and frl all on board ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:53
IMAX Enhanced ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 3:28
supports HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 2:58
volume leveling works exceptionally well ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 9:58
pre-outs on the receiver for external amplification ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:23
supports using four subwoofers simultaneously catering to those who crave deep immersive base ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 8:45
apart from its nine channel of amplification it has also got 11 Channel processing capabilities this makes it used as a processor along with some good power amps ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 3:34
payouts for external amplification ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:53
connect up to four subwoofers including a special setup for a base transducer ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:46
supports direct and Ro 3D ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 11:49
supports IMAX enhanced ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 11:49
hdr10 Dolby Vision support ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 12:37
gaming enhanced modes wherein you can actually have the fastest latency or very low latency ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 12:37

Connectivity (50)

nine HDMI ports 6in three out analog and digital inputs and XLR sub for outputs the AVR x3800 H provides exceptional connectivity and versatility ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 4:47
flexibility with configurations and seamless integration with various devices incl including OLED TVs and 4K projectors ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:26
hdmi is 2.1 supports 40 gigabits on every input ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 5:55
state of the art hdmi 2.1 ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 7:19
there are six HDI inputs all of which support 8K and there are three outputs perfect for a Fus in a second zone or a projector and a TV in the same setup ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:25
built-in H Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable seamless music streaming ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:01
8K support on multiple HDMI ports ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 0:35
Six HDMI 2.1 ports ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 8:51
there are four digital and six analog audio inputs ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:35
and there is a 12vt trigger output perfect for triggering projection screens or external amplifiers ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 3:02
if you have a collection of digital music it's run tested and it has a front- loaded USB for quick access to digital audio files ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:54
six HDMI ends all with HDMI 2.1 with support for 8K ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 3:28
three HDMI outputs with one supporting earc ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 3:31
all of the AVC x-3800h is 6 HDMI inputs and three outputs are HDMI 2.1 ports rated to 40 GB s capable of 8K at 60 hertz or 4K at 120 hertz video passthrough ▶ Best AV Receivers (2023) - Top 10 Excellent Home Cinema Ampl @ 10:55
built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:10
there are plenty of ways to wirelessly connect to the AVC x3800h with apple AirPlay 2 Spotify connect roon and Hayes danone's multi-room software that integrates streaming services including title and Deezer and lets users stream to compatible products ▶ Best AV Receivers (2023) - Top 10 Excellent Home Cinema Ampl @ 11:26
tons of connections ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:05
it has a good set of connectivity options in terms of streaming over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:01
works with Amazon Alexa Google assistant and Siri voice assistants ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:10
three HDMI outputs two of those are 8K capable ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:22
It has AirPlay 2, it has Chromecast built in ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:07
seven HDMI inputs three of which are 8K compatible ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:29
doesn't limit its 8K support to just one HDMI input ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:35
three trigger outs, which is really nice ▶ Simple Setup of the Denon AVR-X4800H 9.4ch 8K AV Receiver @ 2:25
six HDMI inputs and three HDMI monitor outs ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:24
nine power channels can be assigned a few different ways, including a second zone ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 2:16
Wireless connectivity shines thanks to Apple AirPlay 2 Spotify connect and heos ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:23
seamless video capabilities with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs and three outputs all rated at 40 gbits per second ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 2:57
all of the AVC X 3800h's six HDMI inputs and three outputs are HDMI 2.1 ports rated to 40 gbps capable of 8K at 60 hertz or 4K at 120 hertz video pass through ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:37
six HDMI 2.1 inputs and three HDMI 2.1 outputs, including eARC ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:09
five RCA analog inputs, including a record player input with built-in phono preamp ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:43
streams over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:48
four digital audio inputs (two coaxial, two optical) ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 4:37
quarter-inch headphone jack and USB slot ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 5:57
works with Apple AirPlay 2 ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:49
this receiver is packed with nine HDMI 2.1 ports 6 in three out supporting 8K 60 HZ and 4K 120 HZ ensuring seamless connectivity with gaming consoles Blu-ray players and TVs ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 4:46
hoo is multi room streaming makes it easy to enjoy high quality music throughout the home via Wi-Fi Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 5:00
they added three trigger outputs on the 4800 ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 3:54
there are plenty of ways to wirelessly connect to the AVC x38000h with apple AirPlay 2 Spotify connect roon and heos denon's multi-room software that integrates streaming services including tidal and Deezer and lets user stream to compatible products ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 4:03
Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 4:58
boasts the convenience of supporting Bluetooth transmission to headphones allowing for private listening without disturbing others ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 9:17
number of 8K 60hz inputs and outputs ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:33
enough 8K inputs to handle the Next Generation gaming consoles ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:42
four subwoofer pre-youts for the very first time in the den on AV receiver ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 3:28
all the six HDMI inputs being 8K ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 12:51
more HDMI ports ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 0:55
four subwoofer pre-youts ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 11:54
multi- room access ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 1:09
allow you to connect older stuff ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 8:08
multiscreen outputs ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 1:19

Sound Quality (49)

there are a few significant upgrades first of which of course is the sound quality thanks to nine 105 wats per Channel amplifiers offering 9.4 or 7.4.4 ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:02
sounds great ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 2:04
outstanding sound Clarity ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:24
Sounds better than the X3700 (according to What Hi-Fi) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 7:59
Deeper, more controlled bass than the Marantz Cinema 50 (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 4:40
the Del avrx 3800 offers quite a significant upgrade in Sound Performance and Dynamics ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 4:32
Recommended for movies (by one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 5:32
Beefy bass (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 7:01
Solidly controlled bass, rich voices (according to What Hi-Fi) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 8:07
the 3800 sounds just as good as a 6700 ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 3:08
Refined, warm sound (according to What Hi-Fi) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 7:35
everything was super detailed had plenty of punch even at pretty high volume ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 5:13
plenty of punch no straining no Distortion ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 5:27
sounds at least as good as 68 6700 ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 2:56
there is no warmth no coloration sound at all so this there's no Marantz sound here ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 8:18
sound quality wise I would put them neck and neck ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 10:48
sounds crystal clear varying extremely neutral sound ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 8:30
more exciting Sound Performance with powerful bass and depth ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 2:08
overall Improvement in audio performance compared to the older models with better base controlled improved dialogue Clarity ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 2:20
create room shaking base ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:14
this new setup here will allow for Oro 3D playback with in-sealing speakers as Heights ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 4:10
And this sounds amazing, it sounds great. ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:53
delivers Rich warm natural sounding voices that outshine both the 3700 model and some of its pricier competitors ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:22
creates a sense of space and depth thanks to the added cockpit Echoes and background engine homs like the Morant Cinema 50 ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:27
Superior sound quality ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:01
fast-paced emotional vocals full of character ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:39
seem to coax deeper more controlled Bass from the r and all Towers than the costly or Marantz ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 5:21
dynamically far more captivating at moderate and even lower volumes than the cinema 50 ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 7:52
sound could be classified as bold even a touch forward Dynamic and surprisingly weighty ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 4:34
with a quiet place when I heard this scene or when I heard this thud it stayed in the front, it stayed in the front for the most part. There was still base back there on the sb3000 because you know you still want some base, right, but majority of it stayed in the front and it was clean. There was no uh Distortion or it didn't kind of travel back to you know to my right side uh you know right rear side where the sb3000 would get localized. So it was a cleaner sound I actually like it that way with directional base. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 10:09
even without height speakers Dolby height virtualization creates a spacious overhead effect for a true surround experience ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 4:40
the bells are going to raise, you know, to your height speakers. They're clearly separated using your height speakers, um you know, pretty much everywhere all around the room. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 14:31
excellent two-channel system for stereo music ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:31
Wow that sounded amazing. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 12:27
in multi channel the symbol crash was just as good as I've heard it before. Uh I didn't feel like there was anything lacking other than that little bit of tin can sort of a sound that comes in the highs. Um but it's hard to, you'll be hard pressed to notice it if you haven't heard it from other speakers or other other receivers or other processors, right? So it's still very good. The Decay is still there. It's just that in the highs it's just not as smooth sounding um as I'm used to, right, but in multi-channel uh dreams sounds amazing. and the Denon x 3800 you know at the $1600 price point does a good job. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 16:09
virtual processing can simulate 3D overhead effects ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:21
sonically the abcx 3800 H stands out for its quick and precise delivery sound Fields feel spacious providing a rich listening experience ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:35
pair it well with various speakers for fluid performances ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:44
can do a 7.2.4 system out of the box ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 7:28
enhances movie engagement the x3800 H masterfully reproduces sound effects creating a captivating three-dimensional soundscape ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 8:53
configure it to drive a 5.2.4 7.2.2 or even a 7.4.2 Dolby Atmos system ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 8:36
with a laid-back approach it handles a variety of content well and pairs well with a broad range of speakers producing a fluid rhythmically coherent performance full of character ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 4:51
specifically designed to excel in processing Atmos encoded movie soundtracks ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 8:26
with a full Atmos setup you'll experience sound enveloping you from all directions including overhead akin to the experience of a high-end Cinema ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 9:05
sonically it's well balanced quick and precise with a more spacious sound field than its predecessor ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 4:44
base… it's got some punch ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 3:54
totally Nails instrument separation ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 3:43
you will catch notes on DNN that other receivers just miss ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 3:51
default dialogue Clarity is quite satisfactory at stock settings ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 4:37

Ease of Use (34)

onscreen GUI setup assistant simplifies installation making it suitable for both Advanced users and beginners ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:14
ay multi EQ xt32 is an upgrade for even finer room correction ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 2:38
Easier user interface ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 7:19
More straightforward and easy to use compared to the 3700h ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 1:00
new GUI which I think is now 1080P ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 4:34
make use of Direct's powerful and industry-leading room calibration software ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 2:30
It has a very good room correction software ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 0:50
direct live setup is new ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 0:59
works as part of a HEOS multi-room system ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:15
And it supports Dirac Live which is the best room correction software out there in the market. ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 0:54
This [Distribution] is totally new for this menu system and this allows you to set like how much LFE is going to your front center and Surround speakers. You've got a lot of dialing in you can do with this new menu system ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 7:51
they've got some great diagrams here ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 6:59
integrates up to four subwoofers into its Odyssey room calibration ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:35
Dirac Live room correction ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:34
Audyssey room correction built in ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 0:48
new menu that is way more graphically appealing than the original menu ▶ Simple Setup of the Denon AVR-X4800H 9.4ch 8K AV Receiver @ 2:45
setup is pretty straightforward if not a little easier compared to previous models thanks to its cleaned up on-screen interface ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 2:01
includes Audyssey speaker calibration ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 6:34
definitely a much nicer graphic user interface ▶ Simple Setup of the Denon AVR-X4800H 9.4ch 8K AV Receiver @ 3:04
simple setup with on-screen assistant ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 1:50
works as part of your HEOS multi-room audio system ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 5:00
Odyssey multi EQ xt32 out of the box ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 2:41
works with Denon HEOS app for streaming services like Amazon Music, TIDAL, SiriusXM ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 3:54
I like the on-screen display of the 3800. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 8:07
The Odyssey room correction Suite fine-tuned sound based on room Acoustics enhancing Clarity and balance ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025 - The Only 7 You Should Consider Toda @ 5:07
Dirac Live room correction ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 13:57
it's also where support for odyssey's more advanced multiple EQ xt32 room calibration software and direct live begins ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 4:35
quality of room connection software that was included ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:26
fast and responsive new user interface, it's a massive upgrade ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 2:08
Odyssey has been putting in the work… and offers a dollar 20 mobile app that can go toe-to-toe with Direct in some areas ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 3:09
Odyssey app lets you fine tune your sound ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 3:47
comes with Odyssey built in ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:57
Denon has revamped the entire user interface it has become a full HD user interface with the text becoming a lot more clearer and you have got all the images on the side while you are doing the setup ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 2:49
nice graphical representation of all your rooms ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 14:46

Power/Performance (23)

Powerhouse 9.4 Channel AV receiver design for audio files and home theater enthusiasts delivering 105 W per Channel ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 4:14
four mil four volts rms output unclipped ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 2:42
11.4 channel support ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 8:55
the 300 did that I was actually shocked ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 6:18
rated at 105 watts per channel two channels driven ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 3:55
achieve better sound quality on the advanced payout mode because it basically shuts off the power to the corresponding power channels thereby reducing the noise floor and allowing you to experience Better Sound Performance with your power amplifier ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 1:47
plenty of power ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 0:05
It has seven channels of amplification ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 1:21
very good amplifier section ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 1:12
It does 140 watts two channels driven ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 1:18
4-ohm stable ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 2:11
105 class-A/B watts into 8 ohms, using discrete, high-current transistors ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 2:04
The big thing here is there is no buzzing, literally no buzzing coming from any of the speakers. It's absolutely quiet. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 5:17
It offers a considerable 11.4 channels of processing and with nine channels of amplification as a single unit ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:13
impresses with its 11.4 channels of processing and nine channels of amplification easily support configurations up to 5.4.4 right out of the box ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 2:37
The thing that I'm most excited about is the fact that I don't get that buzzing, that horrible buzzing sound. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 18:05
impressive versatility with its nine Channel capability ▶ Best AV Receivers 2025: Tough call, but there's a CLEAR winn @ 8:32
9 channel amp that can process up to 11.4 channels ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 1:58
9.2 Channel receiver meaning it has nine channels of amplification it can actually process up to 11 channels ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 9:22
total number of channels and the power output ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:18
9.4 channels at 105 Watts ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 1:40
nine Channel amplification 11 Channel processing ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 12:30
105 watts of power which is decent enough to power a medium sized homes Cinema room ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 11:54

Value for Money (16)

for seventeen hundred dollars for a processor that gives you 11 channels of processing ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 5:25
Flawless for the price point (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 6:18
amazing value at Seventeen hundred dollars ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 1:57
it's a nice sweet spot between really high performance and still relatively affordable ▶ What Is The Best Denon AVR For You? @ 4:44
can grow with you it's got all the bells and whistles and pre-outs that you need for years to come ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 9:11
caters to users who might want to expand or modify their home theater setup in the future ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:12
keeps Pace with the ever evolving technology of countless potential Source devices ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 9:06
top-notch performance at the best possible price quality ratio ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:42
very good value ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 2:33
just under 1700 the Denon is more affordable than a lot of dedicated home theater processors available today ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 1:06
the AVC X 3800h is a versatile well-rounded mid-range amp ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:02
appeal to customers looking for longevity and the capacity to adapt to their evolving systems ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 3:05
the ABC 3800h is the most affordable model in denon's X Series to support oral 3D IMAX enhanced 360 reality audio and mpeg-h formats alongside Dolby Atmos and dtsx ▶ Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review @ 4:22
at the $1600 price point does a good job ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 16:58
I was able to find it in a Best Buy ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 0:16
got the features the build quality and room Corrections spot on ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 5:03

Build Quality (2)

the amps in the Denon are really really good ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 8:16
two powerful digital signal processor chips and a Texas Instruments 32-bit/192khz digital-to-analog converter (DAC) ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 2:58

Design/Aesthetics (2)

dated an uninspired front panel display is far more readable than the stylish porthole of the Marantz ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 9:56
elegant, brushed-metal front panel ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 5:55

Remote Control (1)

can be controlled via the den AVR remote app or the included remote which Now features a new shortcut button for swiftly switching between HDMI outputs ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 10:14

Cons (75)

Sound Quality (18)

Audyssey resulted in a leaner, more forward sound that one reviewer didn't prefer ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 3:29
Treble boost leading to distortion at high volumes (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 3:44
Not recommended for two-channel stereo setups (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 5:20
This [Oro 3D with six ceiling speakers] I don't think is going to give you the proper spatial cues for Oro 3D because you have less coverage ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 4:27
Bright sound profile, thin vocals (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 6:44
Less smooth and refined than Marantz Cinema 50 and Onkyo RZ50 for music (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 3:57
Lacks soundstage compared to Marantz Cinema 50 and Onkyo RZ50 (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 5:07
More ear-fatiguing than other receivers (according to one reviewer) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 6:55
soundstage when listening to music lacks the same depth and width of the Marantz and it's just miles behind the Onkyo ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 6:49
I did find the highs not to be as, you know, as well defined and as as well refined as some of the higher end processors would give you. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 17:52
high frequencies starts to show its more budget-friendly hand ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 6:06
never really been a fan of odyssey's house curves ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 4:02
in the highs it's just not as smooth sounding um as I'm used to ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 16:41
highs are more forward when listening to two lanes the highs had just a bit of crunchiness and Distortion as you turned things up compression artifacts are more on display especially as you reach volumes over 75 to 80 DB ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 6:13
that little bit of tin can sort of a sound that comes in the highs ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 16:24
the highs and The Trebles are smidge to Bright… makes your longer listening sessions a bit fatiguing ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 4:03
noticeable absence of warmth… you'll also sense a lack of richness and warmth when compared to other receivers ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 4:24
when it comes to audio quality I find myself with mixed feelings and a slight hesitation in offering a wholehearted recommendation ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 5:11

Features (13)

direct live with an additional fee ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 4:15
Dirac Live is not available out of the box and costs extra ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 1:33
I wish we were roon ready and not Rune tested ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 11:24
doesn't do wides ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 12:07
most avrs aren't great as Dax ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 1:44
many can't apply Bas processing especially in pure modes or don't do it well ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 1:47
DAC performance is worse than the previous X3700 model (according to Audio Science Review) ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 10:13
direct upgrade will only be available as a software update later this year or in early 2024 and you will have to purchase a license from direct directly in order to make use of it on your AV receiver ▶ This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Den @ 2:36
Dirac is not operational at launch and yes drag will come with an additional fee ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 2:56
Dirac Live calibration is not included ▶ Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchf @ 10:06
this is not really that much different ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 1:44
get a little bit tricky when it comes to things like hdcp 2.2 or 2.3 ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 1:23
not a big fan of the way dialogue enhancement feature has been implemented… introduces a substantial EQ change at every step it's lacking those smooth linear adjustments found on Onkyo and Pioneer receivers ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 4:42

Connectivity (13)

HDMI bugs experienced by one reviewer ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 5:58
few have a front panel that can be used sand a TV or a projector balanced inputs are also quite rare ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 1:53
high-end HDMI don't even start me on HDMI ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 2:16
many AVR have preouts to connect dedicated amplifiers but the multi-channel input seem to have just disappeared over the last few years ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 4:09
Numerous negative comments in forums regarding HDMI handshake issues and zone setup problems ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 12:30
your 13 channels of amplification might be able to run two speakers via one of the line inputs ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 4:20
So, if you are a vinyl collector then you are out of luck with this. ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:32
it doesn't have a dedicated phono input ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:28
This receiver doesn't support HDMI 2.1 features on all of its HDMI ports. ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 W @ 3:44
switching was not the best, minor bug with the denon's auto signal sensing ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 8:18
you only get one trigger output with the 3800 ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 3:57
limited sometimes and how you can output to that second monitor ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 5:14
no native Chromecast support ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 2:15

Ease of Use (9)

may have a steeper learning curve for initial setup ▶ Top 5 Best Denon AV Receivers in 2025 | Ultimate AV Receiver @ 5:43
problem with Odyssey trying to use it just through the ABR not using the app or multi-qx Odyssey even though even if I had it set correctly in the settings that I had two subwoofers Odyssey would only see one of them ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 11:00
couple issues with the firmware ▶ Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! @ 10:54
they did take away a lot of menu options and they combined a few ▶ Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X480 @ 0:22
another example of a receiver that just needs a little bit more time in the oven ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 11:05
the learning curve for setup might pose a slight challenge for some users ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 🎶📺 Which Home Theater Rec @ 3:49
configuration can be confusing ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 11:27
software can be a little buggy ▶ Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #deno @ 13:43
direct calibration make sure to keep your pockets full because it is going to charge you money ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 9:18

Value for Money (7)

AV RS age poorly within a few short years ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 1:34
Price increase of 50% compared to previous model ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 9:27
the average AV Enthusiast gets a new AVR every 5 to 7 years ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 2:23
heftier price tag ▶ TOP 5 BEST HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 2024 - REVIEW @ 8:59
needs a firmware update or two not to mention an additional investment in money from the customer to match what you can get with the rz50 right now ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 9:25
die rack is still not given live on this particular product the firmware upgrade which is going to happen sometime in the March 2023 is when this product is going to be direct compatible ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 9:28
MRP of this product is two lakh 9900 Indian rupees ▶ Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 202 @ 4:13

Power/Performance (6)

you will need another amplifier to get the extra two channels ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 3:02
180 watts six ohms one kilohertz one percent one channel driven on tuesday ▶ 11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Pre @ 3:32
Requires separate power amp for full 11 channel setup ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 9:04
it won't have the processing power for additional speakers ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 1:37
Topline AVR might have all the bells and whistles but there's no way it's going to properly drive all your speakers with its built-in amplifiers ▶ FEAR THE AVR - Scariest Product Made - but is Denon better t @ 4:46
there really isn't much of a difference other than wattage ▶ What Are The Differences Between The Denon 4800H And 3800H? @ 0:30

Build Quality (5)

not made in Japan ▶ Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! @ 0:48
It puts out a lot of heat ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 3:32
Overheating issues reported by one reviewer and in forums ▶ WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 @ 11:25
It had this horrible buzzing from the preouts. ▶ Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review @ 0:45
biggest enemies with these is going to be Heat ▶ Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Recei @ 11:28

Design/Aesthetics (3)

it's large ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 3:28
It's heavy ▶ Denon AVC X3800H Malayalam Review | Av Receiver @ 3:30
boring design ▶ NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review @ 12:40

N/A (1)

about 60 miles from here so it's gonna be a bit of a drive ▶ Denon X3800H Review: What They Didn't Tell You! @ 0:19

Review sources

Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-channel home theater receiver | Crutchfield by CRUTCHFIELD — 34 pros, 1 cons
WATCH THIS BEFORE you buy the DENON X3800h av receiver..🔈 by Geezer Into Tech — 19 pros, 14 cons
Review: Denon AVR-X3800H - A market disruptor!! by HiFi Home Theater — 22 pros, 4 cons
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NEW DENON RECEIVER!! Denon X3800H Review by Andrew Robinson — 14 pros, 9 cons
11.4CH Denon AVR-X3800H AV Receiver: The Ultimate Budget Preamp? by Audioholics — 16 pros, 1 cons
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Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Channel AV Receiver | 8K Ultra HD 180 Watts Review by AVReceiver Tamil — 12 pros, 3 cons
Should you Buy Denon X-3800H? Best Atmos AV Receivers in 2023 | Denon X-3800H Auro 3D Dirac Review by Tanmay Mehta — 12 pros, 3 cons
This Is The Best 9.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver Out There! - Denon AVC-X3800H Review by AVStore — 13 pros, 1 cons
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Denon X3800H 11.4 Channel 8K Receiver | Unboxing | Review by MagnoliaMo — 8 pros, 4 cons
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Best Av Receivers in 2022 - Geek Review by GEEK REVIEW — 12 pros, 0 cons
Denon X3800H 9.4 Channel 8K Receiver with DIRAC Live! by Shane Lee — 8 pros, 3 cons
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Denon AVC-X3800H Review 9.4 Channel Auro3D Dolby Atmos #denon #avreceiver @RockAudios by Rock Audios — 7 pros, 2 cons
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Denon & Marantz Menu Update | New AVR Features? X3800H, X4800H, AH1, Cinema 50, Cinema 40, & AV10 by Techno Dad — 5 pros, 2 cons
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Denon AVC-X3800H worth buying?

Based on 26 independent YouTube reviews, the Denon AVC-X3800H scores 4.2/5 with 291 positive and 75 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #43 in the AV Receivers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Denon AVC-X3800H?

The most praised aspects are features, connectivity, sound quality — Features (114 mentions), Connectivity (50 mentions), Sound Quality (49 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Denon AVC-X3800H?

Reviewers most frequently criticize sound quality, features — Sound Quality (18 mentions), Features (13 mentions).

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