AVC-X8500H

The Denon Flagship AVC-X8500H powers the next generation of home theater with the world’s first 13.2 channel receiver that supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio and voice control.
  • POWERFUL 13.2 CHANNEL HOME THEATRE EXPERIENCE

    The AVC-X8500H ushers in a leading-edge home theatre experience with 13 channels of built-in amplification to enable premium 3D surround sound up to 7.2.6 without external amplification and supports latest 4K Ultra HD picture standards.

  • SUPPORTS THE LATEST SUROUND AUDIO FORMATS

    Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional sound — the Denon AVC-X8500H powers Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and up to 13.2 Auro-3D formats. Auro-3D will be enabled via future firmware update at no additional charge.

  • READY FOR THE FUTURE OF HOME THEATRE

    The AVC-X8500H’s advanced video section is fully compatible with the latest HDMI and HDCP 2.2 specifications and prepared for any 4K Ultra HD source. High Dynamic Range (HDR), Dolby Vision compatibility, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) are supported as well. You can also enjoy ultra-high-definition pictures from legacy analogue and digital sources.

  • THE HEART OF YOUR WIRELESS AUDIO NETWORK

    Every sound, all your music, controlled effortlessly. Full wireless connectivity is provided via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The AVC-X8500H works with Apple Airplay and Amazon Alexa*, bringing cutting-edge voice control and incredible sound to all your home entertainment. The built-in HEOS technology allows the AVC-X8500H to become the app-controlled heart of a whole-house wireless sound network.
    *This feature becomes available in Spring 2018. Availability varies by country.

  • PERFECT SET-UP FROM THE START

    The AVC-X8500H easily guides you through the set-up process to ensure the most accurate configuration and lets you optimise all settings for the best possible sound and video quality. The most advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room measurement system guarantees the best sound in every room.

BLOCKBUSTING 3D-SOUND

Surround yourself in cinema-grade sound from literally any direction.

  • IMAX ENHANCED
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • AURO-3D
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    IMAX Enhanced Technology

    Get the most premium at-home entertainment experience with IMAX Enhanced—the latest technology program from IMAX that sets a new standard for image, sound, scale and content quality. Watch clearer pictures and brighter images. Feel immersive, heart-pounding audio delivered by DTS. See more picture on the largest screens. And experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.

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    SOUND IN THE RIGHT PLACE

    Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with Dolby Atmos. Enjoy a 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 surround sound speaker system with as many as 6 overhead speakers or Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for the ultimate home theatre experience.

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    BE CLOSER TO THE ACTION

    DTS:X™ immersive audio places sound where it would occur naturally in space, creating a lifelike, multi-dimensional audio experience in the home. The improved immersion and heightened realism draw you into the world of your favourite movies. The included DTS Neural:X™ gives your movies, games and music a realism unmatched by traditional 5.1 surround sound.

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    FEEL THE POWER OF LIFE-LIKE SOUND

    Auro-3D provides an immersive surround sound experience thanks to dedicated height and overhead channels, in addition to traditional channels supporting up to a 13.2 configuration. Formatting identifies sound objects individually and projects them to different spaces in your listening environment, creating an immersive, three-dimensional sound stage. Auro-3D will be enabled via a future firmware update at no additional charge.

GEARED UP FOR 4K ULTRA HD

Enjoy ultra-high-definition pictures, even from analog and digital SD sources.

  • LATEST HDMI SPECS WITH EARC
  • ADVANCED VIDEO SECTION
  • HDR / DOLBY VISION
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    FUTUREPROOF IN ANY WAY

    All eight HDMI inputs (including one on the front) and three HDMI outputs feature HDCP 2.2 compatibility and the latest HDMI specifications, including 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support. It is even ready for Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) for 3D audio playback through TV apps. The eARC feature will be enabled via a future firmware update.

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    BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO LEGACY SOURCES

    The AVC-X8500H boasts an advanced video processor to upscale existing lower resolution video from any analog or digital source to true 4K. With three HDMI outputs, you can even connect a TV and a projector in the main room, while playing back different content on a second zone screen.

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    NEXT GENERATION VIDEO FORMATS

    The AVC-X8500H supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) video format. It is even ready for Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms the viewing experiences with astonishing brightness, contrast, and colour. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

SET-UP AND CONNECT WITH EASE

Get your AVC-X8500H up and running in no time, perfectly tailored to suit your needs.

  • Audyssey MultEQ XT32
  • Connectivity
  • Denon + HEOS App
  • Quick Select
  • SMART TV
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    FUTUREPROOF IN ANY WAY

    Equipped with the full Audyssey Platinum suite of advanced DSP algorithms, the AVC-X8500H features Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correction. With the supplied measurement microphone, MultEQ XT32 analyses each speaker's output (including the subwoofers) at up to eight measurement locations and generates precision digital filters that optimise each channel for the correct frequency and time domain response. Plus, the optional available Audyssey MultEQ Editor app lets you view and adjust settings for detailed tuning and customize the sound more precisely to your room and tastes.

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    UNWIRE YOUR SOUND

    Featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the Denon AVC-X8500H is equipped with an advanced dual antenna transceiver system for robust streaming even in congested urban environments. Plus, with Apple's AirPlay compatibility, you can enjoy listening to your favourite audio content wirelessly from your iOS devices such as an iPhone or iPad.

    Built-in HEOS technology lets you enjoy your favourite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room, or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Also works with Amazon Alexa*, providing cutting-edge voice control.
    *This feature becomes available in Spring 2018. Availability varies by country.

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    EVERYTHING IS UNDER CONTROL

    With the "Denon 2016 AVR Remote" app you can control the receiver's operation and even control your connected Denon Blu-ray player.

    Easily control your music and multi-room streaming within the HEOS app, or use your voice for Amazon Alexa Voice Control*.

    *This feature becomes available in Spring 2018. Availability varies by country.

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    CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE SOURCES BY QUICK SELECT

    Store your preferred set-up and sound mode for every source — jump right to them by the push of a button on the front panel or via the remote control.

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    SMART TV CONNECTIVITY

    Control your Denon AVC-X8500H with your Smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your Smart TV. Simply set “HDMI Control” to ON in your receiver, then set “Smart Menu” to ON and begin controlling the AVC-X8500H with your TV remote. The Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode selections, the AVR's setup menu and four Smart Selects.

ADVANCED SOUND PROCESSING

Experience extraordinary sound quality from both music and movies.

  • DSP
  • HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
  • AL32 PROCESSING
  • 32-BIT D/A CONVERSION
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    POWERFUL DSP AUDIO PROCESSING

    The AVC-X8500H owns a sophisticated DSP audio processing system that incorporates two latest generation high performance dual core SHARC DSP Griffin Lite.

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    ENJOY SUPERB AUDIO FIDELITY

    Discover the incredible fidelity of high-resolution audio tracks with the ability to decode up to 24-bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD) via the front panel USB port and network sources. Or, listen to other popular file types such as MP3.

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    UNIQUE DENON AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES

    AL32 processing multi-channel provides ultra-high-resolution digital audio filtering and precision for all audio channels, delivering a natural soundstage with enhanced imaging. For content recorded in multi-channel, such as Blu-ray discs, the recorded low frequency effects (LFE) may be out of sync and delayed. Bass Sync technology corrects such a delay of low frequency effects for the perfect audio experience.

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    BEST POSSIBLE SOUND STAGE

    For optimum fidelity and the widest dynamic range with lowest distortion, the Denon AVC-X8500H features advanced reference-class 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ stereo D/A converters for all channels. The total number is eight. Enjoy consistent high-fidelity and precise channel matching across all channels for the ultimate listening experience.

GET THE AMAZING
HEOS EXPERIENCE

Enjoy your favourite music from anywhere and everywhere around your home. Share music stored on your home network, streaming services with HEOS wireless speakers or even other HEOS-capable receivers and listen throughout the whole house. Control it all with the free HEOS app. Enjoy music from TuneIn, Internet Radio and a wide range of streaming services including Spotify®, Amazon Prime Music, Soundcloud®, Juke, Tidal, Napster, Deezer or Mood Mix.

 

SELECT THE PERFECT HEOS FOR YOUR SETUP


HEOS technology within the AVC-X8500H allows you to stream your favourite music wirelessly around your home to any other HEOS-enabled device, like HEOS speakers.

  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Livingroom

HEOS 1: Ideal for damp environments or outdoors.

EXTERNAL CONTROL AND IP CONTROL CAPABILITIES

The AVC-X8500H is equipped with feature-rich enhanced control capabilities and compatibility with third-party and custom integration solutions.

The AVC-X8500H features IP control capability for an integration with major third-party control devices and Control4 SDDP (Simple Device Detection Protocol) certification for quick and easy integration with Control4 home automation equipment. For direct connection to external home automation and control equipment, it's also equipped with an RS-232C serial port.

For simpler integrated control set-ups, the AVC-X8500H features an IR (infrared) remote control input on the rear panel, allowing remote control compatibility with other components in your home theatre system.

Specifications / AVC-X8500H

Multichannel Surround
Sound Enhancements
Mono Block Power Amp Construction

o (L/R separated)

Discrete Power Amplifier

13

D.D.S.C. HD Digital

o (32 bit)

Pure Direct

o

High Grade Audio Components

o

Gold Plated RCA Terminals

o

Clock Jitter Reducer

o

Alpha Processing

AL32 Processing Multichannel

Denon Link HD

o

Audyssey

MultEQ XT32

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume

o / o

Audyssey LFC

o

Audyssey APP support

o

Compressed Audio Restorer

o

Network
HEOS Multiroom and Streaming

o

Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC

o / o / o

Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV

o / o / o

Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24

o / o / o

DSD Audio Streaming

up to DSD5.6

FLAC HD 192/24

o

WAV 192/24

o

ALAC 192/24

o

Gapless Playback

o (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)

AirPlay Audio Streaming

o

Internet Radio

TuneIn

Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others *

o / o / o / o

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones

Android / iOS

Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets

Android / iOS/Amazon Kindle

Ethernet Ports

o

Wi-Fi

o

Bluetooth

o

HDMI
HDMI Inputs: Back / Front

7 / 1

HDCP 2.2 support

o

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone

2 / 1

Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI

o

Analog to HDMI Scaling

up to 4K 60/50

HDMI to HDMI Scaling

up to 4K 60/50

GUI Overlay on HDMI

o

HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC

o / o / o / o

Enhanced ARC

o

Dolby Vision / HLG

o / o

4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay

o / o / o

HDMI pass-though in standby mode

o

Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction

o / o

CEC

o

DSD Audio Capability

o

Audio Return Channel

o

Auto LipSync

o

Multiroom / CI
HEOS Multiroom integrated

o

TV Sound grouping

o

Multi-Room Zones

3

Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog

o (2ch) / o (2ch) / o / o

Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout

o / o

Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source

o

IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control

o / o / - / o

Remote In / Out

o / o

DC Trigger Output

2

Others
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone

Audyssey MultEQ XT32

FL Display

2 lines

Graphic User Interface - GUI

Advanced

ISF Certification

o

GUI Languages

9

Setup Assistant

o

Quick Select Plus / Quick Select

o / -

Firmware Update by Network / USB

o / o

Variable Cross Over

o

Optimized Bass Redirection

o

Bass Sync

o

ECO Mode

o

Auto Power Off

o

Sleep Timer

o

Inputs/Outputs
Composite In / Out

4 / 2

Component In / Out

3 / 1

HDMI In / Out

7+1 / 3

Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI

o / o

Analogue In / Out

6+1 / -

Phono (MM) In

o

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial

2 / 2

Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital

2 / -

Multichannel Preout

o (15.2)

Subwoofer Out

2 (independent)

7.1 Multichannel Input

o

Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw

o / -

Number of Speaker Terminals

15

Speaker A/B / Bi-amp Drive / Multi-Room Speaker

assignable

Speaker A / B

assignable

Bi-amp Drive

assignable

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal

assignable

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB

- / - / - / o / o

USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone

o / AirPlay / AirPlay

Specifications
Number of Poweramps

13

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, 1% 1ch Drive)

210 W

General
Available Colours: Black / Premium Silver

o / o

Metal Front Panel

o

System Remote Control

RC-1221

Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display

o / o / o

Power Consumption in W

TBD

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W

TBD

Standby Consumption in W

0.1

CEC Standby Consumption in W

0.5

Network Control On Consumption in W

TBD

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


434 x 482 X 195
(434 x 482 X 259)
【 434 x 472 x 195 】

Weight in kg

TBD

Awards & Reviews

  • VGP 201​9

  • Denon’s flagship AV amplifier is perfect for those seeking the highest levels of home entertainment. Rated at 210W per channel with no fewer than 13 discrete amplifiers, it’s potently powerful and capable of driving demanding speakers, delivering a dynamic performance regardless of whether you are running a 9.1.4 array, or 7.1.6 setup with six ceiling channels. Able to decode Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D movie soundmixes, as well as hi-res audio files up to 192kHz/24-bit, the AVC-X8500H also packs an extensive range of inputs plus networking/streaming functionality to offer borderless comfort. A heavyweight construction, immense power supply and Audyssey’s top-tier MultEQ XT32 EQ/calibration suite help engineer its superb, cinematic sound. Standing clear of its rivals, it delivers the ultimate home theatre experience.

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  • Denon AVC-X8500H awarded by Audioholics as Best AV receivers of 2018!
    "Brings the future of home theater to present day with Amazon Alexa’s Smart Home Skill for Entertainment Devices, Apple AirPlay2 and whole-home wireless music compatibility. Even more, it also support for all three immersive surround formats, 4K Ultra HD with HDR, and Dolby Vision"

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  • “…the X8500 supports all the immersive audio formats but it offers a level of processing that is unheard of on a AV amplifier or receiver.”

    “Deepwater Horizon sounded even better using the 9.2.4 configuration and we didn't think that was possible. Denon are certainly to be congratulated for delivering such sophisticated processing in an AV amplifier and for including all the necessary amplification as well.”

    …it probably shouldn't come as a surprise to discover that the X8500 sounds fantastic, regardless of how many channels you're using. Denon know their way around an amplifier and combination of the power of their earlier AV amplifiers and state-of-the-art processing results in a product that is adept with both music and movies. Of course where the X8500 really gets a chance to shine is with immersive audio content and regardless of what speaker configuration you choose it will handle the sound field with remarkable assurance, effortlessly steering effects around the room. It also has sufficient power to deliver impact where necessary, whilst retaining a delicate touch when it comes to the more subtle aspects of sound design.”

    “The Denon AVC-X8500H takes multi-channel surround sound and immersive audio to a level previously only available on high-end AV processors and it does so whilst also providing all the amplification necessary in a single box. The fact that Denon have managed to deliver all of this power and processing for just £3,299 is even more impressive and makes the X8500 unique. If you're looking for an AV amplifier that can handle 13.1-channel processing it should obviously be at the top of your list because it's the only one. That alone is enough to make the X8500 a reference point but once you also factor in the performance, features and price, it becomes an easy decision to award a rare reference status badge.”

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Downloads

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  • Online Manual
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  • AVC-X8500H Owner's Manual
    02/10/2019
    16.83 MB
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