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You won't regret buying the Denon AVR X3800H

After much research I purchased the X3800 and I am not sorry I did. Hook up was simple and the on screen guides are easy to follow. As of now I have a 5.2.1 set up but I am planning to add at least two height speakers. The sound and separation with the assistance of the Audyssey app through my old Boston Acoustics book shelf speakers and sub, is more than I could ask for. I have only watched two movies but the difference between this and my old Denon AVR 1803 which this replaces is amazing. Even TV audio is much clearer. I am still checking out all of the features this AVR offers.

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Intuitive plug and play.

Relatively easy setup. Great functionality. Reasonable price for its features. Crutchfield is the absolute best for technical support.

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Exceptional processing, good sound

This is an incredible value of future proof processing and well rounded sound. Audiophiles may or may not be thrilled by the sound product.

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Sound is great but navigating the menus is a bit clunky

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Nice upgrade

I have a simple 7.1 with 2 front Dolby Atmos (5.1.2?) and a Denon X1700H AVR which I wanted to add a bit of juice to. Being my current AVR has no provision for expansion I went with the 3800 and a Marantz MM7055 that I planned to power front L/R with. Very satisfied with the result. Having "Saving Pvt Ryan" on DVD, I have always used the beach landing sequence as my bar when judging changes in equipment or settings to my HTR set up and this definitely proved to be a great choice. Given my 300 sq ft room size & limited floor space addl` speakers were not in the cards. So I just opted for more power and I`m very pleased. I deducted 1 star because my DVD player (Sony BDP-S3500) would drop out for 5 seconds or so appx every 5 minutes and indicate signal loss when connected to the BluRay/DVD or any other input on the Denon. I confirmed the issue was not the player or the cable by trying it elsewhere & had no problem. So being convinced it was somewhere in the settings that I could not find I called Tech Support who was no real help. Finally, I plugged the player into a TV input instead of the AVR and everything works fine which confirms the problem is somewhere in the Denon.

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Amazing! What's more to say.

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Absolutely amazing

I've had three lower end Denon receivers so this is my first X series model. I absolutely love this thing. This was the perfect model for me to get the upgrade I wanted. All of the models below didn't have the features I needed (11.4 channel processing, Audyssey XT32, etc.) and all of the models above it were overkill. This is the models to get if you want to set up a true Atmos system. I currently have it connected with SVS and Orb audio speakers in a 7.2.2 configuration. This receiver is so much better compared to their lower end receivers. The updated menu, the sound, and the ability to add more speakers and external amps means I'll be enjoying this for a long time.

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X3800H

Love Denon. This is my third Denon receiver I replaced my 4311ci So far it's been great

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Sounds great, but software is unreliable

Initial setup was easy. On-screen instructions were almost too detailed, like how to make speaker connections. The trouble began when I began streaming music. Initially it was simple: press Bluetooth button on the remote, and pair my iPhone 16. I'd hear music for several hours, and then the Denon would shut itself off. This happened repeatedly. I tried using AirPlay through HEOS with the same results. So, I contacted Crutchfield tech support, and was told they would need to contact Denon for an answer. Five days later, not a peep from Crutchfield. So, I contacted Crutchfield again, got a different tech, who then checked my contact history. He said the previous tech made no notes. He then said he contacted the previous tech, who was on a call, and said they would call me after finishing that call. Two days later-silence. I decided to contact Denon tech support. They had me put the receiver through a software reboot (no change), and then a firmware update. After that, the setup software kept hanging up. I got around that by doing the setup manually through the menu. After all that, the receiver still shuts off at some random time. The only way I can stream for hours is through my Apple TV box connected through HDMI. This takes several steps, including going through the TV menu to shut off the screen. Denon support sent me a new receiver. Same story. I have reluctantly decided to keep the current unit because I am happy with the sound. Disappointed in Crutchfield tech support

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The Sounds of It

Setting up the system was easy, speaker connections were easy the back panel layout makes it flawless, I'm using the optical digital audio cable for my CD player, everything else is HDMI, I powered up the system for the first time, I went through the menu, everything was connected, this is my first Denon, so learning a new interface it took a moment, speaker placement for now all of them are up front in this 9.4 configuration. I have paired this system with Klipsch speakers, played my first movie the sound was amazing today I played music a dolby atoms DVD from Prince, once again it was also amazing, I am looking forward to discovering more about this unit, My next add on will be power amps for all channels

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Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware and Run. I had great luck with Denon and enjoyed my last receiver (AVR5800) for 25 years. When it went out I took over a year researching what to get next for my house. I settled on another Denon product the AVR-X3800H. I ordered it on Crutchfield and received it on 11/21/2024. While streaming music from my computer on 01/25/2025, it went down into fault protect. I performed all the power cycling and disconnecting and it is an internal issue. That's right, this one lasted just 65 days. That puts me less than a week over the 60 day return policy. I was a bit shocked to have spent so much money through Crutchfield to be shuffled off to another entity. I guess I would expect an authorized Denon retailer to make right on this situation. So I have an expensive boat anchor and now need to deal with another company and pay to ship and receive this back.

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Crutchfield response on 1/30/2025

Our Tech Support team reached back out to Joel and shipped out a replacement receiver under warranty. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Amazing theater sound

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almost there

I have not yet opened the box, I am waiting for my new speakers this week a pair of surround speakers, my AC Infinity AIRCOM S7 fan, and speaker wire are supposed to arrive today, I may begin my hookup then I will take photos I have everything I need for the 9.4, once everything is put together I will share the setup

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Denon doesn't honor their warranty

The brand new receiver worked great for a little over 5 months and then entered a perpetual power protection mode, no longer turning on. Denon customer care indicated this is a known issue and it sometimes can be repaired but may need to be replaced. After providing Denon with proof of purchase, they refused to fix their product on a bogus claim that the product wasn't purchased from an authorized vendor although it was purchased from one of the largest retailers in the world. If you feel comfortable guessing on who Denon's "authorized dealers" are, purchase their product and maybe Denon will honor their warranty. Otherwise, I'd steer clear of Denon since they seem to be a company that pulls every reason out of the bag to not honor their warranty (even for known defects).

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Crutchfield response on 1/20/2025

Carlton, we're sorry you had problems with your receiver. That's just one of the benefits of buying from Crutchfield. We are an authorized retailer of all products we sell. And with that, you can enjoy lifetime Tech Support for the life of the product you purchase from Crutchfield, as well as a 60-day return policy to ensure it's the right gear for you.

Denon AVR-X3800H

Exactly what I was looking for. Powerful super clean sound.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

I really like it. It has alot of adjustments that one can make. I have it teamed up wih Goldenear soundbar X,Super sat 30's and a forcefield 40 subwoofer. It's a keeper.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Llevo años comprando en la esta pagina y todo bien hasta que compre este reciver se me daño a las 2 semana me querian conbrar el. Shipping por devolverlo y la caja pq no la tenia una super mala experiencia de. Esto aprendi megor comprarlo en mi propio pais por cuestiones de garantia y para colmo me pusieron mil. Escusas para devolverlo no lo devolvi una por el trato y por todo lo que me querian cobrar lo termine comprando en mi pais consejo no compre por este lugar pq la. Hora de la garantia si no tienes o se te pierde un papel te lo cobran llego a saber eso nunca ubiera echo trato con ellos y me. Perdieron como cliemtes ya que llevo mas de 7 años cliente de ellos. I have been buying from this site for years and all has been fine, until I bought this receiver, it stopped working after two weeks from purchase. I was asked to pay for the shipping to return it and another fee since I did not have the manufacture's box. It was a super bad experience. Because of this experience, I learned that is best to buy from my own country due to the warranty and all the different excuses I was giving to prevent me for returning it. I decided to not return it because of the bad customer service and all the fees. I ended up buying another receiver in my country, and I advised you t not buy from this site because since they charge you for anything that is missing and issues with warranties. If, I had known this, I would have never deal with them. They lost a customer of 7 years.

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Crutchfield response on 1/14/2025

Hi Dannie, I'm sorry to hear about the trouble with the Denon! We cover the return shipping for most defective items but do ask that items be complete with all their original parts and packaging when returned. We reached out recently per our previous conversation but weren't able to get in touch. If you still need help, don't hesitate to let us know.

Denon AVR-X3800H

Perfect pre Thanksgiving shipping set up while cooking easy peasy Really great Thank You!

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4 height speakers cannot be utilized

This AVR is underpowered given it says 105 watts. It's very disappointing not being able to assign speakers where you want. I would not recommend this unit. I would have given it 2½ stars!

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Phenomenal processing

I'm not saying this unit creates the best sound in the game, but the value is excellent, and the video processing is incredible. Outstanding unit.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

A great sounding AVR. Bought on sale and after hooking speakers up and fine tuning for my room and ears I am very happy with this Denon AVR_X3800H. Took me about five hours to set up.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

I bought this receiver to replace an older Denon that was showing its age. There are many glowing reviews that talk about the quality and functionality of this great receive. So rather than restate them here, I'll talk about a feature that is very useful to me. My wife is hearing impaired and headphones are much better for her listing to TV. The problem I had with the old receiver and all the other receivers I considered at the time, was that if you used the earphone jack on the receiver it turned off the speakers. Connecting headphones so I could hear the speakers, was a complicated and expensive arrangement. The AVR-X3800H has bluetooth which can connect to any bluetooth headphones or AirPods even her hearing aids. It also gives you the choice of sound to the headphones alone or to both the headphones and speakers. If you need it, this is a fantastic feature.

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Great love that you can assign pre outs

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Great receiver, just not the best for me. I actually sent this one back for a Sony to match my new Bravia 8 TV. Wanted one that would support using the TV for the center speaker.

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Fantastic Upgrade

Very satisfied with greatly improved Surround Sound; easy installation; fabulous new features (e.g. Second Zone; Bluetooth to headphones).

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Versatile and powerful

Pretty easy to work with, and really capable. This is my first time having a Denon receiver (I've owned Onkyo's and Sony's and Yamaha's in the past). Very happy so far.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Its not the AVR but the software that you use from your phone or tablet. It's terrible. It's amazing that a company like Denon can't write software. They put no money into their terrible product.

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Crutchfield response on 6/17/2024

Tim, we're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. If you purchased this product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Denon AVR-X3800H

Denon avr-x3800H is very powerful it brings out the of the system the options you could do with it is amazing clearly among the best if not the best if you haven't tried Denon I would suggest you purchase one you won't regret it

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Needlessly complex set-up

Be advised that the Denon is more for home theater surround sound than for strictly music listening, which I was ignorant of when I ordered it. You will need a TV/HDMI hookup first, as all the set-up instructions are available only through the TV, as Denon (and many other home theater amplifier manufacturers) are too cheap to print out a $2 pamphlet and stick it in the box. The set-up is needlessly complex and unforgiving; I had to use the hard-working Crutchfield rep to assist. After multiple attempts to navigate the set-up and figure out why the speakers did not get the signals from the amplifier, we both gave up. A lovely waste of two afternoons, leading to nothing by aggravation. While I'm not an electronics or amplifier expert , I can easily hook-up RCA jacks and speaker cable and can read basic instructions. Long story short, the item is being returned, and has been replaced by a Cambridge cx81 amplifier, for music listening only. Cable and speaker hookup took about 10 minutes, and 'set-up' took about 30 seconds, if that. Push a button and it plays hi-resolution music from the network player and cd. Nothlng to program, just 'plug & play' . No need to figure out 'gaming', tv interface, precise programming, etc. And the Cambridge was $400 less, looks better, a hundred times simpler. I suspect it sounds better, too. As usual, though, Crutchfield reps are the best.

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Great so far!

Denon AVR-X3800H paired with Samsung S90CD HDTV via eARC, NVidia Shield Pro for streaming, and Orb Audio Peoples Choice 5.1 surround system. This is replacing a 2006 Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS. So far I have been impressed with the Denon, although I've mostly been using Dolby Surround only. I'm contemplating an Atmos speaker setup eventually. Set up was easy. The receiver seems to be somewhat midrange forward, which I tend to like. The Dialog Enhance setting is an outstanding feature and my favorite so far, I'm at the age where background noise tends to muddle dialog a bit and the setting brings it out very well. I noticed a difference right away switching from the Pioneer and using the same speakers. I'm still figuring it out, but so far I'm very happy with this receiver. I was fortunate enough to catch it on sale, shop Crutchfield!

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Good Receiver

Very nice receiver. setup was easy, sounds good. Originally purchased a different brand, but didn't like the way it sounded. Crutchfield accepted the return quickly and efficiently. Very good company to deal with.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Good price point.

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Easy setup and great sound

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AVRX3800H

Excellent AVR in every way. Set up was straight forward and the Audessy app made timing and tweaking the audio settings a breeze. Wow, what a difference!

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Great product

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Best ever b'day present!

An upgrade from a Sony DN1040. Of course, I bought the X3800H for myself - the b'day present was that my wife let me! A much better sounding AVR right out of the box, with a manual setup and setting the crossovers. It's been a bit of a learning curve, since we had many audio listening habits with the old system. (Noted below) A big shout-out to the Crutchfield team!! I initially bought a scratch/dent X3800H, but it had an audible 'buzz'. Tech support (chat with a real person!) got the ball rolling on a replacement and it shipped immediately. The replacement was brand new! That's great service!

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Receiver was defective and returned.

Wasn't able to appreciate it. It was defective and returned. Cause speakers to pop. Trouble shooting with Crutchfield technicians revealed it was the receiver.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

I was enjoying my home theater until Denon started putting Dirac Live commercials on the screen every time I turn on my receiver. The commercial splashes on the screen for about 30 seconds then goes away. I totally hate that. There is apparently no way to get rid of it unless you pay $350.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Excellent denon it's update with all future proof and very flexible

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Upgraded From A Marantz 5012. I have multiple subwoofers and the ability to set each one individually with Audyssey was fantastic. The clarity of sound is much better. My Klipsch speakers seem more lively, and they seem to bring out highs much better. I'm hearing sounds in music and movies that weren't there or they were suppressed before with the Marantz. It was also easy to set up. All In all I am very well pleased with the Denon X3800H. It was well worth upgrading and I would recommend Denon and Crutchfield the next time you need any audio/video accessories.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

I replace a 2008 DENON AVR with the AVR-3800H. I have a 7.1 system and a second zone for stereo speakers at 4 different locations. The replacement went fairly smooth. The system works great. The only problem is understanding the user manual. Besides reading different sections of the manual I research the internet to figure out how to make different items to work.

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Compatibility issues

This did not work for me. It was not compatible with my Sony tv.

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Crutchfield response on 12/18/2023

Gus, we're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. While your order is beyond Crutchfield's 60-day return policy, please feel free to reach out to our Tech Support team for help, or for information about the 3-year warranty on this receiver. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Another great Denon AVR

I chose the Denon AVR-X3800H for the 11 channels and the pre-amp output capability to allow future expansion, if required. I am currently using it in a 5.2.2 setup. The set-up menu is very easy to follow and guides you through connecting devices and speakers. I downloaded the HEOS and Denon remote apps with no issues. I connected the AVR to wi-fi, as well as Alexa, again with no issues. I used the Odyssey Room calibration system that comes with the AVR to adjust the speaker levels according to my room configuration. You can set up 2 speaker presets, in which I used one for home theatre / multi-channel listening, and the other for basic music / stereo listening. When the on-screen menu didn't quite match the e-manual that I downloaded, I contacted Crutchfield. The rep looked into this and quickly came back with an answer, that the latest firmware update altered the menu slightly, but the on-line manual has not been updated yet. The rep also emailed me a You Tube video summarizing the differences. I received the AVR within 2 days of the order as promised. I've been buying Denon receivers for 40 years now. All of them are still functioning. The AVR-X3800 is probably the highest-end Denon AVR I've purchased, and it has not disappointed me.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Great upgrade from my Yamaha RX-A770 receiver. The guided set up feature is wonderful. Just hook up an HDMI cable to your TV and the unit will guide you through hook up and set up procedures step by step. Ordered on Wednesday, was shipped the same day, and I received it on Friday.

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Upgrade to Atmos

Fast shipment !!! Received my n 2 days. Fantastic AVR. This was an upgrade to Dolby Atmos. Has 4 subwoofer outputs with the ability to use 1 as a transducer output. Sound quality is amazing and using the app makes calibration very simple.

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Great Purchase

I needed a new receiver to replace my 24 year old Yamaha. Much has changed in 24 years so I did my research. The more I researched the more I knew I needed Crutchfield expert help and they didn't disappoint. I purchased this Denon for my 9.2 Definitve Tech speaker system. Buying a new receiver is like buying a new car, after setting up it takes time to get it right and learn it. After 3 weeks of learning, tweaking, adjusting this receiver sings like angels and the subs kick butt - I love it !!! The apps are great and I can adjust the sound field for each type of listening from tv to movies to music and I love music. This receiver has everything from WiFi, Bluetooth even Alexa. Thank you Crutchfield for your expertise this receiver is excellent !!!!

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Denon AVR-X 3800H

Replaced an aging Pioneer unit with the Denon. A very nice upgrade. I'm still in the process of dialing it in, but the sound and features are far superior to the Pioneer receiver. The set-up is complicated with a wide variety of settings that need to be selected for each peripheral to perform properly. I'm pleased with the Denon AVR-X3800H so far.

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Unit was defective

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Crutchfield response on 12/5/2023

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Spookie!

My goal was to buy a pre~pro for my home theater to power my 9 channel power amp. Every pre~pro was way to expensive. I had been using the pre amp outputs on my Marantz SR 7013 which sounded good. But you can't disconnect the amps from the pre outs. So when the amp is clipping,it will send a clipped signal to the pre outs. The 3800s pre outs are isolated from the power amp section. Now l assumed that there would be a slight improvement. Man was l WRONG! My system is 5.4.4. The sound track on Starfield with the Marantz was OK, with the 3800 it was absolutely SPOOKY. My NPC companion would say something and her voice would be about 1 foot behind my left ear (her exact position in game) After two months I still marvel at how the 3800 places objects and voices in my theater. Do not even get me started on Ready Player One!

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Crutchfield and Denon, THE best!

Replacing an older Denon. In a word, OUTSTANDING! Plenty of power for the main room and plenty of power for zone 2, (four rooms, two speakers each). This Denon warmed the sound of the Klipsch speaker. Install was easy had two questions, call Crutchfield CS, on a Saturday afternoon, Jeff walked me through my questions and helped me more than I could ask for. Crutchfield is the place to buy all your audio needs. Denon has dramatically improved the ease of install for sure and the remote is easy to use!

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Cannot Recommend

I had high hopes going into this review thinking the company had seen the advantage its superior objective measurements in the past and would try to capitalize on them. Sadly, the reverse seems to be true with the DAC section taking a large step backward. Considering that the 3800 costs $500 more than 3700H, this is very surprising to me. Yes, inflation has a lot to do with that but surely the eye needed to be focused on making sure they at least met the same level of performance as last generation. The good news is that the amplifier seems to be same design as last generation and has only taken a small hit. Denon had been my "goto" recommendation for AVRs and even AVPs. When anyone asked me about either, I would just say "get a Denon AVR." While subjectively the performance of this new generation may be similar, I can't accept the regression in objective measured performance. It is with much sadness that I cannot recommend the Denon AVR-X3800H.

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doesn't get better than denon. easy set up, everything is perfect, 9.4

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Holy cow what a difference. Had been using an older Pioneer for 15 years that I "thought" sounded good. Boy howdy was I wrong. Even for minor things like YouTube videos it fills the whole room with sound. Running a 7.2.2. Movies like Fury Road sound amazing. The set up microphone worked great. Ran it two times because the first time I had it too far forward causing the rear channel to be too loud. Moved it back, reran, now sounds great. Hoping this one will last me another 15 years like my previous unit.

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Setup

Hard to get setup.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

I would like a little more oomph.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Waiting for AV consultant to install with new matrix and sound system.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Went from a Nakamichi soundbar to this and wow, what a difference! This was really user friendly and easy to setup.

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Wanted to upgrade to a 7.2.4 ATMOS config

Love this AVR. Upgraded from a Yamaha TSR-7000 (RX-V6A). Both AVRs sound great but I wanted to go from a 5.1.2 Atmos set up to a 7.2.4 Atmos set up. The Denon gave me that flexibility. Setup was easy and without any glitches. I'm using a Emotiva BasX A7 to power my 3 front speakers. Once I've settled in with the Denon, I'll add two front heights and 2 rear surround speakers.

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Great Receiver

I was using another brand receiver when the last two purchased failed shortly after warranty. That is when I decide to try the Denon. I am truly impressed with the ease of setting it up. The sound is great and changing from one input to the other is the easiest that I have ever experienced. I can even use my HD DVD player, remember them. My Oppo UDP-203, which my other receiver had issues playing through it, plays with ease through the Denon AVR-X3800. The 4 sub outputs is great as now my Def Tech tower subs have their own inputs. For those who would use Bluetooth the connection was a breeze. I am using the 3800 as an 11.4 with the extra 2 channel amp and the sound is Great. I would gladly recommend this unit.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Major change to my system. Added Denon receiver, SVS sub-woofer and SVS Elevation speakers. Fantastic sound difference from the old system.

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Solid performance waiting for Dirac

Solid receiver does everything I need it to do smoothly and sounds good. I'm impatiently waiting for the Dirac upgrade that's the foremost reason I bought this. I've heard a system with it and it's definitely awesome

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Denon AVR-X3800H

It arrived quickly and I had it set up and playing very quickly. Sounds great!

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Nice improvement over my older model

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Nice clean sound and easy to set up.

My latest Denon. I'm a big fan of their multi-channel stereo mode. Good for music during a party.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

After 15 plus years, I had to retire my Onkyo AV TX-SR705 which still functions like a champ and yes I purchased this receiver from Crutchfield! The reason for the purchase is that I am updating to a current technology. The Denon AVR-X3800H does everything and more-from processing speed to all the connections and current to future available HDMI ports (8K). I also purchased the AudioQuest Carbon 48 HDMI cables--cables do make a difference. I tuned in the audio as outlined by Denon and Wow...my surround sound is fantastic. The turn around time from purchase to receiving was fast and packaged wrapped for any type of weather. I could have purchased somewhere else but Crutchfield just does it better!

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Significant Upgrade

I updated a Denon 3310 to take advantage of 4K video and ATMOS audio. I am impressed. This is performing above my expections (Movies, Music and TV). Set up is simple and personalization is very accessible. I reccomend this highly.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

The sound is excellent, setup is easy. The included remote works fine but I'm disappointed that it can't control other devices even though the denon remote app can.

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Crutchfield Customer Service

The 5 Stars is for Crutchfiled's customer service. I decided to return the Denon after it arrived. I didn't open or use so I can't comment on the receiver itself.

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Room to Grow!

The Denon AVR-X3800H has everything and more than I need! Plenty of room for further expansion down the road. Currently using 6 speakers, center channel and 2 subs, have tried it in several different configurations and each one has great results. Just takes a bit of time to read the downloaded manual and understand what all is available to you with this receiver. So much more to enjoy and looking forward to finding out what I will want to expand on. Haven't had any Atmos movies to try yet but am expecting great things when I do. This did not disappoint!

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Great receiver once you get through the setup

Once you figure it out, this is a great receiver. Assisted setup is not very good beyond just connecting speakers. Downloaded manual is fair, but still is a bit confusing - since this is the first receiver I've set up in 23 years. Greatest problem was getting my sub to work. It was dead, worked on my trusty Yamaha when reconnected it. A call to Eric in Tech Service had me checking a bunch of speaker setup options and identified the old cable as the possible problem. A new cable didn't fix it. I kept digging under speaker setup and found if I changed the front speakers from small to large (as my floor standing Paradigms are), all of a sudden the sub fired up. Someone tell Eric this... So I took 1 star off for this, but am truly happy with the way the receiver now performs.

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Huge leap in features and sound quality.

Im a long time Denon owner and I usually refresh my receiver on a 10 year cycle. My previous receiver is a 3313 CI. I don't have what most would consider an ideal listening area so I was skeptical of a noticeable improvement with sound quality. However, this unit is a definite upgrade. The on screen display is much better as well. I wish the remote had some more buttons to control other devices. The software from Denon is still poor.

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Denon 3800h

I replaced an Integra receiver (dx-3.4) with the 3800 , the Denon sounded much better to me and had more speaker connections so I could add up to 11 speakers. the build is excellent .

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Probably the best bargain in receivers today, excellent in every way .

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Denon AVR-X3800H

Fantastic sound qty. love the new setup AI. Love the no cost addition of Auro-3D Don't like the loud clicking noise the transformer makes when you switch surround modes. First thing you should do before setting up is update the firmware. I had all kinds of issues before I did.

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Fantastic 2022 Receiver

Excellent receiver for the heartbeat of a home theater system. I am using this receiver with B&W speakers, a JL Audio subwoofer and Sony 4K TV. It was an upgrade from Denon AVR-X3400H. It does everything well. Great sound, great interface and incredibly flexible for sound and video adjustments. It sounds fantastic for home theater, streaming TV and music. It is hard to beat the simplicity and sound of Denon and Marantz receivers. Highly recommended.

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Exelente sonido

Fácil de conectar siguiendo instrucciones que proyecta el mismo equipo

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great idea with some issues to address

The idea of this receiver is great. 4 sub outputs ! however I could not pass even 1080p to my Epson projector even after a firmware update. Not sure what happened. My old recover could pass even 4k 60hz non hdr so maybe its a glitch not sure. Also after calibration audyssey xt32 the hi range seem compressed I have heard this can be corrected w the app only running 0-500 hz. Did not understand how to adjust bass or treble or my subs level w receiver however did not download any apps. So for now I returned and went back to my Onkyo receiver maybe if the issues can be addressed I will try it again. Crutchfield is amazing and provided a return label right away no issues always great service and will always purchase from them. When I have the time I will relook into this!

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Good but some flaws

Pros: Anything playing that is HIFI or High res sounds amazing. Easy set up. 2.1 works. Seems very future proof. Cons: App is very very very very slow and feels outdated. Has 2 more apps- Denon should be able to combine all 3 apps into one easy to use app that isnt incredibly slow. Any audio that is low quality really sticks out in a bad way - I'm sure its because the receiver is very good and highlights all the bad unfortunately. for $1700 the remote should glow in the dark and be better all around.

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Denon AVR-X3800H

A little early for a 'full' review, but so far so good. I have not connected Atmos speakers yet, just running a 7.2 system. Setup through Audyssey was a breeze, and both it and the Denon remote app work flawlessly with the receiver. Still runs a little hot, but significantly cooler than my old 3313... I think that's the norm from the Denon stuff though.

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