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First-class home theater from Integra
Integra pulled out all the stops to ensure the DRX-8.4 is a flagship-worthy receiver. With an all-new reference symmetric Class AB amplifier circuit, heavy-duty fanned heatsinks, and two high-performance ESS SABRE DACs, this receiver is set to deliver audiophile sound.
Video gets top-notch treatment, too. The receiver's HDMI connections accept 8K Ultra HD signals, as well as content encoded with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It's a centerpiece for your whole home audio and video system, too, with three-zone wired capabilities, more wireless zones with the addition of a Sonos Port and other Sonos gear, and custom integration with the addition of third-party equipment.
Ideal for Dolby Atmos® or a multi-zone sound system
The Integra DRX-8.4 can power up to 11 speakers at the same time. Use all 11 channels in a 7.2.4 or 9.2.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X® system. Or, go with a more conventional surround sound setup, and repurpose the extra channels for stereo sound in up to two additional zones.
At 150 watts per channel (2-channels driven), the DRX-8.4's high-powered amplifier will drive your speakers with precision and impact. If you find yourself with unused surround channels, you can repurpose them to bi-amp a compatible center speaker and a pair of compatible front right and left speakers for a powerful front soundstage.
Add bass your way
New to Integra is the addition of four line-level subwoofer outputs for powered subs on the DRX-8.4. You can even reassign two speaker output channels to drive a pair of passive subwoofers.
Precise room calibration
Dirac Live® is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry, and it comes standard on the '8.4. Run the Dirac software to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room's specific acoustic characteristics. And, you can add the optional Dirac Live Bass Control to calibrate your subwoofers for the lowest, cleanest bass possible.
Special treatment for your Klipsch speakers
The '8.4 is designed to optimize Klipsch speakers. Select your specific speaker models for each channel in the setup menu, and the Speaker Combo mode automatically selects the correct crossover settings for the best performance. Your Klipsch speakers have never sounded better!
Advanced video processing for movies and more
Integra equipped the DRX-8.4 with the latest video technology. All six of its rear-panel HDMI inputs support 8K and 4K video content — perfect for high-quality sources like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, an Apple TV, or your next-gen gaming system. (The front-panel HDMI input supports 4K/60 video content.)
Many music options
Stream music with Bluetooth or play Wi-Fi networked sources like Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Spotify® Connect. Use the optical or coaxial digital inputs to connect a CD player, or break out your vinyl collection and connect your turntable to the dedicated phono input. For uncompromising sound quality, you can play high-resolution music files from a USB stick or a networked computer.
Integrate Sonos with your system
This "Works with Sonos" certified receiver lets you tie your home theater into a whole-house audio system when you add a Sonos Port. Control the audio on your receiver using the Sonos app on your mobile device, PC, or Mac® for a whole-home Sonos experience. The app will even turn on the DRX-8.4 and select the correct input.
Power and processing:
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11-channel amplifier
- 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- symmetric Class AB amplifier design
- two ESS Sabre ES9026PRO 32-bit Hyperstream® II DACs provide high dynamic range and low distortion
- Integra engineered chassis and audio signal path for optimum noise reduction and signal clarity
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Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound
- IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
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THX Certified Select™ theater reference sound
- ensures you get the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the screen-to-seat distance is about 12 feet
- includes a variety of THX listening modes for movies, music, and gaming
- Auro-3D surround mode with room calibration available via a future firmware update
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Dirac Live advanced speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics (microphone included)
- Dirac Live Bass Control ready (single or multi) as an optional user upgrade
- Speaker Combo mode implements the precise crossover values for specific new Klipsch speakers, maximizing sound quality
Streaming music options:
- plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 11.2 MHz)
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built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
- includes support for Pandora®, TIDAL, Amazon Music HD, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
- compatible with Sonos Port — receiver turns on automatically and sets the right input when selected in the app
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you easily stream from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
- Chromecast built-in for streaming music from the cloud with compatible mobile apps
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built-in Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
- Bluetooth transmission lets you send audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
- supports high-quality AAC, aptX®, and aptX HD audio streaming
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works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
- Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
- DTS Play-Fi® multi-room music listening via Integra Music Control App
- works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
HDMI features:
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HDMI audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out, including 1 front-panel input
- 6 inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video (HDMI 2.1)
- 1 front-panel input supports 4K/60Hz video (HDMI 2.0)
- HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
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HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
- supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
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supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
- eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
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gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
Multi-room audio:
- three-room/three-source output
- Zone 2 and Zone 3 stereo preamp outputs for use with optional external receivers or amplifiers
- Zone 2 and monitor HDMI output
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powered 2nd-room and 3rd-room output
- allows up to 7.4-channel sound in main room when all three zones are in use
Other connections:
- digital audio inputs: 3 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
- 4 analog stereo RCA line-level audio inputs
- MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
- 2 composite video inputs
- 1 component video input
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11.4-channel preamp outputs for connection to an optional external amplifier
- different signals are output from the subwoofer 1 and subwoofer 2 terminals
- the same signals are output from "A" and "B" of subwoofer 1, and the same specification applies to subwoofer 2
- 2 powered output channels selectable for driving independent passive subwoofers
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balanced XLR connections
- 1 audio input
- Front L/C/R outputs
- 2 independent subwoofer outputs
- USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives (rear-panel)
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outputs for 15 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height 1 L/R, Height 2 L/R, Zone 2 L/R, Zone 3 L/R)
- receiver can power a maximum of 11 channels at once
- full-sized front-panel headphone jack
- RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers
- 12-volt trigger outputs for sending on/off commands to optional external components
- removable power cord
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