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13.2 Ch. AV Amplifier with 3D Audio, HEOS Built-in and Voice Control
Upgrade your expectations in home theater and audio entertainment with the AVR-X8500HA – the world’s first 13.2Ch 8K AV receiver.
Powerful 13- channel amplifier
Featuring its best-in-class, monolithic power amplifier design to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience.
The ultimate 8K home theater experience
Delivers 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, 4K/120Hz pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications.
Masterful 3D audio processing
13.2 channel processing to power up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for the most immersive, 3D audio experiences.
Extraordinary sound
For 110 years, Denon has delivered the most cutting-edge audio and video technical achievements.
Powerful Amplification
Featuring Denon’s most advanced and sophisticated power amplifier design, the AVR-X8500HA delivers high-power performance at 150 watts per channel (8 Ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2Ch driven) to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience. Low impedance drivers provide operational stability for a wide range of speakers and create a balanced, tonal sound.
The latest in video specs
The AVR-X8500HA offers an advanced HDMI section (8 in/3 out) with a dedicated 8K input that supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs feature 4:4:4 Pure Color sub sampling, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and BT.2020 pass-through support for exceptional color, clarity, and contrast. Enjoy 8K upscaling.
Feel every dimension
Immerse yourself in 3D audio with Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X Pro®, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®. The AVR-X8500HA supports up to 13.2 channels to power up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for more immersive, 3D audio experiences.
HEOS® Built-in Wireless Music Streaming
Listen from any room for a connected, whole-home audio experience. The AVR-X8500HA also works with the newly introduced Denon Home speakers to let you enjoy your music in every room.
Detail View
Back Panel
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 |
13.2 |
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 |
| Analogue 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 in LBS |
52 |
| Weight in LBS (Packaging) |
60 |
| Power Supply |
AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Speaker impedance |
4 - 16Ω/ohms |
| 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) |
87.5 - 107.9 MHz |
| AM section (Tuning frequency range) |
520 kHz – 1710 kHz |
