Product details
Denon AVR-X4800H – 9.4-Channel AV Home Theater Receiver
Overview
Elevate your home entertainment experience with the Denon AVR-X4800H. This advanced 9.4-channel AV receiver delivers a powerful 125W per channel, ensuring that every sound is rich, clear, and enveloping. With cutting-edge technologies like HEOS, Dolby Atmos, and compatibility with 8K Ultra HD HDR, your movie nights, music sessions, and gaming adventures will reach new heights.
Key Features
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Powerful 9.4-Channel Amplification: Enjoy immersive audio with 125W per channel, providing dynamic sound for any room.
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Dolby Atmos & DTS:X: Experience three-dimensional sound that moves around you, putting you in the center of the action.
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HEOS Built-In: Stream your favorite music services effortlessly, and enjoy multi-room audio capabilities throughout your home.
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8K Ultra HD HDR Compatibility: Future-proof your home theater with support for 8K video resolution and HDR formats, ensuring stunning visuals.
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Voice Control with Alexa: Seamlessly integrate with your smart home devices and control your receiver hands-free using Alexa.
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Multiple HDMI Inputs: Equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, the AVR-X4800H easily connects to your favorite devices, from gaming consoles to streaming devices.
Design
With a sleek black finish, the Denon AVR-X4800H not only performs excellently but also enhances the aesthetic of your home theater setup. Its intuitive layout and easy-to-navigate interface make setup and operation a breeze.
Why Choose Denon AVR-X4800H?
Whether you’re a movie buff, an avid gamer, or a music lover, the Denon AVR-X4800H is designed to deliver an unparalleled audio-visual experience. With its state-of-the-art features and robust performance, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any home theater.
Specifications
- Channels: 9.4
- Power Output: 125W per channel
- Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Video Compatibility: 8K Ultra HD HDR
- Smart Features: HEOS, Alexa Integration
Conclusion
Transform your living room into a cinematic paradise with the Denon AVR-X4800H. Experience the power of great sound and stunning visuals, all while enjoying the convenience of modern smart technology. Make every viewing a memorable one with this exceptional home theater receiver.
Order yours today and elevate your entertainment!
BrandonM –
Overall I am happy with this unit. It is a massive upgrade over my Sony V555ES from years ago. I have updated the firmware with Dirac Live and am currently using that profile. At times I will swap between the Audyssey if needed and then back to Dirac Live. This unit is a nice balance of features and power for my townhouse. I have it connected with Klipsch sound speakers and am enjoying the surround sound experience all over again. It’s surprising what Dolby Atmos brings to the experience. If you are looking for a well-rounded and capable receiver, go with this! You won’t be disappointed. I took my time comparing a few Denon models to Marantz and ultimately decided on this Denon AVR-X4800H.
Jazz –
The unit works very well and the sound quality is incredible!! I purchased it on sale and I’m very impressed by the quality of the unit.Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
hlfbkd420 –
This thing is sweet. By far the most powerful, best sounding receiver I have owned.
I have a bi-wired 5.1.2 setup currently with two Polk R700’s, a Polk R400 Center, two OWM5’s for the surrounds, and two OWM3’s mounted as mid ceiling speakers. An SVS PB16 subwoofer provides the bass. The R700’s should be bi-wired in my opinion and compared to my Marantz SR5011, the Denon can get a lot louder with much less distortion at high volumes. With the volume at 90 this system can punish your ears with SPL.
The best feature is being able to set your crossovers separately when listening to 2ch stereo audio. IE, music. It’s always been a PITA having to set your speakers to small with an 80hz crossover for Dolby Atmos and Surround and then you wouldn’t get bass to the subwoofer when in pure mode. With the X4800H you can set your fronts to full range and still send bas to the sub, even in pure mode. It’s glorious!
I have not used Dirac yet and may not. I’m not really a fan of Audyssey for music but I have used the onboard software and it’s been working for movies. Be aware you must pay for both if you want to use the software to their fullest. The microphone that is included will not work well because it isn’t calibrated. Pricing is kinda nuts. I have not had a problem tuning for 2ch audio so I may never buy the full versions of either.
Purchase on sale and it’s also a killer deal. It’s expensive but it’s also worth every penny. Build quality is excellent and if you’ve used an AVR it shouldn’t be complicated to get setup and sounding great. Works well with my PC and Playstation 5 when using pass through mode to my LG C4 Oled TV. Supports all the latest VRR, 4k 120hz formats but I can’t get 144hz support without hooking the PC directly up to the TV and using E-ARC for audio. Not really too concerned there but something to be aware of.
I highly recommend it if you are looking for something at the mid to high range of receiver.
BigJeezie –
Absolutely stunning. Thats the review. It was an immediate step up in clarity and quality from my Denon AVR-X3200W (2016). I would strongly suggest it for the beautiful rich sound and quality craftsmanship.
JoeT –
AVR-X4800H is manufactured in Japan. This updated full 8K AVR features discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels with 4 ohm low-impedance drive capability for a 125 watt/ch 9.4 AVR., but the difference we get this time around is in its Monolithic Amplifier layout. This means that compared to the X4700H that used two boards for 5 channels and 4 channels each, the new X4800H is using an independent power amplifier board for each channel instead which means less crosstalk and less vibration.
The x4800H supports a huge list of audio formats and technologies including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H Audio along with the usual virtual and up-mixing tech like Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X. The remote is not back lit, a bit cheaper made but you can always get a replacement from Denon if needed.
Running the new Audyssey MultEQ XT32 was pretty impressive as it got speaker sizes and crossovers right automatically. Movie vs TV series audio quality really kicked in using Dynamic volume and Dynamic range. I like that the AVR’s video pass through is finally future proof to a large extent compared to the last 8 years years of incremental improvements with multiple AVR models. Yeah it does make one think how much money acquiring different AVRs to be able to pass through what you needed was lost. Biggest change is the inside design is so clean, it makes the the AVR run significantly cooler, barely gets warm compared to say a x4700H or x6700H 2020 models. Is it worth buying even if it is more expensive then 2020 models, heck yeah.
JoshuaA –
Very surprised how much it added to the sound of music! Also direct FLAC play! So great!
Badger –
Outstanding unit. Last Denon I purchased was 20 years ago before I finally retired it. Repurchase of another Denon indicates my satisfaction.
ITJIm –
Initial Thoughts:
The Denon AVR-X4800H is a feature rich 8K AVR that powers through my 7.1.2 surround system without any external amplification. Movies are rich and dynamic. Music is clean and detailed. Initial setup and integration activity took me about two hours. It took the first month to fully realize the system in my 18’ L x 11’ W x 7’ H 7.1.2 home theater. The Denon is so feature rich that I am still adjusting, trying new sound modes, and tweaking the system to dial in the very best my system has to offer. It also supports every multi-channel sound mode that 2023 has to offer. So far, I am finding the experience fun, educational, and, overall, my music and movies have never sounded better.
Setup:
Unpacking, connecting cables, and running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction took about two hours. The Denon was a simple drop-in replacement for an older Pioneer Elite VSX-90 AVR. My current system has a solid front bed layer stage of B&W 702 S2 L/R and the B&W HTM71 S2 center. The surround speakers are more of a patchwork of speakers including two B&W 606 Signature speakers as side surrounds, two B&W HTM 600 series center channels for rears, and a pair of SVS Prime bookshelf speakers as front elevation speakers. I am using an SVS PC-4000 sub to round the system. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 did a pretty good job of integrating the various speakers and providing a solid sonic presentation.
The Denon includes a calibration microphone and an adjustable cardboard microphone stand to perform the Audyssey MultEQ calibration. The microphone will also screw into a standard camera tripod. This is not a calibrated mic so you will not be able to use it with the full paid version of Audyssey MultEQ-X for Windows or with Dirac Live. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 runs a test tone, per speaker, across eight different spots around your listening position. In my case, Audyssey ran 80 separate test tones. The calibration process took me about 10 minutes to set up my tripod, mic, and pre-mark my eight measurement positions. Running through the calibration test tones took another 10 to 20 minutes.
The last major item I checked was my speaker crossover frequencies for each speaker. Audyssey set my L/C/R speakers to full range which is not correct. Instead, I set them both within 10Hz – 20hz of the manufacturer’s stated lowest frequency range. And then set the high-pass filter to the sub to 150Hz. THX recommends setting all crossovers to 80hz. And this is a good guideline and will work in most instances. In my case, I chose to experiment with the crossover points.
The Denon is only capable of powering 9 speakers but can process a total of 11 channels. There are 11 unbalanced pre-outs on the back of the AVR which allows for external amplification and expansion to a the full 11 channels. My goal is a 7.2.4 system, so it is important to me to have room to grow. The X4800H supports every known multi-channel format known to man, I think. There are a lot of them. I do not have room to cover them in this review. Download the 336-page user’s manual from Denon’s support site to review them for yourself. I think you will find a few sound formats and speaker configurations that will work for your unique situation. I’ll just say that Atmos, DTS, and Aural overlap on a surprising number of speaker configurations.
Movies:
Movies are pure enjoyment. The Denon has enough oomph in the monolithic amplifier section to swing dynamically from the quietest sound to a full crescendo in an action movie without missing a beat. The Denon really shined with MadMax Fury Road. The scene at the beginning of the movie where the zealot’s chase after Furiosa’s hijacked war wagon is replete with roaring engines, tires kicking up dirt, and a flame throwing guitar solo! The scene ends with Furiosa driving through a tornado hellscape that is rich, authoritative, precise, and sonically frightening! The sound scape was so enveloping and detailed that I felt like I was in the tornado sandstorm. At no point did the Denon succumb to the demands of the movie.
Music:
The Denon does an excellent job with my CDs, the HEOS streaming app, and with Apple Music. I mostly listen to Apple Music over Air Play 2. For example, Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 is a very popular organ piece that most people would recognize when heard. The Denon did a masterful job here. The organ was clear, clean, precises, and never showed any signs of distortion or dips in performance. At volume, this is a powerful piece and the Denon was on the ball. Now, in contrast, I did have a Marantz Cinema 50 in my theater prior to owning the Denon. The Marantz was sloppy at best and inaccurate at worst. It is one of many traded in the Cinema 50 for the X4800H.
Overall, any music I threw at the Denon played wonderfully and brought the best out of my system. I have nothing to complain about. I listened to a number of classical pieces, classic rock, electro swing, Jazz, Techno, hard rock, and modern pop. The Denon did a wonderful job in all instances. One thing to be aware of is that the Denon will not make poor recordings sound better. It is not magical.
Additional Costs:
Audyssey MultEQ Editor app is an extra $20 and only operates from a cell phone or tablet. A step up is Audyssey MultEQ-X, found in the Microsoft store, which costs $200 plus an extra $80 for the special calibrated mic that must be purchased separately. Finally, Dirac Live is $260 for a limited bandwidth license and $350 for full bandwidth. Dirac Live also requires a separate calibrated microphone that can add an additional $150 to the enterprise. I also heard that Dirac will be releasing a version that will include subwoofer(s) calibration that will cost even more. This is not a Denon exclusive phenomenon. However, it does show the rise of software as a service within the home audio space. It also shows that you can spend an infinite amount of money to squeeze that little bit more out of your system. Now, do you need any of this to get a great theater experience? No, you do not. However, for the $2500 asking price, Denon should have include the $20 license for Audyssey MultEQ Editor app.
Additional Controls:
The Denon control panels and options can be accessed and controlled via the remote and the TV screen, Denon AVR mobile app, or connecting directly to the receiver via a web browser. What you see on the screen is mostly what you see in the apps. I say mostly because there are some differences in layout and presentation. They are all easy to navigate once you know what you are looking for. Keep in mind that the 336-page user’s guide will be your best friend for a while. The benefit here is that you can disable the LCD screen while watching movies in a dark room and use another device to tune the receiver as needed. Personally, I would rather have a lighted remote control but there are benefits to using a cell phone or computer to control the system. Just keep in mind that a bright cell phone screen or wiping out a laptop can and will kill date night faster than you can say, “hey, can you get me a beer while you are up?” So, please Denon, backlight?
Final thoughts:
I am very happy that I settled on the Denon X4800H and look forward to getting years of enjoyment out it.