Denon AVR-X3800H Review

The Denon AVR-X3800H is a good option for people who want a potent AV receiver with many features. It does very well in everything, with excellent audio and video quality. And it has many features that make it perfect for a home theater setup. So if you want an AV receiver that can do everything, the Denon AVR-X3800H is the one you want.

Build and design

The receiver’s front panel also has four Quick Select buttons that allow you to save and retrieve your favorite audio settings. The display is big and easy to see. You can use the status button to change it or the dimmer button to make the light softer. The headphone jack lets you connect headphones to the device or use the Bluetooth transmitter to connect wireless Bluetooth headphones.

There are banana plugs on the back panel for the speakers, an FM antenna input, and a spot to plug in the AC power adapter.

Among the cons of the design is there are no leveling feet on the bottom of the receiver. Getting the receiver perfectly level can be challenging, especially if you’re placing it on a shelf.

Features and specs

This product supports various audio formats, including DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X DTS, Virtual:X, and IMAX Enhanced. It also supports Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, and Dolby Atmos Music. Additionally, it features Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume for an optimized listening experience.

The Denon AVR can be upgraded to Dirac Live for even better sound quality. You can control the device with voice assistants like Alexa or Google Voice Assistant and the HEOS app on your smartphone.

It has six HDMI inputs and two multi-room zones. This product is compatible with the Remote APP for Smart Phones Denon 2016 AVR Remote.

The Denon AVR-X3800H has nine power amps and can output 105W of power at 8 ohms and 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08% 2ch drive. It can also output 135W of power at 6 ohms and 1 kHz with 0.7% 2ch drive or 215W of power at 6 ohms and 1 kHz with 10% 1ch drive.

Sound quality

The receiver is doing a great job of bringing life to the sound. The overall tone and volume level are complete, and the receiver allows me to hear things in a mix I’ve never heard before.

The sound is both fuller and warmer than I had expected. Moreover, it packs quite a punch for its size and boasts several features that are usually only available on more expensive models.

It had excellent sound quality and was easy to use, but it couldn’t play loudly without overheating. At 50 volume or higher, the heat became too much for the product.

The sound emitted by this unit is fantastic anywhere between volumes 40-45. However, once it gets to 50, the noise becomes too overwhelming, and at 60+, the music begins to distort because of my input settings, particularly for the bass. Although, if I’m using it for home theater, 62.5 on that specific input sounds best even though it’s much louder than what’s comfortable for listening to music.

This product provides stunning sound quality. However, it can be complicated to set up, so if you’re looking for a basic stereo system, this is not the right choice. On the other hand, if you want an immersive listening experience, buy this product and enjoy sounds you’ve never heard before!

Verdict about Denon AVR-X3800H