Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2 Channel AV Receiver (Black)
Model #AVR-X8500H


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Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Range | 98.4' / 30 m |
Wireless Security | WEP 64, WEP 128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, AES, TKIP |
Wireless Audio Protocols | AirPlay |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + EDR |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP 1.2 AVRCP 1.5 |
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC |
Video
Upscaling | 4K UHD |
Tuner Section
Sensitivity | AM Effective: 18 µV FM Effective: 1.2 µV / 12.8 dBf FM Mono at 50 dB: 2.8 µV / 20.2 dBf |
Radio Frequencies | AM: 520 to 1710 kHz FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz |
Power
Power Consumption | Active: 900 W Standby: 0.1 W CEC Standby: 0.5 W Network Standby: 3.5 W |
AC Input Power | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
Physical
Weight | 51.4 lb / 23.3 kg |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.1 x 10.2 x 17.2" / 434.0 x 259.0 x 482.0 mm (Antenna Up) 17.1 x 7.8 x 17.2" / 434.0 x 195.0 x 482.0 mm (Antenna Down) |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22.6 x 21.6 x 13.4" |
Package Weight | 60.05 lb |
Connectivity
Signal to Noise Ratio | Line: 102 dB (A-Weighted / Direct Mode) D/A Output: 102 dB Phono: 74 dB |
Rear A/V Inputs | 7 x HDMI 2 x Optical TOSLINK 2 x Digital Coaxial 3 x 3RCA Component 4 x RCA Composite 6 x Stereo RCA 1 x Stereo RCA (Phono) with Ground Screw 1 x 7.1-Channel RCA |
Rear A/V Outputs | 3 x HDMI 1 x 3RCA Component 2 x RCA Composite 1 x 15-Channel RCA Pre-Out 1 x Stereo RCA Zone 2 Pre-Out 1 x Stereo RCA Zone 3 Pre-Out 2 x RCA Subwoofer Pre-Out |
Front I/O | 1 x HDMI 1 x USB Type-A 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Setup Mic Input 1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output |
Other Rear I/O | 1 x Denon Link HD 2 x Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna Terminal 1 x FM Antenna Terminal 1 x AM Antenna Terminal 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Output 1 x DE-9 (RS-232C) Input 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Output |
Speaker Connectors | 15 x Binding Post Pairs |
HDMI CEC | Yes |
Input Sensitivity | Line: 130 mV Phono: 2.5 mV |
Rated Output / Impedance | Analog: 1.2 V / D/A Output: 2 V / |
Dynamic Range | D/A Output: 100 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | D/A Output: 0.008% |
Audio Processing
Supported File Formats | AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
Auro 3D Support | No |
Amplifier
Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 100 kHz +1/-3 dB (Direct Mode) |
Dynamic Power per Channel | 170 W at 8 Ohms 280 W at 4 Ohms |
Power Output per Channel | 2-Channel Driven: 150 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.05% THD 190 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.7% THD |
Speaker Impedance | 4 to 16 Ohms |
Channels | 13.2 |
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I don’t know what to say. I can write another ten pages on this AVR and still not do it justice. But it doesn’t take lots of space to say this: I’ve fallen in love with Denon’s AVR-X8500H. Denon’s AVR-X8500H is a beast of a receiver and it puts the world on notice.
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Pristine sound for reference two channel and multi-channel environments., 13.2 channel processing; 15 assignable amplifier channels; and 15.2 pre-outs for external amplification., Support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced to their maximum speaker configurations.
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Lack of native Roon support, Nothing else significant
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Denon’s latest flagship receiver checks off every box on the A/V receiver feature wish list, and it provides plenty of brawn to back up its brains.
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Clear, punchy sound, Beefy 13 x 150W class-AB power amp, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D decoding up to 7.2.6 or 9.2.4
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No HD Radio, Flagship price to go with flagship performance
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After trying units made by Marantz, Pioneer, Onkyo and Integra in the last few years, I made the leap to this unit. It is extremely capable, and provides excellent sound and video performance. Both Atmos and Auro 3D are included, along with several other decoders.
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Outstanding video and audio performance
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Heavy and expensive
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Replacing my seven year old Denon AVR-4810CI (my first from that brand), the AVR-X8500H, IMHO, is hands down the best receiver Denon has ever made. Received and installed three days ago, I'm using it in an 11.2 setting and all I can say is it has exceeded my expectations.
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Processes all the latest DSP formats.Dolby Vision.Future-proof.
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This is a highly capable, and immensely flexible, audio video receiver. Its sound quality is on a par with some high end equipment that I own, and its array of inputs and outputs make connecting both run-of-the-mill, as well as more esoteric components (in my case, a multichannel outboard...
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Very pleasing sound quality and connection flexibility.
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Wonderful A/V, we are still working through the settings.Good sound, an array of features, and nice to look at.I would buy it again.
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This receiver is the beast of all beast that Denon has put out. I've owned about 5 by Denon and this for the 2 flagship rated will not let you down. I am driving some old jamo 7.7 at 4 ohms speakers and its fantastic. Cant hear the phone ring and the dogs barking next door.
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Love the way you can adjust each speaker for out put.Easy set up but I've been a Denon maniac for a few years. LOLEasy set up with on screen display.love the bypass options.The product operates flawless behind a mesh screen door on my cabinet.
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Best choice I ever made love it!
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WOW!!! purchased this receiver last week & had it up & running in less than an hour. The menus were easy to navigate through. Picture & sound are awesome. I'm running 11.2 with front wides. The sound fields are amazing.
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picture & sound. set up was A breeze. That's A first for me.
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I've had this for 3 1/2 weeks and I must say I am totally impressed. I must admit that since being a stout Yamaha amp customer since the early 1990s, I was very hesitant to make the move to Denon's flagship AVR-X8500H.
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Excellent Sound
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- Have to use HEOS app to play content off of NAS.- AVR-X8500H does not support multi-channel FLAC or DSD files, you have to play back these files from other device (i.e., Oppo UPD-205 or BDP103D). HEOS shows error does not support format.- HEOS does not support surround channels/speakers (i.e.
- Up to 150W per Channel at 8 Ohms
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D Compatible
- Audyssey Platinum Suite
- 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through & Upscaling
- 8x HDMI-Input / 3x HDMI-Output
- HDR, Dolby Vision, HLG Pass-Through
- HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel
- Built-In Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.ai
- HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Streaming
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- Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)
- Remote Control
- AA Batteries
- FM Indoor Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antennas
- Sound Calibration Microphone
- Sound Calibration Microphone Stand
- Cable Labels
- Power Cord
- Limited 3-Year Warranty