Denon AVR-X8500HA: Elevating Home Entertainment with 13.2Ch and 8K Capability
Discover the pinnacle of home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X8500HA, a powerhouse boasting 13 channel amplification and seamless 8K passthrough. Our flagship AV Receiver supports cutting-edge surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX Enhanced®, and Auro-3D®. Explore wireless music streaming, intuitive voice control, and expansive multi-room capabilities through the integrated HEOS® Built-in technology.
Key Highlights:
Powerful Amplification:
Experience a formidable 150W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2ch drive), ensuring an exceptional and precise audio experience that Denon is known for.
Advanced Video Experience:
Dive into the future with full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through and upscaling, leveraging the latest HDMI technology to deliver the best video quality. Benefit from 8K upscaling on all 8 HDMI inputs, guaranteeing top-notch visual performance.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC):
Seamlessly connect your TV via eARC to unlock uncompressed and object-based audio formats directly from your smart TV app to the AV receiver, enhancing your audio immersion and enjoyment.
Immersive Surround Sound:
Immerse yourself in three-dimensional audio from your favorite movies with support for Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, and Auro-3D®.
Comprehensive HDR Support:
Relish exceptional picture quality with support for all major High Dynamic Range formats, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision, along with Dynamic HDR, providing outstanding brightness, clarity, and contrast.
Hi-Res Audio Streaming:
Delight in your preferred Hi-Res Audio files with support for FLAC, ALAC, WAV, and DSD 2.8/5.6MHz, catering to audiophiles seeking the best sound quality.
Wireless Multi-Room Audio:
Enjoy a connected, whole-home audio experience with the convenience of HEOS® Built-in wireless multi-room music streaming technology, seamlessly integrating into your living spaces and enhancing your audio lifestyle.
Access to Popular Music Services:
Access a diverse array of music services like Spotify®, Pandora®, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, SiriusXM, Deezer, and more, and seamlessly stream your favorite tracks via AirPlay 2 from Apple Music for an enhanced listening experience.
Denon AVR-X8500HA Specifications
Multichannel Surround
- DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro: Yes / Yes / Yes (update)
- DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X: No / Yes (11ch)
- DTS Virtual:X: Yes
- IMAX Enhanced: Yes
- Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
- Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround: No / Yes
- Auro 3D: Yes
- 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: No
- Audyssey DSX: No
- Multichannel Stereo: Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels
Sound Enhancements
- Mono Block Power Amp Construction: Yes (L/R separated)
- Discrete Power Amplifier: Yes
- D.D.S.C. HD Digital: Yes (32 bit)
- Pure Direct: Yes
- Gold Plated RCA Terminals: Yes
- Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
- Alpha Processing: AL32 Processing Multichannel
- Denon Link HD: Yes
- Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume: Yes / Yes
- Audyssey LFC: Yes
- Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes
Network
- Media Server: Yes
- HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
- Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: No
- Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24: Yes / Yes / Yes
- DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
- FLAC HD 192/24: Yes
- WAV 192/24: Yes
- ALAC 192/24: Yes
- Gapless playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC ,DSD)
- Photo Streaming (JPEG): No
- AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay2)
- Internet Radio: Yes (TuneIn)
- Spotify*: Yes (connect)
- Pandora: Yes
- SiriusXM: Yes
- Other Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD/
- Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
- Roon Tested: Yes
- HEOS App Control: Yes
- Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Denon 2016 AVR Remote
- Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
- Ethernet Ports: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
HDMI
- HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / 1
- HDCP2.3 support: Yes
- HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
- Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI: Yes
- Analogue to HDMI scaling: up to 8K 60/50
- HDMI to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
- GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes / Yes
- HDMI: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
- HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
- Enhanced ARC: Yes
- HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
- Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching: Yes / Yes / Yes
- 3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
- 8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
- 4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
- HDMI pass-though in standby mode: Yes
- Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction: Yes / Yes
- CEC: Yes
- DSD Audio Capability: Yes
- Audio Return Channel: Yes
- Auto LipSync: Yes
Multi-room CI
- Multiroom zones: 3
- Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog: Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
- Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout: Yes / Yes
- Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
- IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes /Yes / Yes
- Remote In / Out: Yes / Yes
- DC Trigger Output: 2
- HDMI Diagnostics: Yes
Others
- Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
- FL Display: 2 lines
- Graphic User Interface - GUI: Advanced
- ISF Certification: Yes
- GUI Languages: 3
- Setup Assistent: Yes
- Quick Select Plus / Quick Select: Yes / No
- Firmware Update by: Network / USB: Yes / Yes
- Variable Cross Over: Yes
- Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
- Bass Sync: Yes
- ECO Mode: Yes
- Auto Power Off: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
Inputs Outputs
- Composite In / Out: 4 / 2
- Component In / Out: 3 / 1
- HDMI In / Out: 7+1 / 3
- Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI: Yes / Yes
- Analog In/out: 6 / No
- Phono (MM) In: Yes
- Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
- Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital: 2 / No
- Multichannel Pre-out: Yes (15.2)
- Subwoofer Out: 2 (independent)
- 7.1 Multichannel Input: Yes
- Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw: Yes / No
- Number of Speaker Terminals: 15
- Speaker A / B: Assignable
- Bi-amp Drive: Assignable
- Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: Assignable
- Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB: No / No / No / Yes / Yes
- USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone: Yes / No / No
- AM/FM Tuner: Yes
Specifications
- Number of Power Amps: 13
- Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): No
- Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive): 150 W
- Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 190 W
- Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 260 W
General
- Metal Front Panel: Yes
- System Remote Control: RC-1221
- Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Power Consumption in W: 900
- Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W: 70 W / 125 W
- Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
- CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
- Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.5
Maximum Dimensions
- Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in mm / Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in mm / W/o Antenna: (W x D x H) in mm: 17.1 x 19 x 7.7 / 17.1 x 19 x 10.2 / 17.1 x 18.6 x 7.7
Carton Dimensions (Packaging)
- (W x D x H) in Inches: 22.4 x 21.2 x 12.9 (in)
Weight
- Weight in LBS: 52
- Weight in LBS (Packaging): 60
Power Supply
Speaker Impedance
Preamplifier Section
- Input Sensitivity: 200 mV
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode)
- S/N Ratio: 102 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)
FM Section (Tuning Frequency Range)
AM Section (Tuning Frequency Range)
Denon AVR-X8500HA Manual